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02494
YTH2242
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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Only allo
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- blades off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. wire and place wire where it can not Al ways look down and
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and per formance . GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, well-t
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Key (2) Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Wheel Adapter Steering (1) Knob Wheel Insert Steering Boot (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Extension Shaft Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches Tir
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) er a tion section for location and function of Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols) Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instr
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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 IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (S
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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. ATTA CHMENT IGNITION LIGHT CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH POSITION HOURMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER HEIGHT
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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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly WARNING: Do not drive up or down off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15° and in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck do not drive across any slope. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. NOTE:Adjust
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OPERATION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. few minutes and try again. If engine still does no
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OPERATION Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to parking brake set. reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- pings. Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control desired height. in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRAILING TRACTOR EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER MANDREL ASSEMBLY If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. LOCK WASHER STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* TIRES *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (S
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MAINTENANCE Catch oil in a suitable container. Remove terminal guard. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- to enter the engine when changing oil. ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. the drain tube onto the fi tting. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until br
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of one year. op era tion or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. MUFFLER Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Inspect
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: 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 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. "D" "D" If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. FIG. 21 To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
