YTH23V42LS Owner's Manual 532 43 66-20
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 Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: 4 Gallons Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR: MIN. CCA: Case Size: Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 FT. LBS. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • • • 56 oz 48 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 purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 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. ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
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 D Z H G E F N B A M Q C J K L Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
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 TO SET PARKING BRAKE(See Fig. 4) • Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is approximately 1" 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" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months.
OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES - TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place. (See Fig. 10) • • • S • • • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
OPERATION RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 13) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. 2. In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view) 3.
OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER 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. • The attachments can also be used during the engine warmup period after the transmission has been warmed up.
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 T R A C T 0 R Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling 5 Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with o
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. Always observe safety rules when per form ing any maintenance. 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.
MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN VALVE 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. CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) 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 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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 22) • • • • • • TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • A Check Front-To-Back Adjustment in "TO LEVEL MOWER" in this section. F B O E Fig. 23 • • Q ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - 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. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. H • C • • Fig. 25 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M). M D • P Fig. 26 Fig. 24 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • 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. • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjustment instructions above. Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 & 31) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32 & 33) • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Remove foot plate and mandrel covers. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square opening in the idler arm, shift the arm counter clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 36) BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steering plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J). • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G). • Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper. • Install belt on centerspan idler (E).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 39) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 38) 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. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE 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. 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 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 ES SENTIAL 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. CORRECTION 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. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8.
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, trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 DECALS 2 5 6 2 3 1 9 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 9 10 PART NO. 532 41 16-58 532 42 91-96 532 43 34-65 532 42 38-29 532 43 26-84 532 14 50-05 532 41 86-00 11 DESCRIPTION Decal, Operators EMBLEM, Hood Decal, Emblem Panel SD Decal, Customer Respons. Decal, Replacement Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi Decal, Pedal WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 11 3 4 7 10 5 6 9 8 KEY PART NO. NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 5 14 15 18 25 36 37 58 68 130 137 150 152 159 161 162 165 175 176 177 178 180 181 182 183 189 Drawbar Lower Logo Dash Hood Lens LH Grille/Lens Asm. Lens RH Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Fender Drawbar Upper 2pc Lrg Fender Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Screw 10 x 0.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 15 17 26 29 33 35 42 49 50 51 52 56 64 70 73 74 80 92 99 116 125 153 159 160 161 163 166 167 170 183 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46CR Key Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Spring, Brake Spring Return Cruise Rod, Brake Ring E Rod, Brake, Park Cover, Foot Pedal Bolt Pulley Idler Flat Lock Nut 3/8-16 Idler V-Groove 910" Offset V-Belt, Drive Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 26 28 35 45 50 51 53 54 55 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 78 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Spindle Asm., LH Spindle Asm., RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Ring, Clip #T5304-75 Cap, Spindle Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 8 7 7 8 41 40 10 21 6 37 6 37 2 44 43 21 3 seat-tex_6.5SL_3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 21 Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Asm Fender Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 532 42 40-71 532 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 KEY PART NO. NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 MOWER LIFT 87 7 3 10 88 97 2 91 97 114 91 41 96 87 89 98 lift-tex_25 89 87 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 7 10 41 87 88 89 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm., Lift RH Grip, Lever Spring Torsion Nut lift Link 7/16-20 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock Spring Lift Assist Washer Clear Zinc 532 42 20-27 532 19 52-30 532 41 15-55 532 19 63-14 532 17 59-94 532 19 42-09 532 41 07-10 819 19 19-12 KEY NO. 91 96 97 98 114 PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS (96043008801), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-88 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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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