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YT16542
Owner'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, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port ing, ad just ing
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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 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an inte
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Slope Sheet Slope Sheet Key Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Extension Extension Insert Shaft Shaft Lock Washer Seat Seat Washer Steering Wheel Steering Steering Boot Boot Washer Steering Wheel Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Knob Adapter Adapter 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). INSERT 5/16 HEX BOLT TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 5/16 LOCK WASHER CAR TON LARGE FLAT WASHER UNPACK CARTON • Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any a
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. SEAT PAN • Remove adjustment knob and cup washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside. • Remove seat from the cardboard packing and set seat LABEL aside. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. BATTERY BOX DOOR • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. TERMINAL • Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull TERMINAL seat towards rea
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ASSEMBLY ATTACH HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 4) CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for r
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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. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SA
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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. D H E B C F G J A FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping a
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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. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) • Move gear shif
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck gearshift lever (J). in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjus
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OPERATION ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION TO TRANSPORT (NORMAL OPERATING) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for- ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can Service and Adjustments section of this manual. damage the fuel system of an engine while in • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- storage. To avoid engine probl
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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- bent, worn or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of 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 surface, then brak
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MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush coun ter clock wise. until bright. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise Service and Adjustment sec tion of this manual). until the pin is in the locked position a
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift 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. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. E • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A J F H B FIG. 19 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). FIG. 17 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. VISUAL
