Husqvarna 917.279100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Husqvarna 91 7 2791 O0 GTH2548 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... off blades set 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 Watc...

Page 3: ...nt with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or containe ropening atall times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed a...

Page 4: ...rrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give ...

Page 5: ...4 kockwasher Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Gauge Wheel f 4 Adjusting Bar O O O 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Retainer Springs 4 Shoulder Bolt 4 Clevis Pins Rod Nose Roller Spring I Nose Roller Brackets 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys ...

Page 6: ...RING SLEEVE BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to steering s...

Page 7: ...Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and...

Page 8: ...t 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 assembly and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with ...

Page 9: ...ST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 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...

Page 10: ...SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED t BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 haza...

Page 11: ... for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower height HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other at...

Page 12: ...ized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _11 AUTION Always sto...

Page 13: ...gh rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place LIFT LEVER _ HIGHEST i POSIITON _ LOWEST POSITION 13 ATTACHE...

Page 14: ... and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness I CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or I fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline I 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 fue...

Page 15: ...ORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the en gine is running move throttle control to slow position Disengage parking brake Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of dr...

Page 16: ...s not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 17: ...th the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade...

Page 18: ...to seals no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool ing fins The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the tra...

Page 19: ...t run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year See engine manual MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPAR...

Page 20: ...o left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTINGIN ALL MOWER PULLEYGROOVES If equipped turn height adjustment knob counter clockwise until it stops Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Place the susp...

Page 21: ...nts after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND _ i _ _iJ GROUND FIG 19 SUSPENSION ARM _ _ _ _I_T_ _ i__ _ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 20 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 21 and 22 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutt...

Page 22: ...utch pulley Roll belt into upper groove of R H mandrel pulley care fully Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly Reconnect R H suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring Reassemble R H mandrel cover Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket I MANDREL COVER BELTTENSION _ ROD DISENGAGED POSITION i ELECTRIC TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE SECON...

Page 23: ...in 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot locations cut in ...

Page 24: ...acement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGETRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheelsare positioned straightforward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMB...

Page 25: ...ative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nuttighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood KEPS _ _ _ _ _1 j _ _ HEX TERMINAL _ _ J BOLT ACCESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _1_ _ I DOOR _ _ _ _ J_ r POSITIVE _ RED _ CABLE TERMINAL _ I N GUARD _ _J _ _NEGATIVE _ _ _ BLACK CABLE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in ...

Page 26: ...ENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCEINDICATESTHAT ALCOHOLBLENDEDFUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATION ANDFORMATION OFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINEWHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 27: ...ark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carbureto in Service Adjustments section 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check rep...

Page 28: ...r damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Check wiring switches and co...

Page 29: ...1 RUN OVERR DE B A1 RUN B A1 L A2 START S A1 28 VOLTS AO 36OORPM REGULATOR D_SCONNECTED i LIGHT SW J BROWN BLACK O 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...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 ELECTRICAL 22 _2t i I I l f 1 I II 1 I I 1 I I I 1 I 1_ i 3 42 II _I 1 40 _ 1 8 96 97 12 33 30 4_ I I I J T 193394B_ I I I 30 ...

Page 31: ...Light w 4152J 22 532 O0 41 52 Bulb Light 25 532 18 54 56 Cable 26 532 10 88 24 Fuse 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 28 532 17 06 97 Cable Bolt Ground 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset B B Red 40 532 19 33 92 Harness Ign 42 532 15 43 36 Cover Terminal Red 45 532 17 75 00 Ammeter 46 532 17 75 01 Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51...

Page 32: ...TS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 21 2 161 158 37 17 28 17 19 20 14 130_ 18 I 122 167_8 146 6 16 99 159 156 143 156J_ _ _ _156 45 17 86 chassis stealth 44 32 ...

