Husqvarna YTH2454 owner manual Know Your Tractor, Reverse Operation System ROS on Position

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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 CONTROL – Used for starting and controling 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 YTH2454 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts Unpack CartonAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingSystem Characteristics To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresEngine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Figs First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S To Level Mower Tighten adjust nut Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Belt RoutingFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor Model NO. YTH2454 96042004800, Product no 42Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Decals Wheels and TiresService Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement