Husqvarna 240440 owner manual To Adjust Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness

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ASSEMBLY

Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.

•Remove tape and discard.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat.

TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4):

Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle.

SLOT

TAPE

FLAT

WASHER

 

SEAT PAN

 

BOLT

TAB

ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE

 

 

Fig. 4

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

A WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis- engage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sec- tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

Vf CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST

PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIS_ J" All assembly instructions have been completed. J" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J" Battery is properly prepared and charged.

J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

J" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS- PORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

J" Engine oil is at proper level.

J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

J" Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

J" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

J" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

J" It is important to purge the transmission before operat- ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents 532 44 Defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceRules Safe Operation PracticesContents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of Belts To Adjust Seat See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessSystem ROS OperationKnow Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and BackwardTo Transport See Figs To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OiL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareTransaxle Pump Fluid Clean AIR Screen=BELTS Transaxle CoolingDeck Washout Port See Fig CleaningMuffler IN=LINE Fuel Filter See FigTachment Lift Lever See Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs To Remove Mower See Fig= Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See Fig AdjustmentsANTI=SWAY Attach Rear Lift Links C See Fig Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See FigYour hands with gloves and/or wrap To Level MowerTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission EngineSee Fig Engine OiL TractorOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Charge Battery Will notPoor cut = uneven Working If soTractor - Model Number YTH2348 SchematicElectrical NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY PartTractor - Model Number YTH2348 Chassis KEY Chassis Tractor - Model NumberTractor - Model Number YTH2348 Drive Idler Flat DriveEngine DESCRiPTiON Tractor - Model Number YTH2348 EngineI68 Steering AssemblyDescription Seat AssemblyTractor - Model Number YTH2348 Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower DeckMower Lift NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number YTH2348 DecalsWheels and Tires NO. NO.DESCRiPTiONTufftorq Transaxle Model Number K46BT Model K46BTTufftorq Transaxle Model Number K46BT 10t LO5@ Tractor - Model Number YTH2348I33 Kit Magneto Side 133 699724 Pump 524 691032 Seal-Dipstick Tube 1022 690971 Consumer Wheeled Products Limited Warranty HOW to Obtain Service 11111111111111111111 Consumer Wheeled Warranty ChartAll other Pressure Washers 6027PW, 9032PW, 1340PW Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationHusqvarna
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