Husqvarna 917.28961 owner manual Transmission

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36)

WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals 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

02602

TERMINAL

 

NUT

COVER

 

 

BOLT

 

 

POSITIVE

 

NEGATIVE

(RED)

 

 

(BLACK)

CABLE

 

 

CABLE

 

02603

Fig. 36

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. 37)

•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. 37

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 917.289610 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table 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 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 IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To 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 Remove Wheel See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Fires when turn To run when operBattery will not Engine continuesDecals Wheels and TiresSchematic Optional Twin CYL. EnginesElectrical Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Drive Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number YTH2042 Mower Deck 532 40 Mower Housing Mower Lift 532 19 51-81 Link Asm Lift LH RearSeat Assembly 532 42 SeatModel K46BA KEY Part Description Briggs Engine Model Number 331777, Type Number 1372-B1 Liquid Gasket and the Breather Gasket are InterchangeableBriggs Engine Model Number 331777, Type Number 1372-B1 118 125 141 108 131 634 130 217 633 987 KEY Part Description Seal-Valve Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX05.04.10 BAD

917.28961 specifications

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