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YTH150
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: 15.0 give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 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 10W30 (above 32°F) nicians and the proper tool
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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) Shoulder Bolt (4)
(2) Lock
(4) Retainer Springs
Wheels washers
(double loop) #10 (2) Screws
#10 x 5/8 (4) Adjusting Bar (2) Weld
(4)
(4) Tapping Screws
Nuts #10 Washers
3/8-16 x 1-1/4 3/8 x 3/4 x
(4) Clevis Pins 14 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Hex Bolt
(1) Large Flat
(2)
3/8-16 x 1 Washer Washers
3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Steering
Wheel Seat Front
Bumper Mulcher
Nos
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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 (2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver 3/8
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ASSEMBLY Use terminal access doors for: TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 4) • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the ware). assistance of another person for mounting bumper to tractor. • Inspection for corrosion. • Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube. • Testing battery. • The existing top screw and the existing front screw • Jumping (if required). must be removed from both sides. • Periodic charging. • On both s
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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 ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT
IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AW
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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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR pletely, as described above, before leav- TO
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OPERATION • Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels TO OPERATE ON HILLS slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly CAUTION: Do not drive up or down off the ground. hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER h
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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 T
Check for Loose Fasteners 4 4 7 4 R
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 4 A
Lubrication Chart 4 4 C
Check Battery Level/Recharge 4 6 T
Clean Battery and Terminals 0
4 4 R 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 Change Engine Oil 4 1 1,2,3 4 Clean Air F
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt TRACTOR or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal nance. position. If either end of the blade moves downward, BRAKE OPERATION sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. T
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COVER KNOB AIR CLEANER WING NUT COVER LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity FOAM RUBBER grade according to your expected operating temperature. PRE-CLEANER GROMMET SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 5W-30 °F -20° 0° 30° 32° 40° 60° 80° 100° °C -20° 0° 10° -30° -10° 20° 30° 40° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER BASE Change the oil afte
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the
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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
