Husqvarna YTH145 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate Mower See B, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 11A

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11B)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 9 and 12)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH SWITCH

HIGH POSITION

PULL OUT TO

 

"ENGAGE"

LOW

 

 

POSITION

PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE"

FIG. 11B

13

 

FIG. 12

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

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Contents YTH145 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel Number YTH145 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Attach Front Bumper See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See B Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Belts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Replacing Battery See B To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See aFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Ignition Switch SchematicPTO Switch Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical 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