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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 - and using your tractor.; TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): 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): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Reverse: 0 – 2....

Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel SteeringWheelAdapter Seat Mower Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nose Roller NoseRollerBrackets (2) ...

Page 6 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON

6 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...

Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC

7 02612 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 prop er ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per for -mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wh...

Page 9 - CHECKLIST

9 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 in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS For best cuttin...

Page 10 - OPERATION

10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FO...

Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

11 ELAPSED TIME HOURS 1/10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AMPS 60 0 60 02852_LSW 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...

Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

12 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. OPERATION 02774 T...

Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS

13 OPERATION 0277 5 LOWPOSITION 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 off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally posi...

Page 14 - TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the fi rst 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 en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posi...

Page 15 - MOWING TIPS

15 OPERATION 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 ...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; SERVICE DATES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE

16 MAINTENANCE 01964 LUBRICATION CHART General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF ...

Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION

17 MAINTENANCE 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" facin...

Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; • Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; LUBRICATION; BATTERY; tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns 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- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam...

Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

19 024 63 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.• With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel f...

Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER

20 FIG. 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition k...

Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 FIG. 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. To obtain the best cutting...

Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

22 02515 02514 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H. MANDREL IDLERPUL LEYS ELEC TRICCLUTCHPUL LEY SPRING ARM RH MAN DREL COVER RH SUS PEN SION ARM FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. •...

Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

23 FIG. 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 02557-LTH JAM NUT OPERATING ARM NUT “A” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest s...

Page 24 - • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine; TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT

24 00663 02239 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of ...

Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; 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 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 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...

Page 29 - SCHEMATIC

29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE SOLENOID A M AMMETER (OPTIONAL) HEADLIGHTS CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) PTO (DISENGAGED) REVERSE SWITCH NOT IN REVERSE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) STARTER IGN...

Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL

30 193376 ROS 28 29 94 93 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 92 34 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 ELECTRICAL Batte ry _27 8 1 91 2 27 46 89 16 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 22 21 90

Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 214 30 277 276 209 31 1 9 53 278 278 209 209 55 280 280 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 143 60 145 37 37 14 14 38 38 278 39 209 2 74 159 chassis_elite husqy_4 17 212 212 213 28 259 ...

Page 34 - DRIVE

34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 57 25 19 24 252 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 120 263 85 85 247 245 251 263 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 1...

Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY

36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 94 40 11 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 41 37 36 37 steering_pl.lt_54

Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY

38 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 seat_lt.knob_1 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 87-15 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 871 11 06-16...

Page 39 - DECALS

39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 DECALS 10 4 9 6 11 14 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 WHEELS & TIRES 12 5 2 2 3 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F...

Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 25 4 8 23 45 32 31 33 37 33 engine-bs.twin_43 41 112 17 17 3 81 14 38

Page 42 - MOWER LIFT

42 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 8 lift-rh.1piece_21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 MOWER LIFT

Page 44 - MOWER DECK

44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2448 (279081), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 MOWER DECK 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48_nos e_rol ler 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 31 49 49 131 37 130 43 42 49 49 42 99 21 133 100 97 111 110 50 50 97 98 121 126 30 39 52 1 32 31 24 25 26...

Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

46 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD A LONG DOTT ED LIN E THIS IS A 15 DEGR EE SLO PE 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 mowslopes gr...

Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT

47 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All ti...