Husqvarna 917.24046 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Check Brake, Belt Removal

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of manual).

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

MANDREL

PULLEY

Fig. 30

TO CHECK BRAKE

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

You may also check brake by:

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu- ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1.Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section in this manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2.Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

3.Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).

4.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle input pulley (D).

5.Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E).

6.Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(F) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (F) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).

2.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley (E).

3.Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transaxle input pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

4.Install belt on centerspan idler (C).

5.Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

6.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

7.Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in

this manual).

 

E

 

F

A

 

B

G

 

C

 

D

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Fig. 31

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Contents 917.240460 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Spark Plugs CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine continues Tractor - Model Number 917.240460, Product NO. YTH20K46 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description ElectricalChassis Tractor - Model Number 917.240460, Product NO. YTH20K46 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine KEY Part Description Steering Assembly 873 94 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 532 18 532 42 Seat Seat Assembly8787 100 101 Mower LiftMower Deck Only pulley/nut/washer and blade Wheels and Tires DecalsTufftorq Transaxle Model Number K46BT Model K46BTCrankshaft Kohl Engine Model NO. SV600-3229Additional OIL PAN/LUBRICATION HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Blower Housing & Baffles Engine Controls AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Crankshaft Blower Housing & BafflesCrankcase Oil Pan/LubricationEngine Controls AccessoriesAir Intake/Filtration DecalsOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes 02.15.11 BAD

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