Husqvarna YTH24V54 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight
When right or left hand ismentioned inthis manual, itmeans
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.
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)
Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and
year indicated on label (label is located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual
for charging instructions).
For battery and battery cable installation see "RE-
PLACING BATTERY"in the "Service and Adjustments"
section in this manual.
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LABEL
Fig. 2
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow
the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.
_k 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 ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op=
eration 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.
TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
(See Figs. 3 = 15)
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT=
TACHMENT LIFT LEVER (See Fig. 3 and 4)
Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure
from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake
lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
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Fig. 1
ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2)
Sit in seat.
Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com-
fortable position is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Release lever to lock seat in position.
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Fig. 3
CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a
tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and en=
gage in lowest position. Lift lever is located
on left side of fender.