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YTH24V48LS

Owner's Manual

 / 96043009800 / 2009-12

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Summary of Contents for YTH24V42LS

Page 1: ...03002 YTH24V48LS Owner s Manual 96043009800 2009 12 532 43 28 02 ...

Page 2: ...op engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating nea...

Page 3: ...ch 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 slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Page 4: ...ned technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will 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 Follow the instructions under Maintenance and S...

Page 5: ... position to dis engage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Continue with the instructions that follow TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge 2 7 16 wrenches Utility knife Pliers Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when ...

Page 6: ... securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secur...

Page 7: ...ety 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 alert symbol...

Page 8: ...LUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor 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 h...

Page 9: ...tion IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED B C Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when trac...

Page 10: ...should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions 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 rel...

Page 11: ...ROS ON position Look down and behind before and while backing Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start move ment When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stoppi...

Page 12: ...ntrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuou...

Page 13: ...e or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running 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 de veloped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIREREMOVALFORSERVICEORREPLACEMENT IT SH...

Page 14: ...MENDATIONS 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 periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service a...

Page 15: ...he 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 could...

Page 16: ...ter oil is drained completely replace cap and twist clockwise until it stops 5 Re attachoildrainextensiontoengineblowerhousing 6 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual 7 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accuratereading tightendipstickcapsecurelyontothe tubebefo...

Page 17: ...tion IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is clear 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the EN GAGED position Remainintheoperator spositionwith the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 8 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGED position Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 9 Pull ba...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...gh 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 mowerasshownintheOperationsectionofthismanual S...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ...to make sure it matches the routing decal and that the belt does not have any twist Correct if needed Adjustbelttensionbyturningtheeyeboltuntilthereisap proximately 7 8 1 of threads showing outside the nut Belt tension should be set to 60 70 Ft Lbs Replace mandrel covers on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners BELT ROUTING BLADE BELT ENGINE TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than f...

Page 22: ...ulley F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper Install belt on centerspan idler E Install belt through stationary idler C and clutching idler D Reinstall anti rotation link B on right side of tractor Tighten securely Reconnect clutch harness A Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual Fig 36 Fig 37 RE...

Page 23: ...om fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY Fig 38 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 39 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before conn...

Page 24: ... of tractor To replace reverse above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL Thechokecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjust ment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your car...

Page 25: ...SYSTEMPARTSSUCHASCARBURETOR FUELFILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICHLEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING 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...

Page 26: ... 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition 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 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 Ch...

Page 27: ...mproperly 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 lamp s 3 Faulty light switch 3 ...

Page 28: ...59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 17 04 56 Tire Rear 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Warning 2 532 42 62 09 Decal Warn Reserve Fuel 4 532 42 41 02 Decal Warning Spark Arrestor 5 532 17 84 55 Decal Caution 6 532 43 29 16 Decal Eng 8 532 19 87 85 Dec...

Page 29: ...5 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 ...

Page 30: ...EL NO YTH24V48LS 96043009800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 98 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 16 42 T15S 29 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 102 105 45 0 60 A M P S 60 46 67 67 68 ...

Page 31: ... 40 21 67 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 45 532 42 66 53 Ammeter Studmount LS 46 532 42 66 54 Hourmeter Studmount LS 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 67 532 42 06 68 Nut 10 32 Ext Lock 68 532 42 06 41 Harness Jumper Gauges 71 532 19 42 76 Har...

Page 32: ... 204 207 208 25 15 211 209 210 212 175 177 182 176 176 176 205 150 130 130 5 176 181 137 37 194 194 162 36 36 202 234 14 234 130 130 18 chassis tex_TEX GT HUSQ_81 203 206 298 238 3 180 194 228 228 236 236 235 235 183 183 165 2 58 233 189 189 233 68 217 152 159 181 161 199 162 196 221 ...

Page 33: ...1 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 40 68 59 Dash Lower 183 874 52 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 196 532 41 77 78 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 40 30 ...

Page 34: ...drive tex_K46_pedal_67 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 80 125 125 226 125 29 159 15 17 197 196 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 99 285 214 284 ...

Page 35: ...163 532 40 10 34 Rod Pedal Control 166 532 42 91 64 Nut Push 167 532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 unc x 2 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 22 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Gr 5 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 43 23 Link Clutch Ground Dr...

Page 36: ...DEL NO YTH24V48LS 96043009800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 98 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine tex_bs 2cyl_58_r1 9 90 91 21 20 116 18 15 37 37 28 28 37 37 117 28 113 110 109 111 ...

Page 37: ... given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm For engine service and replacement parts call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs Stratton 1 800 233 3723 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 perf...

Page 38: ...8LS 96043009800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 98 STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 55 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 19 63 57 60 59 58 50 50 70 65 68 69 67 54 67 66 54 65 15 15 14 14 61 55 2 6 Steering tex_LEGND2_32 16 28 13 22 64 21 51 26 1 45 63 78 ...

Page 39: ...3 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 WasherHardened 793x1 637x 060 54 874 76 06 36 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 55 532 41 47 36 Spacer Axle Brace 57 532 19 72 46 Bracket Upstop 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 19 47 40 Draglink LH 62 532 19 4...

Page 40: ... 16 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 m...

Page 41: ... Link 7 16 20 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 96 532 19 52 63 Bushing Spherical 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 574 82 25 01 Link Asm Susp Front Mower 114 873 36 07 00 Nut Jam 7 ...

Page 42: ...43009800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 98 MOWER DECK 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 18 19 22 23 16 33 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 1 2 6 7 11 15 16 17 20 21 36 47 58 60 24 25 43 24 59 40 48_F_elec Tex_1 ...

Page 43: ...loc 25 575 22 47 02 Shield Belt LH 27 539 10 47 63 Retainer 5 16c U Type 28 539 10 82 71 Hcs 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 Gr 5 29 539 10 65 04 Heavy Washer 30 539 99 05 17 Washer 3 8 Flat Std 31 539 97 69 79 Nut 3 8 16 Hex Nyloc 32 539 99 09 23 Rhsnb 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 33 539 10 48 64 Washer 7 16 Flat 34 532 17 85 15 Washer Flat Hardened 35 539 11 91 24 Nut 7 16 14 Hex Nyloc 36 532 19 51 85 Arm Susp Rear 37 53...

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Page 45: ...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 you want to me...

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