Husqvarna YTH1842XP manual

02153 YTH1842XP Owner's Manual 01960_husqvarna[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machi[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers. • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carry children, ev en with the blades shut off . They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype(API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30(below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 3.8 Pints W/O Filter : 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y (Gap: .030") Ground Speed(MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (4) Washers 3 / 8x3 / 4x1 4G a . (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Sleeve (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-[...]

6 CONNECT B A TTER Y (SEE Fig. 2) CA UTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allo wing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to pre vent sparking from accidental ground ing. • Lift h[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 02466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Piv ot seat upward and remov e from the cardboa[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- T[...]

9 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

10 ELAPSED TIME AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 02527 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . FIG. 5[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard saf ety glasses. 00155 [...]

12 OPERA TION 02567 LO W POSITION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 8) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to pre vent the engine[...]

13 FIG. 9 02219 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure free wheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake peda[...]

14 OPERA TION FIG. 10 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Ne ver engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time. This procedure will remov e any trapped air inside the transmission w[...]

15 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVER[...]

16 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser ve saf ety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) f eet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a le vel, dr y concrete or pav ed surf ace, then brak e must be check ed and adjusted, then brak e must be adjusted. (See “T O ADJUST BRAKE” in th[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean[...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRA CT OR FIG. 15 01698 RET AINER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) RE TA I N ER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT LINK SUS PEN SION ARMS RET AINER SPRING ANTI-SW A Y BAR T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 15) Mower will be easier to remo ve from the right side of tractor . • Place attachment clutch switch in “DISENGA[...]

20 01156 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NO TE : Each full tur n of adjustment nut will change mow er height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. 00598 GROUND LINE BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND FIG. 16 01553 SUS PEN SION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 17 BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND A A FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig[...]

21 02537 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 22) P ark the tractor on lev el surface . En gage par king brake . Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “T O RE MO VE MOWER” in this section of manual). NO TE: Obser ve e[...]

22 T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and washers to allo w wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square ke y . • Replace washers a[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull b ulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor to run poorly , [...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure. TRA CT OR Remov e [...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. D[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an author ized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade . Tight[...]

27 BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. A AMMETER RED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B+A [...]

28 28 29 26 24 42 25 40 33 30 50 188030 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ELECTRICAL 22 79 21 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 45 0 6 0 AM PS 6 0 46 16 81 80[...]

29 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 12 48-86 T ra y Batter y 10 532 14 52-11 Bolt Br t F r t 1/4-20 x 75 A uuinc 11 532 15 01-09 Holddown Batter y F ront Mount 12 532 14 57-69 N[...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 278 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 278 278 154 209 278 155 278 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 209 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis-stealth.stlt_27 206 14[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 9 532 18 90-25 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 11 532 16 72-03 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 17 82-98 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 19 0[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DRIVE 9 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 252 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 19 263 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 2[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro gear Model 336- 0510 (Order par ts from transaxle manuf acturer) 6 817 06 05-12 Screw [...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 39 1 37 36 37 41 73 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_3[...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steer ing 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Cast Lt Machined 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bear ing Race Thr ust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 ENGINE 1 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 2 532 17 18-75 Screw HWHD Hi-Low # 13-16 x 5/8 3 - - - - - - - - Engine KA W A FH531V (Order P ar ts from Engine Manufacturer) 4 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Asm T win Lo-T one 5 532 17 60-67 Exhaust T ube Lh 6 532 17 60-68 [...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-95 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.0 x 10 Ga. 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In 6 8[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem V alve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6.0 - 6 Ser vice 4 532 05 99-04 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" fro[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 49 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_10 1 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner/Spr ing W/Plunger L T 2 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 53[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 184 45 144 54 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 [...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH1842XP (96011008300), PRODUCT NO . 960 11 00-83 MO WER DECK 1 532 18 54-38 Mower Deck Assemb ly , 42” 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Assembly ,Swa y Bar , F ront 4 532 16 54-60 Brack et Sway Bar 42” Deck 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr ing 6 532 17 80-24 Bar Sway Dec k 8 532 85 08-57 Bolt, H[...]

42 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD A LO N G D O TTED LIN E TH IS IS A 15 D EG R EE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradual[...]

43 S E C T I ON 1: L I MIT E D W A R R A N T Y Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purcha se f or the “Warr anty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against[...]

532 19 63-26 12.03.04 RD Printed in U.S .A. 01960_husqvarna[...]