SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means •...
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS •...
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. FIG.
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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OPERATION 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 this sec tion of manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.
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OPERATION WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- Transmission Engaged gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged.
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OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids ADJUST CARBURETOR”...
OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. •...
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR CAUTION: Use only a replacement Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- blade approved by the manufacturer of te nance. your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is BRAKE OPERATION hazardous, could damage your tractor If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest and void your warranty.
MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE FIGS. 14 & 15) V-BELTS Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not •...
MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUGS FIG. 16 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever CLEANING occurs first.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS re mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing - Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar NOTE: Be su forward before sliding mower under tractor. into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accu- • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (SEE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (SEE FIGS. FIG. 27) 28 & 29) • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should lower.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 32) (See Fig. 31) • Block up axle securely. Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do bottom side of left footrest.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery. • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - grill.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Weak or dead battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) SCHEMATIC SCH13 BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTO SWITCH BLACK WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE BLACK GRAY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLUE REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED)
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) ELECTRICAL T11S With 12V Outlet Option With Service Minder Option...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 15 532 41 44-09 Brake Return Spring 532 41 43-96 Magnet 532 41 44-10 Spring PIn 5 * 32...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE LIQUID GASKET AND THE BREATHER GASKET ARE INTERCHANGEABLE 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 305A 305B 1026 1026A 1017 1013 1040 552A 1027 552A...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276A 1124 1353 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022 1022 1029 1100 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1023A 1022 1022 1022 1029 1100...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 1054 1128 1059 1070 1005 1342 1353 1124 1126 1119 1127 117A 601A 1051 118A 1090...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 793564 Cylinder Assembly 690993 Valve-Throttle 499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (MagnetoSide) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699724 Float-Carburetor 796230 Sump-Engine 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289560) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 790544 Wire/Connector-Alternator 447A 697551 Screw (Air Guide Cover) (Short) 883 • 690970 Gasket-Exhaust 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 793147...
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532 42 64-77 01.27.09 SR Printed in the U.S.A.