Husqvarna YTH180 HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contact with battery acid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your hands, skin and eyes.

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.

•Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.

•Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE . FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.

•Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau- tions required for battery charging.

•Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water.

•Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.

•Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.

•Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to 2 gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.

•Follow instructions on how to install battery.

CUT AWAY VIEW

 

 

VENT CAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

VENT WELL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIG. 3

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" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing 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 figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments 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.

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Contents YTH180 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel Number YTH180 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessTo 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 TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesBlade Care TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseInterlocks and Relays Acceleration Test Other StorageProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Wiring Insulated Clips PTO Switch SchematicIndicator Lights Ignition 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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