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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 18.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC
(GAP: .025”)
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .003” - .006”
EXHAUST: .013” - .016”
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.4
REVERSE: 2.2
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new trac-
tor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible dependability and perfor-
mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and
the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop-
erly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this manual.
MODEL
NUMBER YTH180
SERIAL
NUMBER ____________________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department (See RE-
PAIR PARTS section of this manual).