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- Page 1 Husqvarna 02139 Owner's Manual...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES 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. DO NOT: L GENERAL OPERATmON Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES SAFEOPE.AT,O. P.ACT,CES FO..,DE-O. MOWE.S @@@@@ Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. cidental starting when setting Never carry passengers or children even with the blades WARNING: in order to prevent off.
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES Road and observe the safety ruUes, Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons Follow a reguUar scheduUe in maintaining, caring for and type: Unleaded Regular and using your tractor, Oil Type (APFSG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) Follow the instructions under"Maintenance" and "Stor- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) age"...
- Page 5 UNASSEIVIBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel f" (4) Adjusting Bar '' @ i © (4) Clevis Pins Steering Sleeve (4) Wheels (4) Retainer,S, prings Steering Sleeve Extension ^,..(4) Washers , _/_x3/4x14Ga. Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert (4) Locknut Seat 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller...
- Page 6 Your n ewtractor h asbeen assembled a tthefactory withexception o fthosepartsleftunassembbd f orshipping purposes. Toensure safeandproper o peration o fyourtractor a llpartsandhardware y ouassemble mustbetightened securely. U se thecorrect t oolsasnecessary t oinsure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
- Page 7 iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Seat positbn should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortaMy reach dutch/brake pedal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKmD (See Op- and safely operate the tractor, eration section for _ocation and function Remove the two (2) bolts and fiat washers securing controJs} the seat to cardboard packing, Keep the two (2) bolts...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER DECK (See Fig. 4) (See Fig. 5} Assembb brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower The gauge wheeb are designed to keep the mower deck mounting brackets as shown, Tighten securely, in proper position when operating mower, Be sure they are properUy adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor- NOTE:...
- Page 9 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 UeveU surface and mower suspension retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower arms are raised with attachment Hftcontrol Engage park°...
- Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were ovednfiated at the factory BEFORE YOU 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. BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSU shown in "PRODUCT...
- Page 11 OPERATION These symboUs may appear on your tractor or in Hterature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, o,. o IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE LIGHTS ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE LOCKED...
- Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOU R TRACTOR READ'THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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 SWmTCH ROURMETER AMMETER LiFT LEVER...
- Page 13 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may (See Fig. 8) TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause "browning" of grass, To eliminate this possibility, al= ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas, Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the...
- Page 14 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheeUs are properUy adjusted when they are sHghtUy off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position, Gauge wheeb then keep the deck in proper position to heUpprevent scaUping in most terrain conditions, Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down...
- 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 ENGmNE OIL LEVEL "START" position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts, Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already tiffed with summer weight o&...
- Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TiPS ° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing 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 trim- To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE F,LL,. OATES AS You COMPLETE ..REGULARSERVICE /_y_"_r_/'_'jl_ SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Lubrication Chart Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 18 MANDREL ASSEMBLY AUways observe safety ruUes when performing any main- tenance. BLADE CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATmON Uftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments STAR TmRES °...
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs, 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 SG-SL, Remove terminal guard, Be sure tractor is on level surface, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-...
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN mN-UNE 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, Cban with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
- Page 21 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 aH moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets, Raise deck and plate assembly to align hobs SUSPENSION and insert flanged pins, Secure pins with doubb loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets, NOTE: To assist in locating hob in flanged pin, the hob in LIF'T UNK pin is inline with notch on head of pin, if necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower...
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL iN LENGTH IDLED NUT"D" NUT"C" ASSEMBLY FRONT PLA!E I.o_ FmG. 23 FHG.22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY} DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24} TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake, MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig, 23) Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Reinstali mandrei covers and secureiy 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 Carefuliy check beit routing making sure beit is in ali the disengaged position, grooves correctiy, Reinstali mower to tractor (See"TO iNSTALL MOWER"...
- Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTmON CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) FRONT WHEEL (See Fig, 28) The motion control Ueverhas been preset at the factory and BUockup axUe securely, adjustment shouUd not be necessary, Remove axUecover, retaining ring and washers to allow Park tractor on UeveU surface, Stop tractor by turning wheel removal,...
- Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGmNE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACmNG BATTERY (See Fig. 30) (Bee Fig. 29) terminate by allowing a wrench or any WARNING: Do not short battery erate e×ptoeive gases. Keep sparks, other object to contact both terminaJs at the same time.
- Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADMGHT BULB • Raise hood, HOOD Pull buUbhoUder out of the hoUein the backside of the grHL • RepUace buUbin hoUderand push buUbhoUder secureUy back into the hoUein the backside of the grill • CUosehood, mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS HEADUGHT...
- Page 28 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 IMPORTANTTOPREVENTGUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTSSUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
- Page 29 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1= Fill fuel tank. Engine not"CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3= Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 30 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 cButch department. engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. PooPcut=uneven Mower deck not level.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) SCHEMATmC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER WHITE (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ..< PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR HOUR BLUE METER BLACK •...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B} I \\ "1"...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) PART DESCRiPTiON 532144927 Battery 874760412 BoUt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532124886 Tray, Battery 532145211 BoUt,Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7,5 Zinc 532150109 HoUddown Battery Front Mount 532145769 Nut, Push Nybn 1,4" Battery Front 532176138 Switch Unterbck Pushqn 532175688...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 156J_ _156 chassis-stealth...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRiPTiON 532180375 Rail, Frame RH 532175282 Drawbar, Gt 532189025 Dash 532157882 Dash, 1PCS, Lower 817720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 532184668 Support, Battery 532190055 Hood Asm,, Pnt 532161841 Lens LH 532121794...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. gl 7.279040 (GTH2548B) GROUND DRIVE 114_. _124 drive 6-vgt...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Transaxb Hydro Gear 874780716 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc 331 °3000 (Order Parts From 873680700 Fastener Christmas Tree Transaxb Manufacturer) 532133835 Bracket Shift 532007070 Key Sq, 1/4 x 2,5...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) STEEFIING ASSEMBLY 18 _ steedng 13_,'gt...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRiPTiON 532166627 WheeU, Steering 532178557 Axb Asm,, Front 532183226 Fitting, Grease 532161849 Spindb Asm, LH 532161848 Spindb Asm,, RH 532124931 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532121748 Washer 25/32 x 1o5/8 x 16 Ga, 812000029 Ring, KHp #T5304°75 532121232...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) ENGINE I/81 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-kohbr22 18-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 810040700 Washer Lock 7/16 Engine Kohler, Model No, CV730 532175288 Bushing (Order parts from engine manufac- 532146629 Shield Heat Muffler turer) 532149723 Muffler Side...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) LmFT ASSEMBLY 32/30 __76 ____._ _,--_ lift rh PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532121006 532137167 Rod Asm,, Lever Rod, Adj Lift 532180045 532138057 Shaft Asm,, Lift Vgt Knob, Unf 3/8=16 Unc 532159189 532155097 Lever Asm,, Lift Rh Pointer Height Undicator 812000022...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 10-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532184995 Seat 532123976 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 532124238 Cap, Spring Seat 532140675 532171852 Strap asm Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 532145006 532177946 Track Slide Seat LH...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532189722 Decal, Final 532175291 532188947 Decal, Hood, RH 532188925 Decal ins. Strg Whi 532188948 Decal, Hood, LH 532182854 Decal Saddle Oper. 532189708 Decal, Side Panel 532106202 Reflector, TaHHght 532170563 DecaH,Warning 532145005...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) MOWER DECB 122., 110 I...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 917.279040 (GTH2548B) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532181848 Deck Weidment Mower 48 872110612 Bolt, Cart, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr, 5 532178915 532175820 Bracket Asm,, Sway Bar Pulley Idler Fiat 532124670 532155986 Retainer Spring Bar Pnt Adj, 532178024 532156941...
- Page 46 An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the "Yellow limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw Pages"...
- Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 than 15 degrees.
- Page 48 Husqvarna 532192955 5,27,04 MH Printed in U,S,A,...