Husqvarna YTH2148 manual

02777 YTH2148 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown by the b lade. •[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attac hments that are rec om[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5. 5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Re[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Seat Mower Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5 / 1 6x1 8x1 (2) Locknuts 5/16 x [...]

6 Y our new tractor has been assemb led at the factory with exception of those par ts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure saf e and proper operation of your tr actor all par ts and hardware you assemb le must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock[...]

7 ASSEMBLE GA UGE WHEELS T O MO WER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mo wer deck in proper position when operating mow er . Be sure they are prop er ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per f or - mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into brack et channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top . As sem bl[...]

8 SHOULDER BOL T AD JUST ING BAR PIN RET AINER SPRING FIG. 5 GA UGE WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT ASSEMBL Y 3/8 W ASH ER • For ease of mow er to tractor assembly , raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with cle vis pins and spring retainers. • Adjust gauge wheels bef ore operating mower . See “TO ADJUST GA UGE WHEELS” in the Opera[...]

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man ual. CHECK MO WER LEV EL NESS F or best cutting results, mower should be prope[...]

10 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESS[...]

11 ELAPSED TIME HOURS 1/10 000000000 0 AMPS 60 0 60 02772 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . FIG. 7[...]

12 OPERA TION 02774 NO TE: Under cer tain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases ma y cause “bro wning” of g rass. T o eliminate this possibility , alwa ys stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas . CA UTION: Alwa ys stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, bef ore leav- ing t[...]

13 OPERA TION 0277 5 LO W POSITION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to leav e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centr ally positioned in the seat to pre vent the eng[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brak e pedal and [...]

15 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled f or best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or trim- ming. • Driv e so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area [...]

16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVER[...]

17 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Alwa ys obser ve saf ety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than six (6) f eet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brak e must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air p[...]

18 02463 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o prev ent pos- si ble damage to seals , do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooli[...]

19 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remov e fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place ne w fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow p[...]

20 FIG. 18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control le ver in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and rem[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 FIG. 21 FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -T O-BA CK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY , BE SURE T O ADJUST BOTH FR ONT LINKS EQU ALL Y SO MO WER WILL ST A Y LEVEL SIDE-T O-SIDE. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mo wer blades sh[...]

22 02514 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H. MANDREL IDLER PUL LEYS ELEC TRIC CLUTCH PUL LEY SPRING ARM RH MAN DREL CO VER RH SUS PEN SION ARM FIG. 24 T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL (See Fig. 23) • P ar k tractor on a le vel surf ace. En gage parking brak e. • Low er mower to its low est posit[...]

23 01513 FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 26) P ark the tractor on lev el surface . En gage par king brak e. Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “TO RE MO VE MOWER” in this section of manual). NO TE: Obs[...]

24 00663 02239 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 ADJUSTMENT BOL T NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE MO TION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tight[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 31 02778 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push b ulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged w[...]

26 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO A D JUST THR O TTLE CON TR OL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . If adjustment is nec- es sar y , see engine manual. TO A D JUST CHOKE CON TR OL The choke control has been preset at the f actor y and ad- just ment should not be necessar y . If[...]

27 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov [...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. D[...]

29 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade . 1. Replace b lade. Tight[...]

30 SER VICE NO TES[...]

31 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROP[...]

32 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 50 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 ELECTRICAL 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 89 16 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 55 22 21[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 12 48-86 Batter y T ra y 10 532 14 52-11 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 11 532 15 01-09 Holddown Batter y F ront Mount 12 532 14 57-69 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 209 2 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 143 60 145 37 37 14 14 38 38 219 20 219 23 259 258 278 39 90 159 217 chassis_elite husqy_2 55 166 166 209 209 53 64 209 158 214 277 276 17 213 212 212 28 9 [...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 9 532 19 02-51 Dash P/L M 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carr iage 3/8-16 x 1 11 532 17 49-96 P anel Dash Lh 13 532 18 17-19 P anel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 18 99[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 15 89 90 120 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 16[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 - - - - - - - - T ransaxle , Hydro Gear 314-0510 (Order P ar ts From T ransaxle Man u- f acturer) 8 532 16 58-66 Rod S[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 94 40 11 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 39 1 41 37 36 37 steering_pl.lt_54[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steer ing 2 532 18 47-06 Axle 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-[...]

40 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 seat_lt.knob_1 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 87-15 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4[...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 DECALS 10 4 9 6 11 14 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 WHEELS & TIRES 12 5 2 2 3 1 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 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 532 0[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 23 45 32 31 33 37 33 engine-bs.twin_43 41 112 17 17 3 81 14 38 NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call the tol[...]

43 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 8 lift-rh.1piece_21 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 MO WER LIFT KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift LH Inf Hgt P/L 3 532 10 57-67 [...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 MO WER DECK 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48_nose_rol ler 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 31 49 49 131 37 130 43 42 49 49 42 99 21 113 100 97 111 110 50 50 97 98 121 126 30 39 52 1 32 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 19 5 3 6 14 15 17[...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . YTH2148 (YTH2148A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 19-60 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 18 33-89 Deck W eldment Mower 48 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Asm., Swa y Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr ing 6 53[...]

46 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P E 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 [...]

47 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warr anty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer s[...]

532 18 99-04 11.11.03 RD Printed in U.S .A. 01960_husqvarn a[...]