Husqvarna YTH18542 manual

02777 917.279060 (YTH18542) Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machi[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers. • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carry children, ev en with the blades shut off . They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abo ve 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (belo w 32°F) Oil Capacity: w/Filter 3.5 Pints w/o Filter 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 5.5 Rev erse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Char[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knif e When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wh[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr ive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instr uction below to remov e the tractor from the skid . FIG. 2 FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Pre[...]

8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the f actor y f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS F or best cutting results, mower housing should be [...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

10 AMPS 60 0 60 02865 ELAPSED TIME HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . Our tr[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard saf ety glasses. HO W[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessar y , move throttle control le v er to slower position. 027 7 5 AT TA[...]

13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not ov erfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead o xide deposits and reduce valv e life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to as[...]

14 FIG. 9 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled f or best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming. • Dr ive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area to t[...]

15 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ ENGINE ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ➁ REFER T O MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORT ANT: DO NO T OIL OR GREASE THE PIVO T POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL A TTRACT DUST AND DIR T T[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as shown. IMPORT ANT : T O ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH ST [...]

17 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts f or deter ioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or tr[...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 15 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is par ked on le vel g round or drive wa y . Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual). If tires are ov er or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust you r m owe r. TRA CT OR W ARNING: T O A V [...]

20 FIG. 20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) The mower b lade drive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on lev el surface . Engage par king brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tr actor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this man ual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler p[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the r ight rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and mov e motion control lev er until tractor does not [...]

22 FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 24) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allo w wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t sq[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt to ward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure . T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull b ulb holder out of [...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure. TRA CT OR Remov e [...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se ver al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6. Di[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Re verse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mow er or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, s[...]

27 BATTERY FUSE SOLENOID A M AMMETER (OPTIONAL) HEADLIGHTS CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) PTO (DISENGAGED) REVERSE SWITCH NOT IN REVERSE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) STARTER IGNITION SWITCH B S M G L A2 A1 IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) LIGHT SW FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT-OFF [...]

28 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 ELECTRICAL 193376 ROS 28 29 94 93 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 92 34 50 Batte ry _27 8 1 91 2 27 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 22 21 46 89 16 55 90[...]

29 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Inter lock 21 532 18 37-59 Har ness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 12 47-80 Cable Batter y [...]

30 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 CHASSIS 10 214 30 277 276 209 31 1 9 53 278 278 209 209 55 280 280 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 143 60 145 37 37 14 14 38 38 278 39 209 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite husqy_6 17 212 212 213 28 259 258 144 26 26 60 217 64 209 158 90[...]

31 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 9 532 19 51-11 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carr iage 3/8-16 x 1 11 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 18 17-19 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 18 99-77 Hood 26 87[...]

32 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 38 41 39 56 9 63 65 17 64 66 15 89 120 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 1[...]

33 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order P ar ts From T ransaxle Man u- f acturer) 8 532 19 25-02 Rod Shift 9 532 18 05-05 Clutch Ogura 10 876 02 04-16 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 14 810 04 04-00 Washe[...]

34 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 37 36 37 steering_pl.lt_62 32 26 30 28 41[...]

35 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 Wheel Steer ing 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm Cast Iron L T 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bear ing Race Thr ust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 0[...]

36 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_53 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 62 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call t[...]

37 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 8 1 532 15 94-60 Plunger Asm. 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.[...]

38 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 01-20 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In 6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spr ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Z[...]

39 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 10 3 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem V a[...]

40 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 61 149 42_D_elec-t-path_stlt_4 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 MO WER DECK 132 95 94 182 91 183 132 21 117 119 116 2 111 1[...]

41 TRA CT OR-MODEL NUMBER YTH18542 (917.279060), PRODUCT NO . 960 13 00-02 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 69-22 Mower Deck Assemb ly , 42" 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Asm Fr . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 532 16 54-60 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Swa y Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr ing 6 [...]

42 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEG REE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to pre[...]

43 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warr anty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer s[...]

532 19 58-63 Re v . 1 3.18.05 RD Printed in U.S .A.[...]