Husqvarna 2042 LS manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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D	P	H
		G
		E
	N	F
		F
B
A	Q
	C	K
	C	J
		J
M
		L

FIG. 3

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement of tractor.

(M)FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

(N)CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

(Q)12-VOLT POWER PORT - Used for 12 volt accessories.

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Contents 2042 LS Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Assembly Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BRAKESee FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigSystem Characteristics To Move Forward and Backward See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate Mower See FigReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance Lubrication ChartTractor Brake OperationTires Blade CareEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Level Mower To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Schematic SCH12Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor - Model Number 2042LS 96043004200, Product no 43 Drive 532 40 53-84 Transaxle, Tufftorq K46BT 171 872 11 Spark Arrester KIT EngineEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 18 Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and Tires116 Mower Deck116 117 119 118 188 189 145 Tractor - Model Number 2042LS 96043004200, Product no 43 Mower Lift 100Warranty Statement Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 41 81-29 Rev 12.03.07 AP