02153 YTH1848XP Owner's Manual
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS NUT • HEX BOLT • TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) POSITIVE (RED)CABLE 02 WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
ASSEMBLY • • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. • Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown. • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets.
ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST 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 in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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.
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.
OPERATION 00155 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.
OPERATION • The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
OPERATION 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.). 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.
OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E S E AG RS URS US UR ON RS R U O U O O O H AS ST A HO 25 H 50 H 100 SE RE EE Y 8 Y Y Y Y R R R R R R FO E E E E E FO BE SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE CH DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 02 5 BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) 44 STAR TIRES FIG. 13 • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE • • Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly section of this manual). • • • • Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • • • • • 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 parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower mower to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). • Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. 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. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • • • • ENGINE 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. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual.
STORAGE ENGINE 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. 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 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. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 258 17 29 166 10 217 161 10 166 30 28 90 166 159 31 9 209 54 58 209 155 213 54 214 158 166 209 20 11 59 64 209 209 209 144 209 1 26 209 60 26 142 154 143 209 166 13 142 145 37 37 2 209 14 74 38 209 38 chassis-stealth.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 DRIVE 57 120 243 212 89 116 63 66 221 90 219 19 59 221 274 61 224 19 214 254 221 96 222 51 225 220 21 234 236 233 223 223 226 30 151 51 49 120 36 35 239 238 6 33 231 239 253 53 28 26 55 96 22 29 77 25 19 27 24 26 26 15 52 32 77 1 drive-hydro.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 29 32 34 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 46 65 67 68 71 72 73 82 87 88 91 94 95 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 9 14 9 7 7 10 5 6 22 21 2 24 5 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 3 12 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 532 18 49-95 532 14 05-51 871 11 06-16 819 13 16-10 532 14 50-06 873 80 06-00 532 12 41-81 817 00 06-16 819 13 16-14 532 18 24-93 532 16 63-69 532 12 12-46 Seat Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.0 x 10 Ga.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 DECALS 3 2 13 11 11 13 3 1 9 6 8 7 20 15 10 14 12 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 MOWER LIFT 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 8 41 5 37 49 38 30 40 36 13 50 4 13 1 3 26 6 2 6 5 4 11 13 12 51 49 52 31 13 51 32 13 32 53 20 49 54 16 17 15 13 54 lift-rh.1pc.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 MOWER LIFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 37 38 40 41 49 50 51 52 53 54 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 MOWER DECK 46 90 95 182 45 49 180 94 49 33 33 42 30 43 31 49 121 99 42 126 49 97 roll er_ 1 91 90 30 45 30 32 42 50 47 115 21 183 e_ 39 98 114 os 52 130 32 112 _n 180 46 37 48 97 122 31 50 110 5 57 116 117 21 56 113 184 100 118 119 55 92 54 72 92 3 24 25 21 1 26 17 29 28 16 6 27 5 15 18 19 14 20 13 18 48 11 8 44 mower_deck.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HAU18H48G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-26 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held product.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL D AL ONG THIS DOT IS A TED 15 D LINE EGR EE S LOP E 47 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.
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