Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con-
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S .F A I L U R E T O O B S E R V E T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S C O...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togive you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easilyremedy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/department. We have compet...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-9OPERATION...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) ClevisPins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts (1) Shoulder B...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ASSEMBLY 6 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Usethe correct tools as necessary to insure proper ti...
Page 7 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY 7 FIG. 3 FIG. 2 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, andnose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown.Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts asshown. Tighten hardwar...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
ASSEMBLY 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutti...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.
OPERATION 11 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 adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 9 Our tractors conform to the ...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safetymask over spectacles or...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; and; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
OPERATION 13 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11B) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe engine running and the attachment clutch engaged willshut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment...
Page 14 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; ADD GASOLINE
OPERATION 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air inside ...
Page 15 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
OPERATION 15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS I M P O R T A N T : F O R B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E , K E E PM O W E R H O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S SA N D T R A S H . C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E .• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-pings many times and reduce them...
Page 16 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART FRONT WHEELBEARING ZERK FRONT WHEELBEARING ZERK ATTACHMENTCLUTCHPIVOT(S) 1 ENGINE 3 SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK 2 2 2 2 SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION I M P O R T A N T : D O N O T O I ...
Page 17 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 17 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 15) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. FIG. 15 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery...
Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be keptclean to assure pro...
Page 19 - CLEANING; MUFFLER
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 19 FUELFILTER CLAMP CLAMP FIG. 20 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreignmatter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to cl...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure t...
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 22 FIG. 29 • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches arein “OFF” position. • Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space betweenclutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slotlocations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric...
Page 23 - FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. Ifdamage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-ment. A B FRONT OF TRACTOR FIG. 31 JAM NUTS ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES TIE ROD FIG. 32 TO REMOV...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securelyback into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Lo...
Page 25 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
26 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 28 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 SCHEMATIC ALTERNATOR 14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) DIODE 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT9 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS G...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ELECTRICAL 30 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 40 33 32 31 30 50 22 21 70 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 47 16 D.C. AMPERES 45 55 80 51 81
Page 31 - KEY
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ELECTRICAL 31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 532124886 Tray Battery 7.80 x 5.25 Blk 10 532145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/2-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 532150109 Holdd...
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 28 58 37 20 37 23 51 57 53 52 53 64 14 3 74 3 38 39 14 4 14 13 14 14 4 11 1 3 2 140 9 14 14 5 5 37 3 3 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 3 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60 109 110 115 113 145 129 ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DRIVE 34 29 28 32 61 30 52 61 32 37 97 16 73 103 102 94 3 19 16 146 98 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 96 147 71 18 77 100 104 84 16 105 106 144 30 52 57 93 96 26 25 19 24 2 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 42 61 38 41 42 40...
Page 35 - DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DRIVE 35 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532150071 Transaxle w/cas Hydro 319-0650 2 532142431 Spring, Return, Brake 3 53214399...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 7 7 4 3 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 20 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 5 8 10 40 40 68 68 11 11 15 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 47 67 13 65 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 29 29 29 29 40 11 76 74, 75 78, 77 32
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 SEAT ASSEMBLY 38 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532140839 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532145006 Clip P...
Page 39 - DECALS
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DECALS 39 10 4 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532059192 Cap Valve Tire 2 532065139 Stem Valve 3 532106222 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532059904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532138...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 MOWER DECK 42 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 54 133 55 56 17 21 5 134 135 136 116 117 119 118 137 140 138 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 36 37 37 38 61 59 2 132 84 36 37 40 132 85 83 40 21 21 21 18 18 2...
Page 50 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
50 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never...
Page 51 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 “WarrantyPeriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W...
