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Husqvarna YTH2246 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 YTH2246 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Gasoline Capacity 2.5 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: 48 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: 0 – 2.4 Charging System: 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys 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 man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel).

  • Page 6: Assembly

    • Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. • Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis- en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual). •...

  • Page 7: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL REVERSE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 8 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER –...
  • Page 9 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 FIG. 7 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- 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.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion 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 stor age of 30 days or longer.

  • Page 13: 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: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION 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. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE”...

  • Page 16: Clean Air Screen

    • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this man u al). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able.

  • Page 17: Spark Plugs

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. FIG. 19 • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor.
  • Page 20 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 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER 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. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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: •...

  • Page 23: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BATTERY (See Fig. 30) WARNING: Do not short bat tery ter mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before con nect ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wrist watch bands, rings, etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent spark- ing from ac ci den tal grounding.

  • Page 24: 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when Reverse operation system tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while into reverse mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.

  • Page 27: Repair Parts

    SCHEMATIC 02961-194276_Regulated-Tex IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 B+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 02961 BATTERY FUSE WHITE WHITE BLACK PTO SWITCH (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT HOUR BLUE METER (OPTIONAL) FUEL LINE BLUE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED)
  • Page 28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2246 (96043003700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-37 ELECTRICAL 400449...
  • Page 29 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 19 32-28 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 532 19 88-93 Cable Starter 532 17 51-58 Fuse 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 532 19 88-85 Cable, Ground...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2246 (96043003700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-37 CHASSIS...
  • Page 31 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 85-09 Logo Crown 532 19 93-48 Logo 532 40 87-02 Dash 532 40 48-83 Clip 532 41 10-46 Hood 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 532 40-48-21 Grille/Lens Asm. 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 40 47-94 Fender 873 68 05-00 Nut Lock 5/16-18...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2246 (96043003700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-37 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 53-84 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 (Order Parts from Transaxle Manufacturer) 532 12 35-83 Key Square 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 532 40 10-72 Spring, Brake 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruise 532 40 38-06 Rod, Brake 812 00 00-01 Ring E 532 19 95-91 Rod, Brake, Park...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_4-husq PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 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. 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 35 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 441777 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 532 40 54-72 Pulley Engine 532 40 74-89 Tank Fuel 532 19 77-25 Cap Asm 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 532 19 15-96 Control Choke 532 40 11-37 Fuel Line...

  • Page 36: Seat Assembly

    SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_7-vgt PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 75-18 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 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 532 17 18-52 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 PART...

  • Page 37: Wheels And Tires

    DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 21-04 Decal, Operators 532 40 28-32 Decal, Hood 532 40 83-60 Decal, Hood Panel SD 532 40 21-28 Decal, Hood Top Insert 532 18 09-41 Decal, Customer Respons. 532 40 84-63 Decal, Replacement 532 40 44-84 Decal, Steering Wheel 532 40 88-40 Decal, Engine HP WHEELS AND TIRES wheel_art_1-tex...

  • Page 38: Mower Deck

    MOWER DECK 151 194 46_tex_lt_pred_3...
  • Page 39 MOWER DECK KEY PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 08-63 Mower Housing 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Hex 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer asm 7/16-20 unf 532 40 53-80...

  • Page 40: Mower Lift

    MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 19 53-03 Spring Lift Assist 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc lift-tex_5 PART...
  • Page 41 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 44 532 41 05-33 11.27.06 TH Printed in U.S.A.

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