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Husqvarna 7021F Lawn Mower User Manual

1. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig 24 The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate x B T Puy CLUTCH PLATE 8 1012 gt NYLON LOCKNUT 3 BRAKE PLATE FIG 24 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle 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 checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels mus
2. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too 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 tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual 14 ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness A IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOWS2 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE
3. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 17 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required 4 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps properly positioned e Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FUEL FILTER FIG 17 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the
4. LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chartf e 32 40 60 80 100 T T FIG 15 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils BW30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Install the drain tube onto the valve Open drain valve by using 7 16 11mm wrench turning counterclockwise MAINTENAN
5. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground Replace retainer spring into clevis pin Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT BE SURETO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK RETAINER IS SPRING x lt gt FIG 9 TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 10 Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Sta
6. 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 Always look down and behind before and while back ing Nevercarry children even with the blades shutoff They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 75 Pints Champion QC12YC Gasoline Capacity and type Oil Type API SG SL
7. Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 040 Ground Speed MPH Forward LO HI 1st 0 7 1 7 2nd 1 4 3 3 3rd 2 3 5 4 Reverse 0 9 2 1 Tire Pressure Front 14 PSI Rear 10 PSI Charging System 16 AMPS 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 35 MIN CCA 280 Case Size Blade Bolt Torque 45 55 FT LBS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithasbeen designed engineered and manufactured 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 competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective w
8. 22 532191596 26 532124952 27 532139277 28 532188669 29 532137180 31 532145006 37 532123487 39 817490636 40 817490664 DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No 40H777 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Side Pulley V Idler Keeper Asm Belt Engine VGT Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Control Throttle Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In Hinged Clamp Hose Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc Screw 3 8 16 x 4 unc 39 KEY PART NO NO 41 532126197 42 810040700 45 873510400 47 532175288 62 532146629 69 532165391 70 532176069 71 532176070 79 532183906 81 532188800 82 532188799 83 532171877 84 817060624 85 532179953 DESCRIPTION Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 IDx 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Bushing Shield Heat Muffler Gasket Tube Exhaust LH Tube Exhaust RH Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Tube Drain Valve Oil Drain Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 3 4 W Sems Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 3 75 5 NOTE All component dimensions given 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 amp Stratton Kohler Co Tecumseh Products Honda Engines Kawasaki 1 800 233 3723 1 800 544 2444 1 800 558 5402 1 800 426 7701 1 800 460 5688 REPAIR PARTS T
9. 532175994 Lift Link 7 16 20 5 819292016 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 42 819112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 6 871110624 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 43 532123934 Scale Indicator Height 7 532125631 Grip Handle 70 532145212 Hex Flange Lock 8 532124526 Button Plunger 72 532110452 Nut Push Phos amp 9 532122364 Plunger Lever Lift 73 873350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 10 532183894 Spring 0 620D x 2 125 74 532187277 Arm Suspension Rear RH 11 532175375 Link Lift 75 532175805 Plate Asm Susp Front 12 532163552 Retainer Spring 76 532175560 Pin Flange 23 532124670 Retainer Spring 77 532176205 Susp Arm 24 873350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 78 532175689 Trunnion Front Susp 26 873800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 unc 79 532187276 Arm Suspension LH 29 532150233 nfin Height 85 522189013 Insert Wear 30 532110807 ut Specia 31 819131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga S6 5921885287 32 532137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 876020308 3 32 1 2 NOTE All component dimensions given U S inches 34 532137167 Rod Adj Lift 1 inch 25 4 mm 43 MODEL 917 279090 PRODUCT 960 25 00 02 TRACTOR REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK mower deck 54 2 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 532194846 5 532124670 6 532187297 7 532188187 8 532174365 11 532187254 13 532187291 14 532187281 15 53211
10. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 3 532007563 4 817490508 5 873680600 6 876020412 7 532149176 8 812000034 9 532140080 10 532142509 11 532136927 13 532139419 14 532138901 15 819131316 16 532143012 17 532126909 18 532137104 19 532136926 21 823260412 22 532194121 23 532106932 24 532136925 25 532136923 26 532137552 27 532193135 28 873350600 29 532137213 30 819131616 34 532071673 35 532137648 36 532149412 37 532121749 DESCRIPTION Washer Thrust Axle Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Pin Cotter Wheel Hub Assembly Klip Ring Bolt Hub Disc Brake Yoke Brake Disc Washer Special Bushing Washer 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 Spring Lever Brake Cam Brake Disc Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gearshift Lever Assembly Knob Support Puck Brake Puck Brake Top Spring Return Screw Hexwsh Thd 5 16 18x1 3 4 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Brake Rod Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Cap Plunger Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 35 KEY PART NO NO 38 532150035 39 874321016 40 532178575 41 873931000 42 532124872 46 532145170 47 532138228 48 872110612 50 532131494 51 873800600 52 532139123 54 532161590 55 532105706 56 532137153 57 532141756 59 532122253 60 532122268 61 532184787 62 810040700 63 874780720 64 532154752 65 532179613 66 532140296 67 81
11. SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS WEREREMOVED FOR SERVICING OF SPEEDED B THE LIGHTS P THEY SHOULD BE Se WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 29 TRACTOR MODEL 917 279090 PRODUCT 960 25 00 02 REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 532144927 2 874760412 8 532124886 10 532145211 11 532150109 12 532145769 16 532176138 21 532175688 22 532004152 24 532185464 25 532146149 26 532108824 27 873510400 28 532170697 29 532192749 30 532193350 33 532140401 34 532110712 40 532193394 41 817720408 42 532131563 43 532178861 45 532122822 50 532174651 52 532141940 79 532175242 95 532193666 96 532104445 97 532152927 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt Battery Front 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Front Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light w 4152J Bulb Light Cable Starter Cable Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Cable Ground Switch Plunger Switch Ign Key Switch Light Reset Harness Ign Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Switch PTO Protection Wire Loop Bulbholder Asm Bracket ROS Switch Intek Screw NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 REPAIR PARTS TRAC
12. When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ENGINE ON POSITION ROS ONT POSITION NORMAL OPERATING EN S DN Ze 02829 s TO OPERATE HILLS CAUTION Donotdrive or downhills 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 f slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position f stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low L position Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement Torestart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc
13. engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 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 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 18 90 ae Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position TO INSTALL MOWER Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND 5 DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring NOTE You will need to reattach front plate assembly to loaded Have a tight grip on rod and tractor after sliding mower under the tractor release slowly TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley Adjust the mower while tractor is p
14. gears REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS POSI TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed WEAR YOUR 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 op erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 8 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO ENGAGE PUSH INTO _ DISENGAGE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BRAKE POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH we BRAKE nS S HEIGHT DISENGAGED DRIVE ADJUSTMENT POSITION POSITION KNOB FIG 8 STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch sw
15. half and full speed fast position before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL 917 279090 PRODUCT 960 25 00 02 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID RED Cat RED ON oO RED SS 0 4 DN AMMETER OPTIONAL ROSE oft e STARTER WHHE PTO r ai DISENGAGED Euch 5 WS SE 1 GAL ie 1 OF 19 w oio z eo Om und NE CLUTCH BRAKE z eo o PEDAL UP r M GRAY 2 o SEAT SWITCH BLACK NOT QCCUPIED _ _ 1 BLACK By U U V BLACK GRAY D I REVERSE SWITCH STS TSS SSS EYES SHORTING CONNECTOR LNOT IN REVERSE NIN i Sax LO O LRE E C _ELECTRICCLUTCH i an ante BLACK RED I un in M ae e ct elas H e BLACK WHITE IGNITION SPARK PLUGS UNIT E ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE HOUR BLACK e FUEL SHUT OFF Q METER DUR OPTIONAL UNE e I I mue 0 e Ge CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT DAD DISCONNECTED 74 72 REGULATOR T VACALA 2 9 LALTERNATOR BROWN BLACK 2 BLACK NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR 15 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM S THE LIGHTS ARE e CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS THE BOSFIGN BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS
16. insert pin and retainer spring in the same manner LOCKING iE ors BELT TENSION gt ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY ROD ZO SUSPENSION ARMS DISENGAGED FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY FRONT MOWER BRACKET A DOUBLE LOOP Aoa T RETAINER SPRINGS FLANGED PIN POSITION NOTCH HORIZONTALLY REAR MOWER PINS DEFLECTOR SHIELD ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE 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 in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Vv CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST V All assembly instructions have been completed V No
17. manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 26 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITIS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUMDEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Neveruse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of thi
18. remaining loose parts in carton V Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps V Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely V Alltires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory V Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling V Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers V Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual SS 5 5 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their mean R N H L NS 9 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW 2 me IGNITION SWITCH o 0 oi qd ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPER
19. spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse ean battery terminals heck all wiring heck replace ignition switch heck replace solenoid or starter ontact an authorized service center department echarge or replace battery ean battery terminals heck all wiring heck replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when 1 tractor is shifted into reverse Reverse o
