Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; 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 m...
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; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM; UNPACK CARTON
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS ( 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 • Remove all accessible loose parts an...
Page 6 - CHECKLIST; BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
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 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 ...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; Save this manual for future reference.
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 - vision safety mask worn over spectacles.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING
9 OPERATION FIG. 4 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 ...
Page 10 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT; CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ...
Page 11 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
11 OPERATION FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground ...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
12 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti t...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. 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 be...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
14 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R I ns p e ct M u ff ler /Sp ar k A rres t er C lean A ir F il t er Ch an g e E n g ine Oil ( w i th o il f il t er) R e p la c e A ir F il t er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e p la c e Sp ar k P lu g Ch e ck E n g ine Oil L e v el C lean E n g ine Coo lin g F ins C lean A ir Sc...
Page 15 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE OP-; BLADE CARE; IMPORTANT
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02 544 MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR 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 c...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
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 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire 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 first. Spark plug type and gap...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 17 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 ...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B C D FIG. 18 FIG. 19 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left...
Page 20 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT; your hands with gloves and/or wrap
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B 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 ti...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual)....
Page 22 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) 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 - TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. 02778 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE T...
Page 24 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; 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; PROBLEM
25 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. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 M FUSE S T AR T ER S O LEN O I D BA TT ERY ELEC T RIC CLU T CH CLU T CH/BRA K E ( PE D AL UP ) REVERSE SWI T CH ( N OT IN REVERSE ) SEA T SWI T CH ( N OT O CCUPIE D) SH O R T ING C O NNEC TO R CHASSIS HARNESS IGNI T I O N UNI T H O UR ME T ER REGULA TO R CHASSIS HARNESS C O NNEC TO R ( MA T ING S...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 1 94276 D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 B a tt ery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90
Page 29 - KEY PART; Harness Ign
29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, ...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36...
Page 31 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 18-23 Dash 14 532 40 18-24 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 48-21 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 DRIVE 56 70 74 220 74 213 171 197 196 206 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 52 208 210 170 211 166 211 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 92 125 153 222 125 226 125 125 80 125 29...
Page 33 - Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BN
33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 53-84 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BN (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 1/4 x 2.5 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 40 10-72...
Page 35 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 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 &...
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-26 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 ...
Page 37 - WHEELS AND TIRES
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00- 06 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 wh eel _ ar t_ 1 -vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 ...
Page 38 - MOWER DECK
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 145 190 34 55 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 21 69 69 20 59 40 19 19 6 6 42_ D _ ele c- Te x_5 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 36 40 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 113 117 116 118 119 21 2...
Page 40 - MOWER LIFT
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 1 0 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 9 1 li ft-t e x_4 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Ti...
Page 41 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 42 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
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 mow slopes great...
