Brand: Husqvarna
Category: Lawn Mower
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for 917.289640
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:01 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2008
Warranty Information
Husqvarna warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a specified period from the date of purchase.
How to Operate Your Tractor
Starting the Engine: Ensure the tractor is on level ground, depress the brake pedal, set the parking brake, and have the attachment clutch disengaged. Move the throttle to choke position and turn the ignition key to START. Once the engine starts, move the throttle to the fast position for warm weather starting, or allow the engine to warm up for cold weather starting.
Moving Forward and Backward: Release the parking brake and slowly depress the forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal. Ground speed increases with pedal depression.
Using Cruise Control: For forward travel on smooth surfaces, set the desired speed, pull up the cruise control lever, and release the forward pedal. To disengage, depress the brake pedal or tap the forward pedal.
Adjusting Cutting Height: Use the attachment lift lever (A) to select the desired cutting height (approx. 1" to 4").
Stopping: To stop mower blades, disengage the attachment clutch. To stop ground drive, depress the brake pedal fully. To stop the engine, move the throttle to half or full speed, turn the ignition key to STOP, and remove the key.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Engine will not start | • Fuel tank empty | • Fill fuel tank. |
| • Spark plug wire disconnected | • Connect spark plug wire. | |
| • Ignition switch in "STOP" position | • Turn ignition key to "START". | |
| • Battery discharged | • Charge battery. | |
| Mower does not cut evenly | • Mower not leveled | • Level mower housing. |
| • Dull or damaged blades | • Sharpen or replace blades. | |
| Tractor moves slowly | • Throttle not set to fast | • Set throttle to fast. |
| • Low tire pressure | • Inflate tires to correct pressure. | |
| Tractor stops suddenly | • Operator presence system activated | • Remain seated properly. |
| • Engine overheated | • Allow engine to cool. |