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07002
YTH2242TDRF
Owner's Manual
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
532 44 40-08 Rev. 15

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  • Page 1 07002 YTH2242TDRF Owner's Manual Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 532 44 40-08 Rev. 15...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove starting when setting up, trans port ing,...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons give you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY ✓ NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue CHECKLIST using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol- PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig.
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not operate the mower do not drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute •...

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION ADD GASOLINE BATTERY INDICATOR/CHARGING PLUG (See Fig. 12) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of The Battery Indicator displays the status of the battery. 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel There are three different indicator lights: in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure 1.
  • Page 13 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. •...

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.

  • Page 17: Engine Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17 & 18) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours Determine temperature range expected before oil change. of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. ad just able.

  • Page 18: Clean Air Screen

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Check Front-To-Back Adjustment in "TO LEVEL MOWER" in this section. Fig. 23 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.

  • Page 23: To Check Brake

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32) Correct if needed. •...

  • Page 24: Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER (See Fig. 35) Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. are not adjustable.

  • Page 25: Service And Ad Just Ments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run charged battery. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ run when operator department. leaves seat with attachment clutch CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until engaged problem is corrected.

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 30: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 68-41 Decal, Engine 532 14 08-37 Decal, Saddle 532 44 40-01 Decal, Panel Side 532 14 50-05 Decal, Battery 532 40 03-89 Decal, Warn.

  • Page 31: Pto Switch

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 SCHEMATIC SCH12 BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTO SWITCH BLACK WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE BLACK GRAY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ELECTRICAL T11S With 12V Outlet Option With Charge Indicator Option With Service Minder Option...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 40 02-52...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 CHASSIS chassis-tex_GT HUSQ II_90_r1...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 CHASSIS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 41 22-82 Drawbar Lower 532 43 74-55 Insert Reflective RH 532 44 44-81 Applique 873 90 05-00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 43 74-86...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 DRIVE drive-tex_K46_pedal_71_r2...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 13 70-57 Spacer Split – – – – – – Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46CR (426121) (Order parts from 532 44 14-55 Handle Parking Brake...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-tex_bs-2cyl_59...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION – – – – – – Engine Briggs Model No. 40H777-1575-G5 (442152) (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_TTR_5...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 532 43 68-70 Axle Asm., Front 532 43 68-73 Spindle Asm., LH 532 43 68-74 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_6.5SL_3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 532 43 98-22 Seat 532 19 76-61 Handle Slide Seat 532 18 01-66...

  • Page 43: Mower Lift

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 MOWER LIFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 MOWER DECK 24 25 42_F_elec-Tex_2_r1...

  • Page 45: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242TDRF (96041023700), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-37 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 574 77 89-02 Deck 539 13 20-19 Nut, 7/16-14 Hex Nyloc 539 11 21-70 Housing Assembly 521 99 65-01 Nut 3/8-16 Hex Flg Nyloc...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 04.02.13 JM Printed in the U.S.A.

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