Husqvarna YTH2148B lawn tractor User Manual

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Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Nowers &

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE

TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,

L GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area ofobjects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-

ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while back-

ing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not

point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always

turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un-

clogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-

ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-

lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris

build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts

and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.

Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or

storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

H. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• VVatchfor holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will

not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra carewith grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac-

tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

, Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

HL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

the presence of children. Children are often attracted to

the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the

watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for

small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall offand be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra carewhen approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to

cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-

age, and deterioration, which could expose moving

parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check

components and replace with manufacturer's recom-

mended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

SAFETY RULES

_k Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Nowers dl_

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades

off.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

Never carry children.They may fall offand be seriously injured

or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn

the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift

into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always dBsconnect spark plug wire

and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug.

I n _se control of the !

WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer

of your tractor. Use common sense

when towing. Operate onmy at the mow-

est possible speed when on a slope.

Too heavy of a load, while on a smope,

is dangerous. Tires can lose traction

with the ground and cause you to lose

control of your tractor.

A wAR.w.GA

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-

tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons

and type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SGoSL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC

(Gap: ,040")

Ground Speed (MPH): FoP,,vard: 0 - 5,5

Reverse: 0 - 2.4

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55FT. LBS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-

edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/

department We have competent, well-trained technicians

and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER 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

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered

land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark attester 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.

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your

nearest authorized service center/department (See RE PAlR

PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-9

OPERATION ........................................................... 10-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDU LE ...................................... 16

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 16-19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 20-28

STORAGE .................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 27-28

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 30-43

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

_ teering

Wheel

Adapter

Mower

(2)Flanged

(1)Front Plate

Assembly

(2) Retainer Springs

_ loop)

(5) Retainer Springs

oop)

(4) Adjusting Bars

Gauge Wheels

(4) Locknuts 3/8-16

4) Retainer Springs

le loop)

(4) Wheels

(4) Clevis Pins ._q

(4) Shoulder Bol_ts_

(4) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(2) Locknuts

5/16 x 18

[ ]

Nose Roller

Retainer Spring

Nose Roller

(2) Hex Bolts

5/16 x 18 x 1

Nose

Roller

Brackets

Seat

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

_ (1) Knob

Keys Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(2) 3/4" wrenches (1) Utility knife

(2) 7/16" wrenches (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

(1) Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

SKiD

)_ STEERING

L_ WHE_=L ,NSERT

112 HEX NUT

ADAPTER--

SHAFT

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering

shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut

and large fiat washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPOR'TANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO

ROLL OFF SKID.

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

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" in the Maintenance section of this

manual for charging instructions).

TERMRNAL LABEL TERMINAL

FIG. 2

_NSTALLSEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing

seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly

of seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

• Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment

knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached

which allows you to press clutch!brake pedal all the

way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SHOULDER

BO_

SEAT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now rolJ or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKmD (See Op-

eration section for _ocation and function of

controls}

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

• Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged

position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

eration section for _ocation and function of

controls}

_k WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a weGventilated 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 clutch/brake

pedal and set the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

• Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle

control to idle position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly

drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

motion control lever in neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4)

o Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower

mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes

in mower brackets.

• Position nose roller between brackets and install rod

and retainer spring.

HE× ROD

LOCK BO_

FIG. 4

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck

in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they

are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,

3/8 washers and 3/8o16 center locknuts and tighten

securely.

Foreaseof mowerto tractorassembly,raisegauge

wheelsto highestpositionandretainwithclevispins

andspringretainers.

Adjustgaugewheelsbeforeoperatingmower.See"TO

ADJUSTGAUGEWHEELS"intheOperationsection

ofthismanual.

3/8WASHER

318-16 CENTER

LOCKNUT

FIG. 5

_NSTALL MOWER AND DR_VE BELT

(See Figs. 6 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park-

ing brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts.

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 in all mower

pulley grooves.

• if equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck

pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

up as shown.

