YTH20K46Owner's Manual / 96045000414 / 2009-05
10OPERATIONTO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height.• Put a
11OPERATIONFIG. 12TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12)When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
12CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of ac
13FIG. 13 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sect
14MAINTENANCETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil filter)Replace Air Filter Paper CartridgeReplace Spark P
15MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop
16MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re
17MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLUG
18WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place attach
19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSEFCGQRDKGPBLMAIMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Raise attachment lift lever to highest
2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or feet ne
20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above.• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary
21FIG. 30FIG. 31TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur
22FIG. 32RE TAIN ING RINGWASH ERSSQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)AXLE COVERTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries
23TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holde
24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never s
25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operati
26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key totractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" wh
27TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04SCHEMATIC MFUSESTARTERSOLENOIDBATTERYCLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDAL UP)REVERSE SWITC
28TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04ELECTRICAL 30333422792141422643274071168725T06S902855With 12V Outlet Opt
29TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 16 34-65 Battery2 874
3• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in rever
30TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04CHASSIS 1826868686817617617517818318323623615034130130177chassis-tex_TEX
31TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 532 40 50-12 Logo5 532 40 87
32TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04DRIVE 23151170225125drive-tex_K46_pedal_48227373332051116332302301831832
33TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4
34112429SPARK ARRESTER KIT924597968590372829372120949569engine-tex_Kohl_718152818287TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 4
35KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm1 - - - - - - Engine Kohler Model No. SV6002
36TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04STEERING ASSEMBLY STEERINGTEX?(531(2?
37KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 42 34-69 Wheel, Steering2 532 19 59-68 Axle Cast Iron 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH5 532 40 30-88 Spindl
38TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch =
39TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 42 40-68 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fende
4SAFETY RULES ... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 4CUSTOMER RE
40TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04MOWER DECK 304342603863461475564303231332003456575940188169691994014515
41TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All componen
42TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 (96045000414), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-04MOWER LIFT 738710882899087989797lift-tex_16_r391871008987101**Key 91 ma
4315 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE
532 42 84-01 Rev 1 05.11.09 TH Printed in the U.S.A.
5UNASSEMBLED PARTS(2) KeysSlope SheetKey(1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those part
6ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for b
7OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSAN
8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to
9OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety
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