Husqvarna YTH23V42LS owner manual Know Your Tractor, Mcjk

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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 movement of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement 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.

(Q)12-VOLT POWER PORT - Used for 12 volt accessories.

(Z)AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

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Contents YTH23V42LS Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor McjkHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BRAKESee FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigTo Stop Mower Blades Reverse Operation System ROS See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Reserve Fuel Valve Operation See FigService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower Relieve the tension on the belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake Belt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Transmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILLoss of power Will not startHard to start Engine will notTo run when oper Battery will notFires when turn 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