Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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 ma...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Read and observe the safety rules.
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-9OPERATION ..............
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; Assemblies
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Mower (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (1) Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Anti-Sway Bar (1) Front Link Ass...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TO DRIVE TRAC; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY FIG. 2 ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com-fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Release lever to lock seat in position. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off t...
Page 7 - INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT; Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.
7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4-12) See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. 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 loa...
Page 8 - Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
8 ASSEMBLY • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mower. 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. • Rep...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
9 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 10 - OPERATION
10 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 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 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 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING; scribed above, before; Start tractor and release parking brake.
12 OPERATION FIG. 14 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL -N (See Fig. 16) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into t...
Page 13 - Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.; TO OPERATE MOWER
13 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) 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 th...
Page 14 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-; Depress brake pedal all the way down.; TO OPERATE ON HILLS
14 OPERATION FIG. 21 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 a...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.; PURGE TRANSMISSION; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
15 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 16 - MOWING TIPS
16 FIG. 22 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 bee...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
17 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 18 - BATTERY; Keep battery and terminals clean.; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Use only a replacement; IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
18 MAINTENANCE FIG. 23 02544 MANDRELASSEMBLY 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 cle...
Page 19 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.; CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Be sure tractor is on level surface.
19 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 20 - MUFFLER; Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.; CLEANING; Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.; ENGINE OIL FILTER
20 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 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE MOWER; Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.; TO IN STALL MOWER
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 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 22 - Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B • Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust-ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31)IMPORTANT: Deck must ...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT; gage parking; TO CHECK BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32)• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spri...
Page 24 - Block up axle securely.; • RED cable last from both batteries.
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub...
Page 25 - • Raise
25 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 26 - STORAGE; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
26 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 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 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 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. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Batte ry _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59
Page 31 - DESCRIPTION
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. 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, Li...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 189 176 195 176 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 217 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 ...
Page 33 - KEY PART
33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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-h...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 45 61 2 6 steering-tex_4-husq KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 36-51 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19...
Page 37 - Tecumseh Products; SPARK ARRESTER KIT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 1...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 49 187 190 188 190 187 120 117 116 189 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. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87 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 ...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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...
