Husqvarna 917.2896 manual

Owner's Manual 532 43 62-86 917.289600 (L TH18538)[...]

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 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key(s) Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain T ube F or F uture Use (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock W asher (1) Large Flat W asher Steering Wheel Insert (1) W asher (1) Bolt UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS[...]

6 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 L ABEL TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNP ACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton . • Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID AS SEMBL Y Y [...]

7 AS SEMBL Y INST ALL SEA T (See Figs. 3 and 4) • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor . Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Connect switch to seat. • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. WIRING HA[...]

8 AS SEMBL Y ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. [...]

9 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[...]

10 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 oth[...]

11 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. 7 Fig. 8 HOW TO US[...]

12 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 14) 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 int[...]

13 Fig. 15 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 [...]

14 • 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[...]

15 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[...]

16 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). [...]

17 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 to be sur[...]

18 00667 FUEL FIL TER CL AMP CL AMP IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 21) 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[...]

19 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[...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A E F H J M Fig. 26 Fig. 27 A B D C Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 28 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[...]

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 Fig. 31 & 32) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adju[...]

22 Fig. 34 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 33) 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[...]

23 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 36) • 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[...]

24 Fig. 38 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 , stop running, or pr[...]

25 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[...]

26 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[...]

27 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. W orn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace[...]

28 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[...]

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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 ([...]

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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[...]

31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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 28-94 Cable Starter 26 532 17 51-58 Fuse 27 8[...]

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) CHASSIS 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 137 177 175 130 151 234 214 234 205 202 25 203 206 14 191 297 204 15 130 130 18 176 176 182 130 150 176 176 5 137 3 238 239 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 181 287 37 162 138 181 194 194 36 36 196 chassis-tex_TEX L T HUSQ_16_r2 [...]

33 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 75-92 Dash 14 532 41 10-73 Hood 15 532 41 10-79 Lens LH 18 532 42 69-63 Grille 25 532 41 10-78 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[...]

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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[...]

35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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[...]

36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 18 15 37 28 engine-te x_BS_36 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 122 69 2 79 97 96 37[...]

37 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. 31N707-1374-B1 2 532 13 73-52 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper [...]

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_STDHRR_5_r1 19 60 59 58 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 35 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 63 57 63 57 1 21 71 72 33 45 26 20[...]

39 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-[...]

40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) MOWER DECK 1 144 145 40 19 19 6 6 30 38 189 34 189 188 21 69 21 21 30 38 30 188 43 42 60 63 46 147 55 64 34 56 57 59 40 145 57 209 56 38-8_T ex-L T_5 32 31 33 195 122 123 195 68 25 26 27 24 21 29 23 115 115 199 15 14 13 8 11 208 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 119 116 118 117 116 118 119[...]

41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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 41 14-83 Mower Housing 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/W asher asm 7/16-20 unf 11 532 19 39[...]

42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51-81 Link Asm Lift LH Rear KEY [...]

43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) 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[...]

44 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) TUFF TORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO . K46BA[...]

45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) TUFF TORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO . K46BA KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 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[...]

46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1                             %.').% &apos[...]

47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1   !             !         ?[...]

48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 1 796010 Cylinder Assembly 2 399265 Bushing/SealKit (Magneto Side) 3 • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 697106 Sump-Engine 5 796025 Head-Cylinder 7 • ♦ 796584 Gasket-Cylinder Head 1 1 794683 T ube-Breather 12 • 6971 10 Gasket-Crankcase 1[...]

49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 562 691 1 19 Screw (Governor Control Lever) 579 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 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 6[...]

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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