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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up,...
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
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-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
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.
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of SEAT SHOULDER con trols) BOLT • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4) (See Figs. 6 and 7) • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspen- sion arms are raised with attachment lift control.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT SUS PEN SION ELECTRIC BRACKETS CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT CHASSIS FRONT PLATE DOUBLE LOOP BRACKET MOWER AS SEM BLY RE TAIN ER BRACKET SPRING GAUGE SINGLE WHEEL LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY SUSPENSION DE FLEC TOR USE PLIERS FOR ARMS RETAINER SPRINGS...
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED...
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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. IGNITION SWITCH ROS "ON"...
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 op- erating 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.
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHMENT "ENGAGED" PO SI TION LIFT LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly HIGH PO SI TION 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 • For cold weather operation you should change oil for • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to Maintenance sec tion of this manual). slower position.
OPERATION • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor.
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should BLADE the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your 5/8"...
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MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER coun ter clock wise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- •...
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. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front or driveway.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the and spring arm. grooves correctly. • Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION with retainer spring.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SEC OND ARY SPRING L.H. MAN DREL IDLER ARM IDLER PUL LEY SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM CEN TER MAN DREL R.H. MAN DREL FIG. 24 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO ADJUST BRAKE • Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- (See Fig.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT electric clutch and onto engine pulley. Should your transmission require removal for service or • Install belt through stationary idler and clutch ing idler. replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE • Raise hood. (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the short against tractor chassis.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
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TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER YTH2448 (279080), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-07 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE L A2 BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) GRAY SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR NOT IN REVERSE BLACK BLACK...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days 30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items.
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