Husqvarna YTH145 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

AMMETER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

	IGNITION	LIGHT
		SWITCH
	SWITCH
		POSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HOURMETER

PARKING BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 9

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents

YTH145 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationModel Number YTH145 Serial Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Attach Front Bumper See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See B To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Transaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig Belt InstallationFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See aReplacing Battery See B Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Wiring Insulated Clips SchematicIgnition Switch PTO SwitchElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Pulley, Engine KEY Part NO. no DescriptionSteering Assembly 532124415 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsEngine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower Lift Repair Parts Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part Description Service Notes Service Notes This OUT Dotted Lines Slope CUTLimited Warranty Warranty Statement532166364 REV.1 10.05.98 SV