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03002
YTH2754T
Operator's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: w/Filter: 64 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") WARNING: This tractor is e
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (1) Front Link Assembly (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (2) Keys 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Sit in seat. A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- w
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ASSEMBLY • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER position mower on right side of tractor with deflector (See Fig. 3) shield to the right. • Using shoulder bolt, washer and locknut from parts bag, as sem ble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten securely. 02965 Fig. 5 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. Fig. 3 T
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ASSEMBLY • FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S). • From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into C C hole in transmission bracket (T). S D T D Fig. 10 A • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in trac- tor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer Fig. 7 spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket • Pivot bar towards you and insert
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER ✓CHECKLIST DECK (See Fig. 13) BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are PRODUCT. properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. ✓ All assembly
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. P H D E G K L N B F J C A M Fig. 14 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlight
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OPERATION THE OPERATION OF ANY TRACTOR CAN RESULT IN FOREIGN OBJECTS THROWN INTO THE EYES, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAM AGE. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASS ES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR OR PER FORM ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. WE REC OM MEND A WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK OVER SPECTACLES OR STAN DARD SAFETY GLASSES. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine to “backfire”. T
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OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot (See Fig. 18) months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the often and after moderate growth. forward and reverse drive pedals. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height • Start tractor and release parking brake. should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high;
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OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down (S) in place (See Fig. 21). hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary,
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 14) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and • Be sure freewheel control is in the tran
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the CAUTION: Never engage or disengage Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area mend ed that the transmission be purged before
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement BRAKE OPERATION blade approved by the manufacturer of If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest your tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is haz- surface, then
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 26 and 27) • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in • Oil will drain more freely when warm. the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of
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MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 29) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in utilized after each use. one year. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near MUFFLER enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. Inspect and replace corroded muffler an
