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. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6OPERATION ..............
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
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 si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNPACK CARTON • Cut along dashed lines on all four pan...
Page 6 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated 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 proper...
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 just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the appli...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING; i n g t h e
9 OPERATION FIG. 4 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - N (See Fig. 6) 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. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the...
Page 10 - TO OPERATE MOWER
10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the...
Page 11 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Do not mow in reverse unless; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
11 OPERATION FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations 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 a...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion 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 ...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has be...
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 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Use only a replacement blade
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 025 44 MANDRELASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals cle...
Page 16 - ENGINE
16 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling...
Page 17 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re 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 fi rst. Spark plug type and gap ...
Page 18 - TO INSTALL MOWER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 18-22) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake.• Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position. • Turn steering wheel to th...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward. • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link loca...
Page 22 - TO CHECK BRAKE
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG. 28 • Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D). • Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).• Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Carefully remove belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over cooling fan...
Page 24 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 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 gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
25 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 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 HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLI...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 50 194276 29 94 93 92 34 43 25 27 27 41 Batter y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 3 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 ...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 DRIVE 56 70 74 220 74 171 197 196 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 162 162 51 52 175 172 173 125 125 22 166 176 221 93 114 170 211 166 64 185 188 116 2 2 73 73 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive-tex_15-husq-hydro_0610_FS 2...
Page 35 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 445677 0476-E1 (See Breakdown) 2 532 14 97-23 Muffl er9 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engine11 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric12 532 40 24-63 Pulley Engine15 532 19...
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-26 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn8 532 17 18-77 Bol...
Page 37 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 16 ...
Page 38 - MOWER DECK
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 MOWER DECK 47 7 50 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 48 52 43 54 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_6
Page 40 - MOWER LIFT
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279260 (GTH2448T), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-09 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87
Page 44 - REPAIR PARTS; 58 ENGINE GASKET SET
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279260 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0476-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 9 3 20 7 868 1022 163 691 524 943 276 842 573 405 74 1005 363 332 75 1119 334 851 544 802 801 803 310 697 311 797 797A 1090 309 526 501 877 474 73 23 333 668 783 1051...
Page 45 - 77 CARBURETOR GASKET SET
45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279260 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0476-E1 35 35 7 7 1022 1022 868 868 192 192 13 1022 1022 798 914 1029 1029 1100 1100 798 337 383 691 552A 552A 404 616 742 552 505 562 209 211 227 36 36 5A 34 42 33 34 33 42 1023 1023A 231 130 108 63...
Page 47 - DESCRIPTION
47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279260 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0476-E1 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 699753 Cylinder Assembly 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 3 391086s• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)4 699747 Sump-Engine 5 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 5A 6...
Page 49 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 51 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
51 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...