Husqvarna YTH24V54 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	3 Gallons
and type:	Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL):	SAE 30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/ Filter:	64 oz
	W/O Filter:	60 oz
Spark Plug:	Champion QC12YC
	(Gap: .040")
Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:	0 – 5.2
	Reverse:	0 – 2.9
Charging System:	16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery:	AMP/HR:	28
	MIN. CCA:	230
	Case Size:	U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:	45-55 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	6-9
OPERATION	10-16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	17

MAINTENANCE	17-20
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	21-25
STORAGE	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
REPAIR PARTS	29-51
WARRANTY	BACK PAGE

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