Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; connect spark plug wire; WARNING
2 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 i...
Page 3 - Never; SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • 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 ma...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; and using your tractor.; TABLE OF CONTENTS; This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 51 oz. W/O Filter: 35 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLY 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 • Cut along dashed lines on all ...
Page 6 - CHECKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
6 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Batt...
Page 7 - OPERATION
7 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) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW E...
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. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used ...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; i n g t h e
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 perform ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec ommend a wide vision safety mask over spectac...
Page 10 - Do not mow in reverse unless
10 OPERATION FIG. 8 FIG. 7 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" p...
Page 11 - NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
11 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than fi ve (5) MPH. NOTE : To protect hood from damage when transportin...
Page 12 - MOWING TIPS
12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. 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 b...
Page 13 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
13 02956 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART c SPINDLE ZERK c FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE d REFER 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...
Page 14 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
14 MAINTENANCE FIG. 12 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.• Rechar...
Page 15 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; AIR FILTER
15 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 14 FIG. 13 CL...
Page 16 - • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
16 MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RIOUS IN JURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition ke...
Page 17 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; If an attachment other than the mower deck
17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the trac tor, remove the front link (E) and rear lift liks (C) from tractor. A B C D FIG. 17 FIG. 18 TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 17-21) Be sure tra...
Page 18 - TO LEVEL MOWER
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)• With all tires properly infl ated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest posit...
Page 19 - TO CHECK BRAKE
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut secure...
Page 20 - • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) • 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 a...
Page 22 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
22 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 gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
23 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/r...
Page 25 - SCHEMATIC
25 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 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 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 ELECTRICAL 30 33 42 40 26 28 71 194276E 29 94 93 92 34 43 25 27 27 41 B 31 8 1 2 27 22 21 16
Page 27 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 532 19 32-28 Box Battery16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light W/4152J22 532 00 41...
Page 28 - CHASSIS
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 CHASSIS 37 181 181 182 176 176 175 194 189 184 185 2 180 5 177 196 17 198 199 Chassis-Tex_7-Lt-Tex Elite Husq 205 130 151 14 191 191 206 18 15 25 176 176 137 179 162 162 122 150 2 532 19 42-63 Drawbar5 532 40 29-50 Dash14 53...
Page 29 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 3 55 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 3 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 50 50 70 65 68 69 67 54 67 66 54 65 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 20 45 61 55 2 6 steering-tex_1-vgt KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 ...
Page 30 - DRIVE
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 DRIVE 70 74 56 185 171 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 170 29 198 165 166 64 188 172 172 116 120 2 73 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 176 178 174 1 22 203 15 204 184 167 160 42 drive-tex...
Page 32 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 ENGINE 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 &a...
Page 33 - MOWER LIFT
33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 100 99 41 97 97 91 89 87 95 41 92 89 87 lift-tex_2-lt 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift Rh7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion41 532 17 ...
Page 34 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-18 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn8 532 17 18-7...
Page 35 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 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 10 1...
Page 36 - MOWER DECK
36 68 30 30 30 67 151 7 87 7 7 152 186 86 187 194 197 5 37 152 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 192 30 32 39 57 122 123 57 31 33 54 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 115 115 20 40 145 42_D_man-Tex_LT_4 15 14 13 11 8 16 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 70 117 116 118 119 117 149 119...
Page 39 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
39 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...
