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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental •...
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the machine and the mowing activity.
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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) age"...
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
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ASSEMBLY _I, WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow Vf CHECKLIST all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST...
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I",l CHOKE FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION...
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OPERATION 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03124 Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running.
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and CAUTION: Do not operate mower do not drive across any slope. without either the entire grass catcher, on •...
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move needs servicing.
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in freewheel lever while the engine the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CAUTION: Never engage or disengage running. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS v" Check Brake Operation v" Check Tire Pressure v" Presence & ROS Check Operator Systems v" Check for Loose Fasteners Mower Blades Check/Replace v"...
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu= CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap-...
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MAINTENANCE V=BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED ---_-b__ L_._ _ OS,T,ON TRANSAXLE COOLING _/'--_...
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 18) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugandplacewirewhereitcannotcomeincontact with plug.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT 5. INSTALL ANTI=SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) OF MOWER (See Fig. 22) (See Fig. 25 - 27) H, FRONT MOWER ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) BRACKET W, FRONT GAUGE _TOWARDS TOWARDS WHEEL TRANSAXLE X, SHOULDER MOWER DECK_)
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6, ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower CHASSIS (See Fig. 28) bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J). • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large NOTE: Requires deck lifting.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT BELT REMOVAL - (See Fig. 36) 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" section in this manual). MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY TO CHECK BRAKE (See Fig. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. crate explosive gases.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 40) (See Fig. 41) WARNING: Do not short battery termi= • Raise hood. nals by allowing a wrench or any other • Unsnap headlight wire connector. object to contact both terminals at the •...
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STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues Faulty operator-safety presence control corrected, contact an authorized service center/ system. to run when oper= department. ator [eaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) SCHEMATIC SCH12 I I_) BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER <g. AMMETER FLSE (JT] _ (OPTIONAL) I, ,'4_J_ if3,! ELECTRIC CLL TCH WU]TE PTO SWITCH (DISENGAGED) IH WHITE REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK _EAT BLACK BLACK GRAY JLL2x-CTION...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) ELECTRICAL TllS 26 '/_ ..' ", With 12V Outlet Option With Service Minder Option _!.._102...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) MOWER LIFT /////, PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 532 19 51-81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 817 00 06-12...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187=B1 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL LIQUID GASKET AND THE BREATHER GASKET INTERCHANGEABLE 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL 305A 305B _"...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 672 {i_ _-_ _ -' t!<_} 146{1 1124 fo-_f- _, 1353 <¢_'_ 633 ',_, 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 /<>_ .."*/ I (_ _'ZG 51A i f_'f-q_...
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TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187=B1 1054 _"_ \_.-_lbW4. " .'.'?t 332 _ 276_ 75 _4_ 220 _.)___, _ 278 /_'@_-"_±"_ I".._:_..h _ ..r..-",', ............
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Valve-Throttle 793564 Cylinder Assembly 690993 499585 Bushing!Seal Kit (MagnetoSide) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft Float-Carburetor • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699724 796230 Sump-Engine 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445577, TYPE NUMBER 1187-B1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Wire/Connector-Alternator 447A 697551 Screw (Air Guide Cover) (Short) 790544 Gasket-Exhaust 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 883 • 690970 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 6944 27...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT _m87 MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN @m83 _--34...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH2348 (289570) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K48BT PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 15 532 41 43-96 Magnet 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever 532 41 43-99 Sealing Cap 30 532 41 44-00...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
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Husqvama XP 2 cycle oil. not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna retailer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in 90 Day Commercial Warranty: Automatic mower, chain saws, 100 series trimmers, power cutters, stump grinders, pole section 6, rests solely with the customer.