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Husqvarna YTH2448T Owner's Manual

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03002
917.279200
(YTH2448T)
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 03002 917.279200 (YTH2448T) Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transport ing, ad justing or making re- pairs, al ways dis connect spark plug...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR:...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. 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).
  • Page 6 • Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. • Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis- en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual). •...

  • Page 7: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL REVERSE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER –...
  • Page 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 ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 FIG. 7 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep aration and for mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 13 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. •...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 15 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

  • Page 16: Clean Air Screen

    V-BELTS 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 fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove fi...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: After rear lift links are dis- connected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever. • From right side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from right rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - 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. FIG.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. • 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 manual.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) • With all tires properly infl ated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. FIG. 29 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) Park 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.

  • Page 23: To Start Engine With A Weak Battery

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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 securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE 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. •...

  • Page 25: Fuel System

    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 gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.

  • Page 26: Trou Bleshoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 8. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while into reverse mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) SCHEMATIC 02929-194276_Regulated-Tex IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 B+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 02929 BATTERY FUSE WHITE WHITE BLACK PTO SWITCH (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) ELECTRICAL 194276D...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) CHASSIS chassis-tex_10-gt-husq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 18-23 Dash 532 40 18-24 Hood 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 532 40 02-97 Grille 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 532 40 18-25 Fender...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) DRIVE 37 183 drive-tex_10-husq-hydro-0510...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 354-0510 (See Breakdown) 532 12 35-83 Key 1/4 x 2.5 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 532 19 72-96 Spring, Brake...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_4-husq PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 532 19 47-43 Spindle Asm., LH 532 19 47-44 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) ENGINE engine-tex_10-vgt PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 445677 0413-E1 (See Breakdown) 532 14 97-23 Muffl er 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engine 532 17 93-34 Clutch Electric 532 40 29-80 Pulley Engine 532 19 34-99 Tank Fuel 4.0...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_5-husq PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 75-26 Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 21-04 Decal, Operator's 532 40 21-28 Decal, Hood Insert 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 532 17 85-02 Decal, Caution 532 19 16-52 Decal, Eng. HP 532 19 87-85 Decal, Mower Sch.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) MOWER DECK 48_Deck_tex_3...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 35-82 Deck Weldment Mower 532 19 72-48 Cover Mandrel LH 532 19 91-02 Cover Mandrel RH 532 17 43-65 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 532 18 00-54 Blade High Lift...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) MOWER LIFT lift-tex_3 PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock...
  • Page 43 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 354-0510 Part Description 170351 Kit, main housing Main housing, machined Bushing .865 X.985 X.790 170352 Kit, side housing Side housing, machined Bushing .865 X.985 X.790 Bushing .624 X.719 X.562...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 929A 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1026 1026A 447A 1024 1035 865B 447A 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT 1013 1017 467A 865A 447A 1027...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 1022 1029 1100 1023 1022 187A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1128 1123 1124 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1123 1124 552A 1353 1342 552A...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1070 1005 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 789A 1054 1119 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1051 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 1090...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699747 Sump-Engine 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 693999 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 693997 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...

  • Page 50: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279200 (YTH2448T) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 691036 Dipstick 691032 • Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 691037 Tube-Dipstick 691108 Screw (Regulator) Armature-Starter (Serviced by 691262 Starter Motor Only) 690552...
  • Page 52 532 40 34-51 Rev. 2 05.17.06 VB/TR/VB Printed in U.S.A.

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