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Husqvarna YTH2246 Owner's Manual

917.287541
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  • Page 1 H sqvar (YT 2246} Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: in order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES Gasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules, and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor, SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKID (See V'CHECKLIST eration section location and function BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE controls) WISH TO ASS URE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PER- • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- FORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY pleted.
  • Page 7 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, I",I@ REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH I-lII4I 45 (®) .¢, ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER...
  • Page 8 OPERATION 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03026 FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards institute.
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions, NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
  • Page 11 OPERATION Transmission Engaged REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position, _WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-...
  • Page 12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of the engine begins to run smoothly.
  • Page 13 OPERATION • Shut- off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this sec- tion of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed, Disengage parking brake.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS v" Check Brake Operation v" Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" v" A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades 1,,"...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp, Replace tenance. worn, bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer of speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved your tractor, Using a blade not approved...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. manual).
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLAMP inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS FiG. 16 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever CLEANING occurs first.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT U NK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor, Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F), • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J), FIG.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT • Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (F) and remove from tractor. (See Fig. 26) BELT INSTALLATION - MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO CHECK BRAKE (See Fig. 29) 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 serviced. erate explosive gases.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GREL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 31) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals • Raise hood. by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time, •...
  • Page 24 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH...
  • Page 25 TROUBLES OOTI G POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Weak or dead battery.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. mower or other attachment into reverse See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 SCHEMATIC 02961-194276 Regulated-Tex I© BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE WHITE WHITE I RED I _._PE__DAI_ U P_.)_J REVERSE SWITCH PTO SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK GRAY...
  • Page 28 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt He;<Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 19 32-28 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 532 19 88-93...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 CHASSIS _202 t3o _ 228 _ chassis-tex 50-gt-husq...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 CHASSIS PART DESCRiPTiON 532 40 50-12 Logo Crown 532 40 87-02 Dash 532 41 10-46 Hood 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm, 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 8170605-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YT'H2246 DRIVE ,188 _116 drive-tex_43-Husq TuffTorq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 53-84 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BT 532 40 52-57 Latch Brake Parking 874 49 05-60 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 3.75 (See Transaxle breakdown) 532 12 35-83 Key Square 532 19 43-22 Keeper Belt Centerspan Bolt...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 ENGINE "-37 engine-tex_20...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 ENGINE PART DESCRiPTiON Engine Briggs Model No, 441777 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 532 40 54-72 Pulley Engine 532 40 74-89 Tank Fuel 532 19 77-25 Cap Asm 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 532 19 16-11...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex 4-husq PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 532 18 89-67 WasherHardened,793x1,637x,060 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 532 40 74-65 Axle Asm., Front Bracket Upstop 532 40 30-87 532 19 47-47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM Spindle Asm., LH...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex 7-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 75-18 Seat 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc Handle Slide Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 19 76-61 532 19 82-00 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287'541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 MOWER DECK 46 tex It_pred_3...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 29-95 Arm Brake Mower Mower Housing 532 19 94-78 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 532 40 51-39 Linkage Brake 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 532 40 30-12 Handle, Clutch Cable...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 DECALS PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 17 05-63 532 40 21-04 Decal, Warning Decal Operators Hood 532 13 80-47 Decal, Battery 532 40 28-32 Decal Hood Panel SD 532 16 03-96 Decal, Mower V-Belt Schematic 532 40 83-60 Decal...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 MOWER LiFT PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 19 51-81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 8170606-12 Screw 3/8-16 x ,75 Smgml Tap/R.Z 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 19 52-70 Link Lift Susp.
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT E_.PD MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS _--86 MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN .........
  • Page 43 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT PART DESCRiPTiON 414395 Vent Valve 15 414396 Magnet 414397 Magnet Holder 415923 Pump Shaft/bearing Kit 414398 Bypass Lever 414399 Sealing Cap 30 414400 Snap Ring C 35 414401 O-ring la P10a 414402...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 441777=0283=E1 _487f 487A_ lO!' 929A_ 213_ NNNNNNNNN 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 305A_ 27 0 523 (_ 447A 447A 865B_...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 441777=0283=E1 1022 1029 1100 _-_ 79_ ®_ 1j y 1023_ 1022 118A '_ 385_87@ 78/_ 5°5 1128_ £ 918 0 lSO_ 1411 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL t231._ o "_--_"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 441777-0283-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 lO79 ? 1005 1119 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ 1022 842 © 524 (_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 441777=0283=E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699709 Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 698810 Plug-Welch 391086s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690993 Valve-Throttle 699747 Sump-Engine 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.287541, PRODUCT NO. YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 441777=0283=E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 694012 Set-Engine Gasket 691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 19203 Flywheel Puller 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 19374 Wrench-Spark Plug 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 691108 Screw (Fuel Pump) 691012 Cover-Air Guide...
  • Page 49 ERVICE OTES...
  • Page 50 RVICE OTES...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 52 usqvarna Printed in the U.S.A, 53241 23-01 Rev. 4 04.17.08 AP/TH...

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