Husqvarna 96045000408 Before Starting The Engine, Service Reminder/Hour Meter, Add Gasoline

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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER

OPERATION

SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER

Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may re- quire an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Contents YTH20K46 Owners Manual / 96045000408SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATIONV. SERVICE III. CHILDRENIV. TOWING TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ASSEMBLY TO CHECK BATTERY See FigADJUST SEAT See Fig UNASSEMBLED PARTSCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSCHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR PH DG EHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigSTOPPING See Fig. 5A TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig. BTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig TO USE CRUISE CONTROL J See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 3 andSERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTBATTERY TRACTORBLADE CARE BLADE REMOVAL See FigENGINE V-BELTSTRANSAXLE COOLING TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDCLEANING CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASCLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTERSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigsTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig Q R AEE FJ H TO LEVEL MOWER TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK BRAKETO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CARBURETORSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine dies when SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45IGNITION SWITCH SCH10ELECTRICAL With Service Minder OptionTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45 T04STRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45 CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45 DRIVE drive-texT2pedal10DRIVE ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KITengine-texKohl7 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-texLEGND216STEERING ASSEMBLY DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESwheelart1-tex SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex6.5SL3MOWER DECK 46texltpred3r6TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH20K46 96045000408, PRODUCT NO. 960 45 MOWER LIFT lift-tex6HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION & WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 2 HUSQVARNAS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTYSECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS532 42 20-50R1 07.30.08 AP Printed in the U.S.A
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