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Husqvarna 02139 G ! H2548 Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543...
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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 •...
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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.
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"...
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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...
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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.
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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-...
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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.
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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.
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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 •...
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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. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
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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...
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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 trac- tor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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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 °...
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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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. •...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. °...
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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.
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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. •...
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,...
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.
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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.
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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...
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Husqvarna 532 19 08-44 02.02.04 Printed in U.S.A.