Husqvarna 917.2896 owner manual Transmission

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 38)

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals 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 first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- minal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely.

Lower seat pan.

SEAT PAN

 

TERMINAL

NUT

COVER

BOLT

 

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

(RED)

(BLACK)

CABLE

CABLE

02603

 

Fig. 38

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.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 39)

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

02778

Fig. 39

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperatingthetractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

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Contents 917.289600 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyToremovetractorfromcarton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Figs To Adjust Seat See FigTo Install Hood Scoop See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower SeeTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission Storage OtherFuel System 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