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YT180

Owner’s Manual

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Page 2: ...s rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without eit...

Page 3: ...Y RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this manual MODEL NUMBER YT180 SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ DATEOFPURCHASE __________________________ THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SE...

Page 4: ...Removal Replacement 20 Mower Blade Drive Belt Removal Replacement 20 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 19 Side to Side 19 Mower Removal 18 Tire Care 7 15 21 Slope Guide Sheet 46 Spark Plugs 17 Specifications 3 Starting the Engine 13 Steering Wheel 7 21 Stopping the Tractor 11 Storage 23 T Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 23 Tires 7 15 21 Trouble Shooting Chart 25 26 Transaxle Repair Parts 44 45 W Wi...

Page 5: ...13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 4 Crownlock Nuts 3 8 16 4 Carriage Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Seat Battery Parts Bag Owner s Manual Steering Wheel 2 Keys Terminal Guard Steering Wheel Insert 2 Battery Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Battery Caps and Instructions 15 Slope Sheet 2 Bumper Caps 2 Reinforcement Plates 2 Washers 17 32 x 15 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Cen...

Page 6: ...ttom all four corners of carton and lay panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Sec...

Page 7: ...FORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour Use a 12 volt battery charger Observe all safety precau tions required for battery charging Check the acid level after the battery is charged If the acid has fallen below the correct level add distilled or iron free water Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells Wash the ...

Page 8: ...e sure terminal access doors are closed Use terminal access doors for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging LOCK WASHER POSITIVE RED CABLE HEX NUT FLAT WASHER NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE HEX BOLT FIG 5 VENT CAPS BATTERY TRAY BATTERY DRAIN TUBE TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOORS KEY HOLE WING NUT BATTERY BOLT FIG 6 CA...

Page 9: ...SHIELD LATCH HOOKS FIG 8B CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR...

Page 10: ...ngagement low battery voltage and low oil pressure GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation LIG...

Page 11: ...enever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 10 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position Move gearshift lever to desired position Slowly releas...

Page 12: ...esponsibili ties section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING 00001 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 10 The cutting heig...

Page 13: ...he attachment being used FIG 12 WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank ...

Page 14: ...L ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt s Tension Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark P...

Page 15: ...m rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 13 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Removehexbolt lockwasherandflatwashersecuring blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as show...

Page 16: ... paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove wing nut and cover Remove seal and cartridge plate NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level mor...

Page 17: ...could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 19 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow...

Page 18: ...on Roll belt off electric clutch pulley Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO...

Page 19: ...nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 4 to 3 4 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment NUT E TRUNNION NUT F FRONT LINKS FIG 24 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG 23 MANDREL D D TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are...

Page 20: ...tor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions STATIONARY IDLER TRANSAXLE PULLEY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCHING IDLER CLUTCH LOCATOR ...

Page 21: ...NGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ateexplosivegases Keepsparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE G...

Page 22: ...k into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See the electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 30 Lift hood Disconnect headlight wire connection Remove wing nuts on inside of side pan...

Page 23: ...ETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Withthrottlecontrolleverinfast position turnmain fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions Idle speed setting With t...

Page 24: ...ENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start...

Page 25: ...ion switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service facility Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter...

Page 26: ...ing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blad...

Page 27: ...BLACK RED RED BLACK BLACK WHITE RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW 01703 WH 141571 RED ORANGE STARTER M RED SOLENOID BLACK ALTERNATOR YELLOW 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED REGULATOR CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING BLACK BLACK PTO SWITCH CIRC...

Page 28: ...ELECTRICAL DEP RES S FO OT PE DAL DISEN GAGE ATT ACHMEN T CHEC K OIL FU EL 22 Comm Harness 141571 21 40 26 51 34 50 29 33 32 31 30 28 61 62 63 35 39 36 36 24 42 43 44 44 23 25 41 19 20 19 20 70 142047 46 47 56 8 9 7 6 3 5 4 2 1 12 11 10 10 TERMINAL COVER NO WASHER ...

Page 29: ...6 Ga 11 Red 26 532108824 Fuse 28 532124773 Cable Battery 29 532121305 Switch Plunger 30 532144921 Switch Ignition 31 532140400 Nut Ignition 32 532141226 Bezel Ignition 33 532140401 Key Molded 34 532110712 Switch Light 35 532108236 Bracket Switch Interlock 36 817021008 Screw Hex Tap 10 24 UNC 39 532109553 Switch Intlk 4 Term 40 532141571 Harness Ignition 41 871110408 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Grade 5 4...

Page 30: ...SIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 2 3 38 39 35 26 26 3 3 13 116 114 118 99 35 26 33 10 34 1 3 11 59 3 3 6 3 3 3 26 99 9 66 114 15 64 99 117 26 63 20 24 26 86 65 16 102 8 30 96 26 126 120 121 122 123 124 26 25 26 36 87 36 36 17 29 28 50 73 119 25 44 3 31 24 24 47 14 5 115 71 90 125 ...