• 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 hoJe in

pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower

brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower

pulley grooves.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to

remove slack from mower suspension.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

ELECTRIC BRACKETS

CHASSIS FRONT CLUTCH PULLEY

BRACKET MOWER

BRACKET ASSEMBLY

_AUGE

_HEEL

SINGLE

LOOP

RETABNER

SPRBNGS

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPR_NG

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

USE PUERS FOR

RETAINER SPRBNGS

SUSPENSION

ARMS

DOUBLELOOPRETAmNER

SPR_NG(OUTWARDPOINTING

DECK PINS)

DEFLECTOR

SHELD

FIG. 6

CHECK T_REPRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory

for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFiCATiONS" section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POS_T_ON OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that

the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

,/ CHECKMST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BES TPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCTT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKL IS 7.

,/ 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 mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

v_ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

v_ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

v_ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmission before oper-

ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO

START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual).

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean=

ing.

R N

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW

I",1 o

IGNITION

6 G o;I

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE

LIGHT

FORWARD

PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

ANDFEETAWAY

®@@@@

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

Failure to follow instructions

could 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.

,_}_/JlIlll4t_,,

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 moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

OPERATION

KN OW YOU R TRACTOR

READ TH_S 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 adjustments.

Save this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL

HOURMETER ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIGHT

SWRTCH

POSmON

L_FT LEVER

PLUNGER

IGNmON ATTACHMENT

UFT LEVER

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

PARKBNG BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH = Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

PARKING BRAKE = Locks clutch!brake pedal into the

brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

UFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields white operating your tractor or

performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles

or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8}

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

PUSH IN TO ,ATTACHMENT

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE"

CONTROL X LEVER

PULL OUTTO

"ENGAGE"

FIG. 8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES =

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch

to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch!brake pedal into

full "BRAKE" position..

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

_MPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,

ENGINE =

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position

and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause

engine to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

_MPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY

TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD),

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases

may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this

possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on

rass areas.

i_ CAUTION: Always stop tractor corn°

pletemy,as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

AKvays operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.

Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push

knob in to disengage.

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 control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8}

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the

cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and 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.

OPERATION

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.

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 the Operation

section of this manual).

• Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure

each gauge wheel bar.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground.

• Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

• Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

mMPORTANT:BESURETO READJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU

CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETABNER

SPRBNG

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10}

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged

will shut offthe engine.You must remain fully and centrally

positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,

rolling terrain or hills.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

i_ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, orthe deflector

shield in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

SWITCH PULL OUT TO

"ENGAGE"

ATTAC HMENT

UFT LEVER HGH

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON H_LLS

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

_MPORTANT: THE MOTIONCONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11}

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

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 secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

OPERATION

FIG. 11

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH°

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

complywith specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-

tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING "THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until

"FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in

this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits 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.

CAUTION: Aicohol blended fuels (catled

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-

tract moisture which leads to separation and

formation 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 storage of

30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructions for additional

informatiom Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged

position.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.

For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may

not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read 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 retry.

VVARMWEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts

to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a

few' seconds and then continue to push 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 ,,warmup for one minute using the choke

as described above.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oi! 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,

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 engine to

accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke

control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull

the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and

then continue to push the control in slowly. This may

require an enginewarm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

OPERATION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMiSSiON WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission

should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/

brake slowly return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.This

can be done during the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during the engine warm-

up period after the transmission has been warmed

up and may require the choke control be 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.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

I _ CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage

_1_ freewheel Jever wMle the engine is run-

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure wiJJremove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have de-

veloped during shipping of your tractor.

iMPORTANT: SHOULDYOURTRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine offand

parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this

section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en-

gine is running, move throttle control to slow position.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• 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 drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic

drive system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TO TRANS PORT" in this section

of manual).

• Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch!brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for

normal operation.

MOWENG 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 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).

(

00272

FIG. 12

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried dip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

Always operate engine at fuji throttle when mow-

ing to assure better mowing performance and proper

discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_ _/_/_/_/_/_ _/"

FILL IN DATES ___O_

AS YOU COMPLETE _10_.._._ _ _//_/_.__-__-"_ *'_._'_4 _/:__£,_

REGULAR SERVICE

,,- SE V,OEO TES

Check Brake Operation _ _,

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems I_

R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_5 I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3

C Lubrication Chart I_ I_

0 Check Battery Level 1_4

a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ I_

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts I_

Check Engine Oil Level tf I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I1_1,_ I1_

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I,_1,2

N Clean Air Filter 1_2

G Clean Air Screen _2

Inspect Muffler/Spark

Attester

E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_ 2

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does 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 manual.

• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug,

clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts

for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

(i) General Purpose Grease

@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

_MPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS

LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL

SHORTEN THE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.

IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY,

POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main:

tenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

T_RES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See"PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

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.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work-

ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the clutch!brake

pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control

is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator

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.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace

bent or damaged blades.

ASSEMBLY

STAR

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un-

balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind-

ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a

cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with

balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

CENTER/ /

H6,E / j(

518" BOLT OR PiN _" BLADE

FIG. 14

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade

with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS

SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

mMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

• Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

mMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED.

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps

or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

• Remove terminal guard.

MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean

to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine

is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-

sible damage to seals, do 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 coolo

ing fins.

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. 15 and 16)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove yellow cap from bottom fitting of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

OIL DRABN VALV_=

FIG. 16

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authorized service center/department.

LUBRiCATiON

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

_2_0 _ _ 1_0 _ _

C -30 -10 0 20 30 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil visc chart1 e

FIG. 15

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

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.

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning

counterclockwise.

• To open, pull out on the drain valve.

• After oil 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 on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.

insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on

the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when

taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

CLEAN A_R _NTAKEICOOUNG AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirtyor plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed

will cause engine damage due to overheating.

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

A_R FILTER

Your engine will not 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.

_N-L_NE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel 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 _ 0_

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester

(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. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

FIG. 17

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure

washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-

mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or

transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use

compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves

and trash from tractor and mower.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-

MENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutram (N) position.

Place attachment c_utch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• if equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti=swaybar to chassis

bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly

and remove plate.

• Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck

and disengage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO _NSTALL 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.

_MPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING INALL

MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter=

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck

pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

up as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension

brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs

as shown.

CHASSIS

BRACKET

SUSPENSION

ARMS

FRONT ELECTRIC

MOWER CLUTCH FRONT PLATE

BRACKET PULLEY ASSEMBLY

DOUBLELOOP

RETAINERSPRBNG

SBNGLE LOOP

REATINER

SPR_NG

RETAINER

SPRBNG

FLANGED PINS

USE PLIERS FOR

RETABNER SPRBNGS

LOOP UP

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

SUSPENSION ARMS

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRmNGS

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

02566

FIG. 18

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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 with notch on head of pin. if necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower

brackets.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL

MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• if equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to

remove slack from mower suspension.

• Raise deck to highest position.

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. 19 and 20)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground

level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same.

• if adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

_MPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE

FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,

BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO

MOWER WILL STAYLEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should

be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest

position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect ]

your hands with gloves andlor wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade

so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B"

at front and rear tip of the blade.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front plate links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C" on both front

links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will change distance. "B"

by approximately 3/16".

• Whendistance"B"isl/8"tol/2"loweratfrontthanrear,

tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on

both front links. Tighten nut "C" on both front links an

equal number of turns.The two front links must remain

equal in length.

• Whendistance"B"isl/8"tol/2"ioweratfrontthanrear,

tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

SUSPENSION

ARM

FIG. 20

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT PLATE UNKS MUST B _=

EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "D'_

FRONTPLATE I,,

ASSEMBL¥

FIG. 22

NUT "C"

"='_" TRU N NiON

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DR_VE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23)

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking

brake.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove

cover.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

• Disconnect R.H.suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removing retainer spring.

• Roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully,.

• Remove belt from electric clutch 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.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 23)

• Install belt in both idlers.

• install new belt onto electric clutch 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.

RH MANDREL

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

SPRING ARM

FIG. 23

DR_VE BELT (See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of manual).

• 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 MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

• Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley,.

• Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and R.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated

around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that

they rotate freely,.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE

BELT

• Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure

belt is in all grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration

in this section of manual).

• Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley

and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to

remove slack.

• Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all

screws.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all

grooves correctly.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See"TO INSTALL MOWE R"

in this section of manual).

L.H. MANDREL

FIG. 24

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

(See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest

speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,

depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control

in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel

control out and into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you tryto manually

push the tractor forward, if the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

• if distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and

turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten

jam nut against nut "A".

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel 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.

WITH PARKING DRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

NUT

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

IS NECESSARY CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER-

VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 25

TO REPLACE MOTION DR_VE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all

belt guides and keepers.

• Disconnect clutch wire harness.

• Remove clutch Iocator.

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

• Remove belt dowm_ard from engine pulley and around

electric clutch.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt

away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Carefully work new belt down around transmission

cooling fan and onto the input pulley

• Slide belt into the center span keeper.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around

electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

• Install belt through stationary idler and clutching

idler.

• Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

• Reconnect clutch harness.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all

belt guides and keepers.

• Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this sec-

tion of manual).

ELECTRBC CLUTCH

CLUTCH LOCATOR

CLUTCHING

tDLER

TRANSMISSBON

iNPUT PULLEY CLUTCH

WIRE

HARNESS

FIG. 26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessar_z

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor

does not move forward or backward.

, Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine

off.

• While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to

adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest

osition.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion control lever is in

neutral position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis-

fied.

LOCK GATE

FIG. 27

BOLT

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS

(See Fig. 28)

• Block up axle securely

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear 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.

AXLE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY(See Fig. 29)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

TRANSMiSSiON REMOVALtREPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See"PURGE TRANSMISSION"

in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-_NtCAMBER

The front 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 },our nearest authorized

service center/department.

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 starting, follow

this procedure:

mMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOU R TRACTOR BATTERY" TO START

OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to

short against tractor chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good

chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery

° RED cable last from both batteries.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

rTr7

02614

WEAK OR BEAD FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY BATTERY

FIG. 29

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

WARNING: Do not short battery

term{rials by aHow{ng a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminams

at the same time. Before connect-

ing battery, remove metal bracemets,

wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminam must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

• install new battery with terminals in same position as

old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Slide terminal cover over terminal.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.

• 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 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 automotive4ype plugqn 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, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

HOOD

HEADUGNT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

TERMINAL COVER

NEGATmVB

(BLACK) POSBTIVE

CABLE (RED} CABLE

FIG. 30

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

FIG. 31

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-

essary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-

justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-

sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not

operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,

take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair

and/or adjustment.

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.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower

is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re=

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

Fully charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis=

connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

if battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use flesh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative inmini°

mJzing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to

allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty

the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-

gine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

CYLiNDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s),

• Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoJine can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use pJastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

wiJJcause your tractor to rust.

iMPORTANT: NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND

EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

FUEL SYSTEM

_MPORTANT:ITIS IMPORTANTTOPREVENT GUMDEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH

AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL ORMETHANOL) CAN ATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH

LEADSTO SEPARATIONAND FORMATIONOFACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

W[H not start

Hard to start

Engine writ not turn over

Engine c_[cks but w[H not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refiII tank with flesh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment ctutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttte in"CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

1. Recharge or reptace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check alt wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oit.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark ptug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Replace btade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace btade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment dutch

engaged

Poorcut°uneven

Mower b_adeswH_ not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery wH_ not charge

Loss of drive

Engine backfires when

turning engine "OFF"

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too stow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

2. Butb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery celt(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.

1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with btades listed in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Turn switch"ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean att connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

1. Move throttte control to"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

RED

llllll; °L.C

BATTERY SOLENOID

_(_TN_EARL RE_ C?'L_D RE_

FUSE STARTER

) , , WHl_

WHITE I C e I E J BLACK

I I I WHITE _ I

"(-_D _ ..(_ ................................ I I F I I ELECTRIC CLUTCH

i:) - •

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[ )_.... _ _ [ "_ I _) _ k (PEDAL UP)

BLACK __I_ I

I SWITCH ] _ ............................................_ SEAT SWITCH

I@ z_] I _ D J (NOT OCCUPIED)

19 <1 J. PTO (DISENGAGED) ff_ ...... , F_ _ _-,

// _ ' I '

I_ _1 _ 'l'........ ' ,

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I ] ] • GROUNDING

I i _ _ CONNECTOR

/_F [.....................................................BLUEq _,_ _>_

_ / i qllwl SPARK PLUGS

-, _UEL I _ IGNITION _O, GA,P _ |

'/\\LINE , 1" / tL rLU,_O

_ - , / UNIT ON TWIN DYE ENGINES)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

FUEL SHUT-OFF 16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

SOLENOID RED _ REGULATOR

26 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

/. (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED

L_,..J\.#\_LJ _ ...................

