Husqvarna 917.289570 Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

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.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley (M).

Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer spring and washer.

Gotoeithersideofmoweranddisconnectmowersuspen- sion arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from rear mowerbracket(D)-removeretainerspringsandwashers.

Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen- sion arm and rear lift link.

CAUTION: After rear lift links are discon- nected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift le- ver when changing position of the lever.

From right side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from right rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket.

Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go.

Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 19 - 32)

1.SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT- TACHMENT LIFT LEVER (See Fig. 20 and 21)

Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

PARKING

BRAKE

LEVER

Fig. 20

CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and en- gage in lowest position. Lift lever is located on left side of fender.

LIFT

LEVER

Fig. 21

 

M

F

 

A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION

L B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARMS

 

 

 

W

B. RETAINER SPRING

 

A

 

C. REAR LIFT LINK(S)

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER

K

 

 

BRACKET

 

 

 

E. FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

 

 

 

 

H. FRONT MOWER BRACKET

 

 

 

H

I. LEFT SIDE REAR MOWER

 

 

 

 

BRACKET

C

 

 

 

K. BELT TENSION ROD

 

 

 

L. LOCKING BRACKET

I

 

 

 

M. ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY

 

 

 

Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD

C

 

 

 

S. ANTI-SWAY BAR

S

D

 

 

W. FRONT GAUGE WHEEL

 

Q

 

Fig. 19

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Contents 917.289570 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigReverse Operation System ROS Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Deck Washout Port See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig ANTI-SWAY BAR S Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigAttach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement