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YTH145
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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to HORSEPOWER: 14.5 give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) nicians and the proper tools t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................20-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ................................................................... 25 ASSEMBLY ................................................................6-9 TROUBLES
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (4) Tapping Screws (2) Washers (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 3/16 x 3/4 x 3/8-16 16 Gauge (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) (2) Screws (4) Adjusting #10 x 5/8 Wheels Bars (4) Retainer (4) Clevis (2) Lock Springs Pins Washers (double #10 loop) (4) Washers (4) Brackets (2) Weld 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Nuts #10 (1) Large Flat (1) Hex Bolt Parts packed separately in carton Washer 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Wheel Seat Front Bumper Mulcher Nose Roller Pla
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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 STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER Phillips Screwdriver LARGE FL
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 4) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting bumper to • Lift hood to raised position. tractor. • If this battery is put into service after month and year • Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube. indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. • The existing top screw and the
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER HOOK POINTS DOWN WELD NUT FROM THE TOP DECK (See Fig. 6) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. LOCK WASHER • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be WELD sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. NUT Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder SCREW bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM best cutting performance. THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. 3 All assembly instructions have be
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR
REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP
LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL
PARKING BRAKE
UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED P REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT 15° 15° 15° ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT
KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SEC
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT IGNITION CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL PLUNGER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HOURMETER KNOB FREEWHEEL CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LE
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OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can SAFETY GLASSES result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating FORESIGHT IS BETTER your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety THAN NO SIGHT mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine runnin
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OPERATION • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure TO OPERATE ON HILLS each gauge wheel bar. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down • Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels hills with slopes greater than 15° and slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar do not drive across any slope. and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down • Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. hills. • Avoid s
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OPERATION • For cold weather operation you should change oil for • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When en
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OPERATION • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in MULCHING MOWING TIPS driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP of manual). MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly pings m
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 4 4 Check Tire Pressure 4 4 Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems 4 T
R
Check for Loose Fasteners 4 7 4 4 A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 4 C
Lubrication Chart 4 4 T
Check Battery Level 6 4 0
Clean Battery and Terminals R 4 4 Check Transaxle Cooling 4 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Check Engine Oil Level 4 4 Chan
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, TRACTOR CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- MANDREL ASSEMBLY. nance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in BRAKE OPERATION exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour V-BELTS slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not manual. adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be TRANSAXLE COOLING sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER COVER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if KNOB equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS CARTRIDGE COVER NUT Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. PAPER FOAM CARTRIDGE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) PRE-CLEANER The fuel filter sh
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 “OFF” 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 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TRACTOR TO REMOVE
