Poulan YTH2148 manual

02777 YTH2148 Owner's Manual F or P ar ts and Ser vice, call 1-800-448-7543[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollo w all instructions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , to ys, wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown b y the blade . ?[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repair s, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, y ou may lose contr ol of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow onl y the attachments that are rec [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rea[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Seat Mower Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5 / 1 6x1 8x1 (2) Locknuts 5/16 x [...]

6 Y our new tractor has been assemb led at the f actor y with e xception of those par ts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure saf e and proper operation of your tr actor all par ts and hardware y ou assemble must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A s[...]

7 02612 ASSEMBLE GA UGE WHEELS T O MO WER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mo wer dec k in proper position when operating mo wer . Be sure they are prop er ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per f or - mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar do wn into br ack et channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top . [...]

8 SHOULDER BOL T AD JUST ING BAR PIN RET AINER SPRING FIG. 5 GA UGE WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT ASSEMBL Y 3/8 W ASH ER • F or ease of mow er to tractor assembly , raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with cle vis pins and spring retainers. • Adjust gauge wheels bef ore operating mower . See “TO ADJUST GA UGE WHEELS” in the Oper[...]

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov erinfl 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 MO WER LEV EL NESS F or best cutting results, mow er should be prop[...]

10 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in liter ature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION 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 PRES[...]

11 ELAPSED TIME HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 AMPS 60 0 60 02772 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliarize yourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future ref erence. FIG.[...]

12 OPERA TION 02774 NO TE: Under cer tain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases ma y cause “bro wning” of gr ass. T o eliminate this possibility , alwa ys stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas . CA UTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, before lea v- ing th[...]

13 OPERA TION 0277 5 LO W POSITION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt by the operator to lea v e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to pre vent the engi[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mo ve fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/br ake pedal and [...]

15 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Mow er should be proper ly lev eled for best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area [...]

16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVER[...]

17 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys observe saf ety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than six (6) f eet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brak e must be adjusted. (See “T O ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air p[...]

18 0 2 4 63 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt[...]

19 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remov e fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow po[...]

20 FIG. 18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control le ver in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition ke y to “ST OP” and re[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 FIG. 21 FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs . 21 and 22) IMPORT ANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-T O-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -TO-BA CK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSAR Y , BE SURE T O ADJUST BO TH FR ONT LINKS EQU ALL Y SO MO WER WILL ST A Y LEVEL SIDE-T O-SIDE. T o obtain the best cutting re sults , the mower b lades[...]

22 02515 02514 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H. MANDREL IDLER PUL LEYS ELEC TRIC CLUTCH PUL LEY SPRING ARM RH MAN DREL CO VER RH SUS PEN SION ARM FIG. 24 T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on a le v el surface . En gage parking brak e. • Low er mower to its lo west [...]

23 01513 FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 26) P ark the tractor on le vel surf ace . En gage parking brake . Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “T O RE MO VE MO WER” in this section of manual). NO TE: O[...]

24 00 663 02239 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 ADJUSTMENT BOL T NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE MO TION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTR OL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the f actory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly ti[...]

25 02747 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BA TT E R Y FULL Y CHARGED BA TTERY FIG. 30 KEPS NUT HEX BOL T POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGA TIVE (BLA CK) CABLE REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 30) W ARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allo wing a wrench or an y other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connec[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for stor age at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 da ys or more. W ARNING: Ne ver 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 Remo[...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. Se e “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se v eral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. [...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten[...]

46 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P E 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 [...]

47 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqv arna product to the or iginal purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase f or the “W arranty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimm[...]

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