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01960_husqvarna
02777
YTH2248
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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the down the slope. manual and on the machine before
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .03
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS SteeringWheel Mower (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly (2) Retainer Springs (5) Retainer Springs (single loop) (double loop) Steering Wheel Adapter GaugeWheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels Steering Wheel Insert (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Washers (4) Clevis Pins 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Seat NoseRoller Rod Nose Roller (2) Hex Bolts (2) Locknuts 5/16x18x1 5/16 x 18 Nose Roller (1) Washer Retainer Spring Brackets 17/32 x 1-3/16 x
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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 STEER ING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Tire pressure gauge 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 3/4" wren
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. er a tion section for location and function of Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing con trols) seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu al. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- sure tra
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02780 ASSEMBLY For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins pulley grooves. and spring retainers. If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO clock wise until it stops. ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. of this manual. Install b
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PROD UCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. ✓ All assembly in
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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. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT HOURMETER AT TACH MENT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER THROTTLE PLUNGER ELAPSED TIME 60 0 60 0000000000 CONTROL HOURS 1/10 AMPS CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT
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02773 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 form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause “brown
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02776 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) AT TACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO AT TACH MENT Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly "ENGAGE" LIFT LEVER HIGH off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height POSITION in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level LOW surface. POSITION Adjust mower to desired cut
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OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract 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 before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next FIG. 11 sea son.
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OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet, slowly move Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion motion control lever to reverse position. After the should be warmed up as follows: tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the Be sure the tractor is on level ground. motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat Place the motion control lever i
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL CENTER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- ASSEMBLY HOLE te nance. BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). FIG. 13 TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) SPECIFICATIONS” section
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MAINTENANCE Catch oil in a suitable container. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt tery cable and remove battery from tractor. to enter the engine when changing oil. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush the drain tube onto the fi tting. until bright. Coat terminals wi
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. re place ment is re quired. See Engine Manual. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions . ENGINE OIL FILTER Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with
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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 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.
