Husqvarna LOGTH2448T Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See “TO
LEVEL MOWER” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the fi gures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments sec tion
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed cor rect ly.
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new trac tor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
All assembly instructions have been
com plet ed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
ated at the factory).
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly infl ated
for leveling).
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel
control is in “transmission engaged”
position (see “TO TRANS PORT” in the
Operation section of this man u al).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
Engine oil is at proper level.
Fuel tank is fi lled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
It is important to purge the transmission
before op er at ing your tractor for the fi rst
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See “TO START
EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION”
in the Op er a tion section of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the defl ector
shield up against tractor.
TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID
(See Op er a tion section for location
and function of con trols)
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank
with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "trans-
mis sion engaged" position (see "TO
TRANSPORT" in Operation section of
this manual).
4. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set the
parking brake.
5. Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
6. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
7. Remove key from bag and start the
engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in
the Operation section of this manual).
After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle (slow) position.
8. Release parking brake.
9. Slowly move the mo tion control lever
for ward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.
10.Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing
brake and place motion con trol lever in
neutral po si tion.
11.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the in struc tions that follow.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is operat-
ing properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.