Husqvarna YTH1542XPT Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS:

•Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

•Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M).

•Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer spring and washer.

•Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer springs and washers.

•Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen- sion arm and rear lift link.

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.

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.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

M

BF

AE

H

C

D

 

FIG. 17

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Contents YTH1542XPT General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable 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 General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XPT 96043000602, Product no 43Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Spark Arrester KIT EngineSeat Assembly Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XPT 96043000602, Product no 43 00 Wheels and TiresMower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement 532 40 64-54 10.04.06 CL

YTH1542XPT specifications

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