Husqvarna YTH2242TDF 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. 31)

•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. 31

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 32 & 33)

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. 33

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. 32

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Contents YTH2242TDF 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 CJK Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking BRAKESee 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 FigReverse Operation System ROS To Stop Mower BladesTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigBefore 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 Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt 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 OILProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingBattery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesSCH12 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description 196 Chassis 207 Drive Engine Spark Arrester KITEngine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 42 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsMower Deck Tractor Model NO. YTH2242TDF 96041017302, Product no 41 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear Mower LiftOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation12.01.10 CL/SR

YTH2242TDF specifications

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