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OPERATION

RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION

(See Fig. 13)

1.  Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.
2.  In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as 

shown in view)

3.  If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve.
4.  Drive tractor to be refueled.
5.  After refueling, return valve to primary position.

PRIMARY

PRIMARY

RESERVE

RESERVE

RESERVE 

RESERVE 

FUEL VALVE

FUEL VALVE

Fig. 13

BATTERY INDICATOR/CHARGING PLUG

(See Fig. 12)

The Battery Indicator displays the status of the battery. 

There are three different indicator lights:
 

1.  RED  

Charge necessary

 

2.  YELLOW 

Charge recommended

 

3.  GREEN 

Charge not necessary

Fig. 12

RED

YELLOW

GREEN

CHARGING 

PLUG

NOTE: 

Wait 30 minutes after battery use for accurate 

charge indication.
For charging, the battery can be charged through the  

Charging Plug.

WARNING: The Charging Plug only fits 

CTEK's 12 volt chargers between 0.8 - 10 

Amps and must only be used with these 

chargers. 

See your local dealer for an available charger.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac-

tory already filled with sum mer weight oil.
•  Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• 

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the 

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, 

remove and read oil level.  If necessary, add oil until 

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached.  Do not overfill.

•  For cold weather operation you should change oil for 

easier starting.  (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the 

Maintenance sec tion of this manual.)

•  To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in 

this manual.

ADD GASOLINE 

•  Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.  

Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of 

87 octane.  Do not mix oil with gasoline.  Purchase fuel 

in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure 

fuel freshness.

CAUTION:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 

fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT:

  WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES 

BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE 

GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER 

STARTING.

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.  To avoid 

engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied 

before stor age of 30 days or longer.  Drain the gas 

tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel 

lines and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next 

season.  See Storage In struc tions for additional 

information.  Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 

products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may 

occur.  Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative 

in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits 

during stor age.  Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel 

tank or storage container.  Always follow the mix 

ratio found on stabilizer container.  Run engine at 

least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the 

stabilizer to reach the carburetor.  Do not empty 

the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

Summary of Contents for YTH2242TDRF

Page 1: ...42TDRF Owner s Manual 532 44 40 08 Rev 15 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty 07002 ...

Page 2: ...p all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch ers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or em...

Page 3: ...Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On sl...

Page 4: ... enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor FollowtheinstructionsintheMaintenanceandStorage sections of this manual Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum stur...

Page 5: ... TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed ...

Page 6: ...connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become famil...

Page 7: ...entify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 8: ...CHMENTCLUTCHSWITCH Usedtoengagethe mowerbladesorotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holdin...

Page 9: ...al into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turnignitionkey F to STOP positionandremovekey Always remove key when leaving tractor...

Page 10: ...such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage Do not use the cruise control on slopes rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed pull cruise control lever J up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the lever To disengage the cruise control depress the brake pedal or tap on forward drive pedal Put ...

Page 11: ...necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowlydepressappropriatedrivepedaltoslowestsetting Make all turns slowly USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area Depress brake pedal all the way down Withenginerunning turnign...

Page 12: ...ange oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshne...

Page 13: ...m up period Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold tem peratures below 32 F 10 C the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or di...

Page 14: ...eways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 14 Fig 14 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to ...

Page 15: ...ose Fasteners Check Replace Mower Blades Check Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made ...

Page 16: ...h the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementbladeap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your tractor is hazardous co...

Page 17: ... materials Topreventdamagetoseals donotusecom pressedairorhighpressuresprayertocleancoolingfins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department Fig 18 Fig 17 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 17 18 Determine tempe...

Page 18: ...r becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLEAN AIR SCREEN The air screen is over the air intake blower l...

Page 19: ...n the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area to ensure the area is clear Ensure no children are in the area while cleaning the deck 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the ENGAGED position Remainintheoperator sposition with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 8 Move the tractor...

Page 20: ...rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be springloaded Haveatightgriponliftlever when changing position of the lever Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 22 27 Be ...

Page 21: ...end of link assembly through front hole in tractor suspension bracket F Install bushing O and loosely install nut P and jam nut Q Insert flared ends of link E into slots in front mower bracket H E P F Q H O M A B IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Raise attachment lift lever to highest position If necessary adjust gauge wheels before operating mowerasshownintheOper...

Page 22: ... and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results Fig 28 Fig 29 PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 29 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to its highest position At both sides of mower position blade a...

Page 23: ...ve any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface With a 3 8 breaker bar and using the square open ing in the idler arm shift the arm counter clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALL...

Page 24: ...toe in and camber are not adjustable If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe in or camber contact a qualified service center Fig 36 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 35 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest...

Page 25: ...irst connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely ConnectBLACKgroundingcabletonegative battery terminal with remaining bolt and nut Tighten securely Close hood POSITIVE RED CABLE TERMINAL COVER NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE Fig 38 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for ser...

Page 26: ...STEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbur...

