How To Use Your Tractor - Husqvarna YTH180 Owner's Manual

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch.
When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CHOKE
"BRAKE"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
POSITION
"DRIVE" POSITION
STOPPING (See Fig. 10)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION
W H E N
T H E
C L U T C H / B R A K E
DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
OPERATION
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE"
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
PUSH IN TO
POSITION
"DISENGAGE"
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 10
P E D A L
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever.
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
Fig. 10)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
Turn knob clockwise (
Turn knob counterclockwise (
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
I S
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
12
) to raise cutting height.
) to lower cutting

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