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02578_husqvarna
02490
GTH2248XP
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 porting, 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-SF-SJ): 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 wi
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Washers (4) Clevis Pins 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs Steering Sleeve (double loop) Steering Wheel Insert (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Sleeve Extension Seat Nose Roller Retainer Spring Rod (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 Nose Roller (4) Lockwasher Brackets (2) Locknuts Mower 5/16-18 (4) Retainer Springs (2) Retainer Spri
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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 wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge (2)
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal con trols) and safely operate the tractor. W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low Remove the two (2) bolts and fl at washers securing all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu al. Be the seat to cardboard packing.
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) pulley grooves. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. clock wise until it stops. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. in mower brackets. Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged positio
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ASSEMBLY Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left ✓CHE CKLIST foot rest and retain with double loop retainer spring. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clock wise to TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE remove slack from mower sus pen sion. BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Raise deck to highest position. QUAL ITY PROD UCT. Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown PLEASE REVI
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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. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BR
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) LIFT LEVER HIGHEST Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly POSIITON off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck LOWEST in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain POSITION conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level ATTACHEMNT surface. CLUTCH Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- SWITCH PULL JU
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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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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any main- ASSEMBLY te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance BLADE BOLT at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (SPECIAL) (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). FIG. 13 Keep ti
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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 tery cable and remove battery fro
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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 tion
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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 TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mowe
