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Husqvarna
02139
G ! H2548
Owner's Manual
For Parts and Service,
call 1-800-448-7543

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 02139 G ! H2548 Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. cidental starting when setting up, • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under"Maintenance"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar Steering Sleeve (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels (4) Retainer.S, prings Steering Sleeve Extension Steering Steering ,.(4) Washers Wheel Adapter /e x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Wheel Insert Seat (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller (4) Lockwasher...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so tractor from the skid. that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER DECK (See Fig, 4) (See Fig. 5) • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely. in proper position when operating mower.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes (See Figs. 6 and 7) and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOU R 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...
  • Page 13 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 trac- tor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height WARNING: Do not drive up or down in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck hills with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL "START" position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts.
  • Page 16 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners !_'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2 Change Engine Oil (without...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. BLADE CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. BLADE BOLT (See"TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15 and 16) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to "leak" power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- 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.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE BELT EQUAL IN LENGTH TENSION ROD SUSPENSION COVER (DISENGAGED RH MANDREL POSITION) IDLER ELECTRIC PULLEY CLUTCH PULLEY IDLER NUT "C" SPRING PRIMARY IDLER ARM FRONT PLATE R.H. ASSEMBLY MANDREL TRUNNION FIG. 23 FIG.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control screws. in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all the disengaged position.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 28) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and • Block up axle securely. adjustment should not be necessary. °...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. HOOD • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. •...

  • Page 28: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See 'qo START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER [_J_ STARTER WHITE..._ • (OPTIONAL) B_CK • WHtTE ---- ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 ELECTRICAL f/f_ I iii...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 12 48-86 Tray, Battery 532 14 52-11 Bolt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 532 15 01-09 Holddown Battery Front Mount 532 14 57-69...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-75 Rail, Kit RH 532 17 54-76 Bracket, Chassis Front 532 17 52-82 Drawbar, Gt 532 17 60-16 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 532 19 00-54 Dash...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 GROUND DRIVE 122\ t_147 drive_6-vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Fastener Christmas Tree Transaxle Hydro Gear 532 13 38-35 Bracket Shift 331-3000 (Order Parts From 532 14 10-04 Transaxle Manufacturer) 532 14 29-18 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 5320070-70...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 STEERING ASSEMBLY /"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 66-27 Wheel, Steering 532 17 85-57 Axle Asm., Front 532 18 32-26 Fitting, Grease 532 16 18-49 Spindle Asm, LH 532 16 18-48 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER engine-kohler22 17-vgt...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine Kohler, Model No. CV730 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler Side 532 12 13-61 Pulley V-Idler 532 17 77-48 Keeper Asm.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 SEAT ASSEMBLY seatl 0-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-15 Seat 532 12 39-76 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 532 14 05-51 532 12 42-38 Bracket, Pivot Seat Cap Spring Seat 532 14 06-75...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal, Deck Caution 532 17 85-02 532 18 96-69 Decal, Replacement 532 17 84-82 Decal, Decal, V-Belt Schematic Deck Hvy Duty 532 17 52-91 532 18 89-47 Decal,...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 lift rh 15...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 12 10-06 Rod Asm., Lever 532 18 00-45 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 532 15 91-89 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 812 00 00-22 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 819 29 20-16 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 MOWER DECK "l...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (LOGT25H48B) PRODUCT NO. 954 57 21-34 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-58 Deck Weldment Mower 48 532 15 59-86 Bar Pnt Adj. 532 17 89-15 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 532 15 69-41 Pin Head Rivet 532 12 46-70...
  • Page 48 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 49 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 51 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION -''-'----_ o° ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 52 Husqvarna 532 19 08-44 02.02.04 Printed in U.S.A.

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