Husqvarna YT16542 manual

 YT16542 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • [...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. 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 back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or [...]

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Reverse: 1.5 Chargin[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube 3TEERING 7HEEL Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob Seat ª(OODª3COOP Seat ª(OODª3COOP Wa s[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y FIG. 1 03125 L OWER STEERING SHAFT STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT 5/16 HEX BOL T STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER L ARGE FL A T WASHER T ABS TA B SL OTS 5/16 L OCK WASHER BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID A TT ACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAF T AND BOOT • Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. • Place t[...]

7 AS SEMBL Y ADJUSTMENT KNOB CUP WASHER 03035 0 30 36 SEA T PA N P ADS INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and cup washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside. • Remove seat from the cardboard packing and set seat aside. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Pla[...]

8 AS SEMBL Y ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE Y OUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SA T IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and char[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVE[...]

10 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR 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. (A) A TT ACHMENT LIF T LEVER - Used to raise, lower , and adjust the mower [...]

11 OPERA TION 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. FIG. 4 HOW T[...]

12 OPERA TION FIG. 8 FIG. 7 REVERSE OPERA TION SYSTEM (ROS) Y our tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. WARNING: Backing up with the attachm[...]

13 OPERA TION TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE : T o protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer , [...]

14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per - for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right o[...]

15 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when [...]

16 MAINTENANCE FIG. 12 BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour . NO[...]

17 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary . The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 14 FIG. 13 CL OSED AND L OCKED POSITION DRAIN TUBE OIL DRA[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make su[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary , adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. E F H J M FIG. 19 FIG. 19A A B D C FIG. 17 FIG. 18 •[...]

20 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 Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adj[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 FIG. 27 TO REPL ACE MOWER DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. P ark tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. 5. Remove[...]

22 TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , stop running, or prevent it[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 32 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 32) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, reverse above procedure. ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE The throttle control has been [...]

24 STORAGE 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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air filter . 6. Dirty fuel filt[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control syste[...]

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 SCHEMA TIC M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) FUEL LIN[...]

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), 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[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 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 19 32-28 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 25 532 40 16-62 Cable Starte[...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 CHASSIS             CHASSISTEX?GTHUSQ          202 203 18 130 214 206 204 234 205 14 ?[...]

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 CHASSIS 2 532 19 42-63 Drawbar 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 75-92 Dash 14 532 41 10-73 Hood 15 532 41 10-79 Lens LH 18 532 40 66-67 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 41 10-78 Lens RH 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 29-53 Fender 68 817 49 05-08 Screw THDROL 5/16-18 x 1/2 1[...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DECALS 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 . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 S[...]

33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 STEERING ASSEMBL Y                                          [...]

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DRIVE 70 74 56 185 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 29   165 166 64 188 172 172 116 193 2 73 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 23 178 174 1 22 15 15 203 184 167 160 42 DRIVETEX?$?&ENDER? 159 159 166 2 37 205[...]

35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 DRIVE 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 - - - - - - T ransaxle, DANA D6800 (Order P arts from T ransaxle Manufacturer) 2 532 12 35-83 Key Square 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x[...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), 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[...]

37 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 B&S Model No. 31A707 2 532 13 73-52 Muffler 9 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt En[...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_5 91 89 87 100 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift Assist 89 81[...]

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 75-18 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 [...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 MOWER DECK                            ?$?MAN4 EX?,4??R     ?[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . YT16542 (96043002402), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-24 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 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer asm[...]

42 SERVICE NOTES[...]

43 15 DEGREES MA X . FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING : To a v oid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the f ace o f slopes, ne v er across the f ace. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Ma k e turns gradual[...]

532 41 13-87 Rev . 7 04.29.08 CL Printed in U.S.A.[...]