RedMax YT2142F - User Manual

YT2142F
Operator's Manual
115 90 52-26 Rev. 2
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.
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
08.04.19 CL/JSE
Printed in the U.S.A.

Summary

SAFETY RULES

I. CHILDREN

Guidelines for child safety and operation of lawn mowers.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

General safety practices for operating the tractor.

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Safe practices for operating the tractor on slopes.

IV. TOWING

Guidelines for towing attachments with the tractor.

V. SERVICE

Safety precautions for servicing the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSEMBLY

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Lists parts left unassembled for shipping.

CONNECT BATTERY

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the tractor battery.

ADJUST SEAT

Instructions for adjusting the operator's seat for comfort.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Importance and procedure for checking tire pressure.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Importance of checking mower deck levelness.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS

Verifying the correct routing of mower and drive belts.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Checking the proper operation of the brake system.

OPERATION

SYMBOLS

Explanation of symbols used on the tractor and in the manual.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarization with tractor controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Detailed instructions on operating the tractor controls.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

How to operate the throttle control for engine speed.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

How to use the choke control for cold starts.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control tractor movement using drive pedals.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

How to use the cruise control feature for forward travel.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

Instructions for setting the mower cutting height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps for engaging and operating the mower blades.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

How to disengage the mower blades.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Explanation and use of the Reverse Operation System.

TO TRANSPORT

Procedures for transporting the tractor.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Guidelines for towing carts and attachments.

SERVICE MINDER;HOURMETER

Understanding the service minder and hourmeter.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Instructions for adding gasoline to the fuel tank.

RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION

How to operate the reserve fuel valve.

TO START ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Procedures for starting the engine in cold weather.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Warming up the transmission in cold weather.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Procedure to remove air from the transmission.

MOWING TIPS

Recommendations for effective and safe mowing.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of maintenance tasks by usage or time.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tractor.

BEFORE EACH USE

Routine checks before operating the tractor.

LUBRICATION CHART

Diagram and details of lubrication points.

TRACTOR

Maintenance checks for the tractor chassis and systems.

BRAKE OPERATION

Checking and adjusting the brake operation.

TIRES

Maintaining proper tire pressure and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Verifying operation of safety systems.

BLADE CARE

Keeping mower blades sharp and in good condition.

BLADE REMOVAL

Steps for removing mower blades.

BATTERY

Battery maintenance and charging.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

How to clean battery terminals for better connection.

V-BELTS

Checking and replacing V-belts for wear.

TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE

Keeping the transaxle fan and cooling fins clean.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

Information on transaxle fluid maintenance.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Selecting and using the correct engine oil.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step procedure for changing engine oil.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Procedure for replacing the engine oil filter.

AIR FILTER

Servicing the air filter and air screen.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Maintaining the engine cooling system.

MUFFLER

Inspecting and replacing the muffler and spark arrester.

SPARK PLUGS

Replacing spark plugs.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Procedure for replacing the in-line fuel filter.

CLEANING

General cleaning instructions for the tractor.

DECK WASHOUT PORT

Instructions for using the deck wash system.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for removing the mower deck from the tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Steps for installing the mower deck onto the tractor.

ATTACH FRONT LINK

Connecting the front link to the mower bracket.

ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS

Connecting the rear lift links to the mower bracket.

TO LEVEL MOWER

Instructions for adjusting mower deck levelness.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

How to visually adjust mower deck side-to-side.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Precise adjustment of mower deck side-to-side.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the front-to-back mower deck level.

TO CHECK BRAKE

Procedure to check and adjust the tractor's brakes.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Instructions for replacing the mower drive belt.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Instructions for replacing the motion drive belt.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN;CAMBER

Information on front wheel alignment (not adjustable).

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Steps to remove a wheel for repair.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

How to start the tractor with a weak battery using jumper cables.

REPLACING BATTERY

Instructions for replacing the tractor battery.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Procedure for replacing a headlight bulb.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Checking tractor wiring for interlock issues.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Instructions for replacing a blown fuse.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Steps to remove the hood and grill.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL;REPLACEMENT

Information on transmission removal and purging.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Preparing the tractor for storage.

BATTERY

Battery maintenance for storage.

ENGINE

Engine preparation for storage, including fuel and oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Will not start

Causes and corrections for engine not starting.

Hard to start

Causes and corrections for difficult engine starting.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections for engine not turning over.

Engine clicks but will not start

Causes and corrections for clicking sound without starting.

Loss of power

Causes and corrections for loss of engine power.

Excessive vibration

Causes and corrections for excessive vibration.

Poor cut - uneven

Causes and corrections for uneven grass cutting.

Mower blades will not rotate

Causes and corrections for mower blades not rotating.

Poor grass discharge

Causes and corrections for poor grass discharge.

Headlight(s) not working

Causes and corrections for non-working headlights.

Battery will not charge

Causes and corrections for battery not charging.

Loss of drive

Causes and corrections for loss of tractor drive.

Engine backfires when turning engine OFF

Cause and correction for engine backfiring when turned off.

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Cause and correction for engine dying when shifting to reverse.

RedMax YT2142F Specifications

General

Brand	RedMax
Model	YT2142F
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English