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 • Remove all accessible loose parts and ...
Page 6 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; TO DRIVE TRAC
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; scribed above, before
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; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
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
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; IMPORTANT
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02544 MANDRELASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTERHOLE 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 clean...
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 - CLEANING; TO REMOVE MOWER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
17 MAINTENANCE CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 16 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep fi nished 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 c...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25)• With all t...
Page 22 - TO CHECK BRAKE
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of ...
Page 25 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 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 fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
26 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 28 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 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 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Batter y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 194 194 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 194 184 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 5 161 156 156 199 162 177 196 221 162...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) DRIVE 80 56 70 74 220 74 213 171 116 197 196 206 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 208 210 170 211 211 125 125 166 64 185 188 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive-tex_10-husq-hydro-0510 203 116 ...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 45 61 2 6 steering-tex_4-husq KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532...
Page 37 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 445677 0413-E1 (See Breakdown) 2 532 14 97-23 Muffl er9 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engine11 532 17 93-34 Clutch Ele...
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) 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 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems1...
Page 39 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) 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 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, Valve,...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) 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 12 16 20 11 8 29 48_Deck_tex_3 19
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock88 532 19 53-04 Spr...
Page 44 - TRA
44 REP AIR P A R T S TRA CTOR - MODEL NO . 917.279200 (YTH2448T) HYDR O TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 354-0510 900
Page 45 - REPAIR PARTS
45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 354-0510 Key PartNo. No. Description 1 170351 Kit, main housing Main housing, machined Bushing .865 X.985 X.7902 170352 Kit, side housing Side housing, machined Bushing .865 X.985 X.790 Bushing .624 X.719 X.56...
Page 47 - 77 CARBURETOR GASKET SET
47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-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 51 231 1...
Page 48 - 58 ENGINE GASKET SET
48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 9 51 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...
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 ALO NG 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 grea...