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Page 1: ...Husqvarna 917 279241 YTH20F42T Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for...

Page 3: ...t with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening atall times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed ar...

Page 4: ...serve the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered orgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped ...

Page 5: ...is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in position FIG 1 FIG 2 NOTE You may now rol...

Page 6: ...u learn howto operate your tractor check to see that the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKL IS T BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PER FORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaini...

Page 7: ...ld result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided...

Page 8: ... CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTR...

Page 9: ...nate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position O Attachment 0 Disengaged Clutch Engage Position Position FIG 5 GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal al...

Page 10: ...GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGH...

Page 11: ...n into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc Transmission Engaged Transmission ...

Page 12: ...ion and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control ...

Page 13: ...rive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns...

Page 14: ...ractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of ...

Page 15: ... ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp Replace worn bent or damaged b...

Page 16: ... operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 14 and 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when ...

Page 17: ...flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP_ _ FUEL FILTER f _ FIG 16 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matte...

Page 18: ...ower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are dis connected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 17 21 Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake Lower attach...

Page 19: ... are over or under inflated it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VISUAL SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 22 With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut determine which side of mower is cutting lower NOTE As desired you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side Go to side of mower you wish to adjust...

Page 20: ... 2 lower than the rear tip go to the front of tractor With an 11 16 or adjustable wrench loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn front link adjust ment nut B clockwise tighten to raise the front of mower or counterclockwise loosen to lower the front mowe r Tighten adjust nut B to raise mower Loosen adjust nut B to lower mower Loosen jam nut A f...

Page 21: ...an 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 FIG 27 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 th...

Page 22: ...e first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED BATTERY BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 30 _kWARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be conne...

Page 23: ...throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspec...

Page 24: ...NGINESSENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCEINDICATESTHAT ALCOHOLBLENDEDFUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATION ANDFORMATION OFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINEWHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 25: ...filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 6 Faulty spark plug 7 Dirty fuel filter 8 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark...

Page 26: ... Worn bent or loose blade 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Che...

Page 27: ...K BLACK I JUNCTION J_ _ I_ CONNECTOR 6 XO _ 6 6 I I SHORTING CONNECTOR I CHASSIS L HARNESS A q SPARK IGNITION I JPLUGS GAP _ UNIT 2 PLUGS ON OPTIONAL TWIN CYL ENGINES q HOUR _ METER _r _ELll I _LINE I _OII CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT IP _EERQO IUp7LET FUEL SHUT OFF 15AMPDC 36 RPM IF s_oOLEN IOpI D e D _f_ REGULA RED _ TOR U 28 VOLTSAC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BROWN f _ _llh _ _ dlL _ _ j_r_ _ _1...

Page 28: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 ELECTRICAL 24 I 4 34 71 29 33 194276F I I I i 28 ...

Page 29: ...2 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 19 81 38 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thd rol 5 16 18 x 3 4 71 532 40 11 04 Harness Ign Dash 90 532 40...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 CHASSIS 204 210 15 18 208 203 25 209 176 202 221 161 176 150 181 _1 9 S 37 184 165 181 189 _183 68 chassis tex 9 gt husq 30 ...

Page 31: ...27 Bushing Steering 178 532 19 97 82 Cargo Asm Net 180 532 19 42 60 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 183 8747805 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x1 1 4 184 532 19 57 80 Spacer Fender 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 195 532 40 41 37 Plug Hole Dash Lower 196 532 40 02 99 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 V...

Page 32: ...241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 DRIVE 221 213 125 206 26 196 221 184 42 _ _ 125 16 160 188 29 153 t61 211 215 214 210 166 222 33 230 _2 205 183 169 _ drive tex 28 Husq TuffTorq 116 125 _1116 62 2 _ 230 _169 183 205 33 32 ...

Page 33: ...32 40 125 8170005 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 215 53240 153 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 220 532 19 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 221 532 40 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 222 819 21 161 532 19 54 03 Spring Return Clutch 225 532 40 162 532 19 57 85 SpacerTransaxle 226 532 40 163 532 40 10 34 Rod Pedal Control 230 532 18 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 169 874 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 STEERING ASSEMBLY 26 45 51 1 63 19 I 60 U 57 67 55 65 50 steering tex 5 vgt _ I 62 34 ...

