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YTH2348
Owner's Manual / 96045000901 / 2008-09
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: 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 • Slow down before t
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Ke
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): 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: 64 oz age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. w/o Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") WARNING:
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means L when you are in the operating po si tion (seated
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow ✓CHECKLIST the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE from the skid. WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be QUALITY PRODUCT. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in PLEASE REV
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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 B F J N C A M FIG. 3 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 headlights
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized us
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OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches (See Fig. 7) during hot months. For healthier and better looking The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. forward and reverse drive pedals. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches • Start tractor and release parking brake. in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
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OPERATION • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hills. without either the en tire grass catcher, • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. on mowers so equipped, or the deflector • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal shield (S) in place. quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- S ti
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in operat
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - that has been cut. Have the cut area to the rig
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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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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest CAUTION: Use only a replacement speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK by the manu
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased the battery to “leak” power. oil consumption when used above 32°F . Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage • Remove terminal guard. from running low on oil. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove b
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN AIR SCREEN The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or re place ment is re quired. compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER • Place new fuel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • 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. • From right side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) TO REMOVE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right. D 02996 02965 FIG. 23 FIG. 20 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside forward before sliding mower under tractor. of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered u
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with pulley grooves. retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. M E H J F G FIG. 27 • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). FIG. 26 CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
