Husqvarna 917.240462 warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD
ALONG
THIS
IS	DOTTED
A	DOTTED
15
	LINE
	DEGREE
	SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1.Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2.Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3.Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4.Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Contents 917.240462 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Spark Plugs CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine continues Tractor - Model Number 917.240462, Product NO. YTH20K46 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description ElectricalChassis Tractor - Model Number 917.240462, Product NO. YTH20K46 Drive Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr Engine Spark Arrester KITTractor - Model Number 917.240462, Product NO. YTH20K46 Steering Assembly 873 94 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 532 18 Mower Deck Only pulley/nut/washer and blade 100 101 Mower Lift532 43 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsTufftorq Transaxle Model Number K46BT Model K46BTCrankshaft Kohl Engine Model NO. SV600-0212Additional OIL PAN/LUBRICATION HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Blower Housing & Baffles Engine Controls AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Crankcase Kohl Engine Model NO. SV600-0212 CrankshaftOIL PAN/LUBRICATION HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERAccessories for SV600-0212 Blower Housing & BafflesStarting System AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes 05.16.11 CL