Husqvarna YTH2242T, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...03002 917 279180 YTH2242T 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: ...epresenta tives and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain 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 S...

Page 5: ...d on label L label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions 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 positio...

Page 6: ...aged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USEYOUR 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 ...

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: ...ine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at...

Page 9: ...actor secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down 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...

Page 10: ...erly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions FIG 8 FIG 9 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attach...

Page 11: ... NOTE Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but STOP For accurate reading be sure key remains in the STOP position when engine is not running WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessar...

Page 12: ...r a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may requireanenginewarm upperiodfromseveralseconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position A...

Page 13: ...ow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 12 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at fu...

Page 14: ...ractor does not 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 ma...

Page 15: ...perator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function 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...

Page 16: ...weather theywillresultinincreased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 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 Tight...

Page 17: ...e type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered 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 IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 The fuel filter should be replaced once eac...

Page 18: ...ear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are dis connected the attachment 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 D C B H E F M A TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 17 21 Be ...

Page 19: ...peration section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires If tires are over or under inflated it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VISUAL SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 22 With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut determine which side of mower is cutting low...

Page 20: ... loosen to lower the front mower FIG 23 FIG 24 FIG 25 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Removebeltfromelectricclutchpulley M bothmandrel pulleys R and all idl...

Page 21: ...ti rotation link B on right side of tractor Tighten securely Reconnect clutch harness A Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers FIG 26 R R S M Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 28 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow ...

Page 22: ...h terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent spark ing from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Disconnect BLACK battery cable A then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery FirstconnectR...

Page 23: ...E The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke 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 ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ... Check all wiring 7 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 Chec...

Page 26: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace 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 belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower d...

Page 27: ... 4 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 36 RPM 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 02929 194276_Regulated Tex IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POS...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBERYTH2242T 279180 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 22 21 16 Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 55 46 46 ...

Page 29: ...d 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 11 04 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 46 532 19 81 38 Gauge Servicereminder Hrmtr 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYTT 71 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign Dash ...

Page 30: ...2 27 Bushing Steering 178 532 19 97 82 Cargo Net Asm 180 532 19 42 60 Chassis 181 532 40 47 96 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 184 532 19 57 80 Spacer Fender 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 ...

Page 31: ...9 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 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 Ga 50 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 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 Hex 3 8...

Page 32: ...DRIVE 56 213 116 185 206 26 207 209 171 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 1 51 52 208 210 170 125 125 64 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 drive tex_17 203 163 214 125 215 92 125 80 116 2 73 1 2 183 205 37 33 153 197 196 221 221 29 159 15 15 159 ...

Page 33: ...00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 153 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 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 163 532 19 90 00 Rod Pedal Control 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 20 Bolt 186 532 ...

Page 34: ...2 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 16 53 91 Gasket 70 532 15 99 55 Exhaust Tube LH 71 532 16 05 89 Exhaust Tube RH 79 532 18 39 06 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 81 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil 83 532 19 82 39 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 w Sems 84 8...

Page 35: ...ion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 03 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 52 70 Link Lift Susp Front Mower KEY PART NO ...

Page 36: ...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 1 inch 25 4...

Page 37: ...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 21 04 Decal Operators 2 532 40 28 32 Decal Hood 3 532 40 35 27 Decal Hood Panel SD 4 532 40 21 28 Decal Hood Top Insert 5 532 18 09 41 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 40 35 70 Decal Replacement 7 532 4...

Page 38: ...8 16 68 30 31 32 33 145 190 34 55 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 21 69 69 20 59 40 19 19 6 6 42_D_elec Tex_8 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 36 40 117 116 40 196 117 196 116 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBERYTH2242T 279180 MOWER DECK ...

Page 39: ...19 70 26 Spring Torsion Deflector 26 532 11 04 52 Nut Push 27 532 40 30 04 Shield Deflector 29 532 13 14 91 Rod Hinge 30 532 17 39 84 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 31 532 18 76 90 Washer Spacer 32 532 17 34 36 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 40 02 34 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 532 19 61 06 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 55 532 19 72 49 Arm ...

Page 40: ...40 TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279180 YTH2242T HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 356 0510 900 ...

Page 41: ...le 5 16 24 70 170416 Pin Cotter 3 32x3 4 71 170417 Brake Spring 72 170418 Washer 310 0750 73 142884 Washer Flat 74 170419 Seal Oil 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 X Sae 5 32 Tube 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 87 401264 Cap Barbed Vent 88 178334 Bolt Self Tapping BDR KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 93 170431 Spring Clip Housing 94 178783 Bearing Ball 95 178784 Screw 5 16 24x 1 1 2 Socket Head Cap 310 3000 96 178...

Page 42: ...6 27 29 32 847 523 28 16 27 27 842 525 287 524 219 615 1026 1024 220 1026A 1035 965 943 750 865B 447A 15 250 252 447A 447 865 703 45 12 1017 552 691 20 415 22 212 447A 53 654 447 865A 741 146 24 304 305 967 445 467 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1027 1013 50 415A 929 54 617 54A 51 163 46 45 431 467A 51 305A 929A ...

Page 43: ...022 211 209 227 505 562 337 383 635 240 187 601 601 187A 385 387 918 788 628 914 691 552A 404 742 552A 552 616 125 163 141 231 108 633 105 51 98 135 1124 1126 418 672 1342 1353 276 117 117A 1123 160 142 1128 150 131 987 130 95 104 276 276 1127 137 947 975 133 118A 118 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 1123 137 672 276 104 1124 105 633 987 142 150 1128 51 672 137 633 150 276 ...

Page 44: ...ER 0284 E1 333 668 73 851 334 474 74 1070 1005 332 75 1119 726 165 695 573 405 48 23 363 309 510 1051 783 513 802 1090 311 797A 797 803 544 310 801 697 1059 503 789 501 526 1054 789A 877 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 7 868 163 1022 1022 868 163 7 3 20 51 9 12 691 943 842 524 276 ...

Page 45: ...7A 699733 Jet Main Standard 118 699733 Jet Main High Altitude Left 118A 699458 Jet Main High Altitude Right KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 125 699709 Carburetor 127 698810 Plug Welch 130 690993 Valve Throttle 131 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 699724 Float Carburetor 135 699729 Tube Fuel Transfer 137 690994 Ø Gasket Float Bowl 141 699722 Kit Choke Shaft 142 699726 Noz...

Page 46: ...A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap End 803 693757 Housing Starter 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880s Terminal Spark Plug 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 877 399916 Wire Connector Alternator 914 691127 S...

Page 47: ... 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 ...

Page 48: ...ct information supplied 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 manufactu...