Page 31: ... Plate Silkscreened Dash 67 819111116 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 68 873510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 69 532106784 Strap Asm Pnt Hinge Rear blk 70 532104618 Strap Asm Pnt Hinge Front 71 873640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1 4 20 UNC 72 532124574 Support Asm Grille 74 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 75 532123481 Bolt Shoulder 1 4 20 UNC 76 874780620 Botl Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 1 4 77 874191008 Screw Ma...

Page 32: ... 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 46 45 44 35 34 37 36 35 27 19 48 62 36 49 47 26 50 45 59 55 77 42 61 31 58 22 29 28 27 26 6 5 18 19 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 61 11 85 80 4 3 13 88 87 86 81 84 83 82 86 88 87 15 100 52 61 54 8 21 10 38 41 42 40 42 39 67 9 63 17 65 20 60 67 68 23 33 43 52 51 51 42 42 51 ...

Page 33: ...X 2 3 4 40 532124965 Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp 41 532109070 Keeper Belt Retainer 42 819131312 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 43 819111012 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 12 Ga 44 532105706 Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 45 532110812 Washer Hardened 46 812000039 Ring Klip t5304 50 47 532127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 532123789 Bellcrank Asm Clutch 49 532123205 Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 874760624 Bolt...

Page 34: ...2 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT180 954001082A STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 33 35 34 33 3 34 35 32 43 6 43 8 17 18 19 22 21 20 8 27 23 11 12 24 29 25 5 8 10 12 11 11 38 40 39 1 41 37 36 37 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 14 13 47 16 16 ...

Page 35: ...Support Shaft 20 532126684 Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 21 810040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 22 871070410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 23 532127501 Shaft Asm Pittman 24 532109816 Nyliner Snap In 25 532124036 Bracket Steering 27 532136874 Gear Sector 29 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt 32 532130467 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Elec 33 819111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 810040500 Washer L...

Page 36: ...rew Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty TT 28 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 1 532124186 Seat V 550 Gry blk Std 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 5 532145006 Clip Push in Hinged 7 532124181 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817490508 Screw Hwsh Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 9 819131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 532140552 Pan Seat 11 532120068 Knob Seat 1 2 13unc Blk 12 532121246 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 53212...

Page 37: ...ber 15 532136832 Decal V Belt Mower Multi Lang 16 532140858 Decal Insert Hood Rh YT180 6 sp 17 532140859 Decal Insert Hood Lh YT180 6sp 532138311 Decal Lift Handle Lift Handle 532145019 Manual Owners English 532145020 Manual Owners French Available accessories not included with tractor MK420 Mulching Kit LSB42 Snow Blower LC05 33 lb wheel weights Pair C42 Grass Catcher for 42 LBD48 Snow Blade LC06...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT180 954001082A ENGINE ...

Page 39: ...ow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt 16 811050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 817490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 18 532133747 Shield Heat Mech 19 532105839 Receptacle 1 4 Turn 20 532105838 Retainer 1 4 Turn 21 532110436 Bushing Snap Split 22 532123650 Stud 1 4 Turn 23 532128953 Shield Heat Browning LT YT 24 817021008 Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 25 532132782 Choke Control 26 873610600 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 2...

Page 40: ...R PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT180 954001082A MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLY 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 10 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 37 41 35 36 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 41: ...1 2 13unc 19 532139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 532124660 Retainer Spring 21 819151216 Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga 22 812000037 Ring Klip t5304 37 23 532110807 Nut Special 24 819131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 532124874 Spring 2 1 8 26 876020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 X 1 2 27 532110729 Rod Adj Lift Zinc 9 00 Wrk Lg 28 873350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 532138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 53211...

Page 42: ...16 68 30 31 32 33 35 54 34 55 56 40 40 17 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 19 4 3 5 6 2 21 84 83 36 37 40 85 36 37 37 38 61 59 102 104 103 105 106 103 104 105 106 101 90 90 91 92 93 94 93 92 95 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 121 120 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 121 113 120 ...

Page 43: ...7 819131316 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 38 532132823 Spacer Spring Stop Idler 40 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 44 532140088 Guard Mandrel LH Black 46 532137729 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20x5 8 54 532133943 Washer Hardened 55 532140084 Arm Idler 42 mower LT YT 56 532122052 Spacer Retainer Pm Mower 59 532141043 Guard Belt 61 532131950 Spring Ext Elect 68 532144200 V Belt Mower 83 532120958 Washer Sinte...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT180 954001082A DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 81 44 ...

Page 45: ...lain 640 x 1 37 x 061 36 532002232 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 37 532108978 Spacer 630 x 1 00 x 169 38 532110079 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth 39 532124639 Shaft Idler 40 532120472 Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 41 532105928 Sprocket 9 Teeth 42 532106605 Gear Bevel 42 Teeth 43 532134394 Assembly Kit Shim 750 Shaft 44 532120473 Shaft Drive 45 532106596 Scre...

Page 46: ...IDE 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 prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 47: ...roduct must be delivered to the dealer at the owner s expense An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory HUSQVARNA FOREST GARDEN CO 9006 J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28216 SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from ...

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