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  • Page 1 Husqvarna Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Nowers & IMPORTANT: 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, L GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Nowers & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent acci- machine if anyone enters the area. dental starting when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SGoSL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Steering Wheel (2)Flanged (1)Front Plate Assembly teering (2) Retainer Springs (5) Retainer Springs Wheel Adapter loop) oop) Gauge Wheels (4) Shoulder Bol_ts (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 4) Retainer Springs (4) Clevis Pins ._q le loop)
  • Page 6 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 insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 _NSTALLSEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRmVE TRACTOR SKID (See eration section for _ocation and function Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. controls} • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly _k WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow of seat to tractor.
  • Page 8 Foreaseof mower t o tractorassembly, raisegauge • if equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter- wheels to highest p osition andretain withclevispins clockwise until it stops. andspringretainers. • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Adjust g auge wheels before operating m ower. See"TO •...
  • Page 9 ,/ CHECKMST CHECK T_REPRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BES TPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean= ing. I",1 IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ TH_S 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. HOURMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT...
  • Page 12 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 white operating your tractor performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION ATTAC HMENT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9} ATTACHMENT CLUTCH UFT LEVER HGH SWITCH PULL OUT TO Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly "ENGAGE" off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.
  • Page 14 OPERATION CAUTION: Aicohol blended fuels (catled gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should...
  • Page 15 OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMiSSiON WARM UP Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission motion control lever to reverse position. After the should be warmed up as follows: tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the •...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_ _/_/_/_/_/_ _/" FILL IN DATES ___O_ SE V,OE O TES AS YOU COMPLETE _10_.._._ _ _//_/_.__-__-"_ *'_._'_4 _/:__£,_ REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main: ASSEMBLY tenance. BRAKE OPERATION STAR if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST B RAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN _N-L_NE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. MENTS: Place motion control lever in neutram (N) position. Place attachment c_utch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 21 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Position front plate assembly between front mower FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes _MPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DR_VE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DR_VE BELT (See Fig. 24) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DR_VE BELT (See Fig. 25) (See Fig. 26) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar_z •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. rTr7 •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. or more.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION W[H 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. Dirty air filter.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment dutch department. engaged Poorcut°uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) SCHEMATIC llllll; °L.C BATTERY SOLENOID _(_TN_EARL C?'L_D FUSE STARTER WHl_ WHITE BLACK WHITE ELECTRIC CLUTCH • "(-_D ..(_ ........ _i_o: ..,_,_j [ )_ .."_ I _) (PEDAL UP) BLACK __I_ I SWITCH ..........

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) 29 46...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) PART DESCRIPTION 532144927 Battery 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532186491 Battery Tray 532145211 Bolt 1/'4-20 x 7,5 532150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 532145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 532176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 532183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532004152...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _258 chassis elite husqy 4...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532174619 Chassis Stamping 532176554 Drawbar 532190251 Dash P/L M 872140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532174996 Panel Dash Lh 532181719 Panel Dash Rh 817490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 532189977 Hood 873800600...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) DRIVE 36 35 drive-hydro,stlt...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) DRWE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle, Hydro Gear 314-0510 532174607 Pulley, Engine Washer (Order Parts From Transaxle Manu- 810040700 facturer) 532154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 532165866 Rod Shift Fender 532142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 532179334 Clutch Electric 532169183...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) STEERING ASSEMBLY /_-_\ //" ¢ steering=pl.lt=54...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.g17.279020 (YTH2148B} STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532166627 Wheel Steering 532184706 Axle 532169840 Spindle Asm LH 532169839 Spindle Asm RH 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 532121748 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 812000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 532175121 Link Drag 810040600...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat ILknob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCR_PTION 532184995 Seat 532121248 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 872050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4=2 x 1=1/2 871110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8=16 unc x 1 532121749 Spacer 819131610...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal V-Belt Sch. 532178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 532175291 532189448 Decal Panel Side 532188925 Decal Wheel Steering 532188918 Decal Hood RH 532170563 Decal Warning 532188919 Decal Hood LH 532145005 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 532189758 Decal HP Engine...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.g17.279020 (YTH2148B) ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT engine-bs twin Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 532181803 Cap Asm Fuel 532190454 Control Throttle 532123487 Clamp Hose Black 817720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4=20 x 1/2 532142158 Line Fuel Engine Briggs 4476777 (Order 532181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 873800800 Nut Lock W/wsh 1/2-13 unc 532159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 532163552 Retainer Spring 532159471 Shaft Asm Lift LH Inf Hgt P/L 532176205 Trunnion Suspension Arm 532105767 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 532175994...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) MOWER DECK mower deck.481owcost stlt 1...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 532183389 Deck Weldment Mower 48 872140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge 532138017 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar 532155986 Pin Head Rivet 532124670 Retainer Spring 532156941 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12...
  • Page 46 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 47 AND LIMITATIONS Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company CHusqvarna') warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following: to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the "VVarranty Period" of the...
  • Page 48 1_ Husqvarna 532192766 5.26,04 Printed in U,S,A.

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