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03002
917.279200
(YTH2448T)
Owner's Manual
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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 THROWING 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 cidental starting when setting up, working. transport ing, ad justing or making re- • Slow down bef
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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 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") WA
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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. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, 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
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ASSEMBLY • Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. ✓CHECKLIST • Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis- BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- Op era tion section of this manual). FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY • Roll tractor forward off skid. PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓ All assemb
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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 B N F J C Q 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 headligh
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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 forming an y ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend 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 SET
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OPERATION NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- J JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate hole. K Tighten se cure ly. • Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust- L ment hole. FIG. 7 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise
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OPERATION WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- Transmission Engaged gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mo
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OPERATION • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or return to operating po si tion. using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This leads to sep aration and for mation of acids during can be done during the engine warm up period. storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up an engine while in storage.
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • 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 machine. This will result in a more even dis tri bution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by tur
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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 forming an y main- tractor. Using a blade not approved te nance. by the manufacturer of your tractor is BRAKE OPERATION hazardous, could damage your tractor 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 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) surface, then brake must
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fi tting. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not OIL DRAIN VALVE ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING CLOSED AND 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 is
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MAINTENANCE • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) properly positioned. The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, re place ment is re quired. CLEANING • With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign tions . matter. • Place new fuel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. connected, the attachment lift lever will • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on tractor. lift lever when changing position of the lever. • FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S). - From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into • From right side of mower, disco
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E H J A B F G FIG. 20 FIG. 22 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket retainer spring. (L). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. C M D FIG. 21 FIG. 23 • Turn steering w
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and A engage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the Turn nut right Tu
