Husqvarna YT54LS Owners Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY 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 ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife A (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 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. • Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • 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 "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual. LABEL Fig. 2 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in "TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED" position. (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 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER (See Fig. 3 & 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. 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. 6 PARKING BRAKE LEVER Fig. 3 CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position. Lift lever is located on left side of fender.