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03002
YTH2042XP
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. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artifi cial WARNING: In order to prevent ac- light. ci den tal starting when setting up, • Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- of alcohol or d
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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 Gasoline Capacity 4 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 10W30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: Filter: 1.8 Quarts age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") WARNING: This tracto
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Battery (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet Key (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the securely. s
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. A CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion an
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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 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. 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 SE
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OPERATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. The cruise control should only be used while mowing or • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other JUST MO WER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the manual). cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or t
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OPERATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with th
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon then move throttle control to fast position. This may re- and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not quire a
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OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. • Drive tractor forward for approximately fi ve feet then backwards for fi ve feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal op era tion. MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- FIG. 12 formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and
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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 TRACTOR CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- tractor. Using a blade not approved te nance. by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor BRAKE OPERATION and void your warranty. If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) then brake must
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MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN VALVE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. CLOSED AND TRANSAXLE COOLING LOCKED The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean POSITION to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine YELLOW is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- CAP DRAIN si ble damage
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MAINTENANCE • Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow CLEANING pointing towards carburetor. • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are matter. properly positioned. • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure CLAMP wa
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole connected, the attachment lift lever will in tractor front suspension bracket (F). be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket lift lever when changing position of (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). the lever. • Slide mower out from under ri
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. • Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if neces- tip of the blade. sary, until you are satisfi ed with the results. • If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. • Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around Tighten securely. idler pulleys (S) as shown. • Reconnect clutch harness (A). • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M). belt guides and keep ers. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower • Install mower (See “TO IN STALL MOWER”
