Husqvarna YTH1848XPT owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

4 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 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: .040")

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0 – 5.5

 

Reverse:

0 – 2.4

 

 

Charging System:

14 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

 

 

 

Blade Bolt Torque:

45-55FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ department We have competent, well-trained 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- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5-6

OPERATION

7-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

REPAIR PARTS

30-43

WARRANTY

44

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YTH1848XPT Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTractor See Fig To Remove MowerFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalMower Drive Belt Installation Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Service Notes Schematic Tractor Model NO. YTH1848XPT 96043000700, Product no 43Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor Model NO. YTH1848XPT 96043000700, Product no 43 Drive Tractor Model NO. YTH1848XPT 96043000700, Product no 43 Steering Assembly Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresMower Deck 22 532 17 44-93 Stripper Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement