Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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. • Ne...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 1 TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift seat to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into...
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 proper...
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; POSITION
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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
10 OPERATION TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 7) The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. Fig. 7 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating positi...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
11 OPERATION Fig. 10 Fig. 12 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12) 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 wi...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION 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 b...
Page 13 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; CAUTION: Never engage or disengage; movement of the drive wheels.; MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
13 OPERATION 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 first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air i...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 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 T RAC T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempe...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
15 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 16 - ENGINE
16 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 fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling...
Page 17 - SPARK PLUGS; CLEANING; Avoid all pinch points and
17 MAINTENANCE CLAMP FUEL FILTER Fig. 17 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. ...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 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 20 - your hands with gloves and/or wrap; TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 30 Fig. 31 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) 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 manual)....
Page 22 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 32 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33) 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 t...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION
23 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. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may ...
Page 24 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stori...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. Dir...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT-O...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T06S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 102 29 2 105
Page 29 - KEY PART
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb ...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 CHASSIS 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 chassis-tex_GT HUSQ_II_34 235 235 37 194 194 181 181 162 196 287 138 36 36 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 159 159 182 176 176 175 150 130 130 177 195 14 130 130 130 202 203 208 18 15...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 DRIVE 52 51 170 171 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_87 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 56 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 125 226 227 125...
Page 34 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 ENGINE 1 12 42 9 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 92 45 97 111 96 85 90 37 28 29 37 21 20 94 79 69 engine-tex_Kohl_31 18 15 2 87 81 82
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 42 40-68 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 10 532 19 69-7...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_16_r4 91 87 100 89 87 89 101* *Key 91 may be substituted for Key 101 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring ...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 MOWER DECK 30 43 42 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 30 32 31 33 200 34 56 57 59 40 188 1 69 69 199 40 145 15 14 21 25 26 27 198 29 21 21 68 23 24 144 36 240 57 19 19 6 6 117 116 40 119 117 119 116 40 195 122 123 195 189 113 47 189 188 21 21 69 69 69...
Page 41 - KEY PART
41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE : All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 44 23-82 Mower Housing 2 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 3 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 ...
Page 42 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 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-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap ...
Page 43 - TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT; ACTUAL PARTS
43 7 414395 Vent Valve 15 8 414396 Magnet 9 414397 Magnet Holder 10 415923 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 13 414398 Bypass Lever 15 414399 Sealing Cap 30 16 414400 Snap Ring C 35 19 414401 O-Ring 1a P10a 20 414402 Seal Tc 153507 33 414403 Pump Shaft (Standard) 34 414404 E-Ring 15 35 414405 Bearing 6202c3 53...
Page 45 - ADDITIONAL
45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 KOHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 CRANKCASE(USE SHORT BLOCK) 12 136 12-S 20 380 16-S 20 423 02-S 12 173 08-S 20 032 01-S20 032 08-S 20 194 02-S 20 067 05-S20 067 06-S20 067 04-S 20 874 09-S20 874 05-S20 874 01-S20 874 06-S20 874 15-S20 87...
Page 50 - Artwork is representative.
50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 KOHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 25 173 33-S 25 155 51-S 25 326 08-S 20 126 12-S M-445010-S FUEL SYSTEM 20 072 04-S 20 094 01-S20 094 04-S20 094 06-S 12 041 02-S AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 10-20-12 20 096 04-S20 096 05-S 20 341 01-S25 341 03-...
Page 52 - ACCESSORIES; Description
52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO. YTH20K46 KOHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 Engine Controls 9-20-8 Part No. Description 20 536 06-S KIT, SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES 25 086 297-S, 20 089 12-S, M- 66420-S [QTY.1], 20 089 11-S, 20 086 18-S, 20 086 10-S , 12 089 11-S) 25 086 297...
Page 53 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
53 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...
Page 54 - SERVICE NOTES
