Husqvarna YTH145 manual

YTH145 Owner ’ s Manual[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before start[...]

3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-9 OPERATION ............................................[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gaug[...]

ASSEMBL Y 6 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket [...]

ASSEMBL Y 7 FIG. 3 FIG. 2 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are[...]

ASSEMBL Y 8 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7 and 8) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • [...]

ASSEMBL Y 9 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 in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop[...]

10 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTAC[...]

OPERA TION 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FIG. 9 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National S[...]

OPERA TION 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. SAFETY GLASSES WEAR [...]

OPERA TION 13 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11B) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by e[...]

OPERA TION 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended 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 devel- oped [...]

OPERA TION 15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched g[...]

16 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ATTACHMENT CLUTCH PIVOT(S) 1 ENGINE 3 SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK 2 2 2 2 SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON B[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 17 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 15) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. FIG. 15 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient f[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or tr[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 19 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP FIG. 20 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 to clean your tractor unless the electrical s[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 21 FIG. 25 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 22 FIG. 29 • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position. • Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/depart- ment. A B FRONT OF TRACTOR FIG. 31 JAM NUTS ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES TIE ROD FIG. 32 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 33) •[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TO REPLACE 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. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your [...]

25 ST ORAGE 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACT OR Remove mower from trac[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START 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 filter. 6[...]

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

28 SER VICE NOTES[...]

29 TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 SCHEMATIC ALTERNATOR 14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) DIODE 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM  (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 9 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGI[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ELECTRICAL 30 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 40 33 32 31 30 50 22 21 70 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 47 16 D.C. AMPERES 45 55 80 51 81[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ELECTRICAL 31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 532124886 Tray Battery 7.80 x 5.25 Blk 10 532145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/2-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 532150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 532145769 Nut Push N[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 28 58 37 20 37 23 51 57 53 52 53 64 14 3 74 3 38 39 14 4 14 13 14 14 4 11 1 3 2 140 9 14 14 5 5 37 3 3 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 3 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60 109 110 115 113 145 129 57 68 134 18 37 37 30 159 3 31 60 60[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532160392 Chassis Weldment 2 532140356 Drawbar, Stretch 3 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 4 819131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 532155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532156490 Dash Slkscr.Plm.E.A.Hm.Nc.Sym 10 872140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DRIVE 34 29 28 32 61 30 52 61 32 37 97 16 73 103 102 94 3 19 16 146 98 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 96 147 71 18 77 100 104 84 16 105 106 144 30 52 57 93 96 26 25 19 24 2 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 42 61 38 41 42 40 42 39 56 9 63 65 20 66 145 19 18 89 90 21 81 83[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DRIVE 35 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532150071 Transaxle w/cas Hydro 319-0650 2 532142431 Spring, Return, Brake 3 532143995 Pulley, Transaxle Hydro 750 LT 8 532154792 [...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 7 7 4 3 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 20 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 5 8 10 40 40 68 68 11 11 15 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 47 67 13 65 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 29 29 29 29 40 11 76 74, 75 78, 77 32[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532124415 Wheel Steering 2 532137094 Axle Front Casting Machined 3 532157479 Spindle Asm Cast LH 4 532157478 Spindle Asm Cast RH 5 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532121748 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 81927[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 SEAT ASSEMBLY 38 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532140839 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532145006 Clip Push-In 6 873800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 DECALS 39 10 4 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532059192 Cap Valve Tire 2 532065139 Stem Valve 3 532106222 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532059904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532138336 Rim Asm 6"front Silver Service 6 532124[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ENGINE 40 62 13 4 72 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT  Spark Arrester 29 78 81 3 14 38 15 16 78 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 35 23[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 ENGINE 41 1 532140310 Control Th/ch 23.5 LH. Flag 2 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 287707 4 532137352 Muffler Exh Lt B&S 14 HP IC OHV 13 532165291 Gasket B&S Tin Plated 14 813280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3 1[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 MOWER DECK 42 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 54 133 55 56 17 21 5 134 135 136 116 117 119 118 137 140 138 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 36 37 37 38 61 59 2 132 84 36 37 40 132 85 83 40 21 21 21 18 18 20 35 118 136 21 139 137 119 117 116 5 21 134 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 MOWER DECK 43 68 532144200 V-Belt Mower 83 532120958 Washer Sintered 84 532156084 Keeper 'Belt Idler 85 872140620 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 Gr.5 90 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 91 532132274 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 92 873800600 Nut Lock Hex w/ins. 3/8[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 36 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 MOWER LIFT 1 532159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 2 532159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 532105767 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 812000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 819211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 532120183 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532125631 Grip Handle Fluted Blk 8 53212452[...]

46 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650[...]

47 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH145 (954140015A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-15 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532142930 Housing, Lower 2 532142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 3 532142932 Seal, Lip 4 532142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 5 532142933 Ring, Retaining 6 532142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 7 532142935 Be[...]

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49 SER VICE NOTES[...]

50 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to pre[...]

W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trimmer sha[...]

532166364 REV.1 10.05.98 SV Printed in U.S.A.[...]