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03002
YTH2454T
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 THROWING 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 cidental starting when setting up, working. transport ing, ad justing or making re- • Slow down bef
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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 th
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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: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .0
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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 pur- poses. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers A (1) Tire Pressure Gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means from your point of view, when you are in the operat- ing po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER (See Fig. 3) • Using shoulder bolt, washer and locknut from parts bag, as sem ble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten securely. A FIG. 5 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- FIG. 3 ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S). (See Figs. 4-12) - From right side of mower, insert anti-sway
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ASSEMBLY • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside ward. of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of spring. tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with7/16 retainer spring (G) through hole in link locat
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST M BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes, FIG. 12 the tires were overinfl ated
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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 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 SAFE
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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 Q C A M FIG. 13 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 headlig
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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 forming an y ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. TO SET
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OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches J in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; the second to de sired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly K off the ground w
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OPERATION • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting. S • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 21) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. FIG. 20 • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control.
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OPERATION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fi fteen sec onds CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL per minute. If the engine does not start after several The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. try again. If engine still does not sta
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OPERATION • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control MOWING TIPS in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- section of manual). formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en- Service and Adjustments section of this manual. gine is running, move throttle control to slow position. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- Dis en gage p
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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 forming an y 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 fi ve (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 • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 24 and 25) • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classifi cation 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 ADJUS
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER CLAMP Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other CLAMP oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER FUEL FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester FIG. 26 (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. CLEANING SPARK PLUGS • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing matter. season or after every 100 hours of o
