Husqvarna YTH1848XP manual

YTH1848XP 02153 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 Gasoline Capacity 4.0 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 : 3.8 Pints W/O Filter : 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion R YJ8Y (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.5 Re verse: 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging Sys[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS 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 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Inser t Steering W[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 1 BEFORE REMO VING TRA C T OR FR OM SKID A TT A CH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) • Remov e locknut and large fl at wash er from steering shaft. • P osition front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight f orward. • Slide the steering sleev e ov er the steer ing shaft. • Align tabs and press steer ing slee ve e x t[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 02466 02464 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remo ve from the cardboard[...]

8 02510 INST ALL MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on le vel surf ace and mower suspension ar ms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage par k- ing brak e. • Cut and remov e ties secur ing anti-s wa y bar and belts. Swing anti-s wa y bar to left side of mower deck. • Slide mow er under tractor with defl ecto[...]

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 AMPS 60 0 60 HOURS 1/10 000 0 00 00 00 02527 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[...]

12 OPERA TION CA UTION: Alwa ys stop tractor com- plete ly , as described abo ve, bef ore leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher , etc. The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Always wear saf ety glass es or eye shields while operating y our[...]

13 OPERA TION 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 engine from hesitating o[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 7) 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 brak e pedal and set par[...]

15 OPERA TION FIG. 12 00272 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and perf ormance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time . This procedure will remov e any trapped air inside the transmission [...]

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 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire br ush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clea[...]

19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIF[...]

20 02565 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 T O REMO VE MO WER (See Fig. 18) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position. • If equipped, tur n height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Low er mower to its low est position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock br acket. CA UTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on ro[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MANDREL FIG. 21 FIG. 22 FIG. 20 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 01553 SUSPENSION ARM 02517 BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH TRUN NION FRONT PLA TE AS SEM BL Y NUT “C” NUT “D” 02516 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 [...]

22 02515 02513 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS L.H. MANDREL CENTER MANDREL IDLER PULLEY R.H. MAN DREL CO VER SPRING FIG. 24 SEC OND AR Y IDLER ARM SEC OND AR Y SPRING ARM T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on a le vel surf ace. En gage par king brak e. • Low er mower to its low est position. • D[...]

23 02537 TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/RE PLA CE MENT Should your tr ansmission require removal f or ser vice or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 25 WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NO T[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 FIG. 27 00 663 RE TA I N ING RING WA S H ERS SQU ARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE CO VER 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BA TTER Y FULL Y CHARGED BA TTER Y T O ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK B A T TER Y (See Fig. 28) WA R N I N G : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 29 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace , rev erse abov e procedures. 02141 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB[...]

26 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. Al lo w the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov[...]

27 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[...]

28 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 blade. Tighte[...]

29 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 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. A AMMETER RED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B+A [...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 24 42 43 41 27 25 27 22 79 21 45 0 6 0 A M P S 6 0 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 46 16[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 12 V olt 35 AMP 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 532 12 48-86 T ra y Batter y 10 532 14 52-11 Bolt Br t F r t 1/4-20 x 75 Ainc 11 532 15 01-09 Holddown Batter y F ront Mount 12[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 209 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis-stealth.stlt_20 259 [...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 9 532 18 56-04 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 11 532 16 72-03 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 17 82-98 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 19[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 DRIVE 29 28 30 52 32 37 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 77 77 241 32 30 52 57 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 263 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234[...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (Order par ts from trans- axle manuf acturer) Hydro Gear Model 336-0510 6 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 532 17 93-34 Clutch Elec 15 874 49 05-44 Bolt Hex F[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 94 40 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 73 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_7[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steer ing 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Casting Iron Lt 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 [...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 26 25 4 23 45 8 6 5 101 13 10 14 38 105 105 3 81 33 37 33 41 112 32 31 engine-kaw asaki_7[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 ENGINE 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 toll free number f or your engine manuf acturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 K ohler Co . 1-800-544-2[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-95 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.0 x 10 Ga. 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In[...]

41 1 3 3 9 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 05 99-04 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" front Silver Service 6 532 12 49-57 Fitting Grease (F ront Wheel Only) 7 532 12 49-59 Bear[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 MO WER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 49 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_4[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 MO WER LIFT 1 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner/Spr ing W/Plunger L T 2 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 532 17 89-81 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga. 6 532 12 01-83 Bear ing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 12 56-3[...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 MO WER DECK 90 91 94 180 180 182 95 183 90 48_nose_roller _1 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 11[...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - MODEL NUMBER YTH1848XP (HA U18H48G), PR ODUCT NO . 954 17 02-26 MO WER DECK 1 532 18 18-48 Deck W eldment Mower 48 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Asm., Swa y Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr ing 6 532 17 80-24 Swa y Bar Deck 8 532 17 43-65 Bolt, 7/16 Asm. Blade 11 532 18 00-54 Blade 13 532 17 43-60 Shaft Asm. greaseable 14 53[...]

46 SECTI ON 1: LIMITED WA R RANTY Husqvar na F orest & Garden Compa ny (“Husqv arna”) warrants Husqv ar na product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and w orkmans hip from the date of purchase for the “W arranty Pe r iod” of the product as set f or th below: Lif etime W arran ty: Al l tiller tines against b[...]

47 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 [...]

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