® YT Owner's Manual Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product warranty.
SAFETY RULES Practices for Ride=On Safe Operation Mowers DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. 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 Practices for Ride=On Safe Operation Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE 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 ofthe mowing area and inthe watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CUSTOMER Gasoline Capacity and type: 3.0 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 QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: 64 oz. 60 oz. 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR: MIN.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel / f\ ¢ / \ f t_ J Steering Wheel [ Insert Steering Wheel I Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Flat Washer (1) Locknut Seat 1) Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 5
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 ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
ASSEMBLY CHECK Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. • Raise seat and tighten bolt securely. • Remove tape and discard. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat. TO ADJUST POSITION OF BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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 Compare the illustrations with your tractor Save this manual for future reference. AND SAFETY to familiarize RULES yourself BEFORE with the locations OPERATING of various YOUR TRACTOR controls and adjustments. 03005 Fig, 5 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards (A) ATTACHMENT LiFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor. 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. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • TO SET PARKING BRAKE Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.
OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • 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 TO OPERATE BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. _ ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. without either the entire grass catcher, on CAUTION: Do not operate the mower mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place (See Fig. 12). • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual. CHECK STARTING ENGINE THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
OPERATION PURGE MOWING TIPS TRANSMISSION freewheel CAUTION: running. lever while the engine is Never engage or disengage To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY 50 HOURS Check A T Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Engine Enqine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Air Filter G Clean Air Screen v' Replace Clean Oil Filter Engine Replace v" v" _,2 (if equipped) v"2 V' Fins Plug Fuel Filter more often when operating under 2 - Service more often when operating
MAINTENANCE BLADE TRACTOR Always observe maintenance. safety rules when performing CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. any BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade by the manu= CAUTION: Use not onlyaapproved replacement blade ap= facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty.
MAINTENANCE V=BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE 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. TRANSAXLE CLOSED AND --_.._ LOCKED ._'\ ,,osmo. COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. YELLOW Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Your tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. IN=LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS = ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER (See Fig. 26) INSTALL ANTI=SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) (See Fig. 29 - 31) 5= l H. FRONT MOWER BRACKET W. FRONT GAUGE WHEEL X. SHOULDER BOLT ANTI=SWAY BAR (S) _TOWARDS TOWARDS'_ TRANSAXLE Y. 1=1/40.D. WASHER MOWER DECK_r_ 90 ° END iNTEGRATED Z. 3/8=18 LOCKNUT = WASHER END Fig. 29 Fig. 26 TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 32) • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J). NOTE: Requires deck lifting. FRONT LINK ,?":_4 > j/ / / / / / A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B.
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. 38 & 39) iMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT REMOVAL - DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 40) 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" section in this manual). 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 (K) from lock bracket (L). m I • • • NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 43) BRAKE 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. You may also check brake by: 1. . _ Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 45) (See Fig. 44) nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the WARNING: Do notshort batterytermi= same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. _ • Raise hood. • • Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor.
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 IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Wi[[ not start Out of fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start Engine turn will not over Engine clicks wi[[ not start Loss of power but Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. 1. 2. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. 3. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 3. 4.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) SCHEMATIC SCH12 ;I I I_) l BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER RED
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ELECTRICAL TllS 33 22 1 24 27 \ / 42 / 43 / 26'/_ ..... ' \ \ 16 \ \ \ \ / / 11 / \\ // -k\ \ \\ // / / \ ", With 12V Outlet Option \\ I I 71_ I I I \\ I I 29 \\ iI \ With Service Minder Option /! \\ ! _!..
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 18 21 22 24 25 28 27 28 29 30 33 34 40 41 42 43 46 50 55 71 79 90 91 99 100 102 105 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) CHASSIS 207 25 137 151 175 286 283 284 130 \ 235 34 130 36 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) CHASSIS KEY NO. 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 88 130 137 150 151 152 181 182 185 175 178 177 180 182 183 189 191 194 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 817 532 873 817 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 874 817 532 873 43 43 44 43 43 43 19 06 44 68 49 41 40 43 43 19 43 14 19 19 40 19 19 40 52 00 43 90 KEY NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DRIVE 207 206 ,125 92 160 26 216 171 I I 196 35 125 / / 226 153 49 208 211 188 222 163 29 211 < 125 166 I 183 116 52 2 225 51 33 230 205 I 2 183 2O5 1 73 ddve-tex K46 pedal 77 rl 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ENGINE 37__ 28 -_ 18 84 82 81 1 15 29 l SPARK ARRESTER KIT j engine-tex_bs-2cyl_64 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 9 11 12 15 18 20 21 28 29 37 41 42 45 62 89 70 71 79 81 82 84 85 87 90 PART NO.
TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ASSEMBLY 63 19 I 60 _ 57 63 61 67 58 ./ _66 j 62 i68 I steering-tex KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 26 28 35 45 HUSQSR 43 19 40 40 12 12 00 12 12 04 54 40 19 18 42 43 00 19 18 / 20 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 812 532 532 810 873 532 532 532 532 532 817 532 819 70 KEY NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) SEAT ASSEMBLY 8 8 7 8 41 10 21 6 2 3 seat-tex_6.5SL_3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 21 37 PART NO. 532 532 532 873 532 532 532 532 873 42 18 14 80 12 17 19 17 80 DESCRIPTION 40-68 01-66 06-75 06-00 41-81 18-77 69-77 18-52 05-00 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 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) MOWER DECK 11 \97 98 242 241 33 30 116 /" 117 120 49 i 1 29 25 26 194 27 19 22 189 / 190 } / / / / 187 / / 18 1 / 8 48 Deck tex 22 r2 4O
TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. 1 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 39 43 46 47 48 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 819 872 872 532 532 873 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DECK 44 19 19 19 18 40 18 18 11 13 11 14 19 17 68 17 10 17 11 18 13 17 18 15 40 19 19 13 19 19 KEY NO.
TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) LIFT 87 88 2 i / / 91 97 /////,/, / / / ,/ 91 87 89 KEY NO. 2 3 7 10 87 88 89 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 819 42 19 41 19 19 41 19 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 20-27 52-31 15-55 63-14 42-09 07-10 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 90 91 97 98 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DECALS 56 11 9 8 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 WHEELS 41 42 43 42 44 42 14 17 13 KEY NO. DESCRiPTiON 16-57 91-98 86-87 38-29 14-52 95-57 50-05 05-63 Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal 12 13 ------ Operators Hood Hood Panel SD Customer Respons. Replacement Eng. HP Battery Dnge/Poi Warning AND TIRES KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 11 -- 1 2 1 3 4 7 10 5 9 8 PART NO.
TRACTOR TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) K46BT _m87 MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN @m83 116 I _--34 - 6O 59 55 72 I 44
TRACTOR TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR BRIGGS 48 SHORY AND STRATTON BI_OCK [ 1058 OPERATOR'S - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE - MODEL MANUAL ] [ 1329 REPLACEMENT YTH2348 (240440) NUMBER ENGINE ] 445577, 1330 REPAIR MANUAL TYPE NUMBER ] 2187-G1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 10t_ i227i 212 278 t_ 505 @ _ If/:" 718 _ 250 sJ, 358 ENGINE GASKET SET I f_o 1027 J _ 552A 552 691 524 (_' I_ iJo_,,i t_t 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 965 ,._ x=_--_.. 615 1022 O _25i 220 _.
TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) 445577, TYPE NUMBER 2187-G1 747 ii:: 108/%=\z\J="<;"_ 130 iiii ,;_ ==================================== 634 _%17' l 1005 987 lO5@ 1124A @ _'_ 352@ 75 q_j 23 / i 9471 276 '_io_ _i 276 1119 C'_ 51A /' _-u < .....
TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE = MODEL 1036 EMISSIONS NUMBER LABEL I 467 YTH2348 (240440) 445577, TYPE NUMBER }_ > 2187=G1 1040 9 306_# 635 _.
TRACTOR BRIGGS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 5A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 42 45 46 48 50 51 51A 53 54 73 74 75 95 98 104 105 108 117 117A 118 118A 121 125 130 AND STRATTON PART NO.
TRACTOR BRIGGS KEY NO. AND STRATTON PART NO.
Consumer Wheeled Products - Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvama® product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase for the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A. Certain components (e.g., engines and transmissions) are excluded from coverage, and other limitations apply, as described in this document.
c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's In addition, you lnust cease using the product immediately Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further use. 4. Damages damage other worklnanship, resulting from normal aging, than that resulting froln detects and therefore are NOT covered. (a) Abrasion to mower (b) Tires damaged (c) Natural discoloration (d) Damage to cutting lnanual. upon any failure or damage. wear and tear or neglect in material or worklnanship.
Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer household (personal, use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Rental (any rental usage) Use) Product/Component Frame, Chassis, Engine* Transmission Front Axle 5 Years * 3 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Components 1 Year Pro-rated NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY 3 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY * NO WARRANTY * NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY NO WARRAN
Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer household (personal, Commercial use only) (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Rental (any rental usage) Use) Product/Component _Deck,,, Engine* Transmission Battery Other Non-Expendable * 2 Years * NO WARRANTY * NO WARRANTY 1 Year Pro-rated NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Components 2 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Components 1 Year Pro-rated 2 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and 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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