Husqvarna YTH180 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
6
ASSEMBLY
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER
FIG. 1
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 5).
Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four
corners of carton and lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten
securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 9)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place freewheel control in freewheel position to disen-
gage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
STEERING
WHEEL
INSERT
LOCKNUT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL