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02777
YTH2148
Owner's Manual
For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the down the slope. manual and on the machine before
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - machine if anyone enters the area. den tal starting when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades por ting, ad just ing or making repairs, off. al ways dis con nect spark plug wire Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways and place wire where it can not contact look
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .030
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS SteeringWheel Mower (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Steering (2) Retainer Springs (5) Retainer Springs Wheel (single loop) (double loop) Steering Adapter Wheel Insert GaugeWheels (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins Seat NoseRoller Rod (2) Locknuts 5/16 x 18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 5/16x18x1 (1) Knob Nose Roller Keys SlopeSheet (2)
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEER ING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 3/4" wrenc
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols) Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op era tion section of this man u al. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- sure t
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02509 ASSEMBLY For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins clock wise until it stops. and spring retainers. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion Place the suspension arms on outward pointin
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PROD UCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. ✓ All assembly in
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P ENGINESTART LIGHTSON ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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. AT TACHMENT HOURMETER LIGHT CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE ELAPSED TIME 60 0 60 0000000000 CONTROL HOURS 1/10 AMPS IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL FREEW
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02774 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 00155 or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “
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02775 01977 OPERATION AT TACHMENT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) AT TACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER HIGH SWITCH PULL OUT TO Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly POSITION "ENGAGE" off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. LOW NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level POSITION surface. Adjust mower to desi
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OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start 02219 the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next FIG. 11 sea
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OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet, slowly move Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion motion control lever to reverse position. After the should be warmed up as follows: tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the Be sure the tractor is on level ground. motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat Place the motion control lever i
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL CENTER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- ASSEMBLY HOLE te nance. BRAKE OPERATION STAR BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). FIG. 13 TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) SPECIFICATIONS” s
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MAINTENANCE Remove terminal guard. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- year. ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brus
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00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are re place ment is re quired. kept clean at all times. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extrem
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO I
