Husqvarna Yth18542 Users Manual OM, YTH 18542 (917.279060), 960130002, 2005 03, Ride Mower

02777

917.279060

(YTH18542)

Owner's Manual

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I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

machine and in the manual before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under

the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at

all times.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

in struc tions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-

ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while back-

ing.

• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid

discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-

terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the

blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

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.

WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

ci den tal starting when setting up,

trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-

pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug

wire and place wire where it can not

contact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are rec om mend ed by and com-

ply with spec i ﬁ ca tions of the man u -

fac tur er of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Operate only at

the low est possible speed when on a

slope. Too heavy of a load, while on

a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose

trac tion with the ground and cause you

to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer-

tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals

known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and

birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries

contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known

to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth

defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,

discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and

working.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always

turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine

and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before

cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or

unclogging the discharge guard.

• Operate machine only in daylight or good artiﬁ cial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the inﬂ uence

of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for trafﬁ c when operating near or crossing road-

ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Always wear eye protection when operating ma-

chine.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-

lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

protect them selves and others from serious injury.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel

weights or counterweights.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris

build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts

and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.

Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or

storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and

tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or

death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If

you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,

do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden

objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.

Always keep the machine in gear when going down

slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the

tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed

slowly straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction,

which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating machine with grass

catchers or other at tach ments; they can affect the

stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over

the edge or if the edge caves in.

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• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-

ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Al ways look down and behind before and while back-

ing.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They

may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation. Children who have been given

rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing

area for another ride and be run over or backed over

by the machine.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful

care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the

area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for

small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the

tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed

slowly straight down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades,

shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

the presence of children. Children are often attracted to

the ma chine and the mowing activity.

Never

assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful

care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the

area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for

small children.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They

may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation. Children who have been given

rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing

area for another ride and be run over or backed over

by the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may block your view of a

child.

IV. TOWING

• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for

towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the

hitch point.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight

limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

• Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-

ment.

• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may

cause loss of traction and loss of control.

• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely ﬂ ammable

and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

• Use only approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run-

ning. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never fuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there

is an open ﬂ ame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water

heater or other appliances.

• Never ﬁ ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers

on the ground away from your vehicle when ﬁ lling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer

and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then

refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather

than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank

or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.

Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-

ately.

• Never overﬁ ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten

securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed are.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment

is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-

soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the

machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine

run ning.

• Check grass catcher components and the discharge

guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's rec-

ommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

necessary.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons

and Type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: w/Filter 3.5 Pints

w/o Filter 3.0 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 5.5

Reverse: 2.4

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 9 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

Blade Torque: 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.

It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-

edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/

department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians

and the proper tools to ser vice or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly.

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor-

age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8

OPERATION ............................................................. 9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-18

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 19-23

STORAGE .................................................................... 24

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 25-26

REPAIR PARTS....................................................... 28-41

WARRANTY................................................................. 43

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-

bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any

un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered

land unless the en gine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting ap pli ca ble local or state laws (if

any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands.

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

Seat

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Key

(1) Oil Drain Tube

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means

when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the

steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CAR TON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.

Remove end panels and lay side panels ﬂ at.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

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.

FIG. 1

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and ﬂ at washer securing

seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly

of seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

• Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment

knob and ﬂ at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached

which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the

way down.

• Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

BEFORE REMOVING TRAC TOR FROM

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

• Remove locknut and large ﬂ at wash er from steering

shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut

and large ﬂ at wash er pre vi ous ly removed. Tight en

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into cen ter of steering

wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO

ROLL OFF SKID.

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STEERING WHEEL INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

WHEEL ADAPTOR

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

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02464

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

er a tion section for location and function of

con trols)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest po si tion.

• Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake

ped al.

• Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged

position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding the deﬂ ector shield up against

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op-

er a tion section for location and function of

con trols)

WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

• Check engine oil level and ﬁ ll fuel tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion en gaged"

po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Op er a tion section

of this manual).

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle

control to idle position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly

drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing brake and place

motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion.

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

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CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this

manual for charg ing in struc tions).

LABEL

TERMINAL TERMINAL

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinﬂ ated at the factory

for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the ﬁ gures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that

the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

ASSEMBLY

✓

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE

WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-

FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.

✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

✓ All tires are properly inﬂ ated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinﬂ ated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inﬂ ated for leveling).

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

✓ Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel control is in

“transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS-

PORT” in the Operation section of this man u al).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

✓ Engine oil is at proper level.

