Husqvarna YTH2648TDRF 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. Continue using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and fol- low all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure 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.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•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 40-19 Rev YTH2648TDRFOwners Manual 07002SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICESAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO CHECK BATTERY See Fig ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 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 BRAKESee Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig.6TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig K J LREVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METERTO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLSCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL BATTERY INDICATOR/CHARGING PLUG See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ADD GASOLINETO START ENGINE See Fig PURGE TRANSMISSIONMOWING TIPS GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBLADE CARE BATTERYTRACTOR BLADE REMOVAL See FigV-BELTS TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCEENGINE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDAIR FILTER CLEANINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMDECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig PluganyholesinmowerwithboltsandlocknutsTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig A 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 OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to SERVICE NOTES WHEELS AND TIRES TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF 96041026400, PRODUCT NO. 960DECALS KEY PARTPTO SWITCH SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF 96041026400, PRODUCT NO. 960 41 IGNITION SWITCHWith Service Minder Option TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF 96041026400, PRODUCT NO. 960 41ELECTRICAL With Charge Indicator OptionPART CHASSIS chassis-texGT HUSQ II94r1PART DRIVE drive-texK46pedal71r3532 13 Spacer SplitSPARK ARRESTER KIT ENGINEEngine Power Rating Information STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-texTTR7Axle Asm., Front SEAT ASSEMBLY 532 44Seat       MOWER LIFT        MOWER DECK 48Felec-Tex5PART TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF 96041026400, PRODUCT NO. 960 41MOWER DECK DESCRIPTIONSERVICE NOTES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION04.02.13 JM Printed in the U.S.A
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