Husqvarna YTH180 owner manual Indicator Lights, To Start Engine See Fig, Purge Transmission

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OPERATION

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Located on the dash of your tractor, these lights alert you to necessary steps required to start your tractor or, while tractor is running, alerts you to a serious problem which requires immediate attention.

• Indicates low level of gasoline in fuel tank. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

FUEL

•Indicates you must disengage attachment clutch control to start tractor.

DISENGAGE

ATTACHMENT

• Indicates a drop in battery voltage. In- crease throttle speed and/or check bat- tery and wiring (See the Customer Re-

BATTERY

sponsibilities and Troubleshooting sec-

DISCHARGING

 

tions in this manual).

 

• Indicates low oil pressure in your engine.

 

Light should come on when engine is not

 

running and key switch is in "ON" position.

CHECK

This is a test to be sure light is working

OIL

and a reminder to always check oil level

 

before starting engine.

IMPORTANT: IF CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, SHUT OFF ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND CHECK FOR CAUSE OR SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 10)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

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

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Pull choke control out to choke ( ) position for cold engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke control.

• Move throttle control to midway between fast ( ) and slow () positions.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START”

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

 

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen

 

seconds per minute. If engine does not start after

 

several attempts, move throttle control to fast ( )

 

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

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•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

•Move throttle control to fast () position.

•Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments.

IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW 40°F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR ONE (1) MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN NEUTRAL (N) POSITION AND RELEASING CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow () position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

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Contents YTH180 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel Number YTH180 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsTo Attach Front Bumper See Fig Install Battery See FigsAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a & 8BTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Know Your Tractor OperationHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Indicator LightsPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsService Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBrake Operation TractorTires Blade CareBelts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidEngine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseInterlocks and Relays Acceleration Test Other StorageProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Indicator Lights SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated Clips PTO SwitchElectrical Repair PartsKEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Description Drive KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Description 118 HP 42 Tractor Model NO. YTH180 954001172A Seat AssemblyLBD48 Wheels & TiresLSB42 Optional Equipment Engine Mower Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower KEY Part NO. no Description HYDRO-GEAR Transaxle - Model Number Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationPerimeter Woods Drive Warranty StatementCHARLOTTE, North Carolina 532145464

YTH180 specifications

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