Husqvarna YTH26V54 owner manual Know Your Tractor, Dph

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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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)ATTACHMENTCLUTCHSWITCH-Usedtoengagethe 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 move- ment of tractor.

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

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

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

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Contents YTH26V54 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents If Equipped Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonANTI-SWAY BAR S Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S if Equipped SeeTurn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See Fig Attach Front Link E See Fig Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See FigAttach Rear Lift Links C See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M SeeCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation DPH Know Your TractorStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged To SET Parking BRAKESee FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Stop Mower Blades Reverse Operation System ROSTo 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 IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Belt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Engine continues To run when operBattery will not Fires when turnSCH12 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH26V54 96043013200, Product no 43 Drive Transaxle, Tufftorq K46 Engine Spark Arrester KITEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 43 Wheel, Steering 532 19 532 42 Seat Seat AssemblyMower Lift Mower Deck 532 44 15-47 Deck Weldment Mower Wheels and Tires DecalsLimitations and Exclusions HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart Qjlqh 7UDQVPLVVLRQ HDUV Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation12.14.10 BAD