Page 35: ...0 532 19 61 97 Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 24 unf Shaft Steering Plate Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Insert Wheel Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Gear Sector Plate Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 ENGINE 18 _21 20 81 15 99 engine tex 9 kohl 37 29 J SPARK ARRESTER KIT 36 ...

Page 37: ...Kit 31 532 14 50 05 Clip Push In 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 64 8170006 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 69 532 18 59 09 Gasket 81 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil 83 5321718 77 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 goes with tour tier 86 532 18 43 62 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8 1...

Page 38: ...7 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 04 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 87 88 91 4 I KEY PART NO NO 87 97 DESCRIPTION 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 52 70 Link Lift Susp Front Mower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m...

Page 39: ...0 06 00 Nut Lock W Ins 3 8 16 unc 7 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Seres 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874760612 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All...

Page 40: ...eplacement 69 60 Decal Bypass 17 71 Pad Footrest LH 37 73 Pad Footrest RH 57 30 Manual Owner s Eng 57 31 Manual Owner s Fr WHEELS AND TIRES 2 3 7 4 10 wheelart 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 05 91 92 2 532 06 51 39 3 532 13 83 37 4 532 05 99 04 5 532 10 62 22 6 532 12 49 57 7 532 12 49 59 8 532 17 50 39 9 532 13 84 68 10 532 12 49 26 11 532 13 83 36 532 14 43 34 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve R...

Page 41: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 MOWER DECK _ 57 68 30 188 189 19 189 188 20 196 _ _117 116 21 23 K 29 27 42 D elec Tex 8 41 ...

Page 42: ...y 62 872 11 06 16 Shaft Assembly Mandrel 68 532 14 49 59 Housing Mandrel 69 872 14 05 05 Bearing Ball Mandrel 116 532 19 34 06 Stripper Mower Deck 117 532 17 48 73 Bolt Shoulder 145 532 17 79 68 Baffle Vortex 188 532 19 51 61 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 189 873 90 05 00 Bracket Deflector 190 532 19 72 51 Cap Sleeve 198 819 13 20 12 Spring Torsion Deflector 532 19 28 70 Nut Push Shield Deflector Rod ...

Page 43: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 0002 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 15 17 13 J 12 9 0 1 10 43 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 0002 1 44 ...

Page 45: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 0002 15 _5 45 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 279241 YTH20F42T PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 05 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 0002 FUEL SYSTEM 12 13 _ 15 14 _ 14 1 16 4 5 14 14 j 10 9 16 46 ...

Page 47: ...M5x0 8x25 Harness Wiring Six Pin BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 Crankcase Use Short Block 2 2513957 s 1 Plug Sq Hd Pipe 3 8 3 2003201 s 1 Seal Oil 4 2006704 s 1 Rod Connecting 5 2087401 s 1 Kit Piston W ring Set 94mm Includes 6 7 6 2010801 s 1 Ring Set 94 Mm 7 2001804 s 2 Retainer Piston Pie 8 2012302 s 1 Tube Drainback 9 2075504 s 2 Kit Balance Weight Includes ...

Page 48: ...ket Air Cleaner Base 1 Gasket Carburetor 2 Stud M6xl Oxl00 2 Nut Fig M6x1 0 2 Screw Fig Thd Frm M5x0 8xlO 1 Bracket Fuel Pump Mounting 1 Pump Fuel 2 Screw Fig Thd Frm M6x1 0xl 6 6 Clamp Hose 1 Filter Fuel 2 Line Fuel 24 cut To Length 1 Line Fuel 10 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 6 1204102 s 7 12 041 Ol s 1 2053605 s 1 Kit Speed Control Assembly 8 2007205 s Includes 2 3 6 9 9 M 641060 s...

Page 49: ...SERVICE NOTES 49 ...

Page 50: ...SERVICE NOTES 5O ...

Page 51: ...pes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...

Page 52: ...duct information supplied at the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufac...

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