✓ Fuel tank is ﬁ lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

✓ Become familiar with all controls, their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-

eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the

Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

✓ It is important to purge the transmission before op er -

at ing your tractor for the ﬁ rst time. Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO

START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in

the Op er a tion section of this manual).

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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.

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

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(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OIL PRESSURE

FUEL

CHOKE

MOWER HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

P

ENGINE START

MOWER LIFT

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

REVERSE

OPERATION

SYSTEM (ROS)

LIGHTS ON

10

AMPS

60 0 60

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ELAPSED TIME

HOURS 1/10

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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.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to en gage the

mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac-

tor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

IGNITION

SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

ROS "ON" POSITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIG. 4

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

AT TACH MENT

CLUTCH

SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

di rec tion of tractor.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI-

TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered

attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and

controlling engine speed.

LIGHT SWITCH

HOURMETER

AMMETER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

INDICATOR

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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.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

op er a tor to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position

and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and

re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

re main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

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PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

IGNITION

KEY

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

PULL OUT TO"ENGAGE"

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "DRIVE"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"DISENGAGED"

PO SI TION

FIG. 5

"BRAKE"

POSITION

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

• Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

PUSH IN TO

"DISENGAGE"

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch

to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full “BRAKE” position..

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)

position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine

to “backﬁ re”.

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

un author ized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY

TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may

cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-

ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

plete ly, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the

cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches

in height should be mowed twice. Make the ﬁ rst cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

02775

AT TACH MENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

"DISENGAGED"

PO SI TION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH PO SI TION

"ENGAGED" PO SI TION

LOW

POSITION

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 7

FIG. 6

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System

(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc-

tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine

unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the

ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment

clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator

decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the

attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless

absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

• With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise

to ROS "ON" position.

• Look down and behind before backing.

• Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si tion

to start movement.

• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

0

2

8

2

8

ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged

will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally

positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,

rolling terrain or hills.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch con trol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the en tire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deﬂ ector

shield in place.

01423

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

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

conditions.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a ﬂ at level

surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation

sec tion of this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off

the ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole

with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and

tighten se cure ly.

• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

3/8 WASH ER

3/8-16

LOCKNUT

GAUGE

WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

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ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of ﬁ ller neck. Do not overﬁ ll.

Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel

in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open ﬂ ame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

START ING.

OPERATION

FIG. 8

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

comply with speciﬁ cations of the manufacturer of your trac-

tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 8)

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.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

the fuel system should be emptied before stor age

of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage

In struc tions for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal

quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PED AL IS DEPRESSED.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4)

When starting the engine for the ﬁ rst time or if the engine

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged

position.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START”

position and release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more than ﬁ fteen

sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to fast position,

wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does

not start, move the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle control to the

fast position.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already ﬁ lled with sum mer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overﬁ ll.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

Maintenance sec tion of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in

this manual.

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FIG. 9

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-

formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

ming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

machine. This will result in a more even dis tri bu tion of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so

that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the

opposite direction making left hand turns until ﬁ nished

(See Fig. 9).

OPERATION

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible ﬁ re hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make ﬁ rst cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-

ing to assure better mowing performance and proper

dis charge of material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lect ing a low enough gear to give the mower cut ting

per for mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the at tach ment being used.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om -

mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the ﬁ rst time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have de-

vel oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD

BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING

THE TRACTOR.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and

parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this

section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) po si tion, slowly dis-

engage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement

of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic

drive system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec-

tion of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor

moves approximately ﬁ ve (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves

approximately ﬁ ve (5) feet return the motion control lever

to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3) times.

• Your transmission is now purged and now ready for

normal op er a tion.

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

• When engine starts, allow engine to run with the

throttle control in the choke position until the engine

runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes, depending on the

tem per a ture.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion

should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Re lease the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This

can be done during the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up period after the transmission has been

warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION CHART

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➁ENGINE

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH

HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL

ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE

SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI -

CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT

SPARINGLY.

BEFORE EACH USE

T

R

A

C

T

0

R

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY 100 HOURS

EVERY SEASON

SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners

BEFORE STORAGE

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Check Operator Presence and

ROS Systems

Clean Air Screen

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

E

N

G

I

N

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Replace Fuel Filter

3

2

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

1

,

1,2

2

4

5

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

1,2

maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that

have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain

tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should

make any of the adjustments described in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

• At least once a year you should replace the spark

plug, clean or replace air ﬁ lter, and check blades and

belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air ﬁ lter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine

run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

ROS systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

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MAINTENANCE

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂ at washer se cur ing

blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

• Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂ at washer

in exact order as shown.