ALTERNATOR

HEADLIGHTS

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

ON + LIGHTE B+A1 L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE

START B + S + A1 NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

02757

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F,B+E,A+D

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

GFC

PTO SWITCH

CONNECTOR

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

24 41

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29 46

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532144927

2 874760412

8 532186491

10 532145211

11 532150109

12 532145769

16 532176138

21 532183759

22 532004152

24 532124780

25 532146148

26 532175158

27 873510400

28 532145491

29 532121305

30 532175566

33 532140401

40 532188024

41 871110408

42 532131563

43 532178861

45 532122822

46 532169635

50 532174651

55 817490508

89 532169639

90 532180449

91 532190270

Battery

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

Battery Tray

Bolt 1/'4-20 x 7,5

Holddown Battery Front Mount

Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

Switch Interlock Push-In

Harness Asm Light W/4152j

Bulb Light #1156

Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red

Cable Battery 6 Ga. 22" red w/16 wire

Fuse 20 AMP

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

Cable Ground black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign

Key Ign Molded Generic

Harness Ign.

Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Ammeter

Hourmeter Snap-in

Switch PTO

Screw 5/16-18 x 1/2

Bracket Snap-in Hourmeter

Cover Terminal

Strap Battery Mount Front

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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217

278

159

214

11_

208

158

209

208

chassis elite husqy 4

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532174619

2 532176554

9 532190251

10 872140608

11 532174996

13 532181719

14 817490608

17 532189977

26 873800600

28 532188269

30 532191815

31 532139976

37 817490508

38 532175710

39 532174714

53 532188372

55 532188373

58 532189352

60 872140606

64 532174997

74 873680600

90 532124346

142 532175702

143 532186689

144 532175582

145 532156524

158 532162037

159 532185434

166 532171875

208 817670608

209 817000612

212 532188267

213 532189979

214 532189978

217 532185436

258 532189981

259 532189982

276 532189274

277 532189275

278 532191611

280 817000616

Chassis Stamping

Drawbar

Dash P/L M

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel Dash Lh

Panel Dash Rh

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8z16 unc

Grille/Lens Asm.

Fender Footrest STLT Pnt

Bracket Support Fender

Screw Thdrol 5/16zl 8 x 1/2 TYT

Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

Bracket Pivot

Bracket Dash RH

Bracket Dash LH

Air Duct Engine

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

Nut Self-thd Wsh-Hd 1/4

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Bracket Parking Brake

Cupholder

Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13zl 6 x 3/4

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 TYT BI

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

insert Lens Reflect

Skirt Side LH

Skirt Side RH

Console Fuel Window

Lens RH

Lens LH

Bumper Hood RH

Bumper Hood LH

Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex

Screw 3/18-16 x 1

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

DRIVE

30 62

_52 _32

16 95

36 35

I 26

drive-hydro,stlt 59

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

DRWE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 Transaxle, Hydro Gear 314-0510 63 532174607

(Order Parts From Transaxle Manu- 65 810040700

facturer) 66 532154778

8 532165866 Rod Shift Fender 69 532142432

9 532179334 Clutch Electric 71 532169183

10 876020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 73 532169182

14 810040400 VVasher Lock Hvy Helical 74 532137057

15 874490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 75 532121749

16 873800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 unc 76 812000001

17 532126197 Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 77 532123583

19 873800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc 78 532121748

20 532173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x Gr. 5-1.5 81 532165596

