Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; I. GENERAL OPERATION; WARNING
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Keys; ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service af...
Page 6 - CHECKLIST
6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- ...
Page 7 - OPERATION
7 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW EN...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
8 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 appli...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR
9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide ...
Page 10 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.• Start tractor and relea...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
11 OPERATION Fig. 11 TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) 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 men...
Page 12 - RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 13) 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.2. In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view) 3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve.4. Drive tractor to be refueled.5. After refueling, return valve...
Page 13 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posit...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS
14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. 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 ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section 01965 ➁ ENGINE ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK LUBRICATION CHART 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (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 CHECK BRAKE” in...
Page 17 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. S...
Page 18 - CLEANING
18 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Ser- vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. CLAMP FUEL FILTER Fig. 19 ENGIN...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving par...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 & 31) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position....
Page 23 - TO CHECK BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.You may also check brake by:• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake p...
Page 24 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 37) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame 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 en...
Page 25 - TRANSMISSION
25 07002 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. ...
Page 26 - BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; STORAGE
26 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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in an...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING
27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air ...
Page 29 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 30 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532...
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 SCHEMATIC NO TES M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS...
Page 32 - ELECTRICAL
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 105 29 With Charge Indicator Option 142 (+) (-) 143
Page 34 - CHASSIS
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 CHASSIS 182 176 176 175 150 130 130 177 chassis-tex_GT HUSQ II_90_r1 178 165 68 217 194 228 228 236 236 235 180 235 183 183 159 159 189 58 189 2 159 159 152 159 159 37 194 194 162 36 36 161 199 162 196 221 234 234 14 202 203 ...
Page 36 - DRIVE
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 DRIVE 231 51 170 185 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_71_r2 56 70 74 220 74 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 163 153 208 210 125 215 153 211 166 211 222 ...
Page 38 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-tex_bs-2cyl_59 9 90 91 18 15 37 37 28 28 37 37 117 21 20
Page 41 - STEERING
41 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 2 532 43 68-70 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 43 68-73 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 43 68-74 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Clip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Ca...
Page 42 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 43 98-22 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems ...
Page 43 - MOWER LIFT
43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip,...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 MOWER DECK 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 18 19 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 50 51 52 53 54 56 1 2 6 7 11 15 16 17 20 21 36 58 60 24 25 34 59 42_F_elec-Tex_2_r1 37 38 32 24 251 35 24 55 17 32
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
47 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 great...