Husqvarna 96045002700, 532 43 86-44 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 movement 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 YTH2348 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 Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To 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 Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mowerMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Weak or Dead Fully Charged BatteryTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERREMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues KEY Part Description DecalsWheels and Tires Schematic SCH12Electrical Socket Asm. Bulb Twistlock 208 Chassis Drive 196Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Gr Spark Arrester KIT EngineEngine Power Rating Information KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSteering Assembly Seat Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXLimitations and Exclusions HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine Transmission 10-20-10 CL