Husqvarna YTH23V42LS owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt, To Check Brake

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT	• With a 1/2" breaker bar, shift the idler arm counter
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32 & 33)		clockwise. When there is enough slack, slip the belt
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32 & 33)		onto the center spindle pulley.
• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.	• Reinstall the belt guide.
• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

			BELT ROUTING
• Remove foot plate and mandrel covers.			BELT ROUTING
• Remove foot plate and mandrel covers.
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have				ENGINE
accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck
accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.

•With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square open- ing in the idler arm, shift the arm counter clockwise to

relieve the tension on the belt.

BLADE BELT

•Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing

pulleys.

	IDLER ARM
			Fig. 34
		• Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the
		routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist.
		Correct if needed.
		• Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until there is ap-
		proximately 7/8” -1” of threads showing outside the nut.
		• Belt tension should be set to 60-70 Ft. Lbs.
		• Replace mandrel covers on both mandrel housings
		and secure with fasteners.
		NUT	EYEBOLT
	Fig. 32
	• Remove the belt guide hardware with a 1/2" wrench
	and set belt guide aside.
	• Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the
	engine shaft.
	NUT
	BELT GUIDE
			Fig. 35
		TO CHECK BRAKE
		If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
		speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
		surface, then brake must be serviced.
		You may also check brake by:
		• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
		depress brake pedal all the way down and engage
		parking brake.
		• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
	Fig. 33	in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel
	Fig. 33	control out and into the slot and release so it is held in
	MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 34 & 35)	control out and into the slot and release so it is held in
	MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 34 & 35)	the disengaged position.
	NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the	The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu-
	routing decal on the cutting deck.	ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate,
	• Place the belt around all the pulleys except the center	then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified
	spindle pulley.	service center.

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Contents YTH23V42LS Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Mcjk Know Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Stop Mower BladesTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline Reserve Fuel Valve Operation See FigMowing Tips Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check BrakeRelieve the tension on the belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Transmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILWill not start Loss of powerHard to start Engine will notBattery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesWheels and Tires DecalsSCH12 SchematicTractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 Electrical Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 284 DriveNut U-CHNL 1/4-20 550DP .350 PNL Engine Spark Arrester KITEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 19 532 42 Seat Seat Assembly532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear Mower LiftMower Deck Tractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation05.12.10 JA