21 532140845 Knob 82 532165711

22 532169498 Rod, Brake Hydro 83 819171216

23 532190736 Bracket Asm. Anti-Rot 84 532169594

24 873350600 Locknut 89 532191816

25 532106888 Spring, Brake Rod 95 532170201

26 819131316 W,'asher 96 532124788

27 876020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 112 819091210

28 532175765 Rod, Parking Brake 120 873900600

29 532071673 Cap, Parking Brake 150 532175456

30 532169592 Bracket, Transaxb 151 819133210

32 874760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 156 532166002

34 532175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal Nibbed 158 532165589

35 532120183 Bearing, Nylon 159 532183900

36 819211616 VVasher 161 872140406

37 532124963 Pin, Roll 162 873680400

38 532179114 Pulley, Idler, Flat Composite 163 874780416

39 872110622 Bolt 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 165 532165623

41 532175556 Keeper, Belt Idler FooFProof 166 817490510

47 532127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 168 532165492

48 532154407 Belbrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 169 532165580

49 532123205 Retainer, Belt 197 532169613

50 872110612 Bolt Cam SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 198 532169593

51 873680600 Nut 199 532169612

52 873680500 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 200 872140508

53 532105710 Link, Clutch 202 872110614

55 532105709 Spring, Return, Clutch 254 817000616

56 817060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 263 817000612

57 532140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 532169691 Keeper, Center Span

61 817120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875

62 532124872 Cover, Pedal

DESCRIPTION

Pulley, Engine

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

Strap Torque Lh Hydro

Strap Torque Rh Hydro

Spacer, Axle

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

E-Ring

Key, Square

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Shaft Asm. Cross Hydro

Spring Torsion T/A

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Link Transaxle

Console, Shift

Control Asm. Bypass Hydro

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

Nut Lock 3/8-16

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Shift

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 unc x 1 Gr. 5

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt\

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID

Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 5/16-18 unc x 1

Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Screw 3t8-16 x 1

Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE:All component dimensions give in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

STEERING ASSEMBLY

/ / /_-_\ \

/ //"

_' 17

68 /

steering=pl.lt=54

68 67

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.g17.279020 (YTH2148B}

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532166627

2 532184706

3 532169840

4 532169839

5 532124931

6 532121748

8 812000029

10 532175121

11 810040600

12 873940800

13 532136518

15 532145212

17 532177883

29 817000612

32 532180580

34 810040500

36 532155105

37 532152927

38 532166626

39 819183812

40 873540600

41 532159945

43 532121749

46 532121232

65 532160367

67 872110618

68 532169827

71 532175146

82 532169835

87 532173966

88 532175118

91 532175553

94 819121414

95 532188967

Wheel Steering

Axle

Spindle Asm LH

Spindle Asm RH

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring Klip #t5304-75

Link Drag

Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

Spacer Brg Axle Front

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Shaft Asm Strg

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Rod Tie

VVasher Lock Hvy Helical 5/16

Bushing Strg

Screw

insert Cap Strg Wh

Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8 12 Ga.

Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

Adaptor Wheel Strg

Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.

Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

VVasher Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14

Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20

Clip Steering

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

VVasher Harden

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

17 12

seat ILknob 1

PART

NO.

532184995

532140551

871110616

819131610

532145006

873800600

532124181

817000616

819131614

532182493

532166369

532121246

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Seat 13

Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 14

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8=16 unc x 1 15

Washer 13t32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 16

Clip Push=In 17

Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8=16 unc 21

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22

Screw 3/8=16 x 1=1/2 Smgml Tap/R Z 24

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 25

Pan Seat

Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut

Bracket Mounting Switch

DESCR_PTION

532121248

872050412

532121749

532123740

532123976

532171852

873800500

819171912

532127018

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4=2 x 1=1/2

Spacer

Spring Cprsn

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16=18 unc=2a BIk DA

Nut Hex LockW/Ins 5/16=18

Washer 17/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16=18 x 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

KEY PART 1 KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 532178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 11 532175291

2 532189448 Decal Panel Side 12 532188925

3 532188918 Decal Hood RH 13 532170563

4 532188919 Decal Hood LH 14 532145005

5 532189758 Decal HP Engine == 532166960

6 532180941 Decal Hood Cust. Resp. - - 532188252

7 532157032 Decal Operator - - 532188253

8 532189243 Decal Dash - - 532138311

9 532189670 Decal Replacement - - 532192766

10 532157140 Decal Fender Danger

DESCRIPTION

Decal V-Belt Sch.

