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Husqvarna GTH2548 Owner's Manual

917.279100
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91 7.2791 O0
(GTH2548)
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 91 7.2791 O0 (GTH2548) Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 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 OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac-...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed are, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules, Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and type: Unleaded Regular and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel • (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8 -16 (4) Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Seat Nose Roller...
  • 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 • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal • Remove the two (2) bolts and flat washers securing the seat to cardboard packing, Keep the two (2) bolts and set the parking brake. only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY RETAINER • If equipped turn height adjustment knob counter clockwise until it stops • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control • Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position SHOULDER • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove BOLT •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking ,/'CHECKLIST bracket. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- I& CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY loaded, Have a tight grip on rod and PRODUCT.
  • Page 10 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 SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 11 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, HOURMETER AMMETER IGNITION ROS "ON"...
  • Page 12 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 op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 LIFT LEVER inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches ,,_, HIGHEST during hot months, For healthier and better looking i-" POSIITON lawns, mow often and after moderate growth, ";;;'_ LOWEST •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION IMPORTANT: MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS ADD GASOLINE TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill, Use FULLYDEPRESSED. fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of •...
  • Page 15 OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) • Move motion control lever to full forward position and • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push position and hold for five (5) seconds, Repeat this the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to procedure three (3) times,...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE F,LL ,N DATES V .CE AS YOU COMPLETE _"<_ 9, 9,-, REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower _1_3 Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any main- bent or damaged blades, tenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your BLADE 5/8" BOLT nearest authorized service center/department. OR PIN ENGINE LUBRICATION...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11ram) wrench to MUFFLER apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do not over tighten. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place, age.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Turn ignition key to ='STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Figs. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT 21 and NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) rotate freely. • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT around mandrels and entire upper deck surface, (Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration • Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that in this section of manual), they rotate freely, •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Should your transmission require removal for service or (See Fig. replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. before operating the tractor, See"PURGETRANSMISSION" For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT:YOURTRACTORIS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT • Raise hood, SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOURTRACTOR BATