Husqvarna 917.289570, 532 43 38-61 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

3.0 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/ Filter:

64 oz.

 

W/O Filter:

60 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion QC12YC

 

(Gap: .040")

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0 – 5.2

 

Reverse:

0 – 2.9

Charging System:

16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:

45-55 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized servi- cecenter/department We have competent, well-trained representatives and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un- improved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5-6

OPERATION

7-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

REPAIR PARTS

28-49

WARRANTY

BACK PAGE

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Contents 917.289570 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW 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 Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo 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 Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Storage OtherFuel System 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