Husqvarna YTH1842 User Manual

02596YTH1842Owner's Manual

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safe

12OPERATIONAT TACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER"DISENGAGED" PO- SI TIONATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH PO SI TION"ENGAGED" PO SI TIONLOWPOSITIONFIG.

13ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 oct

14FIG. 10 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustment

15MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil fil

16MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at

17MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 17TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are prope

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsib

20FIG. 22TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface.

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 23TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25)The motion control lever has been pre set at the fact

22FIG. 27SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 29TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand

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

25Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel t

26PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check

27TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90SCHEMATIC8787A858630RELAYWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WER

28REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90ELECTRICAL 2829262442432727254127274033309082127521616482221818181

29REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. DES

3• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or children ev

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES175864741030208132081120931132920820920955207144

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping2

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90DRIVE66292832305232593861415335553662353622393416177773052566465212631

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART

34REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90STEERING ASSEMBLY44515459577943324364381040118694646869247472630281414

35REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.

36KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 53

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90DECALS10439KEY PART NO. NO. DE

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90ENGINE21OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester291051053161014446323133373377

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90ENGINE1 532 17 08-05 Control Th/ch Flag2 817 72 04-

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE

40REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90MOWER DECK151413111098166837184303132331461481451504514414714714214954

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90MOWER DECK1 532 16 58-92 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 2

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90MOWER LIFT15201617182020152045623165478121131323132191913131313

43REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. YTH1842 (YTH1842A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-90MOWER LIFT 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT 2 53

44SERVICE NOTES

45SERVICE NOTES

46SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fr

4715 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 18 52-00 Rev. 1 01.21.03 RH Printed in U.S.A.

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel Insert(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterSeat(2) KeysSlope She

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers(

7ASSEMBLYFIG. 3CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)• Lift seat pan to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indica

8✓CHE CKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALI

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-DANGER, KEEP HANDSAND