Husqvarna 917.289560/YTH2348 Owner's Manual page 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
• Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward.
• ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac-
tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole
in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with
retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind
the bracket.
• Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket
(H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket
(L).
F
G
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
•
Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
• If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing
mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 26)
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake.
• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and
release slowly.
• Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and
remove covers.
E
H
FIG. 24
M
FIG. 25
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accu-
mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man-
drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (V).
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
• Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around
idler pulleys (V) as shown.
• Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
• Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all
screws.
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
J
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
P
L
K
R
TO CHECK BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
depress brake pedal all the way down and engage
parking brake.
2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel
control out and into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu-
ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate,
then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified
service center.
TO LEVEL MOWER
Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on
tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the
appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower
is not adjusted properly.
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Q
P
M
R
V
R
Fig. 26
Q