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GTH2250 GTH2250 GTH2250
GTH2250 GTH2250
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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, I. GENERAL OPERATION disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual the slope. and on the machine before starting. On
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Stop machine if anyone enters the area. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al- CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- ways look down and behind before and while backing. ta
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) nicians and the proper too
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts Steering (4) Wheels Wheel Insert Steering (4) Locknuts Wheel (4) Adjusting Bars 3/8-16 Seat (4) Brackets (4) Clevis Pins (1) Washer (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (12) Carriage Bolts (2) Front Link Assemblies 5/16-18 x 5/8 (12) Crownlock Nuts 5/16-18 Nose Roller Nose Roller Nose Roller (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Brackets (2
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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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard STEERING WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCKWA
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 11, for location and func- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow to tractor. all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard sure tractor is in a well-ve
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND (See Figs. 6 and 7) BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are brake. properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Attach front gauge wheel brac
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ASSEMBLY FRONT SUSPENSION DOUBLE LOOP BRACKETS SUSPENSION ARMS CHASSIS RETAINER SPRING BRACKET (Inward pointing deck pins) ELECTRIC FRONT CLUTCH MOWER FRONT PULLEY BRACKET LINK GAUGE WHEEL SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS DOUBLE LOOP ANTI-SWAY RETAINER BAR SPRING DEFLECTOR SHIELD USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS IDLER PULLEY LOOP FIG. 6 DOWN 3 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE EXTRA ATTENTION
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANGE
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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 manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH HOURMETER AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB IGNITION SWITCH MOTION CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER FREE WHEEL CONTROL FI
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
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OPERATION Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. TO OPERATE ON HILLS Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure drive across any slope. each gauge wheel bar. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and hills. insert clevis p
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Sit on seat in
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning. 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 trimming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be pur
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1 1,2,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E C
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER TRACTOR HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. BRAKE OPERATION Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. high speed in highest gear, then brake must be a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17) V-BELTS Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not Be sure tractor is on level surface. adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Oil will drain more freely when warm. TRANSAXLE COOLING Catch oil in a suitable container. The transmission
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of SPARK PLUGS operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing Service air cleaner more
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key “OFF” 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. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TRACTOR Adjust the
