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YTH2348
Owner's Manual
532 43 00-03 Rev. 3
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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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always ci den tal starting when setting up, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and trans port ing, ad just ing or making remove key
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers GENERAL SERVICE III. CHILDREN • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. oper
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: w/Filter: 64 oz w/o Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC WARNING: This tractor is eq
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard • Sit in seat. wrench sizes are listed. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge c
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. For best c
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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 SAF
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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 F J C 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 headlights o
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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. • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un author ized use.
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain J conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual). K • With mower in d
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11) S When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. FIG. 10 • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. REVERSE
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in operat
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - that has been cut. Have the cut area to the rig
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR CAUTION: Use only a replacement Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- blade approved by the manufacturer of te nance. your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is BRAKE OPERATION hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved sur- face, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAK
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MAINTENANCE • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this to enter the engine when changing oil. man u al). • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install V-BELTS the drain tube onto the fitting. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not coun ter clock
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MAINTENANCE Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and is clear. other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external 7. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the “EN- surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds GAGED” position. Remain in the operator’s position with are reinstalled. the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. NOTE: Op
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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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) • From right side of mower, disconne
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar. - Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown. D 02965 FIG. 20 FIG. 23 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A A 02965 B FIG. 21 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with M retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. E H J F G FIG. 27 • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). FIG. 26 CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket engage slowly.
