Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 96043002402 Husqvarna
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YT16542 Owner's Manual.
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off.
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.
5 CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain T.
6 AS SEMBL Y FIG. 1 03125 L OWER STEERING SHAFT STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT 5/16 HEX BOL T STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER L ARGE FL A T WASHER T ABS TA B SL OTS 5/16 L OCK WASHER BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID A TT ACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAF T AND BOOT • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.
7 AS SEMBL Y ADJUSTMENT KNOB CUP WASHER 03035 0 30 36 SEA T PA N P ADS INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and cup washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside. • Remove seat from the cardboard packing and set seat aside.
8 AS SEMBL Y ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE Y OUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SA T IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models on.
10 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
12 OPERA TION FIG. 8 FIG. 7 REVERSE OPERA TION SYSTEM (ROS) Y our tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
13 OPERA TION TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per - for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
15 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
16 MAINTENANCE FIG. 12 BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight.
17 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary . The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary , adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary , see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT - TO -BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side.
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 FIG. 27 TO REPL ACE MOWER DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. P ark tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
22 TO REPL ACE 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.
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 32 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 32) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, reverse above procedure.
24 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section.
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 SCHEMA TIC M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIE.
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02K 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Opt.
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Box.
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 CHASSIS CHASSISTEX.
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 CHASSIS 2 532 19 42-63 Drawbar 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 75-92 Dash 14 532 41 10-73 Hood 15 532 41 10-79 Lens LH 18 532 40 66-67 Grille/Lens Asm.
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO .
33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 STEERING ASSEMBL Y .
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DRIVE 70 74 56 185 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 29 165 166 64 188 172 172 116 193 2 73 17 26 195 125 125.
35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 18 15 37 28 engine-bs-1cyl-tex_4 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 81 82 69 2 79 97 96.
37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No.
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_5 91 89 87 100 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm.
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 75-18 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins.
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 MOWER DECK .
41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 40 29-99 Mower Housing 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.
42 SERVICE NOTES.
43 15 DEGREES MA X . FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING : To a v oid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the f ace o f slopes, ne v er across the f ace.
532 41 13-87 Rev . 7 04.29.08 CL Printed in U.S.A..
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