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    200 8-01 O 0802011 2346 XLS Operator's Manual Operator' s Manual Ride Mo wer 960 43004500 03002[...]

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    2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in structions, to operate the machine. • C[...]

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    3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Always look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

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    4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-6 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

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    5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po sition (seated be hind the steering wheel). Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. FIG. 1 [...]

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    6 AS SEMBL Y 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 For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING?[...]

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    7 OPERA TION 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 SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVERS[...]

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    8 OPERA TION KNOW Y OUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad justments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nati[...]

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    9 OPERA TION 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 forming any ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. TO USE THRO[...]

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    10 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po sition of the at tachment lift le ver (A) de termines the cutting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) [...]

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    11 TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off wh[...]

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    12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep aration and for mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer . Drain the gas [...]

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    13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of [...]

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    14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when [...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any main- tenance. BRAKE OPERA TION 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. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad justments section of this manua[...]

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    16 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission w[...]

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    17 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 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 warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container . • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engin[...]

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    18 E F M K G B G A Q R P C D L SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID 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. • T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving pa[...]

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    19 E F M K G B G A Q R P C D L SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • A TT ACH REAR LIF T LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Install belt on engine pulley (M), in belt keepers (G). IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PU[...]

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    20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary , see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjus[...]

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    21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 27) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt[...]

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    22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RET AIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- erate ex plosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma terials away from batteries. Always wear eye pro tection when around batteries. If your battery is too [...]

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    23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE 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. • Close hood. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire [...]

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    24 STORAGE 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 gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en closure. TRACTOR Remove mower from trac[...]

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    25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. W eak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6. Dirty a[...]

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    26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switc[...]

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    27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 SCHEMA TIC NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D AS[...]

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    28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T20S 102 29 81 105[...]

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    29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Batt[...]

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    30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 CHASSIS 182 68 68 176 176 176 175 178 183 236 150 34 130 130 177 52 189 189 152 217 235 161 162 196 221 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 298 296 299 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 234 234 68 68 213 213 218 chassis-te x_TEX GT HUSQ_17 137 137 165 228 228 194 180 5[...]

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    31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18-25 F ender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Loc[...]

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    32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 DRIVE 52 51 170 216 143 171 225 125 drive-te x_K46_pedal_13 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 51 190 185 163 153 208 210 214 125 215 153 211 166 211 222 80 125 125 226 125 29 159 15 17 197 196[...]

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    33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 72-13 T ransaxle, TUFF TORQ K46 LD (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruis[...]

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    34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-te x_11-vgt 81 82 9 90 31[...]

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    35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 386777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 40 00-08 Clutch Ogura 12 532 40 50-97 Pulley Engine 15 5[...]

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    36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_special_9_r1 21 1 1 26 79 26 HUSQ SR PREM 2 * 35 19 60 59 58 57 63 57 63 63 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 * 45 51 *[...]

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    37 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Clip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 13 532 12 17-49 W asher 25/32 x 1-1/[...]

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    38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 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 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 P an, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 B[...]

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    39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 S[...]

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    40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 MOWER DECK 55 30 32 31 33 56 34 57 59 62 197 188 1 69 69 69 199 40 3 46 145 46_te x_lt_pred_15 15 14 13 11 8 21 25 26 27 198 29 21 21 23 24 36 40 2 19 19 6 6 117 116 40 119 117 119 116 40 68 46 189 189 188 21 21 69 69 69 21 242 241 200 147[...]

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    41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 41 86-03 Mower Housing 2 532 40 55-06 Cover Mandrel RH 3 532 40 55-07 Cover Mandrel LH 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer Asm 7/16-20[...]

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    42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2346XLS (96043004500), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-45 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-te x_7 91 91 89 87 100 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift As[...]

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    SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “W arranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty (Parts and Labor): All tiller tines and trimmer s[...]

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    43 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 slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

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    532 41 86-14 12.03.07 SBW Printed in the U.S.A.[...]