Husqvarna YT1942T, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...03032 YT1942T Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...parking 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: ...our 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 Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 5 6 OPERATION 7 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13 MAIN...

Page 5: ... BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 1 03037 L FIG 2 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in position A NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruc...

Page 6: ... 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 section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...e 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 3 E A B F C H G D J F IGNITION SWITCH Used for sta...

Page 9: ...nd 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 Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent una...

Page 10: ...topbeforeshifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle J TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 8 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 the engine not...

Page 11: ... before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed 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 BEF...

Page 12: ... Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto START position and release key as soon as engine 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 the...

Page 13: ...sch tractore ROS e BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Replace Mower Blades Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Mower Levelness...

Page 14: ...tion as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is...

Page 15: ...expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 10W30 oil_visc...

Page 16: ...d to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 16 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley M Remove retainer spring K slide collar L off and push hou...

Page 17: ...ith washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracke...

Page 18: ... and rear tip of the blade If front tip of blade is not 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip go to the front of tractor With an 11 16 or adjustable wrench loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn front link adjust ment nut B clockwise tighten to raise the front of mower or counterclockwise loosen to lower the front mower FIG 22 FIG 23 FIG 24 TO LE...

Page 19: ...ft lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 27 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT...

Page 20: ... 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 YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each batt...

Page 21: ...control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 30 WARNING Do not short battery ter mi...

Page 22: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH 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 a...

Page 23: ...aulty 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 Faulty...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...3 2 1 SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING _ IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 03101 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF REGULATOR STATOR 2...

Page 26: ...26 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBERYT1942T 96043000300 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 03 ELECTRICAL 30 33 42 40 26 28 71 194276E 29 94 93 92 34 43 25 27 27 41 B 31 8 1 2 27 22 21 16 ...

Page 27: ...4 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 19 88 85 Cable Ground 29 532 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ignition 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 10 98 Harness Ign 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 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYTT 71 532 40 04 49 Harness Ign Dash 92 532 19 66 15...

Page 28: ...ct 151 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot 162 532 14 24 32 Screw 175 532 19 32 43 Crossmember 176 532 19 32 32 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 177 532 19 52 27 Bushing Steering NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 179 532 40 07 96 Plug Cruise Control 180 532 19 42 60 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 30 57 Dash L...

Page 29: ...8 45 Bushing Strg Blk 26 532 19 36 52 Insert Wheel Steering 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 48 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 50 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 6...

Page 30: ... 70 74 56 185 171 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 170 29 198 165 166 64 188 172 172 116 120 2 73 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 176 178 174 1 22 203 15 204 184 167 160 42 drive tex_7 lt peerless 159 159 166 2 183 37 205 33 155 61 1 202 ...

Page 31: ...4 532 19 76 58 Asm Shift 139 874 55 04 12 Bolt 1 4 28 unf 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 19 54 03 Spring Return Clutch 165 532 19 62 12 Busing Shaft Brake Ha...

Page 32: ... 19 42 66 Tank Fuel 4 0 18 532 19 77 25 Cap Asm 20 532 40 15 08 Control Throttle 21 532 19 16 11 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 28 532 40 11 37 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 43 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 64 817 00 06 12 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 69 Gasket Order From...

Page 33: ... Lock 88 532 19 53 03 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 91 532 19 51 79 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 92 532 19 51 74 Bracket Connect Link Lift 95 532 19 51 71 Bushing Alignment Link Lift 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 57...

Page 34: ...8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874760612 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches...

Page 35: ...ont Wheel nly 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 9 532 13 84 68 Tire R T 18 x 9 5 8 Service 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 rear Service 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 11 9 1 532 40 20 15 Decal Operators 2 532 18 89 18 Decal Hood RH 3 532 18 89 19 Decal Hood LH 4 532 40 21 43 Decal Hood Panel 5 532 18 09 41 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 40 18 59 Deca...

Page 36: ... 30 32 39 57 122 123 57 31 33 54 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 115 115 20 40 145 42_D_man Tex_LT_4 15 14 13 11 8 16 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 70 117 116 118 119 117 149 119 116 118 19 19 6 6 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBERYT1942T 96043000300 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 03 MOWER DECK ...

Page 37: ...ring 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 54 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 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 17 34 42 Guard Tuv Idler 60 532 19 94 78 Arm Brake Mower 62 872 11 06 16 Bolt Rd Hd Sq Nk 3 8 16 unc x 2 63 532 19 94 78 Arm Brake...

Page 38: ...at the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS...

Page 39: ... never across 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 ...

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