Husqvarna YTH2648TDRF Owner's Manual

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YTH2648TDRF Owner's Manual 532 44 40-19 Rev. 15 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 07002 ...

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2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. �...

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3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Ensure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. A...

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4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ........................................

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5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 1 TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position...

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6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS...

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7 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SA...

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8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manua...

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9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repa...

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10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forw...

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11 OPERATION Fig. 11 TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po- si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • ...

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12 OPERATION RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 13) 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. 2. In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view) 3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve. 4. Driv...

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13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmis...

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14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of thi...

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15 MAINTENANCE ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section ➁ ENGINE ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ STE...

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16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake mus...

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17 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated ...

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18 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fir...

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19 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a...

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20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to ...

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21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 28 Fig. 29 • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M). Fig. 26 Fig. 27 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secu...

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22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 32 & 33) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than th...

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23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 35 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. You may also check brake by: • Park ...

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24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 39) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when aro...

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25 07002 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill...

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26 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame...

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27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to star...

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28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, conta...

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29 SERVICE NOTES ...

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30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND ...

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31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 SCHEMATIC NOTES M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASS...

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32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 4646 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 105 29 With C...

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33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex ...

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34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 CHASSIS 306 125 146 chassis-tex_GT HUSQ II_94_r1 182 176 176 175 150 130 177 37 194 194 178 161 36 36 199 162 196 221 162 180 194 228 228 236 236 235 235 183 183 165 2 58 ...

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35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 CHASSIS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 2 532 41 22-82 Drawbar Lower 3 532 44 44-81 Logo 5 532 43 74-86 Dash 14 532...

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36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 DRIVE 231 51 170 185 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_71_r3 56 70 74 220 74 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 ...

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37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 DRIVE 1 – – – – – – Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46CR (426121) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer.) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32...

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38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 18 15 21 20 116 37 28 28 37 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-tex_bs-2cyl_27 9 90 91 117 ...

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39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 – – – – – – Engine Briggs Model No. 40H777- 1573-G5(442257) (Order parts from engine manufacturer.) 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 40 00-08 Clutch Elect...

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40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 STEERING ASSEMBLY 19 60 59 58 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 35 67 63 63 1 21 6 15 14 5 81 13 13 8 53 62 81 61 82 15 14 14 14 15 80 85 14 15 80 82 80 6 4 15 14 86 9 8 9 8 67 6...

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41 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 2 ...

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42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 44 32-63 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 ...

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43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532 42 ...

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44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 MOWER DECK 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 18 19 22 23 16 33 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 1 2 6 7 11 15 16 17 20 21 36 47 58 60 ...

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45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2648TDRF (96041026400), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-64 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 574 80 89-02 Deck ...

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46 SERVICE NOTES ...

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47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of sl...

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