Husqvarna YTH1542XP owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness, Check Brake System

ASSEMBLY

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad- justments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER			✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
DECK (See Fig. 4)			✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck			✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
			1 hour at 6 amps).
in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they			✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-			✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes,
mance.
			the tires were overinflated at the factory).
• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be			✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
			front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,
			properly inflated for leveling).
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
			✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
securely.
			properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
			✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section
			and wires are properly clamped.
of this manual.
			✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
RETAINER SPRING			drive position.
PIN			WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
			EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
			ITEMS:
SHOULDER			✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
			✓ Fuel tank is fi lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
BOLT			gasoline.
ADJUSTING
BAR			✓ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
			function. Operate them before you start the engine.
GAUGE			✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
			✓ It is important to purge the transmission before oper-
WHEEL
			ating your tractor for the fi rst time. Follow proper start-
	3/8-16 CENTER
			ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO
3/8 WASHER	LOCKNUT
			START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
	FIG. 4	8	the Operation section of this manual).