03032 YT1942T Owner's Manual
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuelsoaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity and Type: 2.50 Gallons Unleaded Regular • • Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 51 oz. W/O Filter: 35 oz. Spark Plug: (Gap: .
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • • TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON • Sit in seat.
ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. D H E B C F J G A FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.
OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. GROUND DRIVE • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Move gear shift lever (J) to neutral position. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in this section of manual).
OPERATION ROS "ON" POSITION TO TRANSPORT ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 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 before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals 3 4 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (wi
MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp. Replace bent, worn or damaged blades. TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE • • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual). • • • • V-BELTS • Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
MAINTENANCE We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. CLEANING • • • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front link (E) and rear lift liks (C) from tractor. E TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 17-21) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. J F H CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER 02966 Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. A A VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower. NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) 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. • • • • 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.
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. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. 1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 SCHEMATIC _ BATTERY RED SOLENOID STARTER M RED FUSE BLACK WHITE WHITE S M B A1 G L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK BLACK 2 BLACK 3 BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK 1 6 SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GRAY BLACK /WHITE JUNCTION CONNECTOR SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 16 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 40 41 42 43 55 71 92 93 94 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 CHASSIS 15 191 25 18 191 206 14 5 176 137 151 176 176 130 150 179 205 177 175 182 198 196 37 189 176 122 199 181 194 184 180 162 162 181 2 Chassis-Tex_7-Lt-Tex Elite Husq KEY NO. 2 5 14 15 17 18 25 37 122 130 137 138 150 151 162 175 176 177 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 45 51 1 20 54 21 19 16 60 57 63 9 61 8 7 3 2 98 7 6 55 3 4 35 58 64 54 67 55 59 67 28 13 66 65 63 15 22 6 14 5 62 50 13 14 15 69 68 53 8 65 50 13 70 steering-tex_1-vgt KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 ENGINE 21 20 1 81 82 92 45 64 12 41 9 18 90 99 15 69 86 94 37 28 29 2 37 SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-tex_6-kohl KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 9 12 15 18 20 21 28 29 37 42 43 45 64 69 -----532 18 86-55 532 19 43-19 532 19 43-32 532 19 42-66 532 19 77-25 532 40 15-08 532 19 16-11 532 40 11-37 532 13 71-80 532 12 34-87 810 04 07-00 532 17 39-37 873 51 04-00 817 00 06-12 ------ Engine Kohler Model No.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 MOWER LIFT 7 41 100 99 87 87 90 98 89 10 3 88 97 2 97 91 87 92 89 95 41 89 lift-tex_2-lt KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 7 10 41 87 88 89 90 532 19 52-23 532 19 52-31 532 19 64-92 532 19 63-14 532 17 59-94 532 19 42-09 532 19 53-03 819 19 19-12 532 19 42-08 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 7 7 8 41 8 40 10 6 21 37 37 44 2 43 21 3 seat-tex_6-tex LT KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 PART NO. 532 19 75-18 532 18 01-66 532 14 06-75 532 14 50-06 873 80 06-00 532 12 41-81 532 17 18-77 532 19 69-77 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Asm Fender Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 DECALS 2 7 5 6 3 10 9 4 1 11 12 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 532 40 20-15 532 18 89-18 532 18 89-19 532 40 21-43 532 18 09-41 532 40 18-59 532 18 89-25 532 14 95-16 Decal, Operators Decal, Hood RH Decal, Hood LH Decal, Hood Panel Decal, Customer Respons. Decal, Replacement Decal, Steering Wheel Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YT1942T (96043000300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-03 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
The following items are not covered by this warranty: (1)Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines; (2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer’s warranty as provided in wr
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL DA L O NG D THIS O I T S T A E D LIN 1 5 DEG E RE E S LOP E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2.
532 40 19-72 Rev. 7 05.24.06 TR/VB/TR Printed in U.S.A.
