Husqvarna YTH2246, 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: ...pment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim ofthe 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 close...

Page 4: ...ER RESPONSIBiLiTIES 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 un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the eng...

Page 5: ...sed position and open battery box door NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between termi nals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions Seat Battery box Labe FiG 1 FiG 2 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instr...

Page 6: ...TISFACTION 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 _h Ill tlJllhJ 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...

Page 8: ...g and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 I CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold eng...

Page 9: ...HEN NOT DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause en gine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH...

Page 10: ...ormance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions N...

Page 11: ...l in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment liftto 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 tr...

Page 12: ...ush the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engin...

Page 13: ...e This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 12 f 1 f J FIG 12 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and p...

Page 14: ...y on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neglig ence 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...

Page 15: ...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 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp Replace worn bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the man...

Page 16: ...st once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 14 and 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor...

Page 17: ...ool 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 FiG 16 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted ...

Page 18: ...rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LiFT LEVER WiLL BE SPRING LOADED HAVEATIGHT GRiP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINK E AND REAR LIFT LIKS C FROM TR...

Page 19: ...sembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring 33004 FiG 20 Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K Install belt on engine pulley M in belt keepers G IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Raise attachment lif...

Page 20: ...he same on both sides FiG 23 If adjustment is necessary see step in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 24 and 25 iMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower...

Page 21: ...oward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley E Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley D Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper Install belt on centerspan idler C Install belt through stationary idler A and clutching idler B Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install m...

Page 22: ... 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 parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 _ WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive ...

Page 23: ...ve procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FiG 31 Terminal Keps Cover _Nut Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable FIG 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder 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 iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tr...

Page 24: ...NTIAL 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 A I TRACT 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 unti...

Page 25: ...eral 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 Adjustments section 11 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...I I REVERSE SWITCH I NOT IN REVERSE I I SHORTING CONNECTOR D q GNIT ON SPARK UN T PLUGSGAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES Ot HOUR t_ METER r A FUEL OPTIONAL _ _BLUE I I FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED RED O I I I LIGHT I SWITCH G CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR MATING SIDE q CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 9 AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED _ REGULATOR _ _ J ALTERNATOR I BLACK BROWN...

Page 28: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287541 PRODUCT NO YTH2246 ELECTRICAL 42 22 21 I 34 T I 33 I 2 Y I 29 16 28 ...

Page 29: ...51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 19 88 85 Cable Ground 29 532 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ignition 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 04 49 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 40 17 63 Gauge Hourmeter 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYTT 71 532 40 10...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287541 PRODUCT NO YTH2246 CHASSIS 203 176 234 150 _202 207 209 25 181 222 36 194 37 176 68 228 t3o _ 235 34 213 130 189 228 _ chassis tex 50 gt husq 218 68 68 217 52 3O ...

Page 31: ...olt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 8170005 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 40 41 37 Plug Hole Dash Lower 196 532 40 28 43 Console Asm Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 40 30 76 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 40 05 39 Vent Top Hood 205 532 40 17 09 Skirt Hood Side RH 206 532 40 17 11 Skirt Hood Side LH 207 532 19 71 98 Bezel RH 208 532 19 7...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287541 PRODUCT NO YT H2246 221 221 184 42 _ 35 125 _52 51 167 160 188 29 159 231 153 208 1 211 215 214 210 166 222 33 183 2 205 230 drive tex_43 Husq TuffTorq _116 2 230 183 205 33 32 ...

Page 33: ...le 163 532 40 10 34 Rod Pedal Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 167 532 40 52 57 169 874 49 05 60 170 532 19 43 22 171 872 11 06 22 183 532 13 70 57 184 532 40 31 18 185 872 11 06 20 186 532 19 43 21 187 8191332 10 188 532 19 43 23 189 5321943 17 190 5321943 18 205 532 12 17 48 206 532 19 78 67 207 532 19 78 68 208 532 19 78 69 209 532 19 95 92 210 532 40 09 80 211 532 12 01 83 213 532 40 31 19 21...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287541 PRODUCT NO YTH2246 ENGINE 18 engine tex_20 15 37 28 37 84 85 84 I I 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...ll the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs Stratton 1 800 233 3723 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 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision ...

Page 36: ...own Lock 3 8 24 unf Shaft 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 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf KEY PART NO NO 53 532 18 89 67 57 532 40 74 65 58 532 19 47 47 59 532 19 47 48 60 873 97 10 00 61 532 19 47 40 62 532 19 47 41 63 817 00 05 12 64 532 19 98 49 66 871 02 07 48 67 532 19 47 3...

