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INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4)

• 

Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard 

packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.  

Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Fig. 3

WIRING HARNESS

SEAT 

SWITCH

PAD

TAPE

SEAT 

PAN

SLOT

Fig. 4

•  Connect switch to seat.
•  Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads 

are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.

•  Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull 

seat towards rear of tractor.

•  Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.

•  Remove tape and discard.
•  Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. 

Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating 

position is not comfortable, adjust seat.

TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4): 

•  Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to 

desired po si tion and release adjustment handle.

ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory 

for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important 

for best cutting performance.
•  Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-

erly leveled.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” 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 

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec-

 tion of this manual.  Verify that the belts are routed cor rect ly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that 

the brake is operating properly.  See “TO CHECK BRAKE” 

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

BOLT

FLAT 

WASHER

SEAT PAN

PAD

TAPE

SLOT

TAB

ADJUSTMENT 

HANDLE

NOTE

: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue 

using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from 

the skid.

  WARNING:

 Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol-

 low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. 

Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure the area 

in front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion 

section for location and function of con trols)

•  Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
•  Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake 

ped al.

•  Place freewheel control in "TRANS MIS SION DIS EN-

 GAGED" position.  (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the 

Op er a tion section of this manual.)

•  Roll tractor forward off skid.
• 

Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against 

tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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...

Page 32: ...05 20 14 BD Printed in the U S A...

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