Husqvarna YTH2548 User Manual Page 1

02777YTH2548Owner's Manual01960_husqvarna

10These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.OPERATIONDANGER, KEEP HAND

11ELAPSED TIMEHOURS 1/100000000000AMPS60 0 6002770OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACT

12OPERATION02773The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear

13OPERATION02776LOWPOSITIONPUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE"AT TACH MENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITIONAT TACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO"ENGAGE&quo

14OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking t

15OPERATIONMOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustmen

16LUBRICATION CHARTBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with o

17MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping

18MAINTENANCECLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or co

19MAINTENANCEIN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 18)The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsib

20FIG. 19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST -MENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 21FIG. 22FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING F

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 24FIG. 25TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC OND ARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parki

2301513FIG. 26SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis

240066302239SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 28ADJUSTMENT BOLTNEUTRAL LOCK GATEMOTION CONTROL LEVERTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See

25SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 3202778HOODHEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTORTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in th

26SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS01678STOP SCREWCLAMP SCREWCHOKE CONTROL CABLETHROTTLE CONTROL CABLEENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33)The th

27STORAGEImmediately 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

28TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

29TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches

3• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or children ev

30SERVICE NOTES

31TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEREDBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKNON-REMOVABLECONNECTIONSREMOVABLECONNECTI

32282926244240333050REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84ELECTRICAL1212111082127468916D.C. AMPERES45552221

33KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 14 49-27 Battery 12 Volt 35 AMP2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20

34REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES10214302772762093119551661662092095328028026144261

35KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches.1 inch = 25.4 mm1 532 17

36REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84DRIVE2928305232375335553662353622341617777841626371200731626319932305257

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84DRIVEKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE:

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84STEERING ASSEMBLY5543439543810403211868746468687298871174391294401168676

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO. DESCR

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32

40KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 18 87-15 S

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84DECALS1043KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84ENGINE21OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester29810651161342625101317171723451

43REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84MOWER LIFT36456231654782324252728293050263741403849181716155454131211131

44REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84MOWER DECK13291941829518313248_nose_roller575611811611951174645334645333

45REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2548 (YTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 19-84MOWER DECKKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

4615 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

47SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fr

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5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteeringWheel InsertSteering WheelSteeringWheelAdapterSeatMowerGauge Wheels(4) Washers3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.(4) Wheels(4) Adjusting Bars

6Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper o

7ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5)The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure

8SHOULDER BOLTAD JUST ING BARPINRETAINER SPRINGFIG. 5GAUGE WHEEL3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUTASSEMBLY3/8 WASH ER• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, r

9CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cut