Husqvarna YTH145 HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Check Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See «BATTERY» in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILI- TIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

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

•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 PAN

SEAT

 

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 4)

NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting bumper to tractor.

•Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube.

•The existing top screw and the existing front screw must be removed from both sides.

•On both sides of chassis, position extension bracket as shown and loosely assemble to rear chassis hole with supplied 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 bolt. Do not tighten the brack- ets. Allow them to hang from the chassis.

•Position bumper and extension brackets so brackets can be slid inside flattened ends of bumper.

•Slide bumper onto brackets and pivot upwards to align center holes in extension brackets and tractor chassis.

•With holes aligned, install additional screws.

•Tighten all four (4) bolts securely.

TOP BOLT

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

BUMPER

EXTENSION

BRACKET

END CAP

Slide Bumper onto

Extension Brackets

and Pivot Upwards

FRONT BOLT

FIG. 4

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

•Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

•Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

TAB HOLE

“A” BRACKET TAB

NOSE ROLLER

 

HEX

 

BOLT

 

“B”

LOCK NUT

 

BRACKET

 

TAB

WASHER

 

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FIG. 5

 

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Contents YTH145 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel 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 FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See FigsTo 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 CoolingMuffler CleaningSpark 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 InstallationTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront 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
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