Husqvarna 240440 owner manual Contents

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

Gasoline Capacity	3.0 Gallons
and type:	Unleaded		Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL):	SAE 30 (above			32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:	W/Filter:			64 oz.
	W/O	Filter:		60 oz.
Spark Plug:	Champion		QC12YC
	(Gap:	.040")
Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:			0 -	5.2
	Reverse:			0 -	2.9
Charging System:	16 AMPS		@ 3600		RPM
Battery:	AMP/HR:			28
	MIN. CCA:			230
	Case Size:			U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:	45-55	FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized servi-

cecenter/department We have competent, well-trained representatives and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor- age" sections of this manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un- improved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

	TABLE	OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES		2=3	SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	19-25
PRODUCT	SPECIFICATIONS	4	STORAGE	26
CUSTOMER	RESPONSIBILITIES	4	TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
ASSEMBLY	.................................................................	6-7	REPAIR PARTS	29-43
OPERATION		8-14	TRANSMISSION BREAKDOWN	44-45
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE		15	ENGINE BREAKDOWN	45-50
MAINTENANCE		15-18	WARRANTY	51-54

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