• Tight en blade bolt se cure ly (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. IF BOLT NEEDS

REPLACING, REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVE BOLT SHOWN

IN THE REPAIR PARTS.

TRAILING EDGE UP

FLAT

WASHER

LOCK

WASHER

BLADE

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

BLADE BOLT

FIG. 10

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un-

balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a ﬁ le or on a grind-

ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a

cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with

bal anc er).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CEN TER

HOLE

STAR

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main-

te nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest

speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See

“TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments

section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT

SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man ual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent ﬂ at tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE OP-

ERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Be sure operator presence and reverse operation sys tems

are work ing properly. If your tractor does not function as

described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is

fully de pressed, and the attachment clutch con trol is

in the dis en gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor

to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the at tach ment clutch

is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never operate unless

the operator is in the seat.

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in

the engine "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch

engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into

reverse should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running with the ignition switch in

the ROS "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch en-

gaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse

should NOT shut off the engine.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place

bent or damaged blades.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade

approved by the manufacturer of your

tractor. Using a blade not approved

by the manufacturer of your tractor is

hazardous, could damage your tractor

and void your warranty.

8

2

8

ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

17

MAINTENANCE

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling ﬁ ns should be kept clean

to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine

is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-

si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or

steam to clean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

• Inspect cooling ﬁ ns for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool-

ing ﬁ ns.

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

FIG. 11

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classiﬁ cation SG-SL.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install

the drain tube onto the ﬁ tting.

02463

CLOSED AND

LOCKED

POSITION

YEL LOW

CAP DRAIN

TUBE

OIL DRAIN VALVE

FIG. 13

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and ﬂ uid main te -

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.

FIG. 12

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf ﬁ cient

for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps

or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to “leak” power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable ﬁ rst then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

man u al).

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classiﬁ cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine

oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage

from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least

once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil ﬁ ll

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 0 30 40 80 100

-30 -20 0 20 30 40

F

C

32

-10 10

60

5W-30

SAE 30

oil_visc_chart1_e

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MAINTENANCE

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂ er and spark arrester

(if equipped) as it could create a ﬁ re hazard and/or dam-

age.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs ﬁ rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

“PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)

The fuel ﬁ lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

ﬁ lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel ﬂ ow to car bu re tor,

re place ment is re quired.

• With engine cool, remove ﬁ lter and plug fuel line sec-

tions.

• Place new fuel ﬁ lter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

FIG. 14

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁ nish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

• Keep ﬁ nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure

washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-

mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or

transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use

compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves

and trash from tractor and mower.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum

ﬁ bers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁ lter.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See

Engine Manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil ﬁ lter every season or every other

oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in

one year.

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning

coun ter clock wise.

• To open, pull out on the drain valve.

• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the

drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise

until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

• Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the

bottom ﬁ tting of the drain valve.

• Reﬁ ll engine with oil through oil ﬁ ll dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overﬁ ll. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man-

u al.

• Use gauge on oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick for checking level.

Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when ﬁ nished.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 15

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground

or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inﬂ ated (See

“PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If

tires are over or underinﬂ ated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

TRACTOR

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE 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.

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

RE TAIN ER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

LINK

SUS PEN SION

ARMS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 15)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of

tractor.

• Place attachment clutch switch in “DISENGAGED”

po si tion.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to

its lowest position.

• Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

• Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

re mov ing re tain er spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck

is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

• Slide mower under tractor with deﬂ ector shield to right

side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Connect front links to mower deck and secure with

retainer springs..

• Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and

secure with retainer springs.

• Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure

with retainer spring.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

20

FIG. 20

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 20)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE

MOW ER” 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.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all

belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of removal instruc-

tions.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

"D"

MANDREL

FIG. 18

FIG. 19

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 17

NUT "E"

NUT "F"

FRONT LINKS

TRUN NION

IDLER PUL LEYS

MANDREL PULLEY

MAN DREL

PULLEY

FIG. 16

“A” “A”

BOTTOM EDGE OF

MOWER

TO GROUND

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

GROUND LINE

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• 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.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment

nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE

FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,

BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY S O

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8"

to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high-

est position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance

“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front

links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion

on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links

an equal number of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)

The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor

does not move forward or backward.

FIG. 21

FIG. 22

01513

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

JAM NUT

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST -

MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO-

RIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

OPERATING

ARM

NUT “A”

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

(See Fig. 21)

Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest

speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.

TO CHECK BRAKE

• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,

depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control

in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel

con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually

push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and

turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten

jam nut against nut “A”.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

“trans mis sion engaged” position.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if nec es sary. If stopping distance is

still greater than ﬁ ve (5) feet in high est gear, further

main te nance is nec es sary. Replace brake pads or

contact a qualiﬁ ed service center.

