Husqvarna 917.287581, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ff 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 Watch ...

Page 3: ... with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all 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 ar...

Page 4: ...e 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 unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a ...

Page 5: ... 2 Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 1 3 40 D Washers 1 Anti Sway Bar 3 1 3 16 O D Washers 1 Front Link Assembly 2 Rear Lift Link Assemblies Mower Front Wheel 1 Wheel 1 1 1 40 D Washer 1 Shoulder Bolt 1 Locknut 3 8 16 For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...ual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis engage transmission See TO TRANSPORT ...

Page 7: ...teering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right FiG 5 NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor FIRST INSTALL ANTI SWAY BAR S From right side of mower insert anti sway bar into hole in transmission bracke...

Page 8: ...ole in link located behind the bracket Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and 5 16 retainer spring J ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Insert rod end of lift link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm L and pivot link down to mower Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with...

Page 9: ...assembly instructions have been completed _ No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged 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 le...

Page 10: ... result in serious injury 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 m...

Page 11: ...E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired s...

Page 12: ...or corn I _ plately as described above before leaving the operator s position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o I ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO ENGAGE O PUSH IN TO DISENGAGED FIG 15 GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position ...

Page 13: ...eels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions 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 appro...

Page 14: ...of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and s...

Page 15: ...ad the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retr...

Page 16: ...ation 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 Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and mor...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with 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 C...

Page 19: ...UBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c _0 2_ _ 1 0 _0 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oi viscchartl e FiG 24 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weath...

Page 20: ... flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP _ FUEL FILTER _ FIG 26 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter ...

Page 21: ...disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever o o From right side of mower disconnect anti sway bar S from right rear mower bracket D remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in b...

Page 22: ... raise the front of mower or counterclockwise loosen to lower the front mower NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 29 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ...

Page 23: ...eld in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 33 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BEL...

Page 24: ... _ _l WHEELONLY FIG 34 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 35 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen crate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency s...

Page 25: ...lb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND 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 The fuse holder is located behind the ...

Page 26: ...TIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING 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 t...

Page 27: ...everal minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Recharge or replace battery 6 Clean replace air filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 9 Check all wiring 10 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjust ments section 11 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace sp...

Page 28: ...ons 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 1 Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section 1 Check wiring switches an...

Page 29: ...SS CONNECTOR MATING SIDE REVERSE SWITCH NOT IN REVERSE SHORTING CONNECTOR SPARK _ C IGNITION JPLUGS GAP _l_ UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES OPTIONAL C HOUR p METER I_ I r FU_ LI r l 7Z_ _ _ NEi _1 POWER OUTLET BLUE IF SO EQUIPPED J CHARGING SYSTEMOUTPUT FUEL SHUT OFF 16 AMP DC 36 RPM SOLENOID _ IF SO EQUIPPED _ REGULATOR RED 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BLACK HEADLIGHTS WIRING INSU...

Page 30: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 22 21 r I i i I I I I I I I I I I IO0 34 I t I t I I I I J 33 S 29 71 16 194276D 0 _102 r I I I I 3O ...

Page 31: ...01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 40 17 63 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt 71 532 40 11 04 Harness Ign Dash 90 532 40 07 24 Cover Terminal Battery 91 ...

Page 32: ...CHASSIS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 15 239 203 25 2O7 206 234 5 234 130 209 196 150 161 199 37 194 130 52 218 219 58 chassis tex_53 gt husq 189 99 _ 102 189 68 32 ...

Page 33: ...nder 210 532 19 91 31 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 211 5321991 32 Rod Bypass Asm 212 532 19 91 33 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 213 874 76 05 12 Bumper Dash 214 532 19 91 45 Duct Heat Hood 217 532 15 65 24 Shield Browning Debris 218 532 19 63 95 Console Fuel Window 219 532 19 51 61 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 221 532 19 89 09 Bracket Support Tank 234 532 40 47 42 Crossmember 235 532 40 61 29 Screw 10 24...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 DRIVE 56 221 184 42 d _ 64_ 16o 159 51 153 211 213 125 206 26 207 125 80 125 214 208 1 210 222 215 166 125 drive tex_53 Husq TuffTorq 34 ...

Page 35: ...9 Idler V Groove 910 Offset 209 532 19 95 92 V Belt Drive 210 532 19 78 60 Shaft Asm Pedal Brake Control 211 532 12 01 83 Console Asm 213 532 40 31 19 Screw 1 4 x 1 2 214 5324017 22 Strap Torque 215 532 40 17 23 Bolt FinHex5 16 18uncx1 25 216 5321961 31 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 220 532 19 89 08 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 221 532 40 31 87 Screw Thdro15 16 18 x1 2 222 819 21 20 10 Retainer Spring 225 53...

Page 36: ...ENGINE 18 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 69 I _ 62 I 15 engine tex 7 vgt 37 12 11 41 42 85 82 81 29 i SPARK ARRESTER KIT j 36 ...