Page 27: ...heck 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 center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 Ch...

Page 28: ...e mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or la...

Page 29: ...29 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 30: ...3 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 532 14 08 37 Decal Saddle 2 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery 3 532 40 03 89 Decal Warn Sym 4 532 15 97 36 Decal Chassis Hot 5 532 43 29 14 Decal Engine HP 6 532 16 88 69 Decal Tick Mark 7 532 12 44 33 Decal DBA 8 532 41 86 00 Decal Pedal 9 532 17 83 02 Decal Oper Cruise 10 532 44 38 39 Decal Replacement 11 532 15 97 37 Decal Brake Clutch 12 5...

Page 31: ... 4 3 2 1 SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 9 1 6 AMP DC 3600 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE RE INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING SCH12 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN O...

Page 32: ...6041023700 PRODUCTNO 9604102 37 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 105 29 With Charge Indicator Option 142 143 ...

Page 33: ... 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 581 02 27 01 Harness Ign Dash 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 40 17 63 Gauge Hrmtr 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYTT 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt 71 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 90 532 43 53 95 Cover Terminal 91 532 ...

Page 34: ...0 177 chassis tex_GT HUSQ II_90_r1 178 165 68 217 194 228 228 236 236 235 180 235 183 183 159 159 189 58 189 2 159 159 152 159 159 37 194 194 162 36 36 161 199 162 196 221 234 234 14 202 203 205 151 206 137 137 214 204 208 15 25 207 3 297 191 18 130 130 130 176 5 176 176 350 336 350 335 306 125 146 ...

Page 35: ...178 532 19 97 82 Cargo Net Asm 180 532 19 42 60 Chassis 182 532 40 68 59 Dash Lower 183 874 52 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 191 532 43 74 55 Insert Reflective RH 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 196 532 43 96 74 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 202 532 43 97 28 Vent ...

Page 36: ...ve tex_K46_pedal_71_r2 56 70 74 220 74 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 163 153 208 210 125 215 153 211 166 211 222 80 125 125 226 227 29 159 15 17 197 196 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 99 307 214 284 ...

Page 37: ...532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 41 34 30 Keeper Belt Centerspan 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 44 14 55 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 22 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 43 23 Link Clutch Ground Drive 189 532 19 43 17 Bellcrank Ground Drive 190 532 19 43 18 Keeper Bellcrank Ground Drive 196 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8...

Page 38: ...38 TRACTOR MODELNO YTH2242TDRF 96041023700 PRODUCTNO 9604102 37 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine tex_bs 2cyl_59 9 90 91 18 15 37 37 28 28 37 37 117 21 20 ...

Page 39: ...ensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive En gineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepowe...

Page 40: ...604102 37 STEERING ASSEMBLY 19 60 59 58 16 28 28 13 22 64 35 67 63 63 1 21 6 15 14 5 81 13 13 8 53 62 81 61 82 15 14 14 14 15 80 85 14 15 80 82 80 6 4 15 14 86 9 8 9 8 7 7 2 80 45 26 51 steering tex_TTR_5 55 50 50 70 65 69 54 66 54 65 67 78 55 118 118 118 ...

Page 41: ... 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 WasherHardened 793x1 637x 060 54 874 76 06 36 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 unc x 2 1 4 55 532 41 47 36 Spacer Brace Axle 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 873 97 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 532 43 68 84 Draglink LH 62 532 43 68 85 Draglink RH 63 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 64 532 19 98 49 Retainer Clip Spring Ste...

Page 42: ...6 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ...

Page 43: ... 532 19 52 30 Lever Asm Lift RH 7 532 41 15 55 Grip Lever 10 532 19 63 14 Spring Torsion 41 532 17 59 94 Nut Lift Link 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07 10 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 91 532 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 96 532 19 52 63 Bushing Spherical 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 98 574 82 25 01 Link Lift Susp Front Mower 114 873 36 07 ...

Page 44: ...1023700 PRODUCTNO 9604102 37 MOWER DECK 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 18 19 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 50 51 52 53 54 56 1 2 6 7 11 15 16 17 20 21 36 58 60 24 25 34 59 42_F_elec Tex_2_r1 37 38 32 24 251 35 24 55 17 32 ...

Page 45: ...3 8 16 Hex Nyloc 24 539 11 28 99 Nut 5 16 18 Hex Flange Nyloc 25 539 10 48 64 Washer 7 16 Flat 26 532 17 85 15 Washer Flat Hardened 27 532 19 61 04 Pulley Idler Spec Hub 28 574 82 71 01 Arm Idler Blk 29 539 99 09 23 Rhsnb 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 30 532 17 79 68 Pulley Idler 31 539 10 47 63 Retainer 5 16c U Type 32 539 99 06 92 Washer 5 16 Std Flt 33 539 13 20 19 Nut 7 16 14 Hex Nyloc 34 521 99 65 01 N...

Page 46: ...46 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 47: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

Page 48: ...04 02 13 JM Printed in the U S A ...

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