Husqvarna 917.289570, 532 43 38-61 Know Your Tractor, Reverse Operation System ROS on Position

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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 and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)BRAKE PEDAL – Used for 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 SWITCH – 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" POSITION

– Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

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

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER – Used to set forward move- ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL – Used for forward movement of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL – Used for reverse movement of tractor.

(M)FREEWHEEL CONTROL – Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

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Contents 917.289570 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs ANTI-SWAY BAR S Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigAttach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement