Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION
2 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. SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow ...
Page 3 - In order to prevent ac-; WARNING
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behi...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.8 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.2 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RCJ8Y(GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.2 Reverse 0-2.7 TIRE PRE...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (2) Mulch Blades Blade (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • 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 Maintenance section of this manua...
Page 7 - TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING; TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE RE MOV AL in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual). YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YO...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 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) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE F...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 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 safe...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 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 spe...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; NOTE
12 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 s...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; PURGE TRANSMISSION
13 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. • Unthread and remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the t...
Page 14 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS
14 FIG. 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into th...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE BE FO RE E AC H US E T RAC 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 I...
Page 16 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 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 ...
Page 17 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
17 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 ...
Page 18 - MUFFLER
18 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 g...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. RETAINE...
Page 21 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 25) 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. TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT ...
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 27) 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 recha...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD 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 ...
Page 24 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 STORAGE 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...
Page 25 - PROBLEM; TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 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...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING I...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 89 16 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 55 81 51 22 21 80
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 3 2 9 209 208 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 145 37 37 257 206 14 14 38 38 219 20 219 23 17 261 28 259 260 258 166 39 90...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 250 71 200 73 16 250 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 38 41 39 56 9 63 65 20 66 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 ...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-92 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 14 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.0 x 10 Ga.5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc7 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cp...
Page 37 - DECALS
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 5...
Page 38 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38 1 532 17 08-03 Control Throt Flg2 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T3 - - - - - - - - Engine KAWA FH381V (Order Parts from Engine Manu- facturer) 4 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Asm Twin Lo-Tone5 532 18 14-44 Exhaust Tube Lh6 532 18 14-42 Exhaust Tube Rh8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sem...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32 MOWER LIFT 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Spring W/Plunger LT 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 184 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 137 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 137 140 138 113 3 129 92 131 130 92 REPAIR...
Page 42 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 mowslopes greater...
Page 43 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 ti...