20. the operator is in the seat NM REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 17 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only areplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth e Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTA
21. with any applicable laws ot 4 Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFAC TURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained
22. 0485 18 872140505 21 873680500 25 532178102 26 532110452 27 532188938 29 532131491 30 532173984 31 532187690 32 532173436 33 532178342 34 873680600 35 532188635 36 819131316 38 532188657 39 532187284 40 819132203 41 819131312 42 532122052 43 532196216 46 532137729 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower Retainer Spring Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt 7 16 Asm Blade Blade Standard Shaft Asm w Lower Bearing Mandrel Housing Bearing Ball Mandrel Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Spring Torsion Nut Push Deflector Shield Rod Hinge Screw Thd Roll Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Flg Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Nut Pin Suspension Rear Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Pulley Idler Stationary Washer 13 32 x 1 3 8 x 3 Ga Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 45 KEY PART NO NO 47 532191273 49 873900600 50 872110616 51 872110610 52 532188460 58 874780636 56 532155986 57 532156941 58 532187342 59 532187344 60 532187607 97 819133210 98 532187282 113 872110508 114 532187556 116 532193406 117 532174873 118 873930600 119 819121414 122 532187557 a 532187292 532196099 DESCRIPTION V Belt Mower Secondary Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 Pulley Idler clutching Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 2 1 4 Bar Pnt Adj Pin Head Rivet Ba
23. 33 KEY PART NO 68 70 84 85 86 88 91 106 122 130 137 138 139 142 143 144 146 148 150 152 153 156 158 161 162 165 169 170 171 172 173 174 NO 817490508 532188578 532188164 532193923 874780716 810040700 532180374 817580520 532192512 532191611 874780716 532194869 532171873 532161897 532177586 532161900 532177587 532164655 532190309 532177956 532188212 817000512 817670608 532181787 532142432 532183554 532188598 532194667 532184672 817120614 874780512 810040500 DESCRIPTION Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Guide Belt Up Stop Bracket Support Transaxle Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 unc x 1 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 Rail Frame Lh Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 25 Screw Wshd Hex 10 32 x 5 8 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x1 Gr 5 Cupholder YTGT Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT Bracket Dash Rh Skirt Grille RH Bracket Dash Lh Skirt Grille LH Extrusion Bumper Duct Heat Hood Shield Browning Light Box Asm w Lens Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 BIk Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Console Fuel Window Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Bracket Support Tank Bracket Chassis Sway Rod Bracket Sway Brace Bushing Snap Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 GROUND DRIVE drive 9 vgt 34
24. 593 45 819183812 51 873940800 52 532175553 53 532188967 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Fitting Grease Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Brg Axle Front 1 570 Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Screw Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bushing Nyliner Snap Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Washer Lock Spr 5 16 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gear Sector Steering Tie Rod Bracket Switch Inerlock VGT97 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Extension Steering Premium Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 Ga Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Clip Steering Washer Hardened NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL 917 279090 PRODUCT 960 25 00 02 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine intek ELS 10 vgt 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 2 532149723 8 532121361 9 532177748 10 532175287 11 532179335 12 532143996 15 532179115 18 532181803 20 532178385 21 532191611
25. 9131312 68 532005142 69 532136327 117 873900600 155 812000028 157 532001370 DESCRIPTION Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 Actuator Interlock Switch Nut Centerlock 10 24 Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Clutch Rod Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Pulley Idler Grooved Clutch Arm Assembly Bearing Idler V Belt Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo Shift Rod Hi Lo Spring Clip Connecting Link Pulley Transaxle Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer Flat Pin Roll Hub Cover Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Ring Retainer Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL 917 279090 PRODUCT 960 25 00 02 REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY steering 15 vgt 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 532193943 532178557 532183226 532161849 532161848 532124931 532121748 812000029 532121232 10 874781044 11 532136518 12 873901000 13 532121749 14 810040600 15 873540600 16 532186814 18 532187799 19 532156011 20 532177592 21 532186737 22 532155105 23 532152927 26 532193652 27 532124937 28 817000612 29 532104239 31 532138136 32 819111610 33 810040500 34 874780512 35 532187039 36 532186799 41 532155246 42 817490508 44 532177
26. ART OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE 4 terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connectone end ofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 29 WARNING Do not short battery ter minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected firsttopreventsparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor nstall new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall terminal guard First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten s
27. ATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM ROS OU NW v mitt x EE OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION pom DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided LIGHTS ON will result in death or serious injury Skee WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol if not avoided could result in death serious injury MENNAN is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can Kf FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury 2 could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustratio
28. CE OIL DRAIN VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN TUBE FIG 16 After oil has drained completely close the drain valve turning clockwise Use the 7 16 11mm wrench to apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed Do not over tighten Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers
29. D Husqvarna 91 7 279090 Owner s Manual SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT 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 WARNING order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and com ply with specifications of the manu facturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and causeyou to lose control of your tractor WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and cer tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead andlead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instr
30. GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation 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 storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 7 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release
31. NT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED MANDREL ASSEMBLY FIG 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 13 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE p j 5 8 BOLT OR PIN BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system whichis sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and t
32. RACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 532190120 2 532140551 3 532140675 4 532127018 5 532145006 6 873800600 7 532124181 8 532171877 10 532182493 12 532174648 13 532121248 14 872050412 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Strap Asm Fender Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Clip Push In Hinged Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 40 KEY PART NO NO 15 532134300 16 532121250 17 532123976 18 819171912 19 532166369 20 532124238 21 532171852 22 873680500 37 873800500 seat 1 vgt DESCRIPTION Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 DECALS KEY PART NO NO 1 532178482 2 532191651 3 532188947 4 532188948 5 532194281 7 532180941 8 532196044 10 532157002 11 532181249 12 532194363 WHEELS amp TIRES 7 12 3 15 Il 5 DESCRIPTION Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Engine Decal Hood RH Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Decal Customer Resp Decal Dash Decal Danger Decal Clutch Brake Decal Replacement 41 PA
33. RT NO NO 13 532188298 14 532178455 15 532188925 16 532193062 24 532145005 532181917 532181916 532197646 532197647 PART NO NO 1 532059192 2 532065139 3 532144509 4 532008134 5 532106230 6 532124957 7 532124959 8 532175039 9 532105588 10 532007154 11 532144510 12 532124860 eg 532144334 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Sch Decal Caution Decal Ins Strg Whl Decal Mower Upstop Decal Btry Dngr Psn Pad Footrest RH Pad Footrest LH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Rim Assembly Front Tube Front Service Item Only Tire Front Fitting Grease Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Cap Hub Tire Rear Tube Rear Service Item Only Rim Assembly Rear Fitting Grease Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 lift rh 16 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 35 532138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc 1 532121006 Rod Asm Lever 38 532155097 Pointer Height Indicator 2 532180045 Shaft Asm Lift Vgt 39 532123935 Plug Hole Blk 1 485 1 515 Dia 3 532159189 Lever Asm Lift Rh 40 817060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 4 812000022 Truarc 85133 87 41
34. TOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis stealth I 10 vgt 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279090 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART NO NO 1 532180375 2 532175282 4 873680700 5 532194931 6 532157882 7 817720408 8 532184668 14 532190055 15 532161841 16 532121794 17 817000612 18 532182873 19 819131312 20 874780616 21 873800600 24 532181058 25 532161842 28 532181057 30 532148411 31 532161419 32 532161327 33 532161326 34 532177018 35 819111116 36 817060512 37 532194868 39 532175278 43 532136939 44 532136940 45 532187270 50 532175476 58 532183569 60 817060620 63 819131614 66 817490608 67 532156973 DESCRIPTION Rail Frame RH Drawbar Gt Nut Crownlock Hex 7 16 14 unc Dash Dash Lower Vgt One Piece Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Support Battery Hood Asm Lens LH Cover Access Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Zc Grille Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc Footrest RH Lens RH Footrest LH Saddle Slkscr Vgt Bracket Support 1 pc Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh Plate Asm Engine Chassis Washer 11 32 x11 16 x 16 Ga Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Fender Bracket Axle Front Bracket Spnsn Front Lh Bracket Spnsn Front Rh Bracket Chassis Bracket Chassis Front Bracket Fender Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide Belt Gear Drive
35. al and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 4 and 5 The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely Forease of mower to tractor assembly setall the gauge wheels in the fourth hole from top Retain with clevis pins and spring retainers SHOULDER BORT ADJUSTING BAR GAUGE 3 8 16 CENTER LOCKNUT SET ALL WHEELS TO 4TH HOLE FROM TOP FIG 5 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT CONNECT REAR PINS Connect right hand side first Sees Fig 6 and 7 Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin align hole in 9 suspension arm and release pin Be sure pin returns to See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement fully seated position and is attached to the suspension Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly arm Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Goto left side of mower and connect rear pin in the arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park same manner ing brake Disengage
