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917.289640
(YTH24V54)
Owner's Manual
532 43 65-47
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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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons 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 WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal c
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (1) Front Link Assembly (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (2) Keys 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge A (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet (1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating p
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ASSEMBLY 4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR (See Fig. 8) • Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in LIFT all mower pulley grooves. LEVER NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. Fig. 4 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT Q OF MOWER (See Fig. 5) H. FRONT MOWER W H BRACKET W. FRONT GAUGE WHEEL X. SHOULDER X BOLT Y. 1-1/4 O.D. A. MOWER SIDE WASHER Y
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ASSEMBLY 7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) (See Fig. 13) ANTI-SWAY BAR TRANSAXLE • Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole (U) in tractor lift (S) LOCATION BRACKET (T) shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower. LOCATED • Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link as- BETWEEN REAR TIRES sembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with large washer and large retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. U C S C. REAR LIFT LINK(S) D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWE
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ASSEMBLY 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) ✓CHECKLIST (See Fig. 7 & 15) • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. M PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and char
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. 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 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. P H D E G B F K C J L A M Fig. 16 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
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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. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 17) (fast) position. Your tracto
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OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height J should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to de sired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly K off the ground when mower is at the desi
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OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down shield (S) in place. (See Fig. 23) hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary,
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 16 ) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine Service reminder shows the total number of hours the has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine fuel from the tank to the engine. or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine • Be sure freewheel control is in the transm
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the freewheel lever while the engine is Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ru 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 ri
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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 BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade BRAKE OPERATION approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake must
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MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN VALVE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not AND ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED POSITION TRANSAXLE COOLING DRAIN YEL LOW CAP The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean TUBE to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine Fig. 28 is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- s
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 29) DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 31) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be re place ment is re quired. utilized after each use. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
