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ASSEMBLY

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE  YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE 

WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-

 FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY 

PROD UCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

  All assembly instructions have been completed.

  No remaining loose parts in carton.

  Battery is properly prepared and charged.   (Minimum 

1 hour at 6 amps).

  Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

  All tires are properly inflated.  (For shipping purposes, 

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

  Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results.  (Tires must be 

properly inflated for leveling).

  Check mower and drive belts.  Be sure they are routed 

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

  Check wiring.  See that all con nec tions are still secure 

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY 

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT  

ITEMS:

  Engine oil is at proper level.

  Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded 

gasoline.

  Become familiar with all controls, their location and 

function.  Operate them before you start the engine.

  Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓ 

Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-

eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the 

Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

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.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER” in the Service and 

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL 

BELTS

See the Figures that are shown for replacing motion and 

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments 

sec tion of this manual.  Verify that the belts are routed 

cor rect ly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that 

the brake is operating properly.  See “TO CHECK BRAKE” 

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

NOTE:

 You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the 

instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.

  WARNING:

 Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low 

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be 

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in  

front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op-

 er a tion section for location and function of 

con trols)

•  Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
•  Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake 

ped al.

•  Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion.
•  Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

Summary of Contents for YT16542

Page 1: ... YT16542 Owner s Manual 96043002406 2009 04 ...

Page 2: ...king brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when ...

Page 3: ...ach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injur...

Page 4: ...in your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15...

Page 5: ...ring Wheel 1 Washer Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Hex Bolt Lock Washer Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert 1 Hood Scoop Hood Scoop 1 Knob ...

Page 6: ...g wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 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 ADAPTER T...

Page 7: ...N LABEL TERMINAL TERMINAL CHECK BATTERY See Fig 3 Liftseatpantoraisedpositionandopenbatteryboxdoor If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inMaintenance sectionofthismanual for charging instructions Fig 2 ...

Page 8: ...n and Maintenance sections in this manual 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 See TO LEVEL MOWER in the Service and Adjustments section of th...

Page 9: ...entify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 10: ...he engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKECONTROL Usedforstartingand controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute Fig 5 F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stoppin...

Page 11: ...und drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gear shift lever J to neutral position ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause en gine to backfire Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Alwaysremovekeywhenleavingtractortoprevent unauthor...

Page 12: ...ortoacompletestopbeforeshifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle J TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 10 The position of the attachment lift lever A determines the cutting height 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...

Page 13: ...eed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in yo...

Page 14: ...e starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as en gine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move...

Page 15: ...t cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least ...

Page 16: ...ne is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse s...

Page 17: ...n dipstick Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION DRAIN TUBE OIL DRAIN VALVE YELLOW CAP ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tract...

Page 18: ...e dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 19 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and cl...

Page 19: ...de of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER TH...

Page 20: ...pring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into ...

Page 21: ... nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 27 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth R...

Page 22: ...rds from transaxle input pulley D Remove belt downward from engine pulley E Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley E Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully wor...

Page 23: ...s gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHA12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST...

Page 24: ...CONNECTOR HOOD TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash Fig 34 Fig 35 02021 SEAT PAN BATTERY BOX DOOR 02182 KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 34 and 35 WARNING Do not short battery ter minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before ...

Page 25: ...FUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 26: ...Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Fault...

Page 27: ...el speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive b...

Page 28: ...itting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 9 532 42 05 31 Tire Rear 18 x 9 8 5 Turf Saver LT 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 11 9 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Fender Warning 2 532 42 20 12 Decal Hood 4 532 40 83 55 Decal Hood Panel 5 532 42 38 29 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 42 69 23 Decal Replacement...

Page 29: ...CURE YOUR WIRING SCH11 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK D E R RED WHITE WHITE GRAY GRAY BLACK BLACK POWER OUTLET OPTIONAL 12V BLACK A AMMETER OPTIONAL RED BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS LIGHT SWITCH ORANGE LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600...

Page 30: ...CTOR MODEL NO YT16542 96043002406 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 Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2 ...

Page 31: ...lk 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 41 19 35 Key Chain 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 10 98 Harness Ign Dash 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYTT 71 532 40 04 49 Harness Ign 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 87 532 19 78 02 Switch Interloc...

Page 32: ...32 TRACTOR MODEL NO YT16542 96043002406 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 24 CHASSIS CHASSIS TEX LTªHUSQ R 202 203 18 130 130 214 206 204 234 205 14 ª 238 239 183 152 159 180 68 217 194 ...

Page 33: ... 182 532 40 71 76 Dash Lower 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 191 532 41 65 00 Insert Reflective RH 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 41 11 15 Plug Dash 196 532 41 45 80 Console Asm Deck Lift 202 532 41 10 74 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 41 10 75 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 41 11 16 Vent Top Hood 205 532 41 10 76 Skirt Side RH 206 532 41 ...

Page 34: ...60 43 00 24 DRIVE 56 185 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 29 165 166 64 188 172 172 2 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 1 22 15 184 167 160 42 DRIVE TEX PEERLESS FENDER 159 166 2 37 33 155 61 221 205 202 176 174 ª 116 116 183 ...

Page 35: ...nf Gr 8 w Patch 140 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 141 819 09 12 10 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 155 812 00 00 28 Ring Retainer 157 532 10 57 01 Washer Plate Shift 158 532 19 43 52 Belt Keeper 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 161 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 165 532 19 62 12 Busing Shaft Brake Hand Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 40 52 ...

Page 36: ...36 TRACTOR MODEL NO YT16542 96043002406 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 ...

Page 37: ...L NO YT16542 96043002406 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 24 ENGINE Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engi neers code J11940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine power will be ...

Page 38: ...817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 33 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 50 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 54 874 76 06 36 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 55 532 41 47 36 Spacer Brace Axle 57 532 40...

Page 39: ...2 19 91 80 Pan Seat 12 532 19 93 70 Bracket Mnt Seat 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 16 532 12 37 40 Spring 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 19 532 19 93 72 Knob Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 42 532 19 93 71 Washer Cup Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All compone...

Page 40: ...40 MAN 4EX 4 R TRACTOR MODEL NO YT16542 96043002406 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 24 MOWER DECK 70 7 7 37 67 152 ...

Page 41: ...Flat 37 819 13 13 16 Washer 38 532 19 91 89 Keeper Belt LH Mandrel 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 42 532 19 84 10 Spring Torsion Brake 43 532 19 72 56 Spring Torsion Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 72 50 Bracket Clutch Cable 55 532 19 72 49 Arm Idler 56 532 19 90 92 Spacer Retainer 57 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 59 532 14 10 43 Guard Tuv Idler 60 532 19 72...

Page 42: ...Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07 10 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 532 19 52 70 Link Lift Susp Front Mower 100 873 93 06 00 N...

Page 43: ...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 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Page 44: ...ders Applies to units factory equipped with Roll Over Protection System 90 Days Commercial Walk Mowers includes 21 wide area 90 Days Commercial Turf Specialty Equipment 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Zero Turn Commercial Turf Specialty Attachments 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Power Cutters Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 90 Days 1 Year K750 only 90 Days Automatic Mower 1 Year Battery Warranty 2 Years...

Page 45: ...r SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet fur...

Page 46: ...532 42 69 32 Rev 1 04 30 09 SR Printed in the U S A ...

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