Husqvarna YT16542, 96043002402 owner manual Install Seat See Fig, Check Battery See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove adjustment knob and cup washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside.

Remove seat from the cardboard packing and set seat aside. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.

Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and cup washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

PAN

PADS

36

30

0

CUP WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

03035

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

02021

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

7Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents YT16542 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Attach Hood Scoop See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigsTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceTractor 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 Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal To Check BrakeTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43 SchematicTractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43 KEY Part Description ElectricalChassis Tractor - Model NO. YT16542 96043002402, Product no 43 Wheels and Tires DecalsSteering Assembly 162 DriveTransaxle, Dana D6800 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Mower Lift 532 19 Seat Seat Assembly152 Mower Deck532 40 29-99 Mower Housing Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 41 13-87 Rev 04.29.08 CL