Husqvarna 96045003000 manual

YTH2348 Owner's Manual 07002 532 44 05-66[...]

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 AILURE 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 Fig . 2 ADJUST SEA T (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Release lever to lock seat in position. NOTE: Y ou may now roll y[...]

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 prop- erly 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 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 applicable safety standards of the American Nati[...]

9 OPERA TION Fig . 4 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.[...]

10 TO OPERA TE MOWER Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating y[...]

11 S Fig . 10 OPERA TION Fig . 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of[...]

12 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory , already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and rea[...]

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 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must main tain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor . At least o[...]

15 MAINTENANCE Fig . 13 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 sur - face, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of thi[...]

16 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o prevent pos- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling fan to be[...]

17 CL AMP FUEL FIL TER Fig . 16 IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 16) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arro[...]

18 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. • Disconnect spark plu[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE 02965 FRONT BACK ENGINE Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD Q Fig. 23 90° END INTEGRA TED WASHER END ANTI-SWA Y BAR (S) TOWARDS TOW ARDS TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK 5. INST ALL ANTI-SWA Y BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) (See Fig. 25- 27) Fig. 25 02965 A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD Q A Fig. 24 4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR (S[...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. A TT ACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 28) • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . B D A A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B. RET AINER SPRING D. RIGHT[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig s. 34 and 35) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your han[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 37) P ark 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. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive bel[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 38) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key . • Repl[...]

24 07002 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[...]

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 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[...]

26 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[...]

27 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[...]

28 17 16 2 16 14 8 1 14 9 6 5 15 4 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem, V alve 3 532 13 83-36 Rim Assembly , F ront 4 532 05 99-04[...]

29 NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS ST A T OR FUEL LINE FUEL [...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 29 105[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 41 41-26 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light #1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 532 [...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 CHAS SIS chassis-tex_GT HUSQ II_5_r1 68 68 165 228 228 183 194 236 180 68 68 213 52 218 34 189 189 152 217 235 233 233 37 194 194 285 162 282 282 36 36 286 283 199 284 287 161 182 176 176 175 177 150 130 130 195 176 14 202 203 5 176 176 205 151 206 137 137 214 130 130 130 208 [...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 CHASSIS 3 532 43 97-52 Logo 5 532 43 74-71 Dash 14 532 43 97-25 Hood 15 532 43 97-33 Lens LH 18 532 43 77-62 Grille 25 532 43 97-32 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 42 36-94 F ender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Lock 5/16-18 68 817 49 05-08[...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 DRIVE 52 51 170 171 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_8_r3 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 80 125 208 210 214 125 215 153 166 [...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, TUFF TORQ K46 BT (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 K ey 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cru[...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 42 85 29 SP ARK ARRESTER KIT 45 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-te x_bs-2cyl_50 81 37 28 37 18 15 9 90 91 82 41 28 113 110 109 111[...]

37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 ENGINE 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: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine [...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 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_LEGND2_18_r1 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 [...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 SEA T ASSEMBL 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 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt, [...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 MOWER DECK 241 242 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 20 11 8 29 48_Deck_tex_22_r1 12 16 19[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 MOWER DECK 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 40 35-82 Deck Weldment Mower 6 532 19 72-48 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 91-02 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blad[...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2348 (96045003000), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-30 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm. Cross, Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift 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 Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift As[...]

43 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[...]

44 Consumer Wheeled Produc ts – Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purc haser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects in material or workmanshi p under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purc hase for the applicable Warrant y Period shown on Exhibit A . Certain components (e.g. , engines and tran[...]

45 c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat or’s manual. In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to a n authori zed Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further use. 4. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered. The Li mit[...]

46 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years NO W ARRANT Y NO W ARRANTY Engine* * * * Transmission (if [...]

47 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Product/Component Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine* * * * Transmission 2 Years NO W ARRANTY N O W ARRANTY Battery 1[...]

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