Husqvarna 917.28961 Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner's Manual

532 43 65-48

917.289610

(YTH2042)

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 532 43 65 48 917 289610 YTH2042 ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when o...

Page 3: ...ttach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or p...

Page 4: ...ENANCE SCHEDULE 13 MAINTENANCE 13 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 17 22 STORAGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 25 REPAIR PARTS 26 48 WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if ...

Page 5: ...on is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in position NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in f...

Page 6: ...ed securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still sec...

Page 7: ...ety 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 might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol...

Page 8: ...e position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation...

Page 9: ...ition before stopping may cause engine to backfire STOPPING See Fig 5 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Alwaysremovekeywhenleavingtractortoprevent unauthorized use Never use the choke to stop the engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE B...

Page 10: ...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 HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge whe...

Page 11: ...er to neutral N position Withenginerunning turnignitionkeycounterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before and while backing Slowly move motion control lever to reverse R posi tion to start movement When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular...

Page 12: ...tremelytall itshouldbemowedtwicetoreduce loadandpossiblefirehazardfromdriedclippings Make firstcutrelativelyhigh thesecondtothedesiredheight Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground sp...

Page 13: ...L RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive 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 Se...

Page 14: ...e operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Re...

Page 15: ... will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock ...

Page 16: ...arden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthenozzleadapter packagedwithyourtractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pull b...

Page 17: ...on CAUTION LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER LOWER IT SLOWLY AND ENGAGE IN LOWEST POSITION NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 21 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest positio...

Page 18: ...securewithretainerspring K Install belt on engine pulley M in belt keepers G Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assemb...

Page 19: ...nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 28 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Ra...

Page 20: ... forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brakeneedstobeserviced Contactaqualifiedservicecenter TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 32 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 section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position...

Page 21: ... in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 35 WARNING Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegases Keepsparks flameand smoking materials...

Page 22: ...iring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Checkwiring SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 37 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt towar...

Page 23: ...SYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carb...

Page 24: ... 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Ch...

Page 25: ...mproperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light switch 3 ...

Page 26: ...00 9 532 42 05 31 Tire Rear 18 x 9 5 8 Turf Saver LT 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Fender Warn Instructions 2 532 42 91 96 Decal Hood Logo 4 532 41 06 42 Decal Hood Panel 5 532 42 38 29 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 43 65 57 Decal Replacement 8 532 42 95 51 Decal Engine 9 532 14 50 05 Decal Batter...

Page 27: ...RING SCH11 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK D E R RED WHITE WHITE GRAY GRAY BLACK BLACK POWER OUTLET OPTIONAL 12V BLACK A AMMETER OPTIONAL RED BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS LIGHT SWITCH ORANGE LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM ALTERNA...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 289610 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2 ...

Page 29: ...itch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 41 19 35 Key Chain 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 10 98 Harness Ign Dash 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 71 532 40 04 49 Harness Chassis 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 87 532 19 78 02 Switch Interlock Clutch Cable 90 532 ...

Page 30: ... 194 194 181 181 162 196 287 138 36 36 182 176 176 175 177 195 14 214 130 130 176 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 5 176 176 205 206 181 181 137 137 234 234 298 238 3 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 159 159 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 289 ...

Page 31: ... 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 40 41 37 Plug Dash 196 532 41 45 80 Console Asm Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 40 30 76 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 41 66 13 Vent Top Hood 205 532 40 17 09 Skirt Side RH 206 532 40 17 11 Skirt Side LH 207 532 19 71 98 Bezel RH 208 532 19 71 99 Bezel LH 209 532 19 91 30 Insert Hex Top RH 210 532 19 91 31 Insert Hex T...

Page 32: ...70 64 161 184 42 216 143 125 226 227 125 80 125 221 211 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 232 153 233 166 159 15 35 167 160 188 186 189 49 29 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 116 116 drive tex_K46_fender_18_r1 225 125 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 33 230 230 183 183 205 99 70 74 17 ...

Page 33: ... Screw THDROL 5 16 18 153 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 1 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 161 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 166 532 42 91 64 Nut Push 625 167 532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 41 34 30 Keeper Belt Centerspan 174 532 19 72 89 Nut Push 175 532 40 85 39 Shaft Asm Shift 176 532 19 62 14 Arm Clevis Rod Shift 178 532 19 74 56 Spring Shift 18...

Page 34: ...34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 289610 ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SPARK ARRESTER 29 engine tex_BS_2_r3 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 81 82 94 69 2 87 37 28 37 18 15 97 96 79 ...

Page 35: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 289610 ENGINE Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive En gineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower...

