YTH2242
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SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
I. GENERAL OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
WARNING In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Slope Sheet
Seat
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig. 4 If previously removed
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height
OPERATION
MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
STOPPING See Fig
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BATTERY
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
ENGINE
V-BELTS
CLEANING
AIR FILTER See Fig
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSee Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
TO REPLACE FUSE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Figs. 31 and
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine continues to run
SCHEMATIC
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
SEAT SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
ELECTRICAL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
207
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
212 202 150
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
DRIVE
STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954 57
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954 57
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2242 YTH2242A, PRODUCT NO. 954
MOWER DECK
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX
FOLD
ALONG
WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY
SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
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