Husqvarna 96043002402, YT16542 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

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Contents YT16542 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness Attach Hood Scoop See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Figs HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43Tractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43 Electrical KEY Part DescriptionChassis Tractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43 Decals Wheels and TiresSteering Assembly Drive 162Transaxle, Dana D6800 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Mower Lift Seat Assembly 532 19 SeatMower Deck 152532 40 29-99 Mower Housing Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 41 13-87 Rev 04.29.08 CL