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I have a Husqvarna (YTH2448) 24hp riding lawnmower that is giving me problems. When in drive, the engine lopes. When I engage the mowing deck it stops and the idle speed picks up, but when I have the speed/acceleration down low and mowing deck unengaged, it sounds like it's about to shut off. I've changed spark plugs (has 2), new fuel filter, changed the oil filter, cleaned air filter, vacuumed any debris out from around the motor and still have the same problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Depends on the carburetor. The ones I'm familiar with have 2 idle set screws. One for low idle, one for power. sounds like the low idle needs adjusting. If you do decide to play with the settings, 1) mark the screw head and carburetor before doing anything so you know where you started. and 2) keep track of the number of turns you give it. Pen and paper are a real good idea. Turn a quarter turn at a time. Start counter-clockwise.

2009-03-30 07:53:38 by rosenbarn

trying out the 09 Husqvarna lawn tractor off road, I know they are not meant for the trails but with the mowing deck off and a good aggressive set ...

It's a 2006 Husqvarna riding lawn mower that i paid $2500 for new. it needs a new battery but other than that it's fine, has a 48" deck, i'm looking to sell it now but was wondering how much i could get for it?

which model # is it? i know the 20hp 46" deck at lowes is currently going for $1599 new and the 23hp 48" deck model is selling for $1799. i know there are larger models or ones with more bells and whistles but this should give you an idea of what to expect. also depends on how many hours are on it.

2009-05-03 13:02:04 by some random guy

Price: $58.24 $19.95

Fits 54-inch decks
Current part number 187292 replaces previous part number 532187292
Replacement part for many brands including Husqvarna, Poulan, Poulan Pro, Roper, Sears/Craftsman, and Weed Eater

How many HP do you guys suggest for a riding mower to cut a 1/2 acre of lawn,the yard has alot of rolling hills with a few fairly steep climbs.I was thinking Husqvarna,what do you think?

Husqvarna makes the Craftsman mowers. MTD makes Cub, White, Troy-Built, Yard man, Yard Machines, Bolens, and the new Toro tractors. The John Deeres in Lowes and Home Depot are made to last 250 hours and be tossed. That is all the "discount" brands.

If you are looking for a mower go to a dealer, even if its John Deere. The dealer can service the machine after the sale. Most will even deliver for free. They know the machines and the feature that will work for your conditions and situation in your yard. You are going to talk to someone who knows exactly what they are talking about, and not someone who will be in paint tomorrow.

I would recommend a Snapper of a Simplicity. Simplicity has a mower called the Regent that is 18 HP with a 38" deck, and sells for $1999. You are not going to find many machines under 15 HP.
http://www.simplicitymfg.com
http://www.snapper.com

Hope this helps

2007-07-19 06:50:18 by chris n

Price: $26.99 $26.99

Poulan Pro gauge wheel kit fits on the 42-inch mower deck
Poulan Pro wheel kit is easy to install
Includes wheels, brackets, and screws

Have considered Snapper, John Deere, Husqvarna,
how do you rate these for overall dependability, and performance ?
Other brands to consider ????

The brands you mention are fair homeowner brands. However if you are going for the higher horsepower machines look at some commercial units. Such as Toro, Scag, Wheelhorse, and Bunton just to name a few.

2009-03-08 18:57:16 by deeptime@sbcglobal.net

Don't go all crazy on me yet, there is a valid reason for this.

I'm a tiny woman (5'3'', 100 lbs) and its pretty much impossible for me to start my new John Deere 100 series riding lawn mower because of the switch in the seat that shuts the mower off if a certain amount of weight isn't on the seat. Because of how far the brake needs to be pushed in to get it started even with the seat in full forward position in order for me to push it in, my butt ends up lifting slightly off the seat thus reducing the pressure on the switch enough so the mower won't start. Luckily, I have a 6'3'' husband to mow the lawn for me. As a 23 year old non-physically disabled adult I should be able to use a lawnmower though.

Basically the only way around this is to simply disable the switch. What's the point of installing them on all mowers if people disable them anyway? They're not like trigger locks on guns because any adult, regardless of weight or stature has the ability to unlock one. You can still use the gun provided you have the key for the lock. I can't use my lawnmower period unless I can figure out how to disable the switch without voiding the manufacturer warranty.

I'm from a family of very small Eastern European people (I'm one of the tallest) and pretty much all of my biological relatives have had similar problems with mowers of various brands with this switch installed. Even my dad who is about my height and weighs about 140 lbs but has shorter legs had so much trouble with his Husqvarna right after he bought it that he ripped out the switch in a fit of frustration. The guy across the street from me even says has the same problem with his zero-turn too.

I know its to protect children (and brainless, litigious adults) but I know people who have kids and have still disabled the switches on their mowers because of the same problem I have; they can't use the mower if they don't disable it. What good is a child safety feature if it blocks out the adult in the house from using the product because of simple physics anyway? Manufacturers need to either make brake pedals adjustable or adjust the sensitivity of the switches. I'd recommend the latter.

It doesn't seem right that lawnmower designers are forgetting a large segment of the population when they build these safety features. I'm not saying eliminate them, just think a little harder about who exactly will be using the product. This is one idea that NEEDS to be taken back to the drawing board ASAP!

U ARE NOT ALONE. I am a 250lb 5 ft 8 man that has both hips replaced and that infernal switch on the foot peddle has to go. I cannot seem to be able to press hard enough to engage it. I have a 2 year old Yardman 36 inch rider and have only been able to mow my yard 3 times since i got that machine.

I will leave the seat switch alone but that foot switch will be disconnected

2009-04-19 13:11:01 by Polish Meg