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Husqvarna YTH2148 Owner's Manual

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YI H2148
Owner's Manual
For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543

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  • Page 1 0 Husqvarna YI H2148 Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES _Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES _Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. dental starting when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades WARNING: In order to prevent...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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-SF-SJ): 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 _ '_ _-J Steering (2) Retainer Springs (5) Retainer Springs Wheel Steering Adapter Wheel Insert loop) __oop) Gauge Wheels (4) Shoulder Bo_lts o (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Wheels 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga 4) Retainer Springs (4) Clevis Pins- le loop)
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKID (See INSTALL SEAT eration section for location 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 WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow of seat to tractor.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter- wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins clockwise until it stops. and spring retainers. • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE BEFOREYOU OPERATEAND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance.
  • Page 10 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 ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • Page 11 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. ATTACHMENT HOURMETER CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH POSITION...
  • Page 12 OPERATION in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION ATTACHMENT (See Fig. 9) TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER HIGH SWITCH PULL OUTTO Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly "ENGAGE" 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.
  • Page 14 OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and 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 be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 15 OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move 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 BEOOLAB SEBVICE S ., ERV'OE OATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence IntedockSystems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Clean Battery and Terminals Check Battery Level Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CENTER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- ASSEMBLY HOLE tenance. BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT 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 BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE • Remove terminal guard. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- year.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are replacement is required.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE 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 IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT DRIVE 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 REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO CHECK ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL REPAIRS 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 necessary. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.

  • Page 26: Storage

    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 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. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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 clutch department. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 SCHEMATIC oLAoK BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLACK SPARK PLUGS PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF 16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM /(REGULATOR...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 ELECTRICAL 29 46...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 18 37-59 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _259 /-258 53 j 166 _ j145 chassis elite husqy 4...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 532 19 00-36 Dash P/L M 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh 532 18 17-19...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 DRIVE 82 165 156 "-64 27 _ "_j 3635 28 _ . 53 drive-hydro.stlt_71...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 532 17 39-37 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Washer (Order parts from transaxle manu- 810 04 06-00 facturer) 532 15 47-78 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pLIL54...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steering 532 18 47-06 Axle 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 532 16 98-39 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 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 SEAT ASSEMBLY seaLIt.knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-15 Seat 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-2 x 1-1/2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 532 12 17-49 Spacer 871 11 06-16...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 89-25 532 17 84-82 Decal Deck Hvy Duty Decal Wheel Steering 532 19 22-01 Decal Panel Side 532 17 05-63 Decal Warning 532 18 89-18 Decal Hood RH 532 14 50-05...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 ENGINE "81 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT engine-bs,twin Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 08-03 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Briggs 385777 (Order PartsFrom Engine Manufac- turer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 19 15-48...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift LH Inf Hgt P/L 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 81921 16-21...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 MOWER DECK _118 mower deck.481owcost stir 1...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2148 (LO21H48F), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-35 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 33-89 Deck Weldment Mower 48 874 78 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring...
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