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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04

 ENGINE 

 

 

KEY PART 

 

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

NOTE:    All component dimensions 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

Kohler Co. 

1-800-544-2444

Tecumseh Products 

1-800-558-5402

Honda Engines 

1-800-426-7701

Kawasaki 1-949-460-5688

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Engine KOHL Model No. SV730

532 14 97-23  Muffler

532 19 43-19  Keeper Belt Engine

11 

532 17 93-35  Clutch Electric

12 

532 40 24-63  Pulley Engine

15 

532 19 34-99  Tank Fuel 4.0

18 

532 19 42-67  Cap Asm

20 

532 18 29-37  Control Throttle

21 

532 19 16-11  Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex

22 

532 19 15-96  Control Choke

28 

532 14 21-58  Fuel Line

29 

532 13 71-80  Spark Arrester Kit

31 

532 14 50-06  Clip Push-In

37 

532 12 34-87  Clamp Hose

41  

532 12 61-97  Washer 1-1/2 OD x 15/32 ID x .250

42 

810 04 07-00  Washer Lock 7/16

45 

873 51 04-00  Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

62 

532 14 66-29  Shield Heat Muffler

69 

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Gasket (Order parts from engine 
manufacturer)

KEY PART 

 

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

70 

532 14 66-99  Tube Exhaust LH

71 

532 14 67-00  Tube Exhaust RH

81 

532 14 84-56  Tube Drain Oil Easy

82 

532 18 16-54  Plug Drain Oil

84 

817 06 06-20  Screw 3/8-16 x 1 1/4

85 

532 17 99-53  Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3.75 Gr. 5

86 

532 18 43-62  Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1.25

87 

532 19 82-39  Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 1 w/Sems

90 

817 00 06-16  Screw 3/8-16 x 1

91 

532 18 74-95  Bushing

1

29

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

84

45

21 20

engine-tex_14-kohl

81

82

18

15

37

28

37

12

11

41

42

85

90

9

22

62

87

71

70

86

69

2

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Summary of Contents for YTH2548XP

Page 1: ...03002 YTH2548XP Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tractionwiththegroundandcauseyou to lose control of your tractor Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 60 y...

Page 3: ...ach 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 equip ment 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 injur...

Page 4: ...our nearest authorized servicecenter department We have competent well trained 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...

Page 5: ...ainer Springs 7 16 2 Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 1 Locknut 3 8 16 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel 1 3 4 O D Washers 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 Front Link Assembly 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 Battery 5 1 3 16 O D Washers 2 Rear Lift Link Assemblies ...

Page 6: ...ontrol to idle slow position Release parking brake A Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur poses TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 3 4 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 2 7 16 wrenches 1 Tire Pressure Gauge When right or left hand is me...

Page 7: ...nsert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket D Move mower as needed to insert bar Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown using small 5 16 retainer spring NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor FIRST INSTALL ANTI SWAY BAR S From right side of mower insert anti ...

Page 8: ...ng Repeat on opposite side of tractor Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for ward ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F and secure with7 16 retainer spring G through hole in link located behind the bracket Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with w...

Page 9: ...eled 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 secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in th...

Page 10: ...dentify 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 a...

Page 11: ...UTCH 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 ho...

Page 12: ...ke position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down 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 sto...

Page 13: ...er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely Re...

Page 14: ...llow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary 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...

Page 15: ... the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is fully in If th...

Page 16: ...ow enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control infreewheelingposition See TOTRANSPORT inthis section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the en gine is ...

Page 17: ...es 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 and Adjustments section of this manual At l...

Page 18: ...king properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the en...

Page 19: ...high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TEMPERATURE RANGE A...

Page 20: ...n 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 CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 26 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 usin...

Page 21: ...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 dis connected theattachmentliftleverwill be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever From right side of mower disconnect anti sway bar S from right rear mower bracket D remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward ...

Page 22: ...er 02948 A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mow...

Page 23: ...gaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 33 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove...

Page 24: ...LACK cable D to good chassis ground away from 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 electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG 33 FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe in and camber is set at the factory and is normal The front wheel toe in and camber are not adju...

Page 25: ...MBLY See Fig 36 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure 02778 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD 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 A...

Page 26: ...FUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH 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 ...

Page 27: ...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 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery will not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Che...

Page 28: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace 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 blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower d...

Page 29: ... AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC 36 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02928 194276_Regulated Tex IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 02...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2548XP 96041000401 PRODUCT NO 960 41 00 04 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59 ...

Page 31: ... 6 Ga 29 532 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 11 04 Harness Ign Dash 41 871 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 40 17 63 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 V...

Page 32: ...30 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 189 176 195 176 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 217 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 236 205 206 58 189 189 chassis tex_48 gt husq 200 235 ...

Page 33: ... 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 40 41 37 Plug Hole Dash 196 532 40 02 99 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 200 873 93 05 00 Nut 5 16 18 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side...

Page 34: ... 197 196 206 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 208 210 170 211 211 125 125 166 64 185 188 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive tex_6 husq hydro 0610 203 116 7 7 9 33 163 214 125 215 96 125 37 37 183 183 205 153 29 159 15 15 159 116 221 221 ...

Page 35: ... 03 Spring Return Clutch 162 532 19 57 85 Spacer Transaxle 163 532 19 90 00 Rod Pedal Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 169 874 49 05 60 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 75 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt 183 532 40 04 24 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 20 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 2...

Page 36: ...532 18 67 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 19 48 45 Bushing Strg Blk 26 532 19 36 52 Insert Wheel Steering 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 6...

Page 37: ... 4 Single Lead Hex 22 532 19 15 96 Control Choke 28 532 14 21 58 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 31 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 Gasket Order parts from engine manufacturer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 70...

Page 38: ...rsn 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 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 3 8 16 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...

Page 39: ...em Only 11 532 40 17 82 Rim Assembly Rear 12 532 00 68 56 Fitting Grease 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 6 2 1 532 15 97 37 Decal Brake Clutch Sym 2 532 40 21 28 Decal Hood Insert 3 532 19 63 57 Decal Warning Deflect Cutfinger 5 532 18 21 66 Decal Cutfinger CE 6 532 19 68 41 Decal Warning Eng Syms 7 532 14 08 37 Decal Saddle Brake Parking 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14 50 05 Decal...

Page 40: ...401 PRODUCT NO 960 41 00 04 MOWER DECK 47 7 50 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 48 52 43 54 97 33 49 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 194 113 17 21 49 187 190 188 190 187 120 117 116 189 21 18 13 14 15 22 12 16 20 11 8 29 48_Deck_tex_3 19 ...

Page 41: ...84 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 31 532 18 76 90 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 32 532 17 34 35 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 40 02 34 Nut Flg Top Lock 39 532 19 61 04 Pulley Idler Stationary LH 43 532 19 60 65 Arm Idler 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 72 42 Belt Deck Drive 48 532 17 79 68 Pulley Idler 49 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 50 872 11 06 12 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 532 19 ...

Page 42: ...19 63 14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 04 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 79 84 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 1...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ... all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This wa...

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