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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 91 7 279201 (YTH2448T) Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: 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 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-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig.

  • Page 6: Operation

    ASSEMBLY • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal, ,/CHECKL IS T • Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis- BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE engage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PER- Operation section of this manual), FORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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, )3026 FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Operation

    OPERATION NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground, Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION _IbWARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- Transmission Engaged gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged, Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary,...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or return to operating position. using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which • Allow one minute fortransmission to warm up.This leads to separation and formation of acids during can be done during the engine warm up period.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming, •...

  • Page 14: Operation

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE BEFORE SEASON EACH STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Sheck Brake Operation Sheck Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" v" Sheck for Loose Fasteners ShecWReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Sheck Battery Level...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR approved by the manufacturer of your Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. tractor. Using a blade not approved CAUTION: Use onlya replacement blade by the manufacturer of your tractor is BRAKE OPERATION hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty.

  • Page 16: Operation

    MAINTENANCE V-BELTS • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting, Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not OIL DRAIN VALVE adjustable.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) properly positioned, The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline, filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- connected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever. • Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will •...

  • Page 19: Operation

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears (L), unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M), lower, IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig, 24) • With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor, Tighten securely. loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and • Reconnect clutch harness (A). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring engage slowly. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle, Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover, NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED...

  • Page 23: Assembly

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 34) • Raise hood. • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill, • Unsnap headlight wire connector. •...
  • Page 24 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 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 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 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROB "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) ELECTRICAL I IIIII 71 _ 194276D...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) CHASSIS 199 _ chassis-tex 24-gt-husq...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) DRIVE 64 _ -161 16.c _169 drive-tex 29-Husq TuffTorq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 06-16 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16UNC x 2 532 40 40-47 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BN 872 11 70-57 Spacer Split (Internal parts not avaliable.) 532 13 532 12 35-83 31-18 Handle Parking Brake Keyl/4x2.5 532 40 819 13...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 35 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) ENGINE -_ 62 '_20 ® I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-tex_l O-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 15 02-80 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4 Gr. 5 Engine Briggs Model No. 445677 873 51 0413-E1 (See Breakdown) 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 532 14 97-23 Muffler...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 14-07 532 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 Decal, Hood Logo 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 532 40 16-95 532 17 85-02 Decal, Caution...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) MOWER DECK 48 Deck rex 6...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 72-16 Deck Weldment Mower 532 19 61-06 Pulley Idler 532 19 72-48 Cover Mandrel LH 873 90 06-00 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc 532 19 91-02 Cover Mandrel RH 817 49 06-36 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 532 17 43-65...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279201 (YTH2448T) 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 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 SmgmlTap/R.Z 532 1963-14 Spring Torsion...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279201 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 447A 12 _13 220_ 1035 9651 I 15A_ 94301 O175o_ 017 _ 552- 1027_ 865B _ 691 @...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279201 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 883_ 883_ 1029 1022 1022_ 11oo_ 1029___ _" i loo_8` 798 _ 635 _ 209 k 1022 240,_ _" __ I _o_ 914 _ 387_r- 628_.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279201 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 789A 1054_ 1070 332_ 11330 7261 REPAIR MANUAL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_' 163i_=_ 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3©...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279201 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 690995 a:[: Gasket-Nozzle 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699727 Retainer-Solenoid 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691001 °+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 699747...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279201 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 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.

  • Page 48: Warranty

    It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days 30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items.

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