Page 33: ... 156 817 00 05 12 32 532 16 13 27 Bracket Frame Pivot Lh 158 817 67 06 08 33 532 16 13 26 Bracket Frame Pivot Rh 159 817 00 06 12 34 532 17 70 18 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 161 532 18 17 87 35 81911 11 16 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 162 5321424 32 36 817 06 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 165 532 18 35 54 37 532 19 48 79 Fender Pnt 166 873 68 07 00 39 532 17 52 78 Bracket Axle Front 167 532 18 46 72 43 532 13...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 GROUND DRIVE 69 33 3 drive 10 vgt 117_ 128 50 127 120 122 77 143 65 68 36 22 13_ 112 69 _33 34 ...

Page 35: ...ulley Idler Grooved 137 532 12 49 49 55 532 10 57 06 Bearing Idler 138 532 00 13 70 56 532 16 15 97 V Belt 142 532 17 54 69 58 874 76 07 24 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 143 817 00 05 12 61 532 14 39 95 Pulley Transaxle 145 532 16 31 68 64 532 17 66 01 Shaft Brake Pedal 146 532 14 04 62 65 532 17 96 13 Bolt Shoulder 147 532 14 13 22 68 532 00 51 42 Pin Roll 151 874 76 05 14 69 532 12 38 00 Washer 1...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 33 32 6 23 22 13 29 28 36 47 18 _ steering 21 vgt 52 J 15 1313 _ 1 i I tl I I I I I I IX _ 53 8 36 ...

Page 37: ... 532 18 89 67 Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Fitting Grease Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Brg Axle Front 1 570 Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 ENGINE 21 18 26 27 engine kohler22 18 vgt 20 37 28 37 84 39 31 I 8 4O 80 41 42 82 12 11 69 62 I I I _86 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 38 ...

Page 39: ...Clamp Hose 39 817 49 06 36 ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc 40 817 49 06 64 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 20D X 15 32 ID X 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 47 532 17 52 88 Bushing 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 18 60 54 Gasket 70 532 17 55 45 Tube Exhaust LH 71 532 17 55 46 Tube Exhaust RH 80 532 16 33 05 Nut Flange M8 1 25 81 532 18 88 00 Oil Drain Tube 82 532 18 87...

Page 40: ...ch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 12 12 49 Spacer Split 16 532 12 37 40 Spring Cprsn seat 10 vgt PART NO DESCRIPTION 17 532 12 39 76 20 532 12 42 38 21 532 17 18 52 22 873 68 05 00 24 532 17 79 46 25 532 17 79 47 26 81911 10 12 28 810 01 05 00 33 874 78 05 12 35 532 17 84 26 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 ...

Page 41: ...l Danger 532 19 59 41 11 532 18 12 53 Decal Foot Rest Decal Replacement Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Ins Strg Whl Reflector Taillight LH RH Decal Btry Dngr Psn Decal Drawbar Pad Footrest RH Pad Footrest LH Manual Owners English Manual Owners French WHEELS TIRES 3 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 05 91 92 2 532 06 51 39 3 532 14 45 09 4 532 00 81 34 5 532 10 62 30 6 532 12 49 57 7 532 12 49 59 8 532 1...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 73 39 42 38 34 12 70 29 72 7 31 8 32 9 lO 3 70 23 23 41 70 12_ 76 _ __26 787s lift rh 11 42 ...

Page 43: ... 17 62 05 78 532 17 56 89 79 532 17 53 78 Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Vgt Lever Asm Lift Rh E Ring Truarc 5133 87 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Button Plunger Plunger Lever Lift Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 Link Lift Retainer Spring Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2548 917 279100 PRODUCT NO 960 23 00 03 MOWER DECK 116 117 26 mower deck 48prem 2 8 44 ...

Page 45: ...5 8 115 532 17 46 09 Bolt Hex Hd Shoulder 5 16 18 116 532 19 34 06 Baffle Vortex Mower 117 532 17 48 73 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 118 873 93 06 00 Cap Sleeve 119 819 12 14 14 Spring Torsion 121 532 17 43 71 Nut Push 122 532 17 46 06 Deflector Shield 126 532 17 43 72 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 130 8170006 16 Rod Hinge 132 817 00 06 12 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 182 532 17 91 27 Washer Spacer Mandrel 183 ...

Page 46: ...opes 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 eft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fomd in the direction of him smope you want to measure 4 Compare the angm...

Page 47: ...lied at 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 WARRANTY STATEM...

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