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