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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine continues

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

to run when oper-

 

system.

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

ator leaves seat

 

 

 

department.

 

 

 

 

with attachment

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

not rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

discharge

2.

Travel 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 blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves, 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 parts manual.

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

of grass, leaves, trash around mandrels.

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Debris on steering plate (if equipped).

2.

See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

 

3.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

4.

Air trapped in transmission during

4.

Purge transmission.

 

 

shipment or servicing.

 

 

 

5.

Axle key missing.

5.

Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO REMOVE

 

 

 

 

WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine "back-

1.

Engine throttle control not set between

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

fires” when turn-

 

half and full speed (fast) position before

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

ing engine “OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON"

1.

Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See

tractor is shifted

 

while mower or other attachment is engaged.

 

Operation section.

into reverse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 917.289610 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Purge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Battery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesWheels and Tires DecalsOptional Twin CYL. Engines SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Drive Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Mower Deck 532 40 Mower Housing 532 19 51-81 Link Asm Lift LH Rear Mower Lift532 42 Seat Seat AssemblyModel K46BA KEY Part Description Liquid Gasket and the Breather Gasket are Interchangeable Briggs Engine Model Number 331777, Type Number 1372-B1Briggs Engine Model Number 331777, Type Number 1372-B1 118 125 141 108 131 634 130 217 633 987 KEY Part Description Seal-Valve Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation05.04.10 BAD

917.28961 specifications

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