Husqvarna YTH2242 manual

Owner's Manual / 96043010000 / 2009-10 532 43 14-93 YTH2242[...]

2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the [...]

3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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[...]

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-6 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ADJUST SEA T (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 clutc[...]

6 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Se[...]

7 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 REVERSE NEUTRAL H[...]

8 KNOW Y OUR 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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Stand[...]

9 Fig. 4 HOW TO USE Y OUR TRAC TOR TO SET P ARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold. • Pull parking[...]

10 TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. Th[...]

11 Fig. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor . TO TRAN[...]

12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer . Drain the [...]

13 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel- oped during s[...]

14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures . 2 - Service more often when operating in dir ty or dusty conditions. E N G I N E 3 2 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery . 5 - See Cleaning in Ma[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR MANDREL ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See ?[...]

16 V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration 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 wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engin[...]

17 CL AMP FUEL FIL TER CL AMP Fig. 17 MAINTENANCE Fig. 18 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive 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[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. ?[...]

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. 23 Fig. 24 A B D C Fig. 21 Fig. 22 • [...]

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. 28 & 29) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be ad[...]

21 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. Y ou may also check brake by: • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. • Disengage transmi[...]

22 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 32) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key . • Replace washers and snap retaining ring s[...]

23 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[...]

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 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Wait 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 fil[...]

26 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten bl[...]

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 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 [...]

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T06S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 102 29 2 105[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 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 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 25 532 41 28-95 Cable Star[...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 CHASSIS                  chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_68         [...]

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-02 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 41 87-14 Fender 52 [...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 DRIVE 231 51 170 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_48 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 125 226 125 125 80 125 208 210 214 125 215 153 166 211 211 222 17 163 153 99 216 143 185 56 2[...]

33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 42 61-20 T ransaxle, T ufftorq K46BT 2 532 12 35-83 Key Square 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruise 29 532 40 38-06 [...]

34 1 84 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 83 2 ENGINETEX?BSCYL?  81 82 9  12 42 85 37 28 37 18 15   TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 ENGINE[...]

35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 ENGINE Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & T orque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and c[...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 STEERING ASSEMBL Y steering-tex_HUSQHR_1_r1 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 8 7 9 8 7 62 4 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 61 2 6 35 59 58 16 28 13 22 64 21 51 26 1 45 19 60 63 57 57 63[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Cast Iron 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Washer , Thrust 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 13 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 14 8[...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 MOWER DECK 68 30 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 69 20 40 145 42_D_man-tex_L T_33_r3 15 14 13 11 8 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 19 19 6 6 242 192 241 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 116 40 1[...]

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 41 08-63 Mower Housing 2 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 3 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw # 10 x 0.750 8 53[...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_22 91 101* 89 87 100 *Key 91 may be substituted for Key 101 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bo[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-68 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 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 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt[...]

42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2242 (96043010000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 01-00 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 51-3[...]

43 15 DEGREES MAX. 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 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 preven[...]

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