Husqvarna 240440 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull
seat towards rear of tractor.
Raise seat and tighten bolt
Remove tape and discard.
Lower seat into operating
Press clutch/brake pedal all
position is not comfortable,
securely.
position and sit on seat.
the way down. If operating
adjust seat.
TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4):
Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to
desired position and release adjustment handle.
SLOT TAPE
FLAT
WASHER
SEAT PAN
BOLT TAB
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
Fig. 4
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow
the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.
A WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow
all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis-
engage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sec-
tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Vf CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIS_
J" All assembly instructions have been completed.
J" No remaining loose parts in carton.
J" Battery is properly prepared and charged.
J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
J" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
"transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
J" Engine oil is at proper level.
J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
J" Become familiar with all controls, their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
J" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
J" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
J" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual).
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