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Husqvarna YTH2348 240440 Owner's Manual

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Gasoline
containing
up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable
for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline
exceeding
10% ethanol
(EIO) will void the product
warranty.
532 44 13-02

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable The use of any gasoline 532 44 13-02 exceeding 10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product ® for use in this machine. warranty.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. tral, you may lose control of the tractor.
  • Page 3 Safe Operation ill. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: W/O Filter: Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR: MIN.
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel ¢ Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Flat Washer (1) Locknut Seat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys...
  • 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 ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. • Raise seat and tighten bolt securely. • Remove tape and discard. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
  • Page 8 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY ATTACH M ENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable (A) ATTACHMENT LiFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
  • Page 10 The operation of any tractor in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
  • Page 11 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to begin movement.
  • Page 12 TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. without either the entire grass catcher, on CAUTION: Do not operate mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place (See Fig. 12). Fig. 12 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).
  • Page 13 SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION freewheel lever while the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Presence & ROS Check Operator Check for Loose Fasteners Mower Blades Check/Replace Lubrication Chart Level Check Battery and Terminals Clean Battery Clean Debris Off Plate Steering Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 V=BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 18 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. IN=LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER (See Fig. 26) Fig. 26 TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER (See Fig. 27) Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the right.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 32) • Position front hole in side suspension pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. ,?":_4 >...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 40) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension loaded.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE 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. You may also check brake by: Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 44) nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals WARNING: Do notshort same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, bands, rings, etc. must be connected sparking from accidental •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    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. WARNIN G: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Out of fuel. Wi[[ not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Engine continues Faulty operator-safety system. to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor cut = uneven Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) SCHEMATIC SCH12 Uc U F H H 1 PTO SWITCH (MATING SIDE) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE" M+G+AI RUN/OVERRIDE B+AI RL"N B+AI L+A2 START B + S + AI I I_) BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FLSE (JT] _...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ELECTRICAL TllS 26 '/_ ... ' With 12V Outlet Option With Service Minder Option ", _!.._102...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 34-85 Battery 874 78 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 18 84-91 Box Battery 532 17 81-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 532 40 02-53 Cable Brty 532 41 28-95 Cable Starter...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) CHASSIS ._18 chassis-tex GT HUSQ II 5 rl...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) CHASSIS PART DESCRiPTiON 532 43 97-52 Applique Dash 532 43 74-71 Hood 532 44 11-77 532 43 97-33 Lens LH 532 43 77-62 Grille Asm. Lens RH 532 43 97-32 532 19 81-25 Plate Engine 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/18-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DRIVE ddve-tex pedal ,125 <...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DRIVE PART DESCRiPTiON 532 42 61-20 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 BT (See Transaxle breakdown) 532 12 35-83 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 819 13 13-16 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruise 532 40...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ENGINE 37__ 28 -_ l SPARK ARRESTER KIT j engine-tex_bs-2cyl_64...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) ENGINE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engi- neers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex HUSQSR PART DESCRiPTiON 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_6.5SL_3 PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 40-68 Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 532 17 18-52 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) MOWER DECK /" Deck...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower 532 44 00-48 532 19 72-48 Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH 532 19 91-02 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer Asm. 7/16-20 unf 532 18 00-54 Blade High Lift 532 40 48-51 Rod AntFSway 532 18 72-91...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift Assist 819 19 19-12...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) DECALS PART DESCRiPTiON 532 41 16-57 Decal Operators 532 42 91-98 Decal Hood 532 43 86-87 Decal Hood Panel SD 532 42 38-29 Decal Customer Respons. 532 44 14-52 Decal Replacement 532 42 95-57 Decal Eng.
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT _m87 MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN @m83 _--34...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) NUMBER K46BT PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 15 532 41 43-96 Magnet 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL 48 SHORY BI_OCK [ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10t_ If/:" 552A iJo_,, i t_t ,._ x=_--_.. _25i - - MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 445577, [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR i227i 505 @ 1027 146(i YTH2348 (240440) TYPE NUMBER 2187-G1...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE 1005 352 @ 75 q_j 1119 635<_ - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) - MODEL NUMBER 445577, ii:: 108/%=\z\J="<;"_ iiii ==================================== _%17' l lO5@ 1124A 9471 ss5_ 1012 TYPE NUMBER 2187-G1 LoG:>()_° '_io_ _i < ... 1051 <"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (240440) BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 2187=G1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL }_ > 1040 306_# 635 _._ F¢,: 305A 305B 914%I_ 1026 1026A \ \ \_, 163 i_ 307 _ 918A 447 _@ i33_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 793564 Cylinder Assembly 797673 Bushing!Seal Kit (Magneto Side) 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 796307 Sump-Engine 796231 Head-Cylinder 796232 Head-Cylinder 693997 Gasket-Cylinder 792185 Breather Assembly 690937 Gasket-Breather 697551 Screw (Breather Assembly) 792184 Tube-Breather 697227 Gasket-Crankcase 793988 Screw (Cylinder Head) 690946...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 794903 Plug (Oil Pressure Switch Hole) 415A 690283 Plug (intake Manifold) 795912 Plate-Carburetor 798859 Elbow-intake 499486s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) (10- 24x.437) 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 696458 Alternator...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Except where otherwise indicated on Exhibit A, all Engines and Attachments are not covered by this warranty. In most cases, these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer's warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase.
  • Page 52 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern concerning this Limited Warranty, you may contact us at 800-487-5951 Time or contact us through the web at www.husqvarna.coln. and present Proof of purchase (including Servicing Dealer...
  • Page 53 & Tillers, warranty through Husqvarna. parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor parts & labor, with Husqvarna. parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor or 7 (seven) years after the last date of the complete...
  • Page 54 1 Year 1 Year 30 days ty:S, See to left Consumer or Manufacturer's warranty & Tillers, warranty through Husqvarna. parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor parts & labor, with Husqvarna. parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, WARNING: slopes greater tipping or loss of control. changing 1. Fold this page along 2. Hold page before trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold 4.
  • Page 56 Husqvarna Printed in the U.S.A. 12.21.10 BAD/AP...

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