Page 36: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH2042 289610 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 35 19 60 59 70 68 69 15 14 61 steering tex_HUSQHR_3 16 28 28 13 22 64 21 45 4 15 14 1 26 58 5 13 13 53 8 67 67 66 6 6 2 9 8 7 9 8 7 63 57 57 63 51 ...

Page 37: ...ew 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 GZIN 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 57 532 40 74 65 Bracket Upstop 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 873 97 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 532 19 47 40 Draglink LH 62 532 19 47 41 ...

Page 38: ... 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 56 56 57 59 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 69 20 40 145 42_D_man tex_LT_33_r3 15 14 13 11 8 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 19 19 6 6 242 192 241 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 119 116 118 117 116 118 119 ...

Page 39: ...2 43 25 20 Keeper Belt LH Mandrel 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 42 532 19 84 10 Spring Torsion Brake 43 532 19 72 56 Spring Torsion Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 72 50 Bracket Clutch Cable 55 532 19 72 49 Arm Idler 56 532 19 90 92 Spacer Retainer 57 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 59 532 14 10 43 Guard Tuv Idler 60 532 19 72 61 Arm Brake Mower 62 872 11 06 ...

Page 40: ...ar Zinc 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 91 532 19 51 81 Link Asm Lift LH Rear 97 817 00 06 12 Screw Hex Wsh THDR 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 532 19 52 70 Link Lift Susp Front Mower 100 873 93 06 00 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 unc 101 532 40 70 03 Link Asm Lift FXD KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 ...

Page 41: ... 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 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 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 2 6 1 40 10 37 37 21 21 3 41 7 8 7 8 8 ...

Page 42: ...9610 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BA MODEL K46BA 7A646084100 33 16 20 10 34 34 35 19 13 90 95 34 76 80 81 84 87 86 8 9 15 7 82 78 82 85 83 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 97 103 107 108 101 102 102 109 91 106 58 105 96 72 72 ...

Page 43: ...ke Return Spring 80 532 41 44 10 Spring Pin 5 32 81 532 41 44 11 O Ring 1a P12 82 532 41 44 12 Spring Pin 4 16 83 532 41 44 13 Spine Collar 84 532 41 44 14 Pulley L 85 532 41 44 15 Fan Black 86 532 41 44 16 Wave Washer 87 532 41 44 17 Snap Ring 90 532 41 44 18 Spring Pin 3 0a 20 91 532 41 44 19 Oil Seal 16 22 03 95 532 41 58 50 Spring Pin 3 0a 16 96 532 41 44 20 Roll Pin 3 5 40 97 532 41 44 21 Con...

Page 44: ...ERATOR S MANUAL 1024 750 943 965 847 523 177 525 524 616 404 614 562 505 227 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK LIQUID GASKET AND THE BREATHER GASKET ARE INTERCHANGEABLE 1017 12 20 4 15 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 105 127 987 51 617 1266 137 51A 98 633 217 634 1022 868 51 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 524 1022 943 12 9 7 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 177 691...

Page 45: ...16 202 232 267 265 209 222 188 697 729 1051 510 513 783 802 462 579 503 310 803 544 801 309 1090 311 797 789 474 1059 877 1119 445 967 305A 968 305 304 1040 305B 1265 1279 37 78 783 1051 23 1044 1005 415 1070 324 617 830 1034 1022 42 7 238 36 42 868 1029 33 5 34 192 35 51 53 54 617 50 654 337 635 13 51A 883 ...

Page 46: ...YTH2042 289610 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 331777 TYPE NUMBER 1372 B1 104 105 51 633 987 95 130 117 127 108 1127 947 276 135 125 131 975 137 137 141 98 94 133 1091 431 1266 240 187 601 276 217 118 634 1022 1023 914 45 1026 850 ...

Page 47: ...09 Carburetor 127 690727 Plug Welch 130 699500 Valve Throttle 131 699501 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 694914 Float Carburetor 135 698780 Tube Fuel Transfer 137 698781 Gasket Float Bowl 141 792777 Kit Choke Shaft 146 691639 Key Timing 186 794873 Connector Hose Intake Manifold 187 791805 Line Fuel Formed Cut to Required Length 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 202 691841 Link...

Page 48: ...et 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 690968 Seal Valve 883 692236 Gasket Exhaust 914 697551 Screw Rocker Cover 947 699915 Solenoid Fuel 967 697015 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 698403 Cover Air Cleaner 975 699502 Bowl Fuel 987 698777 Seal Throttle Shaft 1005 796083 Fan Flywheel 1022 272475s Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 797421 Cover Rocker 1026 692003 Rod Push Intake 692011 Rod Push Exhaust 1029 691751 Arm R...

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Page 51: ...the face Do not mow slopes 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 me...

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