YTH1842
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SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
I. GENERAL OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Seat
Slope Sheet
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig. 4 If previously removed
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig
MOWING TIPS
PURGE TRANSMISSION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BATTERY
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CLEANING
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
AIR FILTER See Fig
MUFFLER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine continues to run
SCHEMATIC
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ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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DRIVE
STEERING ASSEMBLY
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY
SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX
IS IS
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