Husqvarna YTH2648 TF owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt, To Check Brake

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 34)

Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

Remove mandrel covers.

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

With a 3/8" breaker bar and using the square open- ing in the idler arm, shift the arm counter clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt.

Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys.

IDLER ARM

Fig. 34

Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 35 & 36)

NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on the cutting deck.

Place the belt around all the pulleys except the center spindle pulley.

With a 3/8" breaker bar, shift the idler arm counter clockwise. When there is enough slack, slip the belt onto the center spindle pulley.

BELT ROUTING

ENGINE

BLADE BELT

Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist. Correct if needed.

Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until spring is extended to a length of 5.1".

Belt tension should be set to 30 Ft. Lbs.

Replace mandrel covers on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.

SPRING

EYEBOLT

NUT

Fig. 36

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.

Fig. 35

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Contents YTH2648 TF Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Dphg E CJK Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping 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 FigTo Stop Mower Blades Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig O PSecure with small washer and small retainer spring as shown To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery see FIG Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Transmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine continues Decals Wheels and TiresKEY Part NO. no Description SCH12 SchematicTractor Model NO. YTH2648 TF 96041022500, Product no 41 KEY Part Description ElectricalChassis Tractor Model NO. YTH2648 TF 96041022500, Product no 41 284 DriveTransaxle, Tufftorq K46BT Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 42 Seat Seat AssemblyMower Deck Tractor Model NO. YTH2648 TF 96041022500, Product no 41     Mower LiftWhill Only Ride UP and do Hillss Not Acro Axms Reeg DE51 Ggus12.16.10 AP

YTH2648 TF specifications

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