Husqvarna YTH2042XP owner manual To Install Mower See Figs, To Level Mower

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- connected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 17-21)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

•Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

•ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring.

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

A

B

•ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F).

•Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket

(H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).

E

FJ

H

FIG. 20

•Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

M

FIG. 18

•ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring.

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

FIG. 21

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

•If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

C

D

FIG. 19

TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22)

•With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower.

NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.

•Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

18height about 3/16".

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Contents YTH2042XP General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts Unpack CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingSystem Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Service and Adjustments CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See Figs To Level MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Schematic Tractor Model NO. YTH2042XP 96041000300, Product no 41Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresTractor Model NO.YTH2042XP 96041000300, Product no 41 Mower DeckKEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement
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