Husqvarna 917.28961 HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake See Fig, Stopping See Fig

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.

•Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

C

B

Fig. 4

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in the “DISENGAGED” position ().

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) ATTACHMENT

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) ATTACHMENT

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH LEVER

 

CLUTCH LEVER

 

 

“DISENGAGED”

 

“ENGAGED”

Fig. 5

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down.

•Move motion control lever (J) to neutral position.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine to “backfire”.

•Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never use the choke to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND GO DEAD.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the opera- tor's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).

•Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.

•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.

D

F

Fig. 6

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. (J)

•Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

J

Fig. 7

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Contents 917.289610 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingSafe Handling of Gasoline 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 Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Purge Transmission Mowing TipsMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service 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 To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Remove Wheel See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Battery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesWheels and Tires DecalsOptional Twin CYL. Engines SchematicElectrical 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 532 19 51-81 Link Asm Lift LH Rear Mower Lift532 42 Seat Seat AssemblyModel K46BA KEY Part Description Liquid Gasket and the Breather Gasket are Interchangeable Briggs Engine Model Number 331777, Type Number 1372-B1Briggs 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 Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation05.04.10 BAD

917.28961 specifications

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