Husqvarna YTH22V42LS KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.

Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Fig. 3

(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower

the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

(C) PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position.

(D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the

mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping

the engine.

(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON"

POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered

attachment while in reverse.

(H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J) CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward

movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the

forward drive pedal.

(K) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward move-

ment of tractor.

(L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse move-

ment of tractor.

(M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission

for pushing or slowly tow ing the trac tor with the engine off.

(P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates

when service is required for the engine and mower.

(Q) 12-VOLT POWER PORT - Used for 12 volt accessories.

(Z) AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-)

of battery.

A

D

B

Q

F

C

HG

E

M

J

L

K

PZ

Contents

Main SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING II. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN IV. TOWING V. SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Page KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE(See Fig. 4) B STOPPING (See Fig. 5) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig.6) TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) A J TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS TO STOP MOWER BLADES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER MOWING TIPS SPINDLE ZERK T R A C T 0 R E N G I N E TRACTOR BLADE CARE BATTERY BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14) V-BELTS LUBRICATION CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER MUFFLER CLEANING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 19) Page Page TO LEVEL MOWER TO CHECK BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 35) TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34) FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE STORAGE TRACTOR BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start TROUBLESHOOTING SCHEMATIC NOTES M PTO SWITCH G Page ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH22V42LS (96043011301), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-13 CHASSIS Page DRIVE 30!2+!22%34%2+)4 ENGINE Page STEERING ASSEMBLY Page MOWER LIFT Page MOWER DECK TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH22V42LS (96043011301), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-13 DECALS WHEELS AND TIRES SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION