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Husqvarna LOYTH20F42T Operator's Manual

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LOYTH20F42T
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 03002 LOYTH20F42T Operator's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    DANGER: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark...
  • Page 3 II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
  • Page 4 • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: 2.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 Reverse: 0-2.1 Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM Battery: Amp/Hr:...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (2) Keys ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the op er at ing po si- tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HIGH REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions...
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Stan dards Institute.
  • Page 10 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 11 BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.
  • Page 12 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
  • Page 13 NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are rec om - mend ed by and comply with spec i fi...
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mis sion en gaged position.
  • Page 15 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately fi ve feet then backwards for fi ve feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to trac tor.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals 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) Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
  • Page 18 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to “leak” power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor. 2.
  • Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every sea son or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your en gine will not run prop er ly us ing a dirty air fi...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 4.
  • Page 21 5. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. 6. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 7. ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appear- ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1.
  • Page 23 Tighten adjust nut Loosen adjust nut B to raise mower B to lower mower 02950 Loosen jam nut A fi rst NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements, adjust if nec- essary until front tip of blade is 1/8"...
  • Page 24 Carefully remove belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F). 7. Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G). 8. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (H) and remove from tractor.
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat- ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.
  • Page 26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEM BLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire con nec tor.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to a service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine fl ooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to a service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. (continued) 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to s service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
  • Page 32 532 40 18-56 Rev. 1 01.11.06 TR/VB Printed in USA...

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