Husqvarna YTH2042 TWIN owner manual 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 CONTROL – Used to control 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.

(N)CHOKE CONTROL – Used when starting a cold engine.

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

(Q)12-VOLT POWER PORT – Used for 12-volt accessories. (If so equipped)

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Contents YTH2042 Twin Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck 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 StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To Level Mower Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when KEY Part Description DecalsWheels and Tires Schematic Tractor Model NO. YTH2042 Twin 96041005400, Product no 41Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive 17 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake Steering Assembly Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Mower Lift Mower Deck Tractor Model NO. YTH2042 Twin 96041005400, Product no 41 Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 41 00-15 Rev 05.21.07 CL