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CHANGING SPEED RANGES – HUSKY 600
Speed range setting may be changed with a
simple belt setting change. Never attempt to
make belt setting change while the engine is
running. The drive belt is positioned in the
HIGH speed range when assembled at the
factory (belt from large section of engine
pulley to small section of drive shaft pulley).
To change belt setting proceed as follows:
(1) open tractor hood exposing clear view of
belt; (2) hold or clamp clutch pedal down to
release belt tension; (3) move the drive belt
from large front groove to small rear groove
on engine pulley; (4) slide the belt from the
small front groove to the large rear groove of
drive shaft pulley located below the tractor
frame; (5) release clutch pedal and check
belt to see that it is properly seated in cor‐
responding grooves. To return belt to HIGH
speed range simply reverse the procedure by
changing the belt on the drive shaft pulley first
and then complete the operation on the
engine pulley. NOTE: Always begin on the
pulley where the belt is in the large groove
and complete the operation on the opposite
pulley.
The HUSKY 800, 900 and 600 feature
a 3‐speed geared transmission plus a second
range to give you a wide range of operating
speeds. To prevent damage to gears, do not
shift gears while tractor is in motion. HIGH
speed range is most practical for transport,
average mowing or pulling light attachments.
LOW speed range is best for heavy jobs such
as tilling, plowing, snow casting and mowing
tall or lush grass.
Speed range selector lever is controlled from
the driver’s seat: HIGH speed range – move
lever to left and push forward until lever
returns to right.
LOW speed range – move lever to left and pull
rearward until lever return to right. (See
instruction decal below lever.) Be sure gear
shift is in neutral or clutch disengaged when
changing speed ranges.
Three‐Speed Transmission
CHANGING
SPEED
RANGES
HUSKY 800
& 900
GEAR
LOW SPEED RANGE
HIGH SPEED RANGE
1st
2nd
3rd
3/4 mph*
1‐1/4 mph*
2 mph*
2 mph*
3‐1/2 mph*
6 mph*
*Speed at high throttle adjustment. The speed will decrease
in each gear as the throttle is adjusted towards idle. Speeds
may vary depending on road or ground condition and
weight attached to tractor.
