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 - 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
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
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; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
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; ADD GASOLINE; 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 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; CAUTION: Never engage or disengage
12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied ...
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 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; 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 - ENGINE
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 - CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 16 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • 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 or pressure washer to c...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS D C G E F M L K R Q A P G B FIG. 17 TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17–20) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake.• Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER, LOWER IT SLOWLY...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting r...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
21 FIG. 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT 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). NOTE: Observe entire motion d...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 D C G E F M L K R Q A P G B TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.4. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mand...
Page 23 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) 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 24 - mi nals by allowing a wrench or any
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 ...
Page 25 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; 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 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 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. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 28 - SCHEMATIC
28 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 29 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 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 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, Valve, Tire 2 532 06...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 30 33 42 40 26 28 71 400449 29 34 43 25 27 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 ELECTRICAL Battery _31 8 1 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 102
Page 31 - KEY PART
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 25 532 19 88-93 Cable Starter ...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 182 68 68 176 176 176 175 178 228 228 183 194 236 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 239 238 3 207 211 209 212 180 68 68 213 213 52 218 34 130 130 5 177 176 176 205 206 chassis-tex_50-gt-husq 181 189 189 152 217 99 230 235 137 37 194 194 181 162 19...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 DRIVE 56 213 171 206 26 207 209 186 189 49 187 50 15 51 52 51 190 51 52 208 210 170 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 92 125 153 125 226 125 125 80 125 29 159 15 159 116 221 221 225 125 116 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 153 drive-t...
Page 37 - MOWER LIFT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_5 91 89 87 100 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-03 Spring Lift Assist...
Page 39 - Engine Power Rating Information
39 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 & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 Kohler Co. 1-800-544-2444 Tecumseh Products 1-800-55...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 MOWER DECK 113 30 67 151 7 87 7 7 186 86 187 194 193 5 37 152 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 192 56 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 69 20 40 145 42_D_man-Tex_LT_5 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 70 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 19 19 6 6 68 152 30 30...
Page 42 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-18 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bol...
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 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...
