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YTH20K46
Owner's Manual / 96045001800 / 2009-05
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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 3 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 5W-30 (below 32°F) de part ment We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians Oil Capa
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LABEL Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (s
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: secti
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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 (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and
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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 cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with (See Fig. 7) the engine not running. These heights are approximate and The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass forward and reverse drive pedals. and types of grass being mowed. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • The average lawn should be cut to appro
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) • Select desired h
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the fuel from the tank to the engine. service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmis
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in CAUTION: Never engage or disengage the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is 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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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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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 CLOSED AND ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED POSITION TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. YEL LOW DRAIN CAP Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine TUBE is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos - si ble d
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MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 19) MUFFLER Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- utilized after each use. age. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
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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-
