Husqvarna YTH2546 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26)

Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

Remove belt from idler pulleys.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. X) -

Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

L.H.

SCREWS

 

ELECTRIC

IDLER

CLUTCH

MANDREL

 

PULLEY

COVER

 

PULLEYS

 

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

L.H.

MANDREL

PRIMARY

IDLER ARM BELT

KEEPERS

FIG. 26

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)

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 -

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

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

Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.

Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Remove belt from centerspan idler (E).

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F).

Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G).

Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(H) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G).

Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

Reconnect clutch harness (A).

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

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

G

H

B A

C

J

D

 

E

F

02953 electric

FIG. 27

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Contents YTH2546 Twin Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBrake Operation TiresEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and Adjustments To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Replacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Decals Wheels and TiresKEY Part NO. no Description 02929-194276Regulated-Tex Schematic102 104 101 ElectricalKEY Part Description Chassis KEY Part NO. no Description Drive 532 41 Engine Spark Arrester KITSteering Assembly Mower Deck 532 41 Mower Housing Seat Assembly Mower Lift Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 532 41 06-05 Rev 05.10.07 AP

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