Husqvarna 917.279081, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...02777 917 279081 YTH2448 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic wh...

Page 3: ...h towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury ...

Page 4: ...ONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhau...

Page 5: ...ngs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknuts 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 x 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 x 18 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins 2 Keys Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Rod Retainer Spring 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Page 6: ...carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Remove mower and packing materials Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove 02746 LABEL CHECK BATTERY See Fig 2 Lift hood to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inMaintenance secti...

Page 7: ...oving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake b...

Page 8: ... Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brack ets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline ...

Page 9: ...6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Chec...

Page 10: ...or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or mo...

Page 11: ...RAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREE WHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights o...

Page 12: ...d after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION BRAKE POSITION PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE IGNITION KEY TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever Start tractor with motion contr...

Page 13: ...tting Make all turns slowly DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 9 01977 CLEVIS PIN RETAINER SPRING REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attach ment clutch eng...

Page 14: ... to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids...

Page 15: ...pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively hig...

Page 16: ... in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2 2 2 2 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 1 2 2 4 5...

Page 17: ...rator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ...

Page 18: ... your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e 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 year Check the crankcase oil ...

Page 19: ...has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual Use gauge o...

Page 20: ...rward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park ing brake Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING ...

Page 21: ... 02517 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY NUT C NUT D 0 2 5 1 6 FIG 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs...

Page 22: ... Remove screws from R H and L H mandrel covers and remove covers REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT Refer to TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT illustration in this section of manual Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm REMOVE MOW...

Page 23: ...reewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center 1 9 16 ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMISSION INPUT PULLEY CENTER SPAN KEEPER TO RE...

Page 24: ...wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your batt...

Page 25: ...r out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides...

Page 26: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 27: ...ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solen...

Page 28: ... pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mow...

Page 29: ... BLACK IF SO EQUIPPED REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSU...

Page 30: ...3376 ROS 28 29 94 93 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 92 34 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2448 279081 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 07 ELECTRICAL Battery _27 8 1 91 2 27 46 89 16 D C AMPE RES 45 22 21 90 ...

Page 31: ...0 unc 28 532 14 54 91 Cable Ground black 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat DP w ROS 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 33 76 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 17 88 61 Solenoid 45 532 12 28 22 Ammeter 46 532 16 96 35 Hourmeter Snap In 50 532 19 61 12 Switch PTO 89 532 16 96 3...

Page 32: ...13 00 07 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 214 30 277 276 209 31 1 9 53 278 278 209 209 55 280 280 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 143 60 145 37 37 14 14 38 38 278 39 209 2 74 159 chassis_elite husqy_4 17 212 212 213 28 259 258 144 26 26 60 217 64 209 158 90 ...

Page 33: ...3 52 Air Duct Engine 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 532 17 49 97 Dash Lower STLT 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 532 12 43 46 Nut Self thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55 82 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 532 15 65 24 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 158 532 16 20 37 Bracket Parking Brake 159 532 19 24...

Page 34: ...2 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 57 25 19 24 252 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 120 263 85 85 247 245 251 263 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 197 95 drive hydro stlt_71 69 89 9 65 17 64 63 23 254 ...

Page 35: ... 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 532 17 81 38 V Belt Ground Drive 59 532 16 96 91 Keeper Center Span 61 817 12 06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 63 532 17 46 07 Pulley Engine 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5 65 810 04 07 00 Washer 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc 74 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 75 532 12 17 49 Washer 2...

Page 36: ...MODEL NO YTH2448 279081 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 07 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 94 40 11 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 41 37 36 37 steering_pl lt_54 ...

Page 37: ... 29 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 32 532 18 05 80 Rod Tie 36 532 15 51 05 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 16 66 26 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 819 18 24 11 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 40 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 532 15 99 45 Adaptor Wheel Strg 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 532 12 12 32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 65 532 16 03 67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 872 11 06 18 Bolt R...

Page 38: ...Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Smgml Tap R Z 9 819 13 16 14 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 532 18 24 93 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 532 17 46 48 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 2 x 1 1 2 15 532 12 17 49 Spacer 16 532 12 37 40 Spring Cprsn 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Z...

Page 39: ...34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 532 17 84 82 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 2 532 19 54 87 Decal Panel Side 3 532 18 89 18 Decal Hood RH 4 532 18 89 19 Decal Hood LH 5 532 19 55 49 Decal HP Engine 6 532 18 09 41 Decal Hood Cust Resp 7 532 19 60 42 Decal Operator 8 532 18 92 43 Decal Dash 9 532 19 63 52 Decal Replacement 10 532 15 70 02 Decal Fender Danger KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 532 17 52 91 Decal V Belt ...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2448 279081 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 07 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 25 4 8 23 45 32 31 33 37 33 engine bs twin_43 41 112 17 17 3 81 14 38 ...

Page 41: ...RH 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 10 532 16 27 97 Shield Heat Muffler 13 532 16 53 91 Gasket 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 817 06 06 24 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning Debris Guard 25 532 13 27 82 Control Choke 29 532 13 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 532 17 90 22 Tank Fuel 32 532 18 18 03 Cap Asm Fuel 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose Black 37 532 14 21 58 Lin...

Page 42: ...42 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 8 lift rh 1piece_21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2448 279081 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 07 MOWER LIFT ...

Page 43: ...er Spring 15 532 17 55 62 Plate Asm Suspension Front 16 873 35 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 873 80 08 00 Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13 unc 20 532 16 35 52 Retainer Spring 31 532 17 62 05 Trunnion Suspension Arm 32 532 17 59 94 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 49 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 51 819 17 14 16 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 52 532 17 53 78 Arm Suspension Rear LH 53 5...

Page 44: ... 182 95 183 132 48_nose_roller 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 31 49 49 131 37 130 43 42 49 49 42 99 21 133 100 97 111 110 50 50 97 98 121 126 30 39 52 1 32 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 19 5 3 6 14 15 17 47 48 184 55 54 72 92 92 mower_deck 48lowcost_stlt_1 ...

Page 45: ...20 x 5 8 47 532 18 08 08 V Belt Mower Secondary 48 532 17 43 68 V Belt Mower Primary 49 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 50 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 532 17 58 20 Pulley Idler Flat 46 Pri Drive 54 874 78 06 16 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 55 872 14 06 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 56 532 15 59 86 Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge 57 532 15 69 41 Pin Head Rivet 72 819 13 13 12 Washer ...

Page 46: ...the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Page 47: ... the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS A...

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