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 ................................................................. 5-8 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 and ...
Page 7 - INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT; CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
7 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake.• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will...
Page 8 - CHECKLIST
8 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 prop- ...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 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 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 appl...
Page 11 - vision safety mask worn over spectacles.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING
11 OPERATION FIG. 5 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 12 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT; CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
12 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9) 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 13 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
13 OPERATION FIG. 12 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 14 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
14 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 15 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
15 FIG. 13 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 16 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
16 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R I ns p e ct Muffl er /Sp ar k A rres t er Cl ean A ir F i lt er Ch an g e E n g ine O i l (w i th o i l f i lt er ) R e pl a c e A ir F i lt er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e pl a c e Sp ar k Plug Ch e ck E n g ine O i l L e v e l Cl ean E n g ine Cool in g F ins Cl ean A ir ...
Page 17 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE OP-; BLADE CARE; IMPORTANT
17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 14 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 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 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 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
19 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 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 moving p...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
22 PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) • With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position.• At both sides of mower, position blad...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
24 0279 0 R.H. MANDREL COVER R.H. MANDREL IDLER PULLEYS ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.• Disengage belt tension rod from lock brac...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) 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 26 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 31 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32) 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 27 - TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 34) • 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 28 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
28 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 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
29 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 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 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 32 - ELECTRICAL
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 B a tt er y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 103 101 102
Page 33 - KEY PART
33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 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, Lig...
Page 34 - CHASSIS
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 CHASSIS CHASSISTEX?GTHUSQ 238 239
Page 36 - DRIVE
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DRIVE 171 197 196 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 231 208 210 170 211 166 211 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 153 222 29 159 15 159 216 143 213 221 221 225 125 116 162 162 2 2 283 283 33 205 1 116 33 37 ...
Page 38 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ENGINE 91 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 en g ine -t e x_24-vgt 81 82 9 90 31
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 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 40 66-21 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 53...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER DECK 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 52 43 196 97 33 192 49 34 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 58 60 59 18 21 194 113 49 187 190 184 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mow er _d e ck 54-t ...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 l i ft-t e x_3 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/1...
Page 45 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 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 wh ee l_ ar t_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 16 16...
Page 46 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
47 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...
