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YTH21K46
Owner's Manual / 96045002100 / 2009-08
532 43 00-99
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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. • 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 turn
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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 • Keep
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give Gasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) de part ment We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians Oil Cap
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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 purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the • Sit in seat. steer ing wheel). • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press TO R
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important QUALITY PRODUCT. for best cutting performance. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ No remaini
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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 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 G E B F C K A J M L 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 (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" the m
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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. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) IMPORTANT:
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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 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher , on mowers so When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place. transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment Fig. 11) lift control
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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 factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in operating
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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 that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the To ensure proper operation and performance, it is
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE 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 LOCKED TRANSAXLE COOLING POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. DRAIN YEL LOW CAP TUBE Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos - si ble d
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MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area SPARK PLUGS is clear. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing 7. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the “EN- season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever GAGED” position. Remain in the operator’s position with occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. 8. Move the tractor’s
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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. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. E • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A J F H B Fig. 23 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). Fig. 21 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. VISUAL SIDE-
