Husqvarna YTH150 Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig, Install Mulcher Plate See Figs

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 6)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER

SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

GAUGE
WHEEL	3/8 WASHER	3/8-16 CENTER
	3/8 WASHER	LOCKNUT
		LOCKNUT

FIG. 6

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7 and 8)

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN

	LOCK
WELD	WASHER
WELD
NUT
	SCREW
LATCH
HOOK		LATCH
		LATCH
		HOOK
		WELD
	LOCK	NUT
	LOCK
WASHER	WASHER
WASHER
	WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE	SCREW

FIG. 7

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 8

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

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Contents YTH150 IV. Service Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationModel Number YTH150 Serial Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonTo 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 Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See aTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor To Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeEngine LubricationCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Acceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Ignition SwitchPTO Switch Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Repair Parts KEY Part NO. no Description Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part Description NO. noSeat Assembly KEY Part NO. no DescriptionDecals Wheels & TiresLSB42 LBD48Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower Lift 25 24KEY Part NO. NO. Description Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part Description Service Notes Service Notes CUT This OUT Dotted Lines SlopeWarranty Statement Limited Warranty532162559 Rev.1 03.11.98 RH/SJ