1-9/16”

CLUTCH LOCATOR

CLUTCH

WIRE

HAR NESS

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANS MIS SION

INPUT PULLEY

CLUTCH ING

IDLER

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 22)

Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake.

For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest.

CENTER SPAN

KEEPER

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this

section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all

belt guides and keepers.

• Disconnect clutch wire harness.

• Remove clutch locator.

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

• Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around

electric clutch.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Carefully remove

belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt

away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Carefully work new belt down around transmission

cool ing fan and onto the input pulley.

• Slide belt into the center span keeper.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around

electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

• Install belt through stationary idler and clutch ing

idler.

• Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

• Reconnect clutch harness.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all

belt guides and keep ers.

• Install mower (See “TO IN STALL MOWER” in this sec-

tion of manual).

22 FIG. 25

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 24)

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

FIG. 24

RE TAIN ING

RING

WASH ERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE COVER

WEAK OR DEAD

BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 25)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,

ﬂ ame and smoking ma te ri als away from

bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this man u al).

If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow

this pro ce dure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START

OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to

short against tractor chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good

chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable ﬁ rst from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION”

in the Operation section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 23

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

• Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine

off.

• While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment

bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis-

ﬁ ed.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 27)

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section.

02778

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-

es sary, see engine manual.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-

just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-

sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not

operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,

take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair

and/or adjustment.

FIG. 27

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

FIG. 26

02747

KEPS

NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

WARNING: Do not short battery

ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals

at the same time. Before connect-

ing battery, remove metal bracelets,

wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

ﬁ rst to prevent sparking from ac ci -

den tal grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable ﬁ rst then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in same position as

old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Slide terminal cover over terminal.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

se cure ly.

• Close hood.

TER MI NAL

COVER

24

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end

of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days

or more.

WARNING: Never store the trac tor with

gas o line in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open ﬂ ame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any en clo sure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower

is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

place ment instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance sec tion of this

man ual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require

re charg ing.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-

con nect ed and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH

AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS TURE WHICH

LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR MA TION OF ACIDS DURING

STOR AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-

mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age.

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to

allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty

the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-

gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of

this man ual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds

to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE EN GINE AND

EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

25

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Engine ﬂ ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 5. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

6. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 6. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 1. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 4. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5.

Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.

start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 4. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 7. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/ﬁ ns. 11. Clean engine air screen/ﬁ ns.

12. Dirty/clogged mufﬂ er. 12. Clean/replace mufﬂ er.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

26

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position.

into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section.

is engaged.

Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch department.

engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction.

rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Light switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn light switch “ON”.

(if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. 1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3. Purge transmission.

or servicing.

Engine “backﬁ res” when 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF” full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. (fast) position before stopping engine.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

27

BATTERY

FUSE

SOLENOID

A M

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

HEADLIGHTS

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

PTO

(DISENGAGED)

REVERSE SWITCH

NOT IN REVERSE

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

SHORTING CONNECTOR

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

STARTER

IGNITION SWITCH

BSM

G

LA2

A1

IGNITION

UNIT

SPARK PLUGS

GAP

(2 PLUGS

ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

LIGHT SW

FUEL

LINE

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

RED

ORANGE

BROWN

RED RED

WHITE

BLACK

GRAY

BLACK

BLACK / WHITE

BLACK

BLUE

BLACK

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF

UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED

TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

B+A1

RUN/OVERRIDE

B+S+A1START

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN

“MAKE”

L+A2

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

02872

REGULATOR

ALTERNATOR

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

(REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

9 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

SCHEMATIC

28

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

ELECTRICAL

193376 ROS

28

29

94

93

26

24

42

43

27

25

41

27

40

33

30 92

34

50

Battery _27

8

1

91

227

D.C. AMPERES

45

22

21

46

89

16

55

90

29

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 16 34-65 Battery

2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery

16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock

21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light

22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156

24 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery

25 532 14 61-48 Cable Battery 6 Ga. Red w/16 wire

26 532 17 51-58 Fuse

27 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

28 532 14 54-91 Cable Ground 21" Blk 6 Ga.

