Husqvarna YTH2454 owner manual Install Mower and Drive Belt

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake.

•Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right.

•Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered the front mower brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets.

•Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position.

•Cut plastic tie and lower front suspension plate.

•ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left side of mower, posi- tion front plate assembly between front mower brackets, align holes, position flanged pin notch horizontally and insert the pin all the way. The notch is in line with the hole in pin.

•Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mower bracket. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower bracket.

•Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and retainer spring in the same manner.

BELT TENSION ROD

LOCKING BRACKET

 

DISENGAGED POSITION

 

SUSPENSION

ARMS

GAUGE

WHEEL

REAR MOWER PINS

•CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side first. Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to fully seated position and is attached to the suspension arm.

•Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the same manner.

•Disengage belt tension rod.

•From right side of tractor, install belt onto engine clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

•Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRINGS

FLANGED PIN -

POSITION NOTCH

HORIZONTALLY

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

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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 Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove 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
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