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  • Husqvarna YTH23V42 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. . 581 51 01-26 Operator's Manual Owner's Manual YTH23V42 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. . English
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    of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage
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    and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to
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    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 "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this
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    See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section 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
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    your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE
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    and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. P B D H G E A M F C J K L Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping
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    OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND GO DEAD. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control
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    deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual). • With mower the blade tip with looking lawns, mow
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    lose control of your tractor. SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and indicates when the engine or mower needs servicing. After every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon will stay on for 2 hours or until a manual reset occurs. To reset
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    oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual avoid engine problems, the See Storage Instructions for additional sure the tractor is on Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 12
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    mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well
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    Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) E N Clean Air Filter
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    blades. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air
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    to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • not use compressed air or high pressure oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16 & 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil
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    ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. See engine manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. CLEAN AIR
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    engine. 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on
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    : IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LINKS (C) FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING (Q) INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 21-26) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage
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    front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). R Q Fig. 25 IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual
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    , see step in Visual Adjustment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 29 & 30) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). • Work belt off both
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    Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center. TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig
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    be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE
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    etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of
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    . 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug
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    , trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes
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    28 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than
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    , such as throttle cable, belt guides adjustments; and c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's manual. In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further
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    ) 10 Year Limited & Fabricated Limited Lifetime, Deck Warranties. These Limited Warranties are for the deck shell only mechanical components/parts such as belts, pulleys, spindle housings, bearings, blades, rods, height adjusters, caster/anti scalp wheels are NOT covered. The Limited Lifetime
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    Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years No Warranty Engine* * * Transmission (if made by Husqvarna/Peerless) 3 Years No Warranty Transmission (if third party)** ** ** XLS Models only - stamped deck Walk Behind Mowers, High Wheel Trimmer Engine* * Battery 1 Year Pro
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    90 days Battery 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Parts & Accessories (if purchased) Accessories (e.g., grass catcher, bumper guard accessories, etc. 1 Year No Warranty No Warranty Parts (e.g., belts, blades, etc.) 30 days No Warranty No Warranty Parts & Accessories (if replaced in Warranty Service
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English
581 51 01-26
Operator’s Manual
Owner's Manual
YTH23V42
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept-
able for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline ex-
ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
.
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
you understand the instructions before using the machine.
.