29 532 19 27-49 Switch Seat

30 532 19 33-50 Switch Ign

33 532 14 04-01 Key Ign Molded Generic

34 532 11 07-12 Switch Light/Reset

40 532 19 33-76 Harness Ign

41 871 11 04-08 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2

42 532 13 15-63 Cover Terminal Red

43 532 17 88-61 Solenoid

45 532 12 28-22 Ammeter

46 532 16 96-35 Hourmeter Snap-In

50 532 17 46-51 Switch PTO

55 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

89 532 16 96-39 Bracket Snap-in Hourmeter

90 532 18 04-49 Cover Terminal

91 532 19 02-70 Strap Battery

92 532 19 34-65 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch

93 532 19 25-40 Screw Plastite 10-14 x 2.0

94 532 19 18-34 Module Revers ROS

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

30

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

CHASSIS

10

214

30

277

276

209

31

1

9

53

278

209

55

280

26

144

26

10

209

142

209

142

58

208

13

208 11

143

60

145

37

14

38

278

39

209

2

206

74

159

chassis_elite husqy_6

17

212

213

28

259

258

144

26

60

217

64

209

158

90

31

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

CHASSIS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 17 46-19 Chassis

2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar

9 532 19 51-11 Dash

10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh

13 532 18 17-19 Panel Dash Rh

14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 532 18 99-77 Hood

26 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 unc

28 532 18 82-69 Grille/Lens Asm. (Includes Key nos. 212, 258 and 259)

30 532 19 48-06 Fender Footrest

31 532 13 99-76 Bracket Fender

37 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

38 532 17 57-10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

39 532 17 47-14 Bracket Pivot Hood

53 532 18 83-73 Bracet Dash LH

55 532 18 83-72 Bracket Dash RH

58 532 15 01-27 Duct Air

60 872 14 06-06 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4

64 532 17 49-97 Dash Lower STLT

74 873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

90 532 12 43-46 Nut Self Thd Wsh - HD 1/4 Zinc

142 532 17 57-02 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 532 18 66-89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 532 17 55-82 Bracket Footrest Step-thru

145 532 15 65-24 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

158 532 16 20-37 Bracket Parking Brake

159 532 19 24-04 Cupholder

206 532 17 01-65 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18

208 917 67 06-08 Screw Thdrl 3/8-16 x 1/2

209 817 00 06-12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

212 532 18 82-67 Insert Lens

213 532 18 99-79 Skirt Grille LH

214 532 18 99-78 Skirt Grille RH

217 532 18 54-36 Console Fuel Window

258 532 18 99-81 Lens RH

259 532 18 99-82 Lens LH

276 532 18 92-74 Bumper Hood RH

277 532 18 92-75 Bumper Hood LH

278 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex

280 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

32

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

DRIVE

29

28

30

52

32

37

53

35

55

36

62

35

36

22

34

16

1

77

84

16

263

71

200

73 16

263

199

32

30

52

57

96

26

25 19 24

26

95

76

78

75

74

27

26

59

61

38

41

39

56

9

63

65

17

64

66

15

89

120

27

51

48

150

151

202

49

47

50

120

81

156 166

165

82

168

163

14

112

21

8

10

83

159

161

198

158

162

169

197

16

drive-hydro.stlt_73

23

254

69

33

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510

(Order Parts From Transaxle Manu-

facturer)

8 532 19 25-02 Rod Shift

9 532 18 05-05 Clutch Ogura

10 876 02 04-16 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD

14 810 04 04-00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical

15 874 49 05-44 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5

16 873 80 05-00 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 unc

17 532 12 61-97 Washer

19 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc

21 532 14 08-45 Knob

22 532 16 94-98 Rod, Brake Hydro

23 532 19 07-36 Bracket Anti Rotation

24 873 35 06-00 Nut

25 532 10 68-88 Spring, Brake Rod

26 819 13 13-16 Washer

27 876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD.

28 532 17 57-65 Rod, Parking Brake

29 532 07 16-73 Cap, Parking Brake

30 532 16 95-92 Bracket, Transaxle

32 874 76 05-12 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4

34 532 17 55-78 Shaft, Foot Pedal

35 532 12 01-83 Bearing, Nylon

36 819 21 16-16 Washer

37 532 12 49-63 Pin, Roll

38 532 17 91-14 Pulley, Composite

39 872 11 06-22 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5

41 532 17 55-56 Keeper, Belt Idler

47 532 12 77-83 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

48 532 15 44-07 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL

49 532 12 32-05 Retainer, Belt

50 872 11 06-12 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

51 873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 unc

53 532 10 57-10 Link, Clutch

55 532 10 57-09 Spring, Return, Clutch

56 817 06 06-20 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 532 14 02-94 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 532 16 96-91 Keeper, Center Span

61 817 12 06-14 Screw 3/8-16 x .875

62 532 12 48-72 Cover, Pedal

63 532 17 46-07 Pulley, Engine

64 532 17 39-37 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 Thr

65 810 04 07-00 Washer

66 532 15 47-78 Keeper Belt Engine

69 532 14 24-32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc

71 532 16 91-83 Strap Torque Lh Hydro

73 532 16 91-82 Strap Torque Rh Hydro

74 532 13 70-57 Spacer, Axle

75 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

76 812 00 00-01 E-Ring

77 532 12 35-83 Key, Square

78 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

81 532 16 55-96 Shaft Asm. Cross Hydro

82 532 16 57-11 Spring Torsion T/A

83 819 17 12-16 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

84 532 16 95-94 Link Transaxle

89 532 19 48-10 Console, Shift

95 532 17 02-01 Control Asm Bypass Hydro

96 532 12 47-88 Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

112 819 09 12-10 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

120 873 90 06-00 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16 unc

150 532 17 54-56 Spacer Retainer

151 819 13 32-10 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

156 532 16 60-02 Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

158 532 16 55-89 Bracket Shift Mount

159 532 18 39-00 Hub Shift

161 872 14 04-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5

162 873 68 04-00 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc

163 874 78 04-16 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 unc x 1 Gr. 5

165 532 16 56-23 Bracket Pivot Lever

166 817 49 05-10 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

168 532 16 54-92 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

169 532 16 55-80 Plate Fastening Lt

197 532 16 96-13 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID

198 532 16 95-93 Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105

199 532 16 96-12 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc

200 872 14 05-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 1

202 872 11 06-14 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

254 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

263 817 00 06-12 Thdrol Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

34

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

STEERING ASSEMBLY

5

4

3

43

95

43

8

10

40

11

8

6

87

46

8

6

87

29

88

71

17

43

91

2

68 67

67

13

65

68

15

29

82

38

12

39

1

37

36

37

steering_pl.lt_62

32

26

30

28

41

35

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 19 39-43 Wheel Steering

2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT

3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH

4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH

5 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

8 812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75

10 532 17 51-21 Link Drag

11 810 04 06-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

12 873 94 08-00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

13 532 13 65-18 Spacer Brg Axle Front

15 532 14 52-12 Nut Hex Flange Lock

17 532 17 78-83 Shaft Asm Steering

26 532 12 68-47 Bushing Link Drag

28 819 13 14-16 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

29 817 00 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75

30 876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

32 532 19 27-57 Rod Tie

36 532 15 51-05 Bushing Strg

37 532 15 29-27 Screw

38 532 19 36-52 Insert Cap Strg Wh

39 819 18 38-12 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/8 OD x 12 Ga.

40 873 54 06-00 Crownlock nut

41 532 18 67-37 Adapter Wheel

43 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.

46 532 12 12-32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

65 532 16 03-67 Spacer Brace Axle

67 872 11 06-18 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 2 1/4

71 532 17 51-46 Steering Asm

68 532 16 98-27 Axle, Brace

82 532 16 98-35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

87 532 17 39-66 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14

88 532 17 51-18 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 unc

91 532 17 55-53 Clip Steering

95 532 18 89-67 Washer Harden .739 x 1.637 x 060

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

36

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

ENGINE

2

1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

29

13 4

72

78

81

3

78

23

45

14

38

engine-bs.1cyl_53

32

31

33

37

33

41

112

62

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free

number for your engine manufacturer listed below:

Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723

Kohler Co. 1-800-544-2444

Tecumseh Products 1-800-558-5402

Honda Engines 1-800-426-7701

Kawasaki 1-949-460-5688

1 532 17 08-05 Control, Throttle/Choke

2 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

3 - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model 31Q777

(Order Parts from Engine Mfg.)

4 532 13 73-52 Mufﬂ er

13 532 16 52-91 Mufﬂ er Gasket

14 532 14 84-56 Tube Oil Drain

23 532 16 98-37 Shield, Browning/Debris Guard

29 532 13 71-80 Arrester, Spark

31 532 17 90-22 Tank, Fuel

32 532 18 18-03 Cap, Fuel

33 532 12 34-87 Clamp, Hose Blk

37 532 14 21-58 Line, Fuel

38 532 18 16-54 Plug Drain Oil Easy

41 532 13 92-77 Stem Tank Fuel

45 817 00 06-12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

62 810 01 05-00 Washer Split

72 871 07 05-12 Screw Hex HD Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

78 817 06 06-20 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

81 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

112 532 12 49-52 Bushing

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

37

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

MOWER LIFT

15

20

1617 18 20

20

15

20

4

5

6

2

31

65

4

7

12

11

31

32

31

32

19

13

lift-rh.1piece_3

8

1 532 15 94-60 Plunger Asm.

