Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-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. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6OPERATION ..............
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLY When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po sition (seated be hind the steering wheel). Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts le...
Page 6 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; TO DRIVE TRAC
6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-e...
Page 7 - OPERATION
7 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW E...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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 ad justments.Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applica...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR
9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per forming any ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend standard safety glasses or a wide vis...
Page 11 - WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-; TO OPERATE ON HILLS
11 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) 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 off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent ...
Page 12 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep aration and for mation 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 bef...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
13 FIG. 11 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. 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 ...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
14 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high am...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 12 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any main-tenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; BATTERY
16 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. ...
Page 17 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; MUFFLER; CLEANING
17 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 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 all...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving p...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25)IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.To obtain the best cutting re s...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Hav...
Page 24 - TO CHECK BRAKE
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RETAIN INGRING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-erate ex plosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma terials away from batteries. Always wear eye pro tectionwhen...
Page 25 - WARNING: Do not short battery ter minals by allowing
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • ...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 STORAGE 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 29 - TES
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44SCHEMATIC NO TES M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS ...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 29 105
Page 31 - DESCRIPTION
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 532 0...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 CHASSIS CHASSISTEX?'4ª(USQ?
Page 33 - KEY PART
33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 86-06 Trim, Husq. 4 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 6 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 19 89-06 Le...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 DRIVE 52 51 170 171 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_8 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 56 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 18...
Page 36 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 ENGINE 1 84 84 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-tex_bs-2cyl_2 81 82 12 11 41 42 90 85 9 91 31
Page 37 - Engine Power Rating Information
37 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs & Stratton Model No. 44L777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 40 00-08 Clutch 12 532 40 50-97 Pulley Engine 15 532 40 00-21 Tank Fuel 18 532 19 42-67 Cap Asm 20 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 21 817 41 63-58...
Page 39 - STEERING
39 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap...
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 1...
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 MOWER DECK 47 7 54 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 48 43 50 97 33 49 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 194 113 17 21 49 187 190 188 190 187 120 117 116 189 21 18 13 14 15 22 20 11 8 29 48_deck_tex_21 12 16 19 241 242
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-44 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter ...
Page 45 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fromdefects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty (Parts and ...
Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
45 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes great...
Page 47 - SERVICE NOTES