Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; ways; po nents contain or emit chem; 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. • Nev...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6OPERATION ..............
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; Release lever to lock seat in position.; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; Tire pressure gauge; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; Lift hood to raised position.
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. 2 ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a c...
Page 6 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING 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
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; ” position and remove key.
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 - The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD; Start tractor and release parking brake.
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; WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-; Depress brake pedal all the way down.; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
11 S Fig. 10 OPERATION 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 ...
Page 12 - Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
12 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 ...
Page 13 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; Shut off engine and set parking brake.; MOWING TIPS; The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming.
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 - General Purpose Grease; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.
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; BRAKE OPERATION; 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 - Be sure tractor is on level surface.
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; Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.; 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; Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.
18 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopp...
Page 19 - Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. E F H J M Fig...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change
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 re...
Page 21 - TO CHECK BRAKE
21 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). • Work belt off both man...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION
23 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 ru...
Page 24 - STORAGE; BATTERY; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
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 26 - PROBLEM
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper-ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor ...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 SCHEMATIC 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...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 90 22 79 21 41 42 26 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 43 27 24 40 71 28 55 16 87 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 25 T05S 102 29 105
Page 29 - DESCRIPTION
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 41 41-25 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 CHASSIS chassis-tex_GT HUSQ_II_47 182 176 176 175 177 195 14 202 203 205 206 137 214 204 150 130 130 151 130 130 130 208 18 15 25 207 3 130 297 191 234 234 176 5 176 176 137 68 68 68 183 236 236 34 235 235 37 181 181 194 19...
Page 31 - KEY PART
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 43 97-52 Logo 5 532 43 74-73 Dash 14 532 44 11-77 Hood 15 532 43 97-33 Lens LH 18 532 43 77-62 Grille 25 532 44 33-85 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/1...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 DRIVE 52 51 170 171 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_88 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 64 188 161 163 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190...
Page 34 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
34 1 42 9 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 92 45 85 90 37 28 29 37 21 20 94 95 69 engine-tex_Kohl_35 2 87 81 82 12 18 15 91 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 ENGINE 28 113 110 109 111
Page 37 - STEERING
37 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Cast Iron 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Washer, Thrust 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 13 53...
Page 38 - MOWER DECK
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 MOWER DECK 46_tex_lt_pred_11_r2 25 2 46 70 7 7 37 67 152 3 46 117 116 40 119 117 119 116 40
Page 39 - KEY PART
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 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 Su...
Page 40 - MOWER LIFT
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 98 97 97 lift-tex_17_r3 *Key 91 may be substituted for Key 101 91 101* 87 100 89 89 87 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 ...
Page 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY; Seat
41 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 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 Spri...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
43 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...