Decal Wheel Steering

Decal Warning

Decal Bat Dan/Psn

Decal By-Pass

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust

Manual Owner's (English)

WHEELS & TIRES

2 _ 5,8

4,10

wheel 1

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532059192

2 532065139

3 532106222

4 532059904

5 532138336

6 532124957

7 532124959

8 532138337

9 532122082

10 532124926

11 532175039

== 532144334

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 =6 Service

Tube Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Asm 6" front Silver Service

Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Asm 8" rear Silver Service

Tire R Ts 20 x 10-8 C Service

Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 x 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR ° MODEL NO.g17.279020 (YTH2148B)

ENGINE

KEY

NO.

_25 _._ , '81

17_ 17

PART

NO.

532190454

817720408

532149723

532159955

532160589

532171877

532162797

532165391

532148456

817060624

532169837

532191964

873920600

532137180

532179022

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

DESCRiPTiON

Control Throttle

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4=20 x 1/2

Engine Briggs 4476777 (Order

Parts From Engine Manufacturer)

Muffler

Exhaust Tube LH

Exhaust Tube RH

Bolt 5/16=18 unc x 3/4

Shield Heat Muffler

Gasket

Tube Drain Oil Easy

Screw 3/8=16 x 1=1/2

Shield Browning/Debris Guard

Control Choke

Nut Keps 3/8o24 unf

Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)

Tank Fuel

engine-bs twin 43

KEY PART

NO. NO.

32 532181803

33 532123487

37 532142158

38 532181654

41 532139277

45 817000612

72 532183906

81 873510400

112 532124952

DESCRIPTION

Cap Asm Fuel

Clamp Hose Black

Line Fuel

Plug Drain Oil Easy

Stem Tank Fuel

Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8o16 x 3/4

Screw Socket Head 5/16=18 x 1

Nut Keps Hex 1/4=20 Starter Nut

Bushing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

For engine service and replacement parts, can the ton 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=800o426=7701

Kawasaki 1=800=460=5688

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

MOWER UFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 532159460

2 532159471

3 532105767

4 812000002

5 819211621

6 532120183

7 532125631

8 532124526

11 532175370

12 532175371

13 532124670

15 532175562

16 873350800

17 532175689

DESCRIPTION

Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32

Shaft Asm Lift LH Inf Hgt P/L

Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

E Ring #5133_62

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id

Grip Handle

Button Plunger

Link Lift LH

Link Lift RH

Retainer Spring

Plate Asm Suspension Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2_13 unc

Trunnion Blk Zinc

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

18 873800800

20 532163552

31 532176205

32 532175994

49 532145212

51 819171416

52 532175378

53 532175802

54 532175560

Nut Lock W/wsh 1/2-13 unc

Retainer Spring

Trunnion Suspension Arm

Nut Lift Link 7/16-20

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Arm Suspension Rear LH

Arm Suspension Rear RH

Pin Flange

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

MOWER DECK

I 130

116 56-

117

132 95

46 _91

mower deck.481owcost stlt 1

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO.917.279020 (YTH2148B)

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO.

1 532183389 Deck Weldment Mower 48 55 872140608

3 532138017 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar 56 532155986

5 532124670 Retainer Spring 57 532156941

6 532178024 Bar Sway Deck 72 819131312

8 532174365 Bolt, 7/16 Asm. Blade 91 532180535

11 532180054 Blade 92 873800600

13 532175147 Shaft Asm. Mandrel Sealed 94 532176066

14 532174358 Housing Mandrel 48" 95 532180534

15 532110485 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 97 532178515

16 532174493 Stripper, Mower 98 532179479

17 872110610 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25 99 532184058

