Husqvarna YTH23V42LS owner manual Operation

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE	NEUTRAL		HIGH		LOW		CHOKE	FAST	SLOW	IGNITION SWITCH
										IGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE OFF	REVERSE		ENGINE ON		ENGINE START		PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT			MOWER LIFT
	OPERATION
	SYSTEM (ROS)
LIGHTS ON	FUEL	BATTERY		REVERSE		FORWARD		CRUISE CONTROL		CLUTCH/BRAKE
LIGHTS ON	FUEL	BATTERY		REVERSE		FORWARD		CRUISE CONTROL		PEDAL
										PEDAL
									15	15
										15
ATTACHMENT		ATTACHMENT			DANGER, KEEP HANDS			KEEP AREA CLEAR	SLOPE HAZARDS
CLUTCH DISENGAGED		CLUTCH ENGAGED			AND FEET AWAY			KEEP AREA CLEAR	SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine.

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform- ation about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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Contents YTH23V42LS II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unassembled PartsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Mcjk Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee Fig Stopping See FigTo USE Cruise Control J See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Transport See Figs To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsReserve Fuel Valve Operation See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterMowing Tips Purge TransmissionSchedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine 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 To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Transmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemEngine will not Loss of powerWill not start Hard to startEngine continues To run when operBattery will not Fires when turnWheels 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