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YTH1848XP

02153

Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for YTH1848XP

Page 1: ...YTH1848XP 02153 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... changes in speed or direction SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope D...

Page 3: ...ssary Always look down and behind before and while backing Nevercarrychildren Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max ...

Page 4: ...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 Stor ...

Page 5: ... Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins Nose Roller Brackets Rod Retainer Spring 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ...9 16 wrench Utility knife 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge 1 3 4 wrench Pliers 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove...

Page 7: ...TAINER SPRING FIG 4 GAUGE WHEEL 3 8 16 CENTER LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressin...

Page 8: ... loop retainer springs as shown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainerspringsbetweentheplateassemblyandmower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mowerside to sidetogivespacebetweenpla...

Page 9: ...e been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened 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 leveli...

Page 10: ...ould result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify 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 avoid...

Page 11: ...ractor and starting the engine HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift ...

Page 12: ... eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 8 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height 02528 PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL ...

Page 13: ...heightsareapproximateand 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 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the ...

Page 14: ...inimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRA...

Page 15: ...O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting Whenmowinglargeareas startbyturningtotherightso that clippings will...

Page 16: ... MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 02500 FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICAT...

Page 17: ...ew or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED 5 8 BOLT OR PIN BLADE CENTER HOLE FIG 14 BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use...

Page 18: ...is not used for 50 hours in one year 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 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e FIG 16 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain mor...

Page 19: ...an at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheati...

Page 20: ...WER PULLEY GROOVES If equipped turn height adjustment knob counter clockwise until it stops Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown Install front plate assembly to tractor s...

Page 21: ... 02548 B B TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground leve...

Page 22: ...RH MANDREL COVER RH SUSPENSION ARM IDLER PULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT See Fig 24 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual Remove screws from R H and L H mandrel covers and remove covers REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT Refer to TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT illustration in this section of manual Carefully roll belt ...

Page 23: ...en jam nut against nut A Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center CLUTCH LOCATOR CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS STATIONARY I...

Page 24: ...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 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 27 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On r...

Page 25: ...oorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 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 manu...

Page 26: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH 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 a...

Page 27: ...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 Faulty solen...

Page 28: ...en 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 deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leave...

Page 29: ...OPTIONAL HEADLIGHTS BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED BLUE RED RED RED WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK HOUR METER OPTIONAL STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E IGNITION SWITCH G B S M A1 A2 L FUEL LINE RED IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP HAU18H48G PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 26 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 24 42 43 41 27 25 27 22 79 21 45 0 60 A M P S 60 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 46 16 ...

Page 31: ...b Light 1156 24 532 00 88 60 Cable Battery 6 Ga 17 red 25 532 14 61 48 Cable Battery 6 Ga 22 red w 16 wire 26 532 17 51 58 Fuse 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 14 54 91 Cable Ground 6 Ga 21 black 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 532 17 55 66 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 532 18 80 30 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover...

Page 32: ...54 17 02 26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 209 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis stealth stlt_20 259 258 ...

Page 33: ...8 18 x 7 8 58 532 18 98 76 Duct Air 59 532 18 74 95 Bushing Snap 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 x 3 4 64 532 17 49 97 Dash Lower Stlt 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 90 532 12 43 46 Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement 143 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55 82 Bracket Ft Rest 145 532 15 65 24 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 532 16 18 97 Bracket Dash R...

Page 34: ...57 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 263 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 96 254 51 251 228 229 21 214 61 15 89 90 120 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 9 17 65 20 66 63 243 212 116 56 38 39 95 41 96 253 drive hydro stlt_31 272 273 ...

Page 35: ...x 16 Ga 76 812 00 00 01 E Ring 77 532 12 35 83 Key Square 78 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 89 532 18 14 94 Console Shift 90 532 12 43 46 Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc 95 532 18 08 25 Bypass Asm 96 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 116 872 14 06 08 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 unc x 1 120 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 150 532 17 54 56 Spacer Retainer 151 819 13 32 10 Washer 13 32 x...

Page 36: ...UMBER YTH1848XP HAU18H48G PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 26 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 94 40 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 73 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_7 ...

Page 37: ...6 00 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 3 8 36 532 15 51 05 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw TT 32 5 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 532 16 66 26 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 532 15 99 45 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 19 01 12 Boot Steering 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 532 12 12 32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 65 532 16 03 67 Spacer Axle Brace 67 872 11 06 18 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 ...

Page 38: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP HAU18H48G PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 26 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 26 25 4 23 45 8 6 5 101 13 10 14 38 105 105 3 81 33 37 33 41 112 32 31 engine kawasaki_7 ...

Page 39: ...32 17 60 67 Exhaust Tube 6 532 17 60 68 Exhaust Tube 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems 10 532 14 66 29 Shield Browning 13 Gasket Muffler Order from Engine Manufacturer 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning 25 532 17 86 39 Choke Control 26 873 92 06 00 Nut Keps 3 8 24 unf 29 532 13 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 532 17 90 22 Tank Fuel 32 532 18 18 03 C...

Page 40: ... Washer 13 32 x 1 0 x 14 Ga 10 532 18 24 93 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 532 12 12 46 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 532 12 12 49 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Zinc 16 532 12 37 40 Spring Cprsn Plate 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 873 80 05 00 ...

Page 41: ...9 21 Decal Hood 6 532 17 83 02 Decal Cruise 7 532 14 08 37 Decal Brake Parking 8 532 18 21 66 Decal Cut Finger CE 9 532 18 99 15 Decal Fender Husq 10 532 15 97 37 Decal Brake Clutch Symbol 11 532 18 51 84 Decal Hood Sides 12 532 17 85 02 Decal Clutch Brake 13 532 15 97 36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffler KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 WHEELS TIRES 14 532 17 52 91 Decal V Belt Schem...

Page 42: ...MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP HAU18H48G PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 26 MOWER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 49 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 lift rh 1pc stlt_4 ...

Page 43: ...ner Spring 23 532 11 08 07 Nut Special 24 819 13 10 16 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 532 16 40 24 Spring 26 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 27 532 16 45 43 Rod Adj Lift 28 873 35 06 00 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 532 13 80 57 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 532 15 02 33 Trunnion Infin Height 31 532 17 62 05 Trunnion 32 532 17 59 94 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 532 15 50 97 Indicator Height STLT 37 532 12 39...

Page 44: ...0 180 182 95 183 90 48_nose_roller_1 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 37 184 mower_deck 48prem_stlt ...

Page 45: ...872 11 06 12 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 532 17 58 20 Pulley Idler Flat 46 Pri Drive 54 874 78 06 16 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 55 872 14 06 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 56 532 15 59 86 Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge 57 532 15 69 41 Pin Head Rivet 72 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 90 874 76 05 16 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 1 0 91 532 18 05 35 Bracket Asm Noseroller RH 92 873 80 06 00 Nut ...

Page 46: ... at the time of pur chase 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 EXCEPTION...

Page 47: ...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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