2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf

3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove

4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62

5 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

6 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id

7 532 12 56-31 Grip Handle

8 532 12 45-26 Button Plunger

11 532 13 98-65 Link Lift LH Fixed Length

12 532 13 98-66 Link Lift RH Fixed Length

13 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

15 532 17 32-88 Link Front

16 873 35 08-00 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc

17 532 17 56-89 Trunnion

18 873 80 08-00 Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 unc

19 532 13 98-68 Arm Suspension Rear

20 532 16 35-52 Retainer Spring

31 532 16 98-65 Bearing Pvt Lift

32 873 54 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8 - 24

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

38

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

SEAT ASSEMBLY

1 532 19 01-20 Seat

2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1

4 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In

6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc

7 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

8 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Smgml

9 819 13 16-14 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

10 532 18 24-93 Pan Seat

11 532 16 63-69 Knob Seat

12 532 17 46-48 Bracket Mounting Switch

13 532 12 12-48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

14 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

15 532 13 43-00 Spacer Split 28x 96

16 532 12 12-50 Spring Cprsn

17 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 Zinc

21 532 17 18-52 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc

22 873 80 05-00 Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18

24 819 17 19-12 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

25 532 12 70-18 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

1

24

16

15

12

13

17

25

4

3

8

9

7

8

9

7

11

2

6

22

21

5

10

5

14

seat_lt.knob_13

39

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

DECALS

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

6

2

1

5,8

4,10

3,9

11

7

WHEELS AND TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

10

3

16

1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire

2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve

3 532 10 62-22 Tire F T 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service

4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only)

5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" front Service

6 532 12 49-57 Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 532 12 49-59 Bearing Flange (Front Wheel nly)

8 532 13 83-37 Rim Asm 8" rear Service

9 532 13 84-68 Tire R T 20 x 8-8 Service

10 532 12 49-26 Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

11 532 17 50-39 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00

- - 532 14 43-34 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

8

20

14

2

1 532 19 39-39 Decal Oper

2 532 18 92-43 Decal Dash

3 532 18 89-19 Decal Hood LH

4 532 19 56-25 Decal Side Panel Logo

5 532 18 09-41 Decal Hood Cust Resp.

6 532 17 05-63 Decal Warning, Keep Hand Away

7 532 19 43-67 Decal Replacement Parts

8 532 17 91-28 Decal Deck "B" 42"

9 532 17 23-31 Decal Fender Heavy Duty

10 532 15 71-40 Decal Fender Danger E/F

11 532 18 89-25 Decal Ins Strg Whl

1

12 532 18 91-23 Decal Engine

14 532 16 03-96 Decal V-Belt Schematic

16 532 18 89-18 Decal Hood Rh

20 532 14 50-05 Decal Bat Dan/Psn

- - 532 16 69-60 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro

- - 532 13 83-11 Decal Handle Lift

- - 532 18 82-52 Pad Footrest LH

- - 532 18 82-53 Pad Footrest RH

- - 532 19 58-63 Manual, Owner's (English)

- - 532 19 58-64 Manual, Owner's (French)

5

11 44

6

9

7

12

40

15

14

13

11

10

98

16

68

184

30

31

32

33

146

148

145

150

45

144

54

55

56

34

1

46

44

21

24

25

26

27

2

28

29

23

21

18

20

2

59

19

4

3

129

92

131

130

92

56

21

40

143

36

40

159

61

149

42_D_elec-t-path_stlt_4

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

MOWER DECK

132

95

94

182

91

183

132

21

117 119

116

2

111

118

113

117

116

118

119

21

2112

41

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-02

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 17 69-22 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

2 872 14 05-06 Bolt

3 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42

4 532 16 54-60 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar

5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring

6 532 17 80-24 Bar Sway Deck

8 800 85 08-57 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 patched

9 810 03 06-00 Washer, Lock

10 532 14 02-96 Washer, Hardened

(The following Blades are available)

11 532 13 89-71 Blade Mower 42” Hi-Lift (for bagging

and discharging)

- - 532 13 41-49 Blade, Mulching 42” Std (for mulch-

ing mowers only)

- - 532 13 97-75 Blade Mulching 42” Premium (For

better wear when mulching)

13 532 13 76-45 Shaft As sem bly, Mandrel, Vented

14 532 12 87-74 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

15 532 11 04-85 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

16 532 17 44-93 Stripper, Mandrel Deck

18 872 14 05-05 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

19 532 13 28-27 Bolt, Shoulder

20 532 15 97-70 Bafﬂ e, Vortex

21 873 68 05-00 Nut

23 532 17 75-63 Bracket, Deﬂ ector Mower 42"

