Husqvarna 917.240461 manual

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty . Owner's Manual 917.240461 (YTH20K46) 532 44 17-48 Rev . 1 07002[...]

2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AIL URE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the[...]

3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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[...]

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-6 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 1 TO CHECK BA TTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift seat to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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 properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” [...]

7 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVERS[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR 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 applicable safety standards of the American Nat[...]

9 OPERA TION 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 ad just ments or repairs. W e rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. TO USE [...]

10 OPERA TION TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 7) The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only . Fig. 7 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- er [...]

11 OPERA TION Fig. 10 Fig. 12 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12) When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull free[...]

12 OPERA TION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract 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. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer .[...]

13 OPERA TION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel- op[...]

14 MAINTENANCE ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section 01965 ➁ ENGINE ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK T R A C T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures . 2 - Service more o[...]

15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of th[...]

16 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS 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 fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CL AMP FUEL FIL TER Fig. 17 SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced on[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. ?[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary , adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. E F H J M Fig. 23 Fig. 24 A B D C Fig. 21 Fig. 22 • [...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary , see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adj[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 30 Fig. 31 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 30) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulley[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 32 RE T AIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 33) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , sto[...]

24 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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air fil[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Re[...]

27 M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT -OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) JUNCTION CONNEC[...]

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T06S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 102 29 2 105[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 25 532 41 28-95 Cable Starter 26 532 17 [...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 CHASSIS 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 chassis-tex_GT HUSQ_II_34 235 235 37 194 194 181 181 162 196 287 138 36 36 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 159 159 182 176 176 175 150 130 130 177 195 14 130 130 130 202 203 208 18 15 25 207 205 151 206 3 137 214 204 137 130 297 191[...]

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 43 97-52 Logo Crown 5 532 43 74-73 Dash 14 532 44 11-77 Hood 15 532 43 97-32 Lens LH 18 532 43 77-62 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 43 97-33 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 44 12-06 F ender 52 873 68 05[...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 DRIVE 52 51 170 171 225 125 drive- tex _K46_pedal_87 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 56 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 125 226 227 125 208 210 214 125 215 153 166 211 211 222 17 153[...]

33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 42 61-20 T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 BT (See T ransaxle breakdown) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-78 [...]

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 ENGINE 1 12 42 9 SP ARK ARRESTER KIT 92 45 97 111 96 85 90 37 28 29 37 21 20 94 79 69 engine-tex_K ohl_31 18 15 2 87 81 82[...]

35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Kohler Co. 1-800-544-2444 1 532 43 83-26 Engine Kohler Model No. SV600-3229 2 532 18 86-55 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 12[...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_LEGND2_16_r2 21 1 26 35 19 59 58 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 45 51 60 63 57 57 63[...]

37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, [...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 SEA T AS SEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-68 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 P an, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt, Shoulder [...]

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_16_r4 91 87 100 89 87 89 101* *Key 91 may be substituted for Key 101 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie [...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 MOWER DECK 30 43 42 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 30 32 31 33 200 34 56 57 59 40 188 1 69 69 199 40 145 15 14 21 25 26 27 198 29 21 21 68 23 24 144 36 240 57 19 19 6 6 11 7 11 6 40 11 9 11 7 11 9 11 6 40 195 122 123 195 189 113 47 189 188 21 21 69 69 69 21 30 38 56 69 13 11 8 46_tex_lt_pred_27_r[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE : All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 44 23-82 Mower Housing 2 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 3 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 [...]

42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem V alve 3 [...]

43 7 414395 V ent V alve 15 8 414396 Magnet 9 414397 Magnet Holder 10 415923 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 13 414398 Bypass Lever 15 414399 Sealing Cap 30 16 414400 Snap Ring C 35 19 414401 O -Ring 1a P10a 20 414402 Seal T c 153507 33 414403 Pump Shaft (Standard) 34 414404 E-Ring 15 35 414405 Bearing 6202c3 53 414431 Control Lever F 55 415924 Washer 12 58[...]

