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    03002 Y TH2548XP Owner's Manual[...]

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    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. • [...]

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    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 [...]

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    4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 6-9 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

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    5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Mower (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (1) Wheel (5) Large Retainer   Springs - 7/16 (2) Smaller Retainer   Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut  3/8-16 (1) Oil Drain Tube  For Future Use (1) Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Anti-Sway Bar (1) Front Link Assembly (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-[...]

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    6 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 or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate inst[...]

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    7 AS SEMBL Y INST ALL MOWER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 4-12) See MOWER AND DRIVE BEL T ASSEMBL Y Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly . Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift leve[...]

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    8 AS SEMBL Y • A TT ACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mower . Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . • A T[...]

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    9 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 properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” [...]

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    10 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 REV[...]

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    11 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 Nat[...]

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    12 OPERA TION FIG. 14 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL -N (See Fig. 16) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • T o engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam a[...]

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    13 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not[...]

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    14 OPERA TION FIG. 21 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 your tracto[...]

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    15 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fu[...]

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    16 FIG. 22 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per - formance. 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 [...]

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    17 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 [...]

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    18 MAINTENANCE FIG. 23 02 544 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •[...]

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    19 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[...]

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    20 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

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    21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 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 [...]

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    22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B • Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower , or , to the right to raise the mower . FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the[...]

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    23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL (See Fig. 32) • 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 an[...]

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    24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (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 . • Repl[...]

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    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. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , sto[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 1. F aulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches[...]

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    29 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 SHUT -O[...]

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    30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Batte r y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59[...]

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    31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 5[...]

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    32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 189 176 195 176 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 217 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 236 205 206 58 189 189 chassi[...]

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    33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 18-23 Dash 14 532 40 18-24 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 48-21 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 40 18-25 Fender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-[...]

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    34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 DRIVE 80 56 70 74 220 74 213 171 197 196 206 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 208 210 170 211 211 125 125 166 64 185 188 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive-tex_6-husq-hydro-0610 203 116 7 7 9 33 163 214 125 215 9[...]

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    35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle, Hydro HG-0610 (Order Parts from T ransaxle Manu- facturer) 2 532 18 62-11 K ey 1/4 x 2.5 7 532 19 98-44 Hub Asm. Wheel 9 532 14 00-80 Bolt Hub Wheel 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x [...]

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    36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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_4-husq KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 36-51 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 19 79-37 Spin[...]

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    37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 Kohler Co. 1-800-544[...]

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    38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 75-26 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 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 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 6[...]

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    39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 7 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 5[...]

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    40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 MOWER DECK 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 12 16 20 11 8 29 48_Deck_tex_3 19[...]

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    41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 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 W eldment 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. Bl[...]

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    42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2548XP (96041000401), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-04 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assist [...]

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    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 gradua[...]

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    SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts,[...]