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Husqvarna
02148
91 7.279090
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTINSERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac- working. cidental starting when setting up, • Slow down before turning. transporting, adjusting or making re- • Neve
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed are, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them, • Keep chi
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to give Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API: SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department We have competent, well-trained technicians Oil Capacity: W/Filte
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels J @ @ Q @ @ Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars i T Premium (4) Clevis Pins Steering Adapter _vv_teee_ r nsgert Seat (4) Retainer Springs (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8 -16 (4) Shoulder Bolt @ (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob For Future Use Keys Mower (2) Keys (2) Flanged Pins (2) Retainer Springs (double loop)
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ASSEMBLY 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 STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK NUT (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Ut
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ASSEMBLY • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) pleted, Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake of seat to tractor, pedal and set the parking brake, • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- • Place gear shift lever in
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ASSEMBLY • CONNECT REAR PINS -Connect right hand side first. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in (Sees Fig. 6 and 7) suspension arm and release pin, Be sure pin returns to See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement fully seated position and is attached to the suspension Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. arm. • Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension same manner, a
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ASSEMBLY ,/'CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory WISH TO ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY for best cutting performance, PRODUCT. ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, R L I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH SLOW LOW CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT @@@@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANG
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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 location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ROS"ON" AMMETER POSITION CHOKECONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CLUTCH/ LEVER PARKING • BRAKE LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMEN1 KNOB RANGE SHIFT LEVER GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02825 LS/_ FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to th
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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 while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass, To eli
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OPERATION LIFT LEVER TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) HIGHEST Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly /, POSIITON off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height /j' in operating position, Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. LOWEST POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface, ATTACHEMNT • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- CLUTCH JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGH
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a with slopes greater than 15° and do not minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline will I& CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills I drive across any slope. increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down in quantities that can be u
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OPERATION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) MOWING TIPS • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts is attached to tractor. to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- few seconds and then continue to push the control in formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the slowly, Service and Adjustments sect
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MAINTENANCE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE RV,OE 0A TES /_/// Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners if Ks A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I1_:_ C Lubrication Chart If 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals If Check Transaxle Cooling v' Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level _## Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _#'1,2 E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2 N Clean Air Filter _2 G Clean Air Screen _2 NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester E Replace
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake must be checked and
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MAINTENANCE / CENTER HOLE O TRANSAXLE CO _.7" FILLER PLUG BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN FIG. 13 BATTERY FIG. 14 Yourtractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery ENGINE with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. LUBRICATION • Keep battery bolts tight, Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service • Keep small vent holes open. classification SG-SL Select the oil's SAE viscosity gr
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN VALVE Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other .... -\ oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in TO OPEN one year, I TO CLOSE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing DRAIN season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever TUBE occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setti
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: & Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch 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 • Turn tractor
