Husqvarna YTH23V48 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward move- ment of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse move- ment of tractor.

(M)FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

(N)CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

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Contents YTH23V48 II. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation Service General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Install Mower See Figs To Remove Mower See FigANTI-SWAY BAR S Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigAttach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Level MowerBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTransmission Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues KEY Part NO. NO. Description DecalsWheels and Tires Schematic SCH12Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Chassis Drive 196Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Gr Spark Arrester KIT EngineEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Limitations and Exclusions HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine Transmission Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX10.27.10 JA