Page 37: ...nd replacement parts call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs Stratton 1 800 233 3723 Kohler Co 1 800 544 2444 Tecumseh Products 1 800 558 5402 Honda Engines 1 800 426 7701 Kawasaki 1 949 460 5688 ENGINE POWER RATING iNFORMATiON The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engi neers code J11940 Sm...

Page 38: ...haft Steering Plate Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Insert Wheel Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Gear Sector Plate Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO 51 873 94 53 532 18 57 532 19 58 532 19 59 532 19 60 873 97 61 532 19 62 532 19 63 817 00 64 532 19 66 871 02 67 532 19 68 873 90 69 532 19 70 532 19 DESCRiPTiON 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 ...

Page 39: ... 3 8 16 unc 7 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 8747606 12 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 MOWER DECK 52_ 3O I 116 117 i I I i 120 49 I 194 12 I I I 6o 189 15 58 29 26 27 4O ...

Page 41: ...88 873 90 05 00 26 532 11 04 52 Nut Push 189 532 19 51 85 27 532 18 89 38 Deflector Shield 190 532 19 65 39 29 532 13 14 91 Rod Hinge 192 532 19 84 68 30 532 17 39 84 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 194 872 14 07 16 31 532 18 76 90 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 196 872 14 06 20 32 532 17 34 36 Pulley Mandrel 532 18 72 92 33 532 40 02 34 Nut Fig Top Lock 34 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 532 19 93 00...

Page 42: ...ring Whl Decal Panel Side Decal Hood Logo Decal Replacement Decal Bypass Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Fr WHEELS ANDTIRES 2 3 7 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 05 99 04 5 532 10 62 30 6 532 12 49 57 7 532 12 49 59 8 532 17 50 39 9 532 12 20 82 10 532 12 49 26 11 532 13 83 37 532 14 43 34 DESCRiPTiON Cap Valve Tire Stem ...

Page 43: ...2 19 63 14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 04 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc I I DESCRiPTiON 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 52 64 Link Lift Susp Front Mower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 4...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 116 I 115 55 117 59 E_ PD 87 _ 86 83 0 34 85 lO 15 72 44 ...

Page 45: ...OL LEVER F 55 415924 WASHER 12 58 415925 ROLL PIN 6 40 59 415926 O RING 1AP14 60 415927 NUT 12 72 414407 SEAL 19 32 8 76 414408 BRAKE LEVER 78 414409 BRAKE RETURN SPRING 80 414410 SPRING PIN 5 32 81 414411 0 RING 1AP12 82 414412 SPRING PIN 4 16 83 414413 SPINE COLLAR 84 414414 PULLEY L 85 414415 FAN BLACK 86 414416 WAVE WASHER 87 414417 SNAP RING 90 414418 SPRING PIN 3 OA 20 91 414419 OIL SEAL 16 ...

Page 46: ... NO YTH2454 287581 YTH 24 54 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 445677 0479 E1 929A_ 213_ 0 265 _ 267g 216 222 188 265 1058 OWNER S MANUALJ 267 445 967 _ 30 524 447A 220 1035 943_ J 750g 250 m 163 54 61_ _ 89 e 46 ...

Page 47: ...1022_9 _ 240_ 914 _ 387I_ _ 628 _ 635 _ m 1022_ 914 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT m _ 1370 672_ I 15o_ 276 O 104 _ _ 1123 1124 _ 105_ 6330 987_ 616 552 O 552A8 742 404 552A 8 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 O 2760 987 150_ 1123 1124_ 6330 o _ o m 163_ 108_ Nl i 8 __ 105_ o 1353 1342_ 117A _ 1 24 1 16o_ 117_ 1o4 _I _O 137_ 1127 _ 276 47 ...

Page 48: ...N ENGINE MODEL NO 445677 0479 E1 526_t _ 4__ 1070 _ 5 ___ 75_ 4o_ j 1330 REPAIR M_ _ m 695 165_ i 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE i 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 9_ 2o_ 883_ _ 2760 8a80 691 22_ 943 Q 842 10 524 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 334_ 544 8680 883 1022 _ 803 J 801 697 _ 48 ...

Page 49: ...lve Float Needle Valve Choke Jet Main Standard Left Jet Main Standard Right Jet Main High Altitude Left Jet Main High Altitude Right 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 125 699709 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throttle 131 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 699724 Float Carburetor 135 699729 Tube Fuel Transfer 137 690994 _ Gasket Float Bowl 141 699722 Kit Choke Shaft 142 699726 O Nozzle Carburetor 146 690...

Page 50: ... Carburetor 1054 280275 Spacer 1058 275475 O Gasket Carburetor Plate 1059 698516 Seal Governor Shaft 1070 690372 Screw Ring Gear 1090 691293 Screw Drive Cap 1095 694013 Clip 1100 791959 Pin Locating 1119 691183 Gear Ring 1123 699725 O Gear Timing 1124 690988 O Retainer E Ring 1126 690991 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1127 690992 Gear Pinion 1128 690990 O Bracket Fuel Pump 1329 446777 0026 Harness Wiring Ha...

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