36. arked on level ground DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS Pull out the or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If pin and release pin tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust Goto other side of mower and disconnect rear pin in your mower the same manner SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 Remove the four retainer springs and two flanged pins e Raise mower to its highest position from front plate assembly and remove plate n KEE d Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same BELT TENSION ROD LOCKING BRACKET DISENGAGED POSITION SUSPENSION ARMS ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY SINGLE LOOP p e RETAINER SPRINGS DOUBLE LOOP og RETAINER SPRINGS Yg e SE FLANGED PINS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS f adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one Checkadjustmenton right side oftractor Position any blade side of mower only sothe tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B Toraise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment at front and rear tip of the blade nut on that side e Before making any necessary adjustments check that Tolower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment
37. belt tension rod Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and Fromright side of tractor install belt onto engine clutch position mower on right side of tractor with deflector pulley shield to the right IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check MOWER PULLEY GROOVES belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket Slide mower under tractor until itis centered under trac tor DO NOT connect any pins When properly centered CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring the front mower brackets should be aligned so when loaded Have a tight grip on rod and the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide engage slowly between the mower brackets Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Cut plastic tie and lower front suspension plate Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown ATTACHFRONT PLATE From left side of mower posi in the Operation section of this manual tion front plate assembly between frontmower brackets align holes position flanged pin notch horizontally and insert the pin all the way The notch is in line with the hole in pin Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mowerbracket If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower bracket Go to right hand side of mower and
38. both front plate links are equal in length nut on that side flinks are not equal in length adjust one link to same NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower length as other link height about 3 16 To lower front of blade loosen nut on both front Recheck measurements after adjusting links an equal number of turns NOTE Each full turn of nut will change distance BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE by approximately 3 16 OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO e GROUND FIG 19 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 20 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 21 and 22 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 21 Whendistance B is 1 8 to 1 2 loweratfrontthan rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut C on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length Whendistance B is 1 8 to 1 2 loweratfrontthan rear tig
39. drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose
40. e Warranty Period of the product as set forth below Lifetime Warranty All tiller tines against breakage trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand eld product 3 Year Warranty Spindles on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk Behinds 2 Year COMMERCIAL Warranty Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment zero turn riders wide area walks and ground engaging commercial equipment 2 Year NON COMMERCIAL Warranty Automatic Mower Riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers chain saws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws snow blowers handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers electrical products and power assist collection systems for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manu facturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Power cutters stump grinder pole pruners and pole saws for non commercial non pro fessional non institutional or non income producing use All trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hover ing trimmers stick edgers backpack blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers power assist collection systems used for commercial institu
41. e 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 15 OWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor 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 of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 11 FIG 11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enou
42. ecurely Close terminal access doors Close hood TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR HEX BOLT TERMINAL 4 NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE FIG 29 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 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section 25 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 30 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Standinfrontoftractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor prob
43. ered equipmentfrom the truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed are Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary
44. erminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor inse the battery with plain water and dry Cleanterminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL see Fig 14 Block up rear axle securely Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts Remove filler plug from transaxle Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SG SL Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub 18 TRANSAXLE FILLER PLUG ENGINE
45. ffle Right Baffle Left Baffle Center Washer Hardened Spring Clutch Drive Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Rod Tension Relief Bolt Shoulder Gauge Wheel Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 unc Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Bushing Tension Relief Mandrel Asm Service Includes Key Nos 13 15 and 33 Replacement Mower Complete Std dec order separately nose roller components key nos 90 91 94 95 180 182 183 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 9r SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX 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 gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill Lv B Husqvarna SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for th
