Husqvarna 917.240462 warranty 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 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 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" 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 movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward move- ment of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse move- ment 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 917.240462 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table 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 HOW 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 FigService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Spark PlugsIN-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 Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine continues Schematic Tractor - Model Number 917.240462, Product NO. YTH20K46Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionChassis Tractor - Model Number 917.240462, Product NO. YTH20K46 Drive Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr Spark Arrester KIT EngineTractor - 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 Mower Lift 100 101Seat Assembly 532 43 SeatDecals Wheels and TiresModel K46BT Tufftorq Transaxle Model Number K46BTKohl Engine Model NO. SV600-0212 CrankshaftAdditional OIL PAN/LUBRICATION HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Blower Housing & Baffles Engine Controls AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Kohl Engine Model NO. SV600-0212 Crankshaft CrankcaseOIL PAN/LUBRICATION HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERBlower Housing & Baffles Accessories for SV600-0212Starting System AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes 05.16.11 CL