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    03002 YTH2042 TWIN Owner's Manual[...]

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    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. • [...]

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    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 [...]

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

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    5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS ( 2 ) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNP ACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along [...]

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    6 AS SEMBL Y 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?[...]

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    7 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[...]

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    8 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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nati[...]

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    9 OPERA TION FIG. 4 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - N (See Fig. 6) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • T o engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age[...]

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    10 OPERA TION 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 [...]

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    11 OPERA TION 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 tracto[...]

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    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 [...]

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    13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. 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 of [...]

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    14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R I ns p e ct M u ff ler /Sp ar kA rres t er C lean A ir F il t er Ch an g e E n g ine Oil ( w i th o il f il t er) R e p la c e A ir F il t er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e p la c e Sp ar kP lu g Ch e ck E n g ine Oil L e v el C lean E n g ine Coo lin gF ins C lean A ir Sc reen 1 -C h an g e mo re oft en wh en op era t in [...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02 5 4 4 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR 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. ?[...]

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    16 MAINTENANCE 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[...]

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    17 MAINTENANCE CL AMP FUEL FIL TER FIG. 16 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery , seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter . • 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[...]

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    19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS D C G E F M A G B • A TT ACH REAR LIF T LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Install belt on engine pulley (M), in belt keepers (G). IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOV[...]

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    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. 24 and 25) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adju[...]

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    21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 27) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion d[...]

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    22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG. 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER Y our new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at t[...]

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    18 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. • Disconnect spark plu[...]

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    23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTER[...]

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    24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 , sto[...]

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    25 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[...]

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    26 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. W eak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6. Dirty a[...]

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    27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switc[...]

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    28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 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-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532[...]

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    29 M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS S TAT O R FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT -O[...]

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    30 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 ELECTRICAL Batt e ry _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 102 101 103 [...]

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    31 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 532 19 88-93 Cable Starter 26 532 17 51-58 Fuse 27 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20[...]

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    32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 181 181 182 68 68 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 194  99 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 213 213 68 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 234 234 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 CHASSISTEX??[...]

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    33 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 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 40 18-25 Fender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Lock 5/16-18 58 532 19 43-14 Bracket Support Fender 68 817 49 05-08 Screw 5/16-18 x 1/2 99 532 40 59-17 Rod Asm Bypass 130[...]

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    34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 DRIVE                               [...]

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    35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 K ey 1/4 x 2.5 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 Rod, Brake 33 812 00 00-01 Ring E 35 532 19 95[...]

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    36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 19 63 57 60 59 58 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 61 2 6 STEERINGTEX?VGT 16 28 13 22 64 21 51 26 1 45 63 57 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 36-51 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40[...]

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    37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 ENGINE 1 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 21 20 ENGINETEX?KOHL 2 81 82 18 15 37 28 37 12 11 41 42 84 90 85 9 22  62 71 70  69 31 91 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and repl[...]

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    38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 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 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bol[...]

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    39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 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 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift 7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assist 89[...]

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    40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2042 TWIN (96041005400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-54 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 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 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 36 40 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 113 117 116 40 196 21 2 112 21 117 196 116 2 111 40 113[...]

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    41 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 19 64-95 Mower Housing 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/W asher asm 7/16-20 unf 11 532 13 89-71 Blade, 42" Hi-Lift (F or bagging or dischar[...]

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    42 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    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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    532 41 00-15 Rev . 1 05.21.07 CL Printed in U.S.A.[...]