Page 37: ...eat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap Asm Fender Nut Lock W Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 873 80 05 00 40 532 19 76 61 41 532 19 82 00 43 874 76 06 12 44 819 13 38 12 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc Handle Slide Seat Spring Latch Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287 541 PRODUCT NO YTH2246 MOWER DECK 4O 188 189 113 19 46 tex It_pred_3 40_ 145 30 188 117 198 21 21 13 27 38 ...

Page 39: ... 79 68 Nut Push 147 532 40 18 72 Shield Deflector 149 532 16 58 98 Rod Hinge 151 532 40 65 60 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 152 532 40 83 19 Washer Spacer 186 532 19 77 99 Pulley Mandrel 187 532 40 65 62 Nut Toplock Flanged 188 532 19 51 61 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 189 8739005 00 Pulley Idler Flat 193 532 19 78 01 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 194 532 19 77 97 Keeper Belt LH Mandrel 195 817 0...

Page 40: ...er V Belt Schematic Decal Bypass Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS AND TIRES 2 3 i wheel art 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 05 91 92 2 532 06 51 39 3 532 13 83 36 4 532 05 99 04 5 532 10 62 22 6 532 12 49 57 7 532 12 49 59 8 532 17 50 39 9 532 10 62 68 532 42 05 31 10 532 12 49 26 11 532 13 83 37 532 14 43 34 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Ri...

Page 41: ...aft Asm Lift Lever Asm Lift Rh Grip Lever Spring Torsion Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock Spring Lift Assist Washer Clear Zinc Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 97 KEY PART NO NO 91 532 19 51 81 97 8170606 12 98 532 19 52 70 100 873 93 06 00 89 87 DESCRiPTiON Link Lift Susp Mower Rear Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z Link Lift Susp Front Mower Nut Center Lock 3 8 16 unc NOTE All component dimensions given i...

Page 42: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 287541 PRODUCT NO YTH2246 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 42 ...

Page 43: ...ontrol Lever F 55 415924 Washer 12 58 415925 Roll Pin 6 40 59 415926 O ring la P14 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 laP12 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 0a 20 91 414419 Oil Sea...

Page 44: ...5 267 216 222 188 i 1330 REPAIR MANUAL i 265 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 267 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL 523 _ 525 841 287 _ q 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 32 305A_ 27 0 524 220 1038 250 252 m 146 741 703 865 m 12 1013 _15 1017_ 552 691 O o 15 2o m _487f 487A_ 445 967 3O8 NNNNNNNNN 447 447A 447A 865B_ B 163 617 54 o 0 o 1027 D 84A _ 44 ...

Page 45: ...628 211 209 _ 562 278 118A _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT o _ _ o I 1123 _J _ 4371128 IT i_ O 872_ 1_0 _ _ 276 104 1124_ 105 _ 633 O 987 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET o _ o 137 _ 1123 _b _ 633 _ 276 150 987 672 _ 1124 _ 552 552A 742 404 O 552A_ 691 163 1411 t231 _ 108 633 105 118 98 1128_ lSO_ 130 95_ 98_ d o _ o 1353 _ 276 1123 160 117 13 _J 1124_ 1126 _ _ 418 672 117A 104 1 g7_ 1127 _ k __ 276 45 ...

Page 46: ...CT NO YTH2246 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 441777 0283 E1 363 lO79 1005 332 75 _ 2j 573 695 165 0 163 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ 1022 1119 _ m 877 878 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 20 691 943 0 842 524 _ 163 85_ 1022 276 544 697 46 ...

Page 47: ...0975 Lock Piston Pin 219 698231 Gear Governor 28 690229 Pin Piston 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 29 699699 Rod Connecting 222 698761 Bracket Control 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 227 792492 Lever Governor Control 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 34 697464 Valve intake 240 691035 Filter Fuel 35 690963 Spring Valve intake 250 690957 Retainer Breather 36 690963 Spring Valve Ex...

Page 48: ...or Crank 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 552A 690553 Bushing Governor Crank 1024 499054 Pump Oil 562 690311 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 573 790444 Plate Back 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum 601 691038 Clamp Hose 1027 492932s Filter Oil 615 698290 Retainer Governor Shaft 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 616 691045 Crank Governor 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 617 697891 SeaI O Ring Int...

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Page 51: ... 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 measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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