46. gh gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level R A 0 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins FGO aert qure Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil in high ambient temperatures 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been sub
47. hten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT C TRUNNION SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION See Fig 23 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL el iri id m Gre Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking De ONO Sect brake IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Reassemble R H and L H mandrel covers Securely tighten all screws CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and Remove screws from R H and L H mandrel covers engage slowly and remove covers Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys Raise attachment lift lever to highest position BELT ROUTING L H MANDREL LOCKING BRACKET BELT TENSION H ROD DISENGAGED ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY R H MANDREL COVER R H MANDREL IDLER PULLEYS
48. in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION it is the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an au thorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 531 83 81 23 2002 532197646 02 21 05 RD 8 Husqvarna Printed in U S A
49. is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired po sition Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start ment IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 8 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed Theaverage lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leavingthe operator s position toempty grass catcher etc move
50. itch to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD 12 vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Fullthrottle offers the best mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement
51. jected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor SPINDLE ZERK as instructed in this manual SPINDLE ZERK s FRONT WHEEL Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to BEARING ZERK properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make STEERING any of the adjustments described in the Service and SECTOR GEAR Adusimente section of this manual TEETH Atleast once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear new spark plug and clean air filter assure GE roper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer SS S TRANSAXLE FLUID MANDREL ZERKS BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure D SAE 30 MOTOR OIL Check operator presence and GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ROS systems for proper operation REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION Check for loose fasteners IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor req
52. key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not acceptthe load restart the engine and allow itto warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changesin speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude abov
53. l toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL See Fig 27 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING AXLE v FIG 27 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameand smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO ST
54. lems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 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 tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame orspark Allowtheengineto coolbefore storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored fora period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this
55. ment knob securely SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT Wes S NIE ADJUSTMENT E dl v KNOB FIG 3 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid TODRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of con trols Awarnine Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Besure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Siton seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Startthe engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake ped
56. ns with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT ROS ON POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PLUNGER PARKING BRAKE LEVER RANGE SHIFT LEVER GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02825 LSW FIG 7 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharg ing ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower height IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine 11 LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks brake pedal into the brake position RANGE SHIFT LEVER Allows high H or low L speed for all forward and reverse
57. orking order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre department TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 6 9 OPERATION 10 15 MAINTENANCE 16 MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on STORAGE 1 ccessessssssceseeseeeesaesaesaeveuseuseeneuneessnneesnesaes 26 TROUBLESHOOTING s REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ux 2 eee tnn naa 47 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Premium Steering Steering Wheel Insert 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob amp 2 Flanged Pins Q 2 Retainer Springs double loop Gauge Wheels 4 Washers 3 8 3 4 x 14 Ga Ly 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bars 4 Clevis Pins 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Locknuts 3 8 16 Hm 4 Shoulder Bolt Slope Sheet 1 Drain Tube For Future Use Keys B d 2 Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled fo
58. peration system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Faulty operator safety presence control system Poor cut uneven Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Mower blades will not rotate Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Poor grass discharge Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 aot Headlight s not working if so equipped Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Battery will not charge Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Loss of drive Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Ait trapped in transmission during shi
59. pment or servicing Engine backfires when T turning engine OFF Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 28 DA E ct poem moo LU fo 0 DIO teg o art RO M CORRECTION Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel 19 ace throttle control in FAST position h ft to slower speed low grass to dry before mowing evel mower deck heck tires for proper air pressure eplace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt ean underside of mower housing eplace mower drive belt einstall blades sharp edge down eplace with blades listed in this manual ean around mandrels to open vent holes gt 0 ODDDODVDO Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control between
60. r shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Pliers 1 9 16 wrench 2 1 2 wrenches 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 wrench When rightorlefthandis mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK 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 Remove mower and packing materials Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 SCHER locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials f
61. regular use including but not limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operators manual or instruc tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s per formance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply
62. rom tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT C2 LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR STEERING SLEEVE FIG 1 CHECK BATTERY See Fig 2 Lift hood to raised position fthis battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack ing Remove the cardboard packing and discard Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjust
63. rt mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher onmowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place 13 LIFT LEVER HIGHEST 77 POSIITON LOWEST POSITION D CLUTCH 2 K Z SWITCH PULL OUTTO S ENGAGE SS gt PUSHINTO NS DISENGAGE lt SHIELD FIG 10 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position AWARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the OS 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 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold e Withengine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before backing Move gear shift lever to reverse position and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement
64. s manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Extreme cold conditions Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depressed Attachment cl
65. the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Useextracare when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other Sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an openflame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas pow
66. tional professional or income producing purposes or use Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months 90 Day Warranty Automatic Mower Chain saws power cutters stump grinders pole saws pole prun ers snow throwers model series 580 amp 600 walk behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna product used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use except as otherwise provided herein Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Prod uct must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty 30 Day Warranty Replacement parts accessories including bars and chains tools and display items SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal
67. tlockand skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Roadtest tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center 23 WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest It is not necessary to remove mower BELT REMOVAL Engage parking brake creates slack in belt e Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only See REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual motion drive belt off transaxle pulley Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys then off engine pul ley and front V idler pulley Pull belt out of all belt keepers BELT INSTALLATION Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulle
68. traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keepchildrenoutofthe mowing area andin the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in
69. uctions 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 instructions to operate the machine Cleartheareaofobjects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades 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 Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Donotoperate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working e Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Donotoperate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or
70. uires 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 checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OP ERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whenthe engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine attachment clutch should never operate unless
71. utch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es U 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 27 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower m 10 11 NomRom DUO Ob OU cr oouonetom CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department See To start engine in operation section Clean replace air filter Replace
72. y and front V idler making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers Putbelt coming from V idler above midspan belt keeper then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown Make sure V part of belt engages V idler Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley Placelonglower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keep ers Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR V BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L H SIDE OF TRACTOR CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE BELT CLUTCHING KEEPER PULLEY FLAT IDLER V IDLER ABOVE MIDSPAN a BELT KEEPER C E f BELT KEEPER BELT Es TWISTS BELT TRANSAXLE ENGINE PULLEY KEEPER PULLEY V IDLER 4 AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM FIG 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGETRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front whee

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