Husqvarna YTH150 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 and lower 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 YTH150 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationModel Number YTH150 Serial Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Seat See FigTo Attach Front Bumper See Fig To 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 a To Operate on HillsHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Lubrication To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge EngineSpark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Acceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Engine 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 Repair Parts KEY Part NO. no Description Repair Parts KEY Part Description NO. no Steering AssemblyKEY Part NO. no Description Seat AssemblyLBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires LSB42Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description 25 24 Mower LiftKEY Part NO. NO. Description Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part Description Service Notes Service Notes This OUT Dotted Lines Slope CUTLimited Warranty Warranty Statement532162559 Rev.1 03.11.98 RH/SJ