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02139
GTH2554XP
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways wire and place wire where it can not look down an
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints WARNING: This tractor is equipped w
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Wheels (4) Washers (4) Clevis Pins 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Steering Steering Wheel Insert Wheel Adapter (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller Steering Sleeve Extension Steering Sleeve Retainer Spring Seat Rod (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 Nose Roller Brackets (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 (4) Lockwasher (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet
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02173 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge
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ASSEMBLY Remove the two (2) bolts and fl at washers securing Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion en gaged" the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Op er a tion section only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts of this manual). and four (4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the fl at Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal washers and cardboard packing. and set the parking brake. Release L.H.
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02786 ASSEMBLY Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under trac- mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. tor. DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes the front mower brackets should be aligned so when in m
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL ✓CHE CKLIST MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring QUAL ITY PROD UCT. loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. Raise attachm
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION HOURMETER AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CHOKE CON TROL THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER 0 60 60 AMPS TECH MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION LIFT LEVER HAN DLE PARKING BRAKE LEV
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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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. 00155 IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO S
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02142 01977 OPERATION The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 LIFT LEVER inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches HIGHEST during hot months. For healthier and better looking POSIITON lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches LOWEST in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut POSITION relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHEMNT CLUTCH Gauge wh
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OPERATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). fuel from the tank to the engine. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT
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OPERATION Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet, slowly move Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- should be warmed up as follows: tor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the mo- Be sure the trac tor is on level ground. tion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat Place the motion contro
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest (SPECIAL) speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then STAR brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES FIG. 13 Maintain proper air pressure
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one the battery to “leak” power. year. Remove terminal guard. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll ter y cable and remove battery fro
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00667 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are re place ment is re quired. kept clean at all times. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
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02786 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR Remove the four retainer springs and two fl anged p
