03002 YTH2042 TWIN Owner's Manual
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: 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 fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: 4 Gallons Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) SAE 30 (above 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: Spark Plug: (Gap: .040") Champion RC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): Reverse: Forward: 0 – 2.4 Charging System: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: Case Size: AMP/HR: MIN. CCA: U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 FT. LBS. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • • • 58 oz Read and observe the safety rules.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS 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 • • • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual). Roll tractor forward off skid. ✓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.
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. P H D E G K L B N F J C Q A M FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off.
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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.
OPERATION 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). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten securely. • Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. J K L FIG.
OPERATION gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Transmission Engaged USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area. • Depress brake pedal all the way down.
OPERATION • 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. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.
OPERATION MOWING TIPS • • • • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
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 TRACTOR CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty. 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 serviced.
MAINTENANCE V-BELTS • Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. OIL DRAIN VALVE TRANSAXLE COOLING CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) • The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • A • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). E B • FIG. 18 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. J F H FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjustment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. G TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) H B • • Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
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 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift hood to raised position.
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. • • • • INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 9. 10. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. 10. 11. Engine valves out of adjustment. 11. 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 NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 DECALS 16 13 16 2 3 11 1 14 10 14 4 12 8 7 6 9 5 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 532 14 08-37 532 40 21-28 532 40 03-89 532 15 97-36 532 16 03-96 532 16 88-69 532 12 44-33 532 19 63-57 532 17 83-02 532 16 25-98 DESCRIPTION Decal, Saddle Decal, Hood Insert Decal, Warn. Sym. Decal, Chassis Hot Decal, Caution Decal, Tick Mark Decal, 80 DBA Decal, Deflect Decal, Oper.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 40 41 42 43 46 50 55 59 71 90 91 99 100 101 102 103 PART NO.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 CHASSIS KEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 - - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 (Internal parts not available) 532 12 35-83 Key 1/4 x 2.5 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 45 51 1 63 21 19 60 16 57 63 66 9 61 8 7 67 2 57 59 98 7 6 4 35 58 64 13 67 28 15 6 14 22 5 62 13 14 15 53 8 69 68 13 70 STEERING TEX? VGT KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 ENGINE 21 20 1 69 22 62 81 71 82 31 70 18 15 2 84 12 37 28 91 11 37 9 41 42 90 29 85 SPARK ARRESTER KIT ENGINE TEX? KOHL KEY NO. 1 2 9 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 28 29 31 37 41 42 45 62 69 PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 7 7 41 40 10 21 6 37 37 2 44 43 21 3 seat-tex_7-vgt KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 21 532 40 66-21 532 18 01-66 532 14 06-75 873 80 06-00 532 12 41-81 532 17 18-77 532 19 69-77 532 17 18-52 Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Asm Fender Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 MOWER LIFT 7 87 87 90 98 89 3 10 88 97 100 2 97 91 89 87 lift-tex_5 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 7 10 87 88 89 532 19 52-23 532 19 52-30 532 19 64-92 532 19 63-14 532 19 42-09 532 19 53-04 819 19 19-12 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm., Lift Grip, Lever Spring Torsion Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock Spring Lift Assist Washer Clear Zinc KEY NO. PART NO.
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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 41 00-15 Rev. 1 05.21.07 CL Printed in U.S.A.
