Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product YTH2042 Husqvarna
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YTH2042 Owner's Manual 532 43 56-85 Rev . 4 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty .
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AIL URE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH.
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Ensure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. 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 backing.
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ....................................
5 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain T ube For F uture Use TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS SEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.
6 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
7 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA.
8 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR 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.
9 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.
10 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 11) When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel control is located at the rear of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control.
11 Fig. 12 ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERA TING) 0 2 8 2 8 TO OPERA TE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
12 • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “ST ART” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again.
13 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures . 2 - Service more often when operating in dir ty or dusty conditions. E N G I N E 3 2 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
14 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.
15 Fig. 16 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. T o prevent pos - si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission.
16 00667 FUEL FIL TER CL AMP CL AMP IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions.
17 WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A E F H J M Fig. 24 Fig. 25 A B D C Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 26 IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
19 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 Fig. 29 & 30) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side.
20 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 31) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual).
21 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
22 REPL ACING BA TTERY (See Fig. 36) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi - nals 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 ac ci den tal grounding.
23 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.
24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator 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.
26 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 .
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 SCHEMA TIC M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NOT OCCU.
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 90 22 79 21 41 42 26 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 43 27 24 40 71 28 55 16 87 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With S.
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 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 41 41-25 B.
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 CHASSIS chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_90 150 130 130 37 194 194 181 181 162 196 287 138 36 36 182 176 176 175 177 195 14 214 130 .
31 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 44 84-46 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 .
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 DRIVE 56 185 51 231 170 64 161 184 42 216 143 125 226 125 125 80 125 221 211 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 232 153 233 166 .
33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SP ARK ARRESTER 29 engine-tex_BS_48 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 81 82 94 69 2 87 79 37 28 37 18 1.
35 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 Briggs Model No.
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 62 35 19 60 59 70 68 69 15 14 61 steering-tex_HUSQHR_3 16 28 28 13 22 64 21 45 4 15 14 1 26 58 5 13 13 5.
37 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm.
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 MOWER DECK 68 30 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 6.
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 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 .
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 MOWER LIFT 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Sp.
41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (96043010602), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-06 SEA T AS SEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-67 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins.
42 SERVICE NOTES.
43 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e .
02.20.12 BD Printed in the U.S.A..
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