Husqvarna YTH23V42LS owner manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 36)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.

Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F).

Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G).

Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(H) and remove from tractor.

 

 

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B

 

H

 

A

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

J

 

 

D

 

 

E

 

 

F

 

 

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Fig. 36

BELT INSTALLATION -

Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J).

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G).

Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

Reconnect clutch harness (A).

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 37)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

Fig. 37

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Contents YTH23V42LS General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor McjkStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigTo Operate on Hills To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level Reserve Fuel Valve Operation See FigPurge Transmission Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterMowing Tips Automatic Transmission Warm UPGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltRelieve the tension on the belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Transmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILHard to start Loss of powerWill not start Engine will notFires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesDecals Wheels and TiresSchematic SCH12Tractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 Electrical Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 Drive 284Nut U-CHNL 1/4-20 550DP .350 PNL Spark Arrester KIT EngineEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 19 Seat Assembly 532 42 SeatMower Lift 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower RearMower Deck Tractor - Model Number YTH23V42LS 96043008801, Product no 43 Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX05.12.10 JA