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... and cause you feel uneasy on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by the blades. • Be sure the area is over . • Use extra care while operating machine with the ...instructions, to cause cancer and birth defects or other attachments; WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to operate the machine. ...
... and cause you feel uneasy on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by the blades. • Be sure the area is over . • Use extra care while operating machine with the ...instructions, to cause cancer and birth defects or other attachments; WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to operate the machine. ...
Owners Manual
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... and replace with a machine that children will not have to cool before and while backing. • Never carry children, even with safety devices. Do not attach towed equipment except at all times until fueling is clear of a child. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the...
... and replace with a machine that children will not have to cool before and while backing. • Never carry children, even with safety devices. Do not attach towed equipment except at all times until fueling is clear of a child. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the...
Owners Manual
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... properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for location and function of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See...
... properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for location and function of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See...
Owners Manual
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... SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure...
... SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure...
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...stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of tractor. (L)... for starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Save this manual for braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Allows operation of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - P D H G E B A M F C K J L Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the...
...stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of tractor. (L)... for starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Save this manual for braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Allows operation of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - P D H G E B A M F C K J L Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the...
Owners Manual
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...than full speed (fast) reduces engines operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best bagging and mower performance. ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 D F Fig. 6 9 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing...BRAKE" position. When engine is running , hot engine exhaust gases may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key (F) to move attachment clutch lever to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold , release pres- C B Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig...
...than full speed (fast) reduces engines operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best bagging and mower performance. ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 D F Fig. 6 9 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing...BRAKE" position. When engine is running , hot engine exhaust gases may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key (F) to move attachment clutch lever to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold , release pres- C B Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig...
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... the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. Tighten securely. • Repeat for forward travel only. Select desired height of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal or tap on slopes, rough terrian or while ...trimming at the desired cutting height in most terrain conditions. Any attempt by the operator to begin movement. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. The heights are approximate and may cause the cruise control to desired speed, pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold...
... the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. Tighten securely. • Repeat for forward travel only. Select desired height of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal or tap on slopes, rough terrian or while ...trimming at the desired cutting height in most terrain conditions. Any attempt by the operator to begin movement. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. The heights are approximate and may cause the cruise control to desired speed, pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold...
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...greater than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment engaged. Use common sense when towing. TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is...Figs. 3 and 12) When pushing or towing your tractor. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will shut off the engine unless ignition...
...greater than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment engaged. Use common sense when towing. TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is...Figs. 3 and 12) When pushing or towing your tractor. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will shut off the engine unless ignition...
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...tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on the temperature. Purchase ...restart the engine and allow engine to bottom of this manual. This can now be used within 30 days to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can be warmed up . Do not run with gasoline. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F/10° C and above 3000 ...
...tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on the temperature. Purchase ...restart the engine and allow engine to bottom of this manual. This can now be used within 30 days to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can be warmed up . Do not run with gasoline. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F/10° C and above 3000 ...
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...possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. Have the cut relatively high; Fig. 13 • If grass is extremely tall, it is attached to tractor. • Mower should be used when the mower housing is wet. Allow grass to dry before operating tractor for normal operation. Repeat ...clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give best performance of the attachment being used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut desired. • When operating...
...possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. Have the cut relatively high; Fig. 13 • If grass is extremely tall, it is attached to tractor. • Mower should be used when the mower housing is wet. Allow grass to dry before operating tractor for normal operation. Repeat ...clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give best performance of the attachment being used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut desired. • When operating...
Owners Manual
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...Lbs. Adding or checking level of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is running and the attachment clutch is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). NOTE: Protect your tractor does not function as described, repair the...BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is running with the ignition switch in the disengaged position. CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • When the engine is maintenance ...
...Lbs. Adding or checking level of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is running and the attachment clutch is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). NOTE: Protect your tractor does not function as described, repair the...BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is running with the ignition switch in the disengaged position. CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • When the engine is maintenance ...
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... throttle lever in the operator's position on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from ...fuel filter in position in mower with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your house, garage, parked cars, etc. Place the attachment clutch control in engine or 5. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from tractor and mower. ...
... throttle lever in the operator's position on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from ...fuel filter in position in mower with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your house, garage, parked cars, etc. Place the attachment clutch control in engine or 5. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from tractor and mower. ...
Owners Manual
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... are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor. CAUTION: AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress... brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving...
... are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor. CAUTION: AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress... brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving...
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...23 • Hook end of this manual. tor. M C D Fig. 22 • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - G M F G A E B P C K LD Fig. 25 19 E A B Fig. 21 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in ...belt keepers (G). R Q Fig. 24 IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of...
...23 • Hook end of this manual. tor. M C D Fig. 22 • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - G M F G A E B P C K LD Fig. 25 19 E A B Fig. 21 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in ...belt keepers (G). R Q Fig. 24 IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of...
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..., rings, etc. Tighten securely • Close hood. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis...
..., rings, etc. Tighten securely • Close hood. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis...
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...minutes before attempting to start CAUSE 1. Clean/replace air filter. 6. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gas. 6. Clean/replace muffler..... Replace damaged parts. 25 Out of adjustment. 8. Dirty air filter. 6. See "TO START ENGINE" in Service Adjustments section. 8. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Clean battery terminals. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11....
...minutes before attempting to start CAUSE 1. Clean/replace air filter. 6. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gas. 6. Clean/replace muffler..... Replace damaged parts. 25 Out of adjustment. 8. Dirty air filter. 6. See "TO START ENGINE" in Service Adjustments section. 8. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Clean battery terminals. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11....
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...holes from buildup 11. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade. Level mower deck. 3. Engine speed too slow. 1. Wet grass. 3. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Faulty light switch. 4. Debris ..., trash around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before mowing. 4.
...holes from buildup 11. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade. Level mower deck. 3. Engine speed too slow. 1. Wet grass. 3. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Faulty light switch. 4. Debris ..., trash around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before mowing. 4.
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...WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE RE-INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 27 MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 SCHEMATIC SCH10 RED A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE S B M A1 G L A2 BLACK ... WHITE STARTER M BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK 2 BLACK 3 BLACK BLACK 1 6 GRAY JUNCTION CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL) SPARK ...
...WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE RE-INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 27 MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002901), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-29 SCHEMATIC SCH10 RED A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE S B M A1 G L A2 BLACK ... WHITE STARTER M BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK 2 BLACK 3 BLACK BLACK 1 6 GRAY JUNCTION CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL) SPARK ...
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...WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE RE-INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 27 MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002601), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-26 SCHEMATIC SCH10 RED A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE S B M A1 G L A2 BLACK...WHITE STARTER M BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK 2 BLACK 3 BLACK BLACK 1 6 GRAY JUNCTION CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL) SPARK...
...WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE RE-INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 27 MODEL NUMBER YTH21K46 (96045002601), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-26 SCHEMATIC SCH10 RED A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE S B M A1 G L A2 BLACK...WHITE STARTER M BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK 2 BLACK 3 BLACK BLACK 1 6 GRAY JUNCTION CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL) SPARK...