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02494
YTH1342XP
Owner's Manual
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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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans porting, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways wire and place wire where it can not look down an
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and per formance . GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, well-tra
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Key (2) Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (1) Bolt Adapter Steering Wheel Blade Insert Steering (2) Mulch Blades Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches Tir
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ASSEMBLY W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu al. Be Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects. seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- of
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) ✓CHE CKLIST NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- to install the mulcher plate. T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck open ing and slide into place, as shown. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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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 IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (S
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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 IGNITION LIGHT CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH POSITION HOURMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER AMMETER ATTACHMENT CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVE
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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 op- erating 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. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN “OFF” WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher, Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height shield in place. in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl a
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start Check engine oil with tra
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE Always operate engine at full throttle when mow- REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD ing to assure better mowing performance and proper BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING dis charge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- THE TRACTOR. lect ing a low enough gear to give the mower cut ting Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and per for mance as well as the quality of cut desired. p
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP CEN TER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- HOLE te nance. BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR BLADE BOLT (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments (GRADE 8)* section of this manual). BLADE LOCK WASHER TIRES *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
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MAINTENANCE Remove terminal guard. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 & 15) Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Determine temperature range expected before oil change. ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Oil will drain more freely when warm. until brig
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. CLAMP SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing FUEL FILTER season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in FIG. 16 “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEANING Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil
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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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. "D" "D" If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. FIG. 20 To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
