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Husqvarna 917.279220 Owner's Manual

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91 7.279220
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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 91 7.279220 (YTH2454T) Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD 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 II1. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules, Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Followtheinstructionsunder"Maintenance"and"Stor- SAE 5W-30 (below...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower M_er Front Wheel (1) 31# O.D. W_shers (_) I__e Fi'e_,Jner 3prings-7/16 (1) W I'eel (t) t- t/40.D. '_=_sher (2) 3rr_.ller RetaJner (1) Locknut (5-)1-3/t60.D. _'ashers 3prir_s - _16 (1) Shoulder Bolt 3_-16 Slope Sheet For Future U_a Keys Rear Uft Unk (2) I,.te_...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 9/16"...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER (See Fig. 3) • Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut from parts bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown, Tighten securely. FIG. 5 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- FIG.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward. CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of spring.

  • Page 9: Operation

    ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton. Battery is properly prepared and charged.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

  • Page 11: Operation

    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, 03005 FIG. 13 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards...

  • Page 12: Operation

    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 13: Operation

    OPERATION 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.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting, • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 21) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position, Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar 02940...

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START" BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts, Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL per minute. If the engine does not start after several The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and...
  • Page 16 OPERATION • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual), • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en- gine is running, move throttle control to slow position, Disengage parking brake •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE BEFORE BEFORE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" v" A Check for Loose Fasteners C ChecWReplace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp, Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance, worn, bent or damaged blades, BRAKE OPERATION blade approved by the manufacturer of If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest your tractor.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 24 and 25) • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change, until bright. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ, •...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other CLAMP oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year, MUFFLER FUEL FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester FIG.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    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. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31 ) • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should right to raise the mower.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32) speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASHERS RETAINING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (RE_ WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 34 TO START ENGINE WITHAWEAK BATTERY See Fig. 35) erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

  • Page 25: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 37) AWARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at • Raise hood. the same time Before connecting battery, remove metal •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE 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 FROMFORMINGIN ESSENTIALFUELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK where fumes may reach an open flame DURING STORAGE.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to Faulty operator-safety presence control...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) SCHEMATIC 02929-194276 Regulated-Tex BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER WHITE ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE ,_4__,1,, ICL_AK I .._PEDA_L UP) .J REVERSE SWITCH PTO SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK GRAY JUNCTION Ii C ONNECTOR SHORTING CONNECTOR I CHASSIS...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) ELECTRICAL I IIIII 71 _ 194276D...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 87476 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 532 19 88-93 Cable Starter 532 1751-58 Fuse...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) CHASSIS 199 _5 _213 chassis-tex lO-gt-husq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) CHASSIS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 18-23 Dash 87211 05-10 BoltCarr. 5/16-18x1-1/4Gr. 532 40 18-24 Hood 8170005-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 873 90 05-00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 40 02-97 Grille 532 40 02-99 Console Asm, Deck Lift...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) DRIVE --213 _159 _-169 drive-rex lO-husq-hydro-0510 _:_'@...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 43-22 Keeper Belt Centerspan Transaxle, Hydro 354-0510 532 19 06-16 Bolt (See Breakdown) 872 11 532 12 35-83 70-57 Spacer Split Keyl/4x2.5 53213 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 532 40 31-18 Handle Parking Brake 06-20 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/2...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex4-husq PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 873 94 Wheel, Steering 08-00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 532 19 59-68 532 18 89-67 Washer Hardened .793 x 1.637 x Axle Asm., Front 532 19 47-43 .060 Spindle Asm., LH...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm, Lift 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 19 51-81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 8170606-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Smgml Tap/R.Z...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_5-husq PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 75-26 Seat 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 19 76-61 Handle Slide Seat 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 532 19 82-00 Spring Latch Seat 8747606-12 Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 35-28 532 40 21-04 Decal, Operator's Decal, Panel Side 532 18 09-41 532 40 21-28 Decal, Hood Insert Decal, Cust. Resp. 532 40 28-32 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning Decal, Hood Logo 532 40 35-72 532 17 85-02 Decal, Caution...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) MOWER DECK...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 872 11 06-16 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 532 19 61-06 Pulley Idler 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 532 18 73-42 Baffle Right...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) ENGINE _ 62 '_20 ® I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-tex_l O-vgt...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No. 445677- 0413-E1 (See Breakdown) 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engine 532 17 93-34 Clutch Electric 532 40 29-80 Pulley Engine 532 19 34-99 Tank Fuel 4,0 532 19 42-67 Cap Asm 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex...
  • Page 44 F. " °_ 19_, 84 ¸ I'-- I1"1 -< 0"I iTEMS SHOWN SEALANT 20W50 78.80Z SEAL AND O-RING...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279220 (YTH2454T) HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 354-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Kit, main housing Main housing, machined 170418 Washer (310-0750) Bushing .865 X.985 X.790 142884 Washer, flat 170352 Kit, side housing 170419 Seal, oil Side housing, machined 170425 Fitting, 5/16 x sae 5/32 tube...

  • Page 46: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279220 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 12 _13 15A_ 1017 _ 552- 1027_ 691 ®...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279220 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 868_ I rjI 635 _ 209 _ 1022 240,_ 385_" _788 914 _ 387_T" 628 _" 9180 142 I 11281 163_ 150_ lO8_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI'I...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279220 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 789A 1054_ lO O 1005_ 332_ 1133o R EPAIR MANUAL 7261 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_ 163i_ 1022 li_ 358 ENGINE GASKET...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279220 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 690995 _3:I: Gasket-Nozzle 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699727 Retainer-Solenoid 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691001 °+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 699747...

  • Page 50: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279220 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Filter-Pre Cleaner 691036 Dipstick 273638 Cover-Air Cleaner 691032 ° SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 790689 Bowl-Float 691037 Tube-Dipstick 499810 Gasket Set-Carburetor 691108 Screw...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,..ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL IP" 15 DEGREES MAX. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above, 2, Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Owner's/Operator's manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur, erwise provided herein. the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer's original purchase for of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

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