Univex 2348LS manual

03002 2348LS Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • [...]

3 • 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 shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or [...]

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 When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. FIG. [...]

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 mean- ing. 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 REVE[...]

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 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. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. TO USE T[...]

10 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 7) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 6) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward [...]

11 TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 9) 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 whe[...]

12 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 . Drain the [...]

13 FIG. 11 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of [...]

14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when [...]

15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 12 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 serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this ma[...]

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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container . • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changin[...]

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 • T urn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward. • A TT ACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor . Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other e[...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORT ANT : Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. M • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slow[...]

21 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. 24 and 25) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adj[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL • P ark tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slow[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 27) 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[...]

24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 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. 29) 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[...]

25 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. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire [...]

26 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[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. W eak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6. Dirty a[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn 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 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switc[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 SCHEMA TIC 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[...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 29 105[...]

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 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 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Batte[...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 CHASSIS                              [...]

33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 86-06 T rim, Husq. 4 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 6 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 0[...]

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 DRIVE 52 51 170 285 214 171 225 125 drive-te x_K46_pedal_26 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 51 190 185 210 284 125 215 153 208 166 211 211 222 1[...]

35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 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 [...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 ENGINE 1 84 84 29 SP ARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-te x_bs-2cyl_2 81 82 12 11 41 42 90 85 9 91 31[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs & Stratton Model No. 44L777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 40 00-08 Clutch 12 532 40 50-97 Pulley Engine 15 532 40 00-21 T ank Fuel 18 532 19 42-67 Cap Asm 20 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x .750 BOS Thread 22 532 19 15-96 Ch[...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_special_13_r1 21 1 1 26 228 26 HUSQ SR PREM 2 * 35 19 60 59 58 63 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 * 63 57[...]

39 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 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, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 13 532 12 17-49 W asher 25/32 x 1-1/4[...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 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[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 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 St[...]

42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 MOWER DECK 47 7 54 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 48 43 50 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_te x_21 12 16 19 241 242[...]

43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 41 87-00 Deck Weldment Mower 6 532 19 72-48 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 91-02 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 17 43-65 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 11 532 18 00-54 Blade High L[...]

44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2348LS (96043004400), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-44 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-te x_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 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 Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift A[...]

45 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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532 41 84-82 Rev . 7 09.11.08 SBW Printed in U.S.A.[...]