24 532 10 53-04 Cap, Sleeve 80 x 112 Blk Mower

25 532 12 37-13 Spring, Torsion, Deﬂ ector 2 52

26 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push Phos & Oil

27 532 17 18-59 Shield, Deﬂ ector 42" Blk

28 819 11 10-16 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

29 532 13 14-91 Rod, Hinge 42" 6 75 W/G

30 532 17 39-84 Screw Thdrol

31 532 18 76-90 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

32 532 15 35-35 Pulley, Mandrel

33 532 17 83-42 Nut, Toplock

34 872 11 06-12 Bolt Carr SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.5

36 532 13 14-94 Pulley, Idler, Flat

40 873 90 06-00 Nut Lock 3/8-16

44 532 14 00-88 Guard, Mandrel, LH

45 532 12 47-88 Retainer

46 532 13 77-29 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T

54 532 17 85-15 Washer, Hardened

55 532 15 50-46 Arm, Idler

56 532 16 57-23 Spacer, Retainer

59 532 14 10-43 Guard TUV Idler

61 532 17 48-82 Spring Ext Elect. Clutch

68 532 17 48-83 V-Belt, 42" Mower

91 532 18 05-32 Bracket Roller Nose RH

92 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 unc

94 532 13 22-64 Roller Nose

95 532 18 05-33 Bracket Roller Nose RH

111 532 17 92-92 Bracket Wheel Gauge LH

112 532 17 92-93 Bracket Wheel Gauge RH

113 817 00 05-10 Screw 5/16-18

116 532 12 48-42 Bolt, Shoulder

117 532 18 86-06 Wheel, Gauge

118 873 93 06-00 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16

119 819 12 14-14 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

129 819 13 13-12 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

130 874 78 06-16 Bolt Fin HEx 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5

131 872 14 06-08 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 unc x 1

132 817 00 06-12 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol

143 532 15 71-09 Bracket Arm Idler 42"

144 532 15 86-34 Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

145 532 16 58-88 Pulley Idler Flat

146 532 17 19-77 Bolt Carriage Idler

148 532 16 90-22 Spring Return Idler

149 532 16 58-98 Retainer Spring Yellow

150 819 09 12-10 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

159 872 1406-14 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 unc x 1-3/4

182 532 17 91-26 Rod Roller Nose

183 532 16 35-52 Retainer Spring

184 819 13 14-10 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga.

- - 532 13 07-94 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Hous-

ing Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only

- Pulley Not Included)

- - 532 17 67-89 Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. deck Order separately gauge

wheel componants Key Nos. 116-

119)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

42

15 DEGREES MAX.

FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE

THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

43

SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser

to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the

product as set forth below:

Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held

prod uct.

3 Year Warranty: Spindles (on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk-Behinds)

2 Year COMMERCIAL-Warranty: Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment—zero turn riders, wide area walks,

and ground engaging commercial equipment.

2 Year NON-COMMERCIAL Warranty: Automatic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk

behind mowers, tillers, chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers, handheld blowers,

backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for non com -

mer cial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use, except as herein stated.

Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations, except

for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for

which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase.

1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump grinder, pole pruners and pole saws for non-commercial, non-pro-

fessional, non-institutional or non-income producing use. All trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, hovering

trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blowers, hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, power-assist collection systems

used for commercial, institutional, professional or income producing purposes or use.

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the ﬁ rst 6 months.

90 Day Warranty: Automatic Mower, Chain saws, power cutters, stump grinders, pole saws, pole pruners,

snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna

product used for commercial, institutional, professional, or income producing purposes or use except as oth-

erwise provided herein.

Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer’s original purchase for

defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear, tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product must

be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form. All care and maintenance instructions must be followed

as stated by the manufacturer on the care label. The ﬁ t of the protective apparel/boot is not covered under

warranty.

30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items.

SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY

Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails

because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.

SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

The following items are not covered by this warranty:

(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but

not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, ﬁ lters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw

chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;

(2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light;

(3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective

manufacturer’s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of pur-

chase; all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer;

(4)Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for war-

ranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and

(5)Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations

which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer.

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:

(1)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,

corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits;

(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruc-

tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna;

(3)Alterations or modiﬁ cations that change the intended use of the product or affects the product’s per-

formance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable

laws; or:

(4)Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF

THE PUR CHAS ER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT

TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE

WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RE SERVES

THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NO TICE, AND DOES

NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PROD UCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as written

in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur,

the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of

purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION

It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly

ﬁ lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days

from the date of purchase in order to conﬁ rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.

Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service.

This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the

selling dealer.

To obtain the beneﬁ t of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized

Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or

failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are not covered

by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the “Yellow Pages” of the

local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.

HUSQVARNA

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

531 83 81-23 2002

WARRANTY STATEMENT

532 19 58-63 Rev. 1 3.18.05 RD Printed in U.S.A.

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