Husqvarna Customer Responsibilities, Product Specifications, Model Number YTH145 Serial

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

MODEL

NUMBER YTH145

SERIAL

NUMBER ____________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:14.5

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

 

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 

 

 

OIL CAPACITY:

W/ FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS

 

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

 

.003" – .005"

 

EXHAUST: .005" – .007"

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD: 0 – 5.5

 

REVERSE:

0 – 2.4

 

 

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

9 AMPS @ 3600 rpm

 

 

 

 

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

25

 

MIN. CCA:

190

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

 

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27–35 FT. LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

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Contents YTH145 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel Number YTH145 Serial 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 FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging 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 CoolingCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs 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 InstallationTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment 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