Husqvarna 917.28961 manual

Owner's Manual 532 43 65-48 917.289610 (YTH2042)[...]

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new tractor . It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy , please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have com pe tent, well-[...]

5 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain T ube For F uture Use 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 label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTERY" in Maintenance s[...]

6 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” in the Service and [...]

7 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 REVERSE NEUTRAL H[...]

8 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. (A) A TT ACHMENT LIF T LEVER - Used to raise, lower , and adjust the mower deck or othe[...]

9 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 adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 HOW[...]

10 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 11) 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 of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and into [...]

11 Fig. 12 ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERA TING) 0 2 8 2 8 TO OPERA TE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing [...]

12 • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “ST ART” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not s[...]

13 MAINTENANCE 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 often when operating in dir ty or dusty conditions. E N G I N E 3 2 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery . 5 - See Cleaning in Ma[...]

14 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 this manual). [...]

15 Fig. 16 TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE 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 transmission. • Inspect cooling fan t[...]

16 00667 FUEL FIL TER CL AMP CL AMP IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 18) 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 a[...]

17 WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving par[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A E F H J M Fig. 24 Fig. 25 A B D C Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 26 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 manu[...]

19 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 Fig. 29 & 30) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adju[...]

20 Fig. 32 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 31) 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 pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull be[...]

21 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 34) • 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 . • Replace washers and snap retaining ring s[...]

22 REPL ACING BA TTERY (See Fig. 36) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi - nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal grounding. 02602 0260[...]

23 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 tractor f[...]

24 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 filter . 6[...]

25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. F aulty 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. Replace [...]

26 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 3 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" Front 4 532 05 99-04 T ube Front (Se[...]

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) SCHEMA TIC 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) FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT -OFF SOLENOID (IF[...]

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) 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 51-58 Fuse 27 873[...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) CHASSIS chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_75 150 130 130 37 194 194 181 181 162 196 287 138 36 36 182 176 176 175 177 195 14 214 130 130 176 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 5 176 176 205 206 181 181 137 137 234 234 298 238 3 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 159 159 68 68 68 [...]

31 3 532 43 07-71 Logo 5 532 40 87-04 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 41 63-07 Fender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/16 58 532 41 22-80 Drawbar Upper 68 817 49 05-08 Screw THDROL 5/16-18 x 1/2 130 532 41 63-58 S[...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) DRIVE 56 185 51 231 170 64 161 184 42 216 143 125 226 227 125 80 125 221 211 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 232 153 233 166 159 15 35 167 160 188 186 189 49 29 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 116 116 drive-tex_K46_fender_18_r1 225 125 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 33 230 230 183 183 205 99 70 74 17[...]

33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, T ufftorq K46BA (Internal P arts Not Available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key Square 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-7[...]

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SP ARK ARRESTER 29 engine-tex_BS_2_r3 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 81 82 94 69 2 87 37 28 37 18 15 97 96 79[...]

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: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 331777- 1372-B1 2 532 18 86-55 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper[...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) STEERING ASSEMBL Y 62 35 19 60 59 70 68 69 15 14 61 steering-tex_HUSQHR_3 16 28 28 13 22 64 21 45 4 15 14 1 26 58 5 13 13 53 8 67 67 66 6 6 2 9 8 7 9 8 7 63 57 57 63 51[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 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 W asher 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-[...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) MOWER DECK 68 30 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 69 20 40 145 42_D_man-tex_L T_33_r3 15 14 13 11 8 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 19 19 6 6 242 192 241 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 119 116 118 117 116 118 119[...]

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) 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 29-99 Mower Housing 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x .750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/W asher Asm 7/16-20 unf 11 532 13 89-71[...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) MOWER LIFT 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 Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock KEY P ART[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-67 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, Shoulder 5/16-18 37 873 80 0[...]

42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) TUFF TORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BA MODEL K46BA 7A646084100 33 16 20 10 34 34 35 19 13 90 95 34 76 80 81 84 87 86 8 9 15 7 82 78 82 85 83 ACTUAL P AR TS MA Y NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 97 103 107 108 101 102 102 109 91 106 58 105 96 72 72[...]

43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) TUFF TORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BA 7 532 41 43-95 V ent V alve 15 8 532 41 43-96 Magnet 9 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 10 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 13 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever 15 532 41 43-99 Sealing Cap 30 16 532 41 44-00 Snap Ring C 35 19 532 41 44-01 O -Ring 1a P10a 20 532 41 44-02 Seal T[...]

44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 331777, TYPE NUMBER 1372-B1 718 3 1 2 691 552 29 32 27 28 26 27 25 307 306 46 741 146 16 43 684 11 584 9 1263 1264 1270 758 759 757 1027 22 45 850 24 1058 OPE RAT OR’S MANU AL 1024 750 943 965 847 523 177 525 524 616 404 614 562 505 227 1329 R EPLAC EMEN T ENG INE 1330 REPA[...]

45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 331777, TYPE NUMBER 1372-B1 851 334 333 216 202 232 267 265 209 222 188 697 729 1051 510 513 783 802 462 579 503 310 803 544 801 309 1090 31 1 797 789 474 1059 877 111 9 445 967 305A 968 305 304 1040 305B 1265 1279 37 78 783 1051 23 1044 1005 415 1070 324 617 830 1034 1022 42[...]

46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 331777, TYPE NUMBER 1372-B1 104 105 51 633 987 95 130 11 7 127 108 11 2 7 947 276 135 125 131 975 137 137 141 98 94 133 1091 431 1266 240 187 601 276 217 11 8 634 1022 1023 914 45 1026 850[...]

47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 (289610) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 331777, TYPE NUMBER 1372-B1 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 796010 Cylinder Assembly 2 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side) 3 • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 697106 Sump-Engine 5 796025 Head-Cylinder 7 • ♦ 796584 Gasket-Cylinder H[...]

48 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 584 794682 Cover-Breather Passage (Use with Liquid Sealant, Reference 850) 585 • 697109 Gasket-Breather Passage 601 791850 Hose-Clamp (Green) 614 691620 Pin-Cotter 616 692012 Crank-Governor 617 • ♣ 692138 Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold) (Red) 633 699813 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft[...]

49 SERVICE NOTES[...]

50 SERVICE NOTES[...]

51 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e . Do not mo w s [...]

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