Husqvarna 917.2896 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(B)CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

(M)FREEWHEELCONTROL- Disengages transmissionfor pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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Contents 917.289600 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelToremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Adjust Seat See Fig Install Seat See FigsTo Install Hood Scoop See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Muffler CleaningEngine Cooling System See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Decals Wheels and TiresSchematic Optional Twin CYL. EnginesElectrical Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Chassis Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Drive Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Lift 100 101Seat Assembly Seat-tex6-tex LTModel K46BA Tufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BATufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BA Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1  KEY Part Description Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1 Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX05.04.10 JA