Husqvarna CTH2542 XP owner manual Reverse Operation System Ros, TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig

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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

OPERATION

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield in place.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level			REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
			Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-			(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse
			direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
			the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"
section of this manual).
			position.
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off			WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole			gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and			ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
tighten securely.			clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same			decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
adjustment hole.			attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
			absolutely necessary.
	LOCKNUT		USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
		3/8 WASHER	(See Fig. 13)
			Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
			will enter the mowing area.
			• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
			• With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
			to ROS "ON" position.
			• Look down and behind before and while backing.
			• Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position
		SHOULDER BOLT	to start movement.
			• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
	FIG. 11		ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)			ROS "ON" Position	Engine "ON" Position
				(Normal Operating)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine.You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when
operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
Select desired height of cut.				8
Lower mower with attachment lift control.				0282
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch			FIG. 13
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
		ATTACHMENT
		LIFT LEVER
		HIGH POSITION
		LOW
ATTACHMENT		POSITION
CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION	"ENGAGED"
	POSITION
	02710
	FIG. 12

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