Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product YTH1842XP Husqvarna
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02153 YTH1842XP Owner's Manual 01960_husqvarna.
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine.
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers. • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing.
4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype(API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30(below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 3.8 Pints W/O Filter : 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y (Gap: .030") Ground Speed(MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.
5 UNASSEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (4) Washers 3 / 8x3 / 4x1 4G a .
6 CONNECT B A TTER Y (SEE Fig. 2) CA UTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allo wing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to pre vent sparking from accidental ground ing.
7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 02466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor .
8 ASSEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.
9 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models .
10 ELAPSED TIME AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 02527 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.
12 OPERA TION 02567 LO W POSITION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 8) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
13 FIG. 9 02219 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure free wheel control is in the transmission en gaged position.
14 OPERA TION FIG. 10 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Ne ver engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time.
15 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace .
16 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser ve saf ety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) f eet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a le vel, dr y concrete or pav ed surf ace, then brak e must be check ed and adjusted, then brak e must be adjusted.
17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst.
19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRA CT OR FIG. 15 01698 RET AINER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) RE TA I N ER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT LINK SUS PEN SION ARMS RET AINER SPRING ANTI-SW A Y BAR T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 15) Mower will be easier to remo ve from the right side of tractor .
20 01156 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NO TE : Each full tur n of adjustment nut will change mow er height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. 00598 GROUND LINE BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND FIG. 16 01553 SUS PEN SION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG.
21 02537 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 22) P ark the tractor on lev el surface . En gage par king brake . Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “T O RE MO VE MOWER” in this section of manual).
22 T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allo w wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull b ulb 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 bac kside of the grill. • Close hood.
24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark.
25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug.
26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an author ized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment.
27 BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
28 28 29 26 24 42 25 40 33 30 50 188030 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 45 0 6 0 AM PS 6 0 46 16 81 8.
29 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3.
30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 278 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 278 278 154 209 278 155 278 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 209 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis-stealth.
31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 9 532 18 90-25 Dash 10 872 14.
32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DRIVE 9 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 252 76 78 75 74 27.
33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .
34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29.
35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steer ing 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Cast L.
36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ENGINE 1 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 2 532 17 18-75 Screw HWHD Hi-Low # 13-16 x 5/8 3 - - - - - - - - Eng.
37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-95 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.
38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem V alve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6.
39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 49 lift-rh.
40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 184 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25.
41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER DECK 1 532 18 54-38 Mower Deck Assemb ly , 42” 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Assembl.
42 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD A LO N G D O TTED LIN E TH IS IS A 15 D EG R EE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
43 S E C T I ON 1: L I MIT E D W A R R A N T Y Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and w.
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