Husqvarna YTH2454 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD
ALONG
THIS
IS	DOTTED
A	DOTTED
15
	LINE
	DEGREE
	SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1.Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2.Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3.Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4.Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Contents YTH2454 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S To Level Mower Tighten adjust nut Belt Routing Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor Model NO. YTH2454 96042004800, Product no 42 SchematicElectrical 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 Wheels and Tires DecalsService Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement