Husqvarna YTH1342XP User Manual Page 1

02494YTH1342XPOwner'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

12OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose th

13BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer

14FIG. 10MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.• The

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

16BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotiv

17MAINTENANCEENGINELUBRICATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade a

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 ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl

2Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE T

20IDLER PULLEYSMANDRELPULLEYSFIG. 22TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 25)The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and

22TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 27) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSHOODTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Rep

24STORAGEENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F

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. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEREDREDREDREDBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKIGNITIONUNITS

28REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32ELECTRICAL282926244243272725412727403330501212111082127468916D.C. AM

29REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. DE

3Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSAFETY RULES• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES5864741030208132081120931132920920820955207144

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO.

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32DRIVE292830523237533555366235362234161777784162507120073162501993230

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32DRIVEKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP

34REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32STEERING ASSEMBLY554343643810403211868746468687298871174391214142373

35REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.

36KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32DECALSKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRI

381 532 17 08-03 Control Throt Flg2 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T3 - - - - - - - - Engine KAWA FH

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4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 4 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30

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41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1342XP (YTH1342XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 93-32MOWER DECK1 532 18 54-38 Mower Deck Assembly, 42”2

4215 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

43SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fr

532 18 44-43 Rev. 4 03.20.03 RH/MH/RH/TRPrinted in U.S.A.01960_husqvarna

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel Insert(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapter(1) Bolt(1) Washer 1

6FIG. 2ASSEMBLYCHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated

7ASSEMBLYTO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE RE MOV AL in the Maintenance

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

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