Husqvarna YTH24V42LS Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System, Assembly

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY

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

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS 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 ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.

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 prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section 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.

✓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 CHECKLIST:

✓All assembly instructions have been completed.

✓No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓Battery is properly prepared and charged.

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

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

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

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

✓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 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓Engine oil is at proper level.

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

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

✓Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

✓It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting 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 Owners ManualYTH24V42LS 07002I. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. SLOPE OPERATIONIV. TOWING V. SERVICEIII. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO CHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST SEAT See FigCHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR STOPPING See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See FigTO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig K J LTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO STOP MOWER BLADESREVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 3 andCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METERBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBLADE CARE BATTERYTRACTOR BLADE REMOVAL See FigENGINE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCECLEAN AIR SCREEN V-BELTSDECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig CLEANINGIN-LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig CAUTION Avoid all pinch points and movable parts See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Figs A M C D C DSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER IDLER ARM TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTTO CHECK BRAKE BELT ROUTING ENGINE BLADE BELTFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See FigREMOVAL/REPLACEMENT REPLACING BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILLoss of power TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSEfires” when turn to run when operBattery will not Engine continuesPTO SWITCH SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH24V42LS 96043011500, PRODUCT NO. 960 43 IGNITION SWITCHT15S TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH24V42LS 96043011500, PRODUCT NO. 960 43ELECTRICAL With 12V Outlet OptionELECTRICAL PARTDESCRIPTION CHASSIS chassis-texGT HUSQ II2r1PART DRIVE drive-texK46pedal72r2PART ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KITengine-texKawa-2cyl5 PART STEERING ASSEMBLY Steering-texLEGND237Axle Asm., Front SEAT ASSEMBLY 532 42Seat DECALS WHEELS AND TIRESMOWER DECK PART MOWER LIFT 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower RearSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX11.08.10 BAD Printed in the U.S.A
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