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 ma...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; and using your tractor.
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6OPERATION ..............
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; ASSEMBLY
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this ...
Page 6 - TO DRIVE TRAC; CHECKLIST; PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:; CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
6 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a we...
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. Our tractors conform to the appli...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING; scribed above, before
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 op-erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec ommend a wide vision safety mask over spect...
Page 10 - • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.; TO OPERATE MOWER; Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level
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; NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Do not mow in reverse unless; • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
11 OPERATION FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations 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 a...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. 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...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
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; General Purpose Grease
14 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high am...
Page 15 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Use only a replacement blade
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02544 MANDRELASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTERHOLE 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 clean...
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 fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling...
Page 17 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
17 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 gap ...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE 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 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER; As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25)• With all t...
Page 22 - TO CHECK BRAKE
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) as shown. • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.• Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely...
Page 24 - • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 c...
Page 25 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 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 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 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 28 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLI...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Batter y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90
Page 31 - Harness Ign
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 532 18 64-91 Battery Box16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light ...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 194 194 181 181 182 68 68 216 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 183 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 68 68 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 156 156 199 162 ...
Page 33 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532 40 11-40 Drawbar5 532 40 18-23 Dash14 532 40 18-24 Hood15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH17 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .7518 532 40 02-97 Grille25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engi...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 DRIVE 80 56 70 74 220 74 213 171 197 196 206 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 208 210 170 211 211 125 125 166 64 185 188 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive-tex_6-...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 73 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 20 45 61 2 6 steering-tex_3-husq KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering2 532...
Page 37 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 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 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-26 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 18-77 ...
Page 39 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 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-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 ...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 MOWER DECK 47 7 50 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 48 52 43 54 97 33 49 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 194 113 17 21 118 187 190 188 190 187 119 117 116 189 21 18 13 14 15 22 12 16 20 11 8 29 48_Deck_tex_3 19
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1848XPT (96043000700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-07 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 100 99 41 97 97 91 95 41 92 lift-tex_1 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion41 532 17 59-94 Nut, 7/16-20...
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 DO TTED 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 grea...
