Husqvarna YTH2546 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, Service REMINDER/HOUR Meter

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OPERATION

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.

•Depress brake pedal all the way down.

•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.

•Look down and behind before and while backing.

•Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start move- ment.

•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

 

(NORMAL OPERATING)

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TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

•Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

 

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed

 

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

 

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

11

 

Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

FIG. 11

SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER

Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

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Contents YTH2546 Twin 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 CartonCheck 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 CharacteristicsCheck Engine OIL Level Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Level Mower Belt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when KEY Part NO. no Description DecalsWheels and Tires 02929-194276Regulated-Tex Schematic102 104 101 ElectricalKEY Part Description Chassis KEY Part NO. no Description Drive 532 41 Engine Spark Arrester KITSteering Assembly Mower Deck 532 41 Mower Housing Seat Assembly Mower Lift Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 532 41 06-05 Rev 05.10.07 AP

YTH2546 specifications

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