Husqvarna LTH1742T manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake See Fig, Stopping See Fig

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.

•Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

C

B

Fig. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in the “DISENGAGED” position ().

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) ATTACHMENT

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) ATTACHMENT

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

“DISENGAGED”

 

“ENGAGED”

Fig. 8

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

•Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never use the choke to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the opera- tor's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).

•Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces the engine's operating efficiency.

•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.

D

N

F

Fig. 9

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) (See Fig. 9)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

•To engage choke control (N), pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

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Contents LTH1742TWIN II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Install Seat See FigsCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate Mower Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Transport See Fig Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsSchedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Spark Plugs CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 532 41 73-88 Rev 02.25.09 SR

LTH1742T specifications

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