Husqvarna YTH23V42LS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...YTH23V42LS Owner s Manual 532 43 66 20 ...

Page 2: ...op 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 chute 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 operating nea...

Page 3: ...ch 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 equipment 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 injury ...

Page 4: ...ITIES 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 WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust ...

Page 5: ... position to dis engage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Continue with the instructions that follow TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge 2 7 16 wrenches Utility knife Pliers Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when ...

Page 6: ...y 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 connections ...

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: ... 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 desired speed without holding the forward drive pe...

Page 9: ...etc GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED B C Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL C...

Page 10: ... 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 theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For ...

Page 11: ...be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area Depress brake pedal all the way down Withenginerunning turnignitionkeycounterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behi...

Page 12: ...TARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill Fo...

Page 13: ...t Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the en gine is running move throttle control to slow position Disengage parking brake CAUTION At any time there may be movement of the drive wheels Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position hold for five 5 seconds and re...

Page 14: ...MENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor 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 a...

Page 15: ...he ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementbladeap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your tractor is hazardous could...

Page 16: ...entdamagetoseals donotusecom pressedairorhighpressuresprayertocleancoolingfins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department Fig 18 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM To ensure proper cooling make sure the grass screen ...

Page 17: ...tion IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is clear 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the EN GAGED position Remainintheoperator spositionwith the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 8 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGED position Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 9 Pull ba...

Page 18: ...rear lift link C from rear 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 discon nected the attachment lift lever will be springloaded Haveatightgriponliftlever when changing position of the lever Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 22 27 Be ...

Page 19: ...end of link assembly through front hole in tractor suspension bracket F Install bushing O and loosely install nut P and jam nut Q Insert flared ends of link E into slots in front mower bracket H E P F Q H O M A B IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Raise attachment lift lever to highest position If necessary adjust gauge wheels before operating mowerasshownintheOper...

Page 20: ... and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results Fig 28 Fig 29 PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 29 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 Raise mower to its highest position At both sides of mower position blade a...

Page 21: ...to make sure it matches the routing decal and that the belt does not have any twist Correct if needed Adjustbelttensionbyturningtheeyeboltuntilthereisap proximately 7 8 1 of threads showing outside the nut Belt tension should be set to 60 70 Ft Lbs Replace mandrel covers on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners BELT ROUTING BLADE BELT ENGINE TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than f...

Page 22: ...fan and onto the input pulley F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper Install belt on centerspan idler E Install belt through stationary idler C and clutching idler D Reinstall anti 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 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of...

Page 23: ...d chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY Fig 38 REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 39 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before conn...

Page 24: ...ward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE 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 Thechokecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjust ment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engne manual TO AD...

Page 25: ... ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEMPARTSSUCHASCARBURETOR FUELFILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICHLEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING 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 th...

Page 26: ...ring 6 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 start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring ...

Page 27: ...s improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light switch...

Page 28: ...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 17 04 56 Tire R T 20 x 10 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 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Operators 2 532 42 91 96 EMBLEM Hood 3 532 43 34 65 Decal Emblem Panel SD 5 532 42 38 29 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 43 26 8...

Page 29: ...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 9 1 6 AMP DC 3600 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE RE INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING SCH12 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RU...

Page 30: ...ODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS 96043008801 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 88 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 16 42 T15S 29 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 46 45 0 60 A M P S 60 102 105 ...

Page 31: ... 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 21 67 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 45 532 42 52 70 Ammeter Gauge Round Snap In 46 532 42 52 71 Gauge Hrmtr 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYTT 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt 71 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twis...

Page 32: ...76 176 176 175 178 150 130 130 177 161 162 196 221 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 298 238 3 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 234 234 chassis tex_TEX GT HUSQ_92 137 137 165 37 194 194 36 36 162 181 199 180 194 228 228 236 236 235 235 183 183 2 58 159 189 189 159 68 217 152 159 ...

Page 33: ...2 Cargo Net Asm 180 532 19 42 60 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 40 68 59 Dash Lower 183 874 52 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 196 532 41 77 78 Console Asm Dck Lft 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side Hood RH ...

Page 34: ...ve tex_K46_pedal_70_r1 56 70 74 220 74 213 221 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 163 153 208 210 125 215 153 211 166 211 222 80 125 125 226 227 29 159 15 17 197 196 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 99 285 214 284 185 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 ...

Page 35: ...rake Parking 170 532 41 34 30 Keeper Belt Centerspan 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 22 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 43 23 Link Clutch Ground Drive 189 532 19 43 17 Bellcrank Ground Drive 190 532 19 43 18 Keeper Bellcrank Ground Drive 196 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 197 532 19 5...

Page 36: ...R MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS 96043008801 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 88 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine tex_bs 2cyl_66 81 82 9 90 91 21 20 116 18 15 37 37 28 28 37 37 117 22 ...

Page 37: ...ch 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 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive En gineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained...

Page 38: ...2LS 96043008801 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 88 STEERING ASSEMBLY 55 35 19 63 60 59 58 67 54 67 78 66 54 65 61 55 2 Steering tex_LEGND2_36_r1 6 5 13 13 53 8 62 4 50 50 70 65 68 69 15 15 14 14 6 16 28 28 13 22 64 63 9 8 7 9 8 7 21 1 51 26 45 ...

Page 39: ... 50 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 WasherHardened 793x1 637x 060 54 874 76 06 36 Bolt Hex HS 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 55 532 41 47 36 Spacer Brace Axle 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 873 97 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 532 19 47 40 Draglink LH 62 532 19 47 41 Draglink RH 63 81...

Page 40: ...5 16 18 unc x 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 42 59 19 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 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 41: ...ion 41 532 17 59 94 Nut lift Link 7 16 20 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07 10 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 91 532 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 96 532 19 52 63 Bushing Spherical 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 574 82 25 01 Link Lift Front Deck Susp...

Page 42: ...42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH23V42LS 96043008801 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 88 MOWER DECK ELEC 4EX ...

Page 43: ...18 Hex Flange Nyloc 25 539 10 48 64 Washer 7 16 Flat 26 532 17 85 15 Washer Flat Hardened 27 532 19 61 04 Pulley Idler Spec Hub 28 574 82 71 02 Arm Idler Blk 29 539 99 09 23 Rhsnb 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 30 532 17 79 68 Pulley Idler 31 539 10 47 63 Retainer 5 16c U Type 32 539 99 06 92 Washer 5 16 Std Flt 33 539 11 91 24 Nut 7 16 14 Hex Nyloc 34 521 99 65 01 Nut 3 8 16 Hex Flg Nyloc 35 575 22 47 02 Sh...

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Page 47: ...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...

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