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03002

YT1942

Owner's Manual

 / 96043002500 / 2008-04

Summary of Contents for LT1942

Page 1: ...03002 YT1942 Owner s Manual 96043002500 2008 04 ...

Page 2: ...king brake stop 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 guard 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 ...

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: ... 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 Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 MAINTENANCE 15 ...

Page 5: ...TS 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Washer Insert 1 Hex Bolt Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft 1 Knob 1 Washer 1 Seat ...

Page 6: ...torlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Cut along dashed 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 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts le...

Page 7: ...n seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch b...

Page 8: ...and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor checktoseethat the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all ins...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...he engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKECONTROL Usedforstartingand controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FIG 5 E A B F C H G D J F IGNITION SWITCH Used for st...

Page 11: ...ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gear shift lever J to neutral position 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 en gine to backfire Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Alwaysremovekeywhenleavingtractortoprevent unaut...

Page 12: ...A determines the cutting height Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4 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 Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2 1 2 inches du...

Page 13: ...h clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be su...

Page 14: ...mpts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to war...

Page 15: ...t 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 least ...

Page 16: ...engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into rever...

Page 17: ...0 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 ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 10W30 oil_visc_chart4_e FIG 18 TOCHANGEENGINEOIL SeeFigs 17and18 Determin...

Page 18: ...e dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 19 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter 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 cl...

Page 19: ...ther side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT O...

Page 20: ...pring Repeat on opposite 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 into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into ...

Page 21: ... nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 27 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 R...

Page 22: ...rds from transaxle input pulley D Remove belt downward from engine pulley E Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate 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 belt onto engine pulley E Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully wor...

Page 23: ...ngine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHA12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DONOTUSEYOURTRACTORBATTERYTOSTART OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A...

Page 24: ...ADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD 02021 02603 SEAT PAN NUT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE BOLT TERMINAL COVER BATTERY BOX DOOR FIG 34 REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 34 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connecte...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Fault...

Page 27: ...el speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen 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 b...

Page 28: ...49 57 Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel nly 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 9 532 10 62 68 Tire R T 18 x 9 5 8 Service 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 Rear Service 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 11 9 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Warning 2 532 40 28 32 Decal Hood 3 532 40 83 57 Decal SDPNL 5 532 18 09 41 Decal Custo...

Page 29: ...SECURE YOUR WIRING SCH11 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK D E R RED WHITE WHITE GRAY GRAY BLACK BLACK POWER OUTLET OPTIONAL 12V BLACK A AMMETER OPTIONAL RED BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS LIGHT SWITCH ORANGE LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 36...

Page 30: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER YT1942 96043002500 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 25 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02K 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2 ...

Page 31: ...nd 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ignition 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 10 98 Harness Ign 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 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYTT 71 532 40 04 49 Harness Ign Dash 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb 87 532 19 78 02 Switch Interlock Clutc...

Page 32: ...32 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT1942 96043002500 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 25 CHASSIS CHASSIS TEX LT HUSQ 189 189 152 162 196 138 202 203 18 130 214 206 204 234 205 14 191 238 130 151 ...

Page 33: ... Lower 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 191 532 40 66 65 Insert Reflective 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 41 11 15 Plug Dash 196 532 40 28 43 Console Asm Deck Lift 202 532 41 10 74 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 41 10 75 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 41 11 16 Vent Top Hood 205 532 41 10 76 Skirt Side RH 206 532 41 10 77 Skirt Side LH 213 8...

Page 34: ...0 25 DRIVE 70 74 56 185 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 29 165 166 64 188 172 172 116 193 2 73 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 23 178 174 1 22 15 15 203 184 167 160 42 DRIVE TEX ENDER 159 159 166 2 37 205 33 155 61 1 162 162 202 221 ...

Page 35: ...w Patch 140 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 141 819 09 12 10 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 155 812 00 00 28 Ring Retainer 157 532 10 57 01 Washer Plate Shift 158 532 19 43 52 Belt Keeper 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 161 532 19 54 03 Spring Return Clutch 162 532 19 57 85 Spacer Transaxle 165 532 19 62 12 Bushing Shaft Brake Hand Control 166 532 19 72 90 ...

Page 36: ...0 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 43 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 69 Gasket Order From Eng Mfgr 81 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 181654 Plug Drain Oil 83 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 90 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 92 817 12 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 94 532 18 86 54 Tube Exhaust 95 532 19 23 34 Screw 5 16 18 x 75 96 819 09 14 16 Washer 9 32 x...

Page 37: ...s 10 532 19 91 80 Pan Seat 12 532 19 93 70 Bracket Seat 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 16 532 12 37 40 Spring 17 532 12 39 76 Nut lock 1 4 GR 5 19 532 19 93 72 Knob Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 42 532 19 93 71 Washer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All compon...

Page 38: ...R MODEL NUMBER YT1942 96043002500 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 25 STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 71 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 20 61 2 6 steering tex_2 lt ...

Page 39: ... Washer Lock 5 16 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 57 532 40 74 65 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 47 41 Draglink RH 63 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x...

Page 40: ...40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YT1942 96043002500 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 25 MOWER DECK MAN 4EX 4 R 70 7 7 37 67 152 ...

Page 41: ...32 19 61 06 Pulley Idler Flat 37 819 13 13 16 Washer 38 532 19 91 89 Keeper Belt LH Mandrel 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 42 532 19 84 10 Spring Torsion Brake 43 532 19 72 56 Spring Torsion Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 72 50 Bracket Clutch Cable 55 532 19 72 49 Arm Idler 56 532 19 90 92 Spacer Retainer 57 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 59 532 14 10 43 Gua...

Page 42: ...n 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 03 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 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 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 52 70 Link Lift Susp Front Mower 100 873 93 06 ...

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: ...or which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not co...

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