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YT180
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 trac- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured HORSEPOWER: 18.0 to give you the best possible dependability and perfor- mance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF/G): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service o
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 18-23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES..................... 3, 14-17 STORAGE ................................................................... 24 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6-9 TROUBLESHOOT
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder
Bolt
5/16-18 Seat Battery (1) Knob Front Bumper (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 Mulcher
Plate Owner's Manual (2) Weld Nuts #10 Parts Bag (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts (2)
(4) Carriage Bolts
Gauge
3/8-16 x 1-1/4 (2) Center-
Wheels lock Nuts (2) Washers
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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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrenc
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not tighten. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. battery acid are expl
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOORS CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, WING NUT rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected KEY HOLE first to prevent sparking from acci- BATTERY dental grounding. BOLT BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. TRAY VENT CAPS • Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is BATTERY securely attached to drain in battery tray. DRAIN TUBE • Lower
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DEFLECTOR SHIELD DECK (See Fig. 7) Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 LATCH HOOKS locknut and tig
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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. INDICATOR LIGHTS HOURMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE ATTACHMENT PEDAL LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL IGNITION SWITCH GEARSHIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE CHOKE CONTROL FIG. 9 Our
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OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- FORESIGHT IS BETTER mend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. THAN NO SIGHT 00155 ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move throttle control to slow ( ) position. TO SET PARKIN
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OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE ON HILLS (See Fig. 10) CAUTION: Do not drive up or down The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- hills with slopes greater than 15° and ment knob in desired direction. do not drive across any slope. • Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height. 00001 • Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down height. hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on
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OPERATION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can not run starter continuously for more than fifteen attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of seconds per minute. If engine does not start after acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel several attempts, move throttle control to fast
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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 5 4 Check Engine Oil Level 4 4 Change Engine Oil 4 4 1 1,2,3 4 Clean Air Filter
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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, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. BRAKE OPERATION NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppi
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS OIL FILL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CAP/DIPSTICK and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade FIG. 16 according to your expe
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. replacement is required. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove exc
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift 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. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) SUSPENSI
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly a
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 25) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. 1-1/2"
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. NUT “A” BELT REMOVAL - JAM NUT • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. OPERAT