18 872140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 100 872110616

19 532132827 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 110 532175016

20 532174378 Baffle, Vortex Mower 111 532174610

21 873680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 116 532184219

24 532105304 Cap, Sleeve 117 532133957

25 532178102 Spring, Torsion 118 873930600

26 532110452 Nut, Push 119 819121414

27 532181707 Shield, Deflector Mower 121 532174371

28 819111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 126 532174372

29 532131491 Rod, Hinge 130 817000616

30 532173984 Screw, Thdroll, Washer Head 131 819131606

31 532187690 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 132 817000612

32 532173436 Pulley, Mandrel 133 872110506

33 532178342 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 182 532179127

37 532177968 Pulley, idler, Flat 183 532163552

39 532174375 Pulley, Idler, Driven 184 532173979

42 532122052 Spacer, Retainer -- 532174357

43 532174373 Arm, Idler Secondary

45 532180806 Cover, Mandrel Deck

46 532137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 - - 532189906

47 532180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

48 532174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary

49 739000600 Nut, lock 3/8-16 unc

50 872110612 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

52 532175820 Pulley Idler Flat 46 Pri. Drive

54 874780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

DESCRIPTION

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1

Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge

Pin Head Rivet

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12

Bracket, Asm Noseroller, RH 48

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16

Roller, Nose 48"

Bracket, Asm Noseroller LH 48

Washer Hardened

Spring Primary Drive

Pulley Idler "V"

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2

Arm Spring Secondary

Arm Spring Fixed Tension

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 unc

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Spring Secondary Drive

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck

Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 6 Ga.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bolt RdhdSqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4

Rod Roller Nose

Retainer Spring

Keeper Belt Idler

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Housng, Shaft and Shaft Hardware

Only-Pulley Not Included)

Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std Deck-Order Separately Nose

Roller Components Key Nos. 91,

94-95, 132, 182-183)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

_ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across 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 parallem to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fotd in the direction of hilt smope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fomd with the slope of the hill

Husqvarna TV MENT

SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company CHusqvarna') warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser

to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the "VVarranty Period" of the

)roduct as set forth below:

_ife_ime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand held

}rocluct

3 Year Warranty: Spindles (on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk Behinds)

2Year COMMERCIAL-Warranty: Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment--zero turn riders, wide area walks,

and ground engaging commercial equipment.

This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:

(t)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,

corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to hrcorrect storage or use habits;

(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner's/Operator's manual or instruc-

tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna:

(3)Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product's per

formance, operation safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable

laWS; or:

(4)Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above

2 Year NON-COMMERCIAL Warranty: Automatic Mower Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk

behind mowers, tillers, chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers, handheld blowers,

backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for noncom-

mercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated

Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-TIER-H and ERA regulations, except

for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for

which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase

1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump grinder, pole pruners and pole saws for non commercial non pro

fessional non-institutional or non-income producin uquse. All trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, hovering

trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blowers, hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, power-assist collection systems

used for commercial, institutional, professional or income producine_oses or use

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the fi rat 6 months

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF

THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT

TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA_,_(ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-

ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO

THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED V_,_ARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQ\,4ARNA RE-

SERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR iMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE

AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PROD-

UCTS

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives

you specific legal righ s, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

90 Day Warranty: Automatic Mower, Chain saws, power cutters, stump grinders, pole saws, pole pruners,

snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna

}roduct used for commercial institutional professional, or income producinq_rposes or use except as oth-

ePwise provided herein

Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 9g-day warranty from the date of the customer's original purchase for

defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Product must

be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed

as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not covered under

warranty

30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items

SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY

Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails

because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period

SECTION 6: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES

The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation storage and general upkeep as written

in the maintenance section of the Owner's/Operator's manual Should an operational problem or failure occur

the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof

of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer

SECTION 8: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSiDERATiON

It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly

filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten (10) days

from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service

Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty ser-

vice This proof must include date purchased, model number serial number and complete name and address

of the selling dealer

SECTION 3: _TEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

The following items are not covered by this warranty:

(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but

not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw

chain, spark plugs starter ropes and tines:

(2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light;

(3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective

manufacturer's warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied 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 H and EPA regulations

which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer

lb obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an au

thodzed Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational

problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the or,reef's expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are

not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the "Yellow

Pages" of the local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area

HUSQVARNA

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NO 28269

531 83 81-23 2002

1_ Husqvarna

532192766 5.26,04 MH Printed in U,S,A.

Husqvarna YTH2148B lawn tractor

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