Husqvarna How to Release Parking Brake on Riding Mower

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or

performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 00155or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely,as described above,before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

CHOKE

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

CONTROL PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

THROTTLE

 

 

CONTROL

IGNITION

PUSH IN TO

HEIGHT

KEY

“DISENGAGE”

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

KNOB

 

REVERSE

 

 

“BRAKE”

 

PEDAL

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

 

FORWARD

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PEDAL

 

 

CRUISE CON-

 

 

TROL LEVER

 

 

PARKING BRAKE

BRAKE PEDAL

“DISENGAGED”

“ENGAGED”

POSITION

“DRIVE” POSITION

POSITION

 

 

 

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full

“BRAKE” position.

IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfi re”.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

Start tractor and release parking brake.

Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.

SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrain or while trimming or turning.

With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to “SET” position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever.

To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to “OFF” position, or fully depress the brake pedal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- justment knob in desired direction.

Turn knob clockwise () to raise cutting height.

Turn knob counterclockwise () to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass

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Contents YTH1542XP Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet BatteryUnassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Install Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE MaintenanceService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/EPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XP HAU15H42H, Product no 17 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures 30 532 19 18-15 Fender Drive Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XP HAU15H42H, Product no 17KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Optional Equipment EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals532 18 88-22 Pin Groove Mower LiftMower Deck Repair Parts Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationWarranty Statement 532 19 18-52 02.25.04 RD