03002 YTH2454 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 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: 64 oz. W/O Filter: 60 oz. Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC 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 • • • 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 • • UNPACK CARTON • • • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.
ASSEMBLY ATTACH HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 3) Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right. • Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
ASSEMBLY CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. 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. After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating properly.
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 N B F Q J C A M FIG. 4 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 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. • With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
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.). WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged 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.
OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. • Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • • • • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.
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 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp. Replace worn, bent or damaged blades. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 • • TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. • Install the drain tube onto the valve. • Open drain valve by using a 10mm wrench turning counterclockwise.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER CLAMP Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. CLAMP FUEL FILTER MUFFLER FIG. 17 Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. 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 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 Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B 02965 FIG. 21 • 02 05 1 • • A • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. • 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. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig.
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. 02966 A FIG. 26 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown. • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. G BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Disconnect clutch wire harness (A). • Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33) • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 34) • • • • ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE 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. 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 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 Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. CORRECTION Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section. 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.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 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. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 CHASSIS KEY NO. 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 58 68 99 130 137 150 152 161 162 165 175 176 177 178 180 181 182 PART NO.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 9 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 28 29 31 37 41 42 45 62 69 70 PART NO. -----532 14 97-23 532 19 43-20 532 17 93-35 532 19 43-43 532 19 34-99 532 19 42-67 532 17 83-85 532 19 16-11 532 19 15-96 532 40 11-35 532 13 71-80 532 14 50-06 532 12 34-87 532 12 61-97 810 04 07-00 873 51 04-00 532 14 66-29 532 16 53-91 532 15 99-55 KEY NO. 71 79 81 82 84 85 87 90 91 DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 45 51 1 21 63 19 16 60 57 63 9 61 8 7 66 67 2 59 98 7 6 4 35 58 64 67 28 13 15 22 6 14 5 69 68 62 13 14 15 53 8 70 steering-tex_4-husq 13 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 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 8 532 40 66-21 532 18 01-66 532 14 06-75 873 80 06-00 532 12 41-81 532 17 18-77 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 KEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER LIFT 7 87 87 90 98 89 3 10 88 97 2 97 91 87 89 lift-tex_3 89 87 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 7 10 87 88 89 532 19 52-23 532 19 52-30 532 41 15-55 532 19 63-14 532 19 42-09 532 19 53-04 819 19 19-12 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm., Lift Rh Grip, Lever Spring Torsion Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock Spring Lift Assist Washer Clear Zinc KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DECALS 16 13 15 2 16 1 14 14 8 9 4 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 13 PART NO. 532 40 21-04 532 40 21-28 532 17 05-63 532 40 88-42 532 17 85-02 532 19 87-85 532 14 50-05 532 40 44-84 5 DESCRIPTION Decal, Operator's Decal, Hood Insert Decal, Warning Decal, Engine HP Decal, Mower Caution Decal, Mower Sch. Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi Decal, Steering Whl WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 11 3 4 7 10 5 6 9 8 KEY NO. 14 15 16 17 ------ 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 20-09 Rev. 2 04.12.07 AP Printed in U.S.A.