44 CRANKSHAFT 1-20-4 20 014 32-S 25 086 214-S X-42-15-S 25 139 27-S 20 043 15-S 20 043 12-S 20 380 16-S 20 186 04-S 20 014 09-S 20 014 14-S 20 014 15-S 20 014 20-S 20 014 21-S 20 014 24-S 20 014 26-S 25 340 02-S 25 139 27-S 20 186 02-S 20 423 02-S 20 380 16-S 25 086 213-S TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MOD[...]

45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 CRANKCASE (USE SHORT BLOCK) 12 136 12-S 20 380 16-S 20 423 02-S 12 173 08-S 20 032 01-S 20 032 08-S 20 194 02-S 20 067 05-S 20 067 06-S 20 067 04-S 20 874 09-S 20 874 05-S 20 874 01-S 20 874 06-S 20 874 15-S 20 874 16-S 20 108 04-S 20 108 02-S 20 108 0[...]

46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 12 380 01-S 62 380 02-S 20 040 02-S 20 040 06-S 20 040 03-S 20 040 04-S 20 040 07-S 20 153 01-S 25 139 60-S 20 009 03-S 20 009 10-S 20 009 30-S 20 009 21-S 20 009 20-S 12 050 01-S 52 050 02-S 25 050 25-S 20 041 01-S 20 041 02-S 20 096 02-S 20 144 03-S [...]

47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 HEAD/V AL VE/BREA THER 4-20-19 20 41 1 02-S 20 41 1 04-S 20 41 1 05-S 20 841 01-S 20 841 02-S 20 017 01-S 20 017 02-S 20 016 01-S 20 016 02-S 20 318 10-S 20 318 01-S 20 318 03-S 20 318 05-S 20 318 07-S 20 318 1 1-S 20 318 12-S 20 318 14-S 20 318 15-S 1[...]

48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 BL OWER HOUSING & BAFFLES 6-20-7 20 027 02-S 20 027 03-S 20 027 06-S 20 027 07-S 20 027 01-S 20 086 06-S 24 086 41-S 20 086 06-S 20 314 06-S 20 755 1 1-S 20 063 03-S M-645016-S 20 098 05-S 20 098 08-S 20 755 12-S 25 100 31-S 12 100 07-S 20 227 01-S[...]

49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 25 326 18-S 25 326 08-S 25 050 22-S 25 050 21-S 12 050 13-S 25 050 07-S 25 050 08-S 47 154 01-S 20 462 01-S 25 237 14-S 2 5 111 3 4 - S 25 1 1 1 34-S 24 393 16-S 20 265 09-S 20 265 05-S 20 265 07-S 20 265 01-S X-22-1 1-S M-651020-S 25 173 25-S 20 853 0[...]

50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 25 173 33-S 25 155 51-S 25 326 08-S 20 126 12-S M-445010-S FUEL SYSTEM 20 072 04-S 20 094 01-S 20 094 04-S 20 094 06-S 12 041 02-S AIR INT AKE/FIL TR A TION 10-20-12 20 096 04-S 20 096 05-S 20 341 01-S 25 341 03-S 25 341 04-S 25 341 06-S 25 341 05-S 20[...]

51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 Crankshaft 1-20-4 P art No. Description 20 014 32-S CRANKSHFT AS SY USE 20 014 43-S (includes 25 139 27-S) 25 139 27-S PLUG, CUP X -42-15-S KEY , 3/16’’ X 5/8’’ 20 043 15-S GEAR, CRANKSHAFT 25 086 214-S SCREW , LINK PIVOT 20 186 04-S LINKAGE, B[...]

52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.240461, PRODUCT NO . YTH20K46 K OHL ENGINE - MODEL NO. SV600-3229 Engine Controls 9-20-8 P art No. Description 20 536 06-S KIT , SPEED CONTROL AS SEMBL Y (INCLUDES 25 086 297-S, 20 089 12-S, M- 66420-S [QTY .1], 20 089 11-S, 20 086 18-S, 20 086 10-S , 12 089 11-S) 25 086 297-S KIT , IDLE ADJ SCREW & SPRING 20 089[...]

53 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG 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 greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

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02.15.11 SR Printed in the U.S.A.[...]