Husqvarna 917.289541 User Manual

917.289541Owner's Manual(YTH20K46)532 43 47-08

10OPERATIONFig. 7TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at th

11OPERATIONTO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11)When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in fre

12OPERATIONCAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATU

13Fig. 12 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sect

14MAINTENANCE➀ General Purpose Grease➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section01965➁ ENGINE➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH➀ FRO

15MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

16MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re

17MAINTENANCEFig. 17CLAMPFUEL FILTERIN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clog

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parkin

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSEFCGQRDKGPBLMAIMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Raise attachment lift lever to highest

2SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above.• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary

21TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 31)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation gu

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 32RE TAIN ING RINGWASH ERSSQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)AXLE COVERTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33) WARNIN

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in hol

24IDLE FUELADJUSTINGNEEDLE02726IDLE SPEEDADJUSTING SCREW02725CABLECLAMPSCREWSPEED CONTROLBRACKETTHROTTLELEVERENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement

25STORAGEImmediately 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

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run when oper-ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-sa

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3SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters t

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54SERVICE NOTES

5515 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

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4SAFETY RULES ... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 4CUSTOMER RE

5UNASSEMBLED PARTS(2) KeysSlope SheetKey(1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those part

6ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for b

7OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSAN

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

9OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety