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Fig. 12

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 

switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with 

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will 

shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally 

positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-

ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, 

rolling terrain or hills.
• 

Select desired height of cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER 

CUTTING HEIGHT")

•  Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch 

control.

CAUTION:  Do not operate the mower 

without either the en tire grass catcher, on 

mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield 

(S) in place (See Fig. 12).

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)

Gauge wheels  are properly adjusted when they are slightly 

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height 

in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck 

in proper 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 CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation 

sec tion of this manual).

•  With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge 

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off 

the ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole as 

shown and tighten se cure ly.

• 

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same 

adjustment hole.

Fig. 11

A

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT 

(See Fig. 10)

The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the 

cutting height.

•  Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1 to 4" (25,4 to 

101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to 

the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are 

approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, 

height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
•  The average lawn should be cut to approximately 

2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool season and to over 3" 

(76,2 mm) during hot months. For healthier and better 

looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•  For best cutting performance, grass over 6" (152,4 mm) 

in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut 

relatively high; the second to de sired height.

Fig. 10

Fig. 9

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD  

(See Fig.9)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the 

forward and reverse drive pedals.
•  Start tractor and release parking brake.
• 

Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to 

begin movement. Ground speed increases the further 

down the pedal is depressed.

K

L

Summary of Contents for YP18KH38

Page 1: ...ol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Fa...

Page 2: ...ook down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the b...

Page 3: ...OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and o...

Page 4: ...hine including at a minimum sturdyfootwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection Do not mow in shorts and or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing WARNING This tractor is equi...

Page 5: ...s Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nut Keps Oil Drain Extension Seat 1 Seat...

Page 6: ...TAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO CHECK BATTERY See Fig 1 Lift seat to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated...

Page 7: ...OUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mowerbladedrivebeltsintheServiceandAdjustmentsse...

Page 8: ...ll 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 m...

Page 9: ...ty 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 indicate...

Page 10: ...rting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the m...

Page 11: ...g brake will hold tractor secure Fig 7 STOPPING See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake p...

Page 12: ...l 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 as shown and tighten securely Repeatforoppos...

Page 13: ...en or other bystanders will enter the mowing area Depress brake pedal all the way down Withenginerunning turnignitionkeycounterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before and while backin...

Page 14: ...e extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake Mov...

Page 15: ...trol to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately 5 feet 1 5 m then backwards for 5 feet 1 5 m Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now...

Page 16: ...Check Replace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS T...

Page 17: ...ne is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is runni...

Page 18: ...ration 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 Fig 18 TO CHANGE E...

Page 19: ...e cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating CLEAN AIR SCRE...

Page 20: ...on Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector and push the connector onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the connector on the nozzle IMPOR...

Page 21: ...TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINK E AND REAR LIFT LINKS C FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING Q INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 23 28 Be...

Page 22: ...side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E i...

Page 23: ...t your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 30 With all...

Page 24: ...te F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll be...

Page 25: ...l C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then fr...

Page 26: ...tand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Fig 38 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require remo...

Page 27: ...Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM Immediately prepare your tracto...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...r 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 b...

Page 30: ...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 a...

Page 31: ...sed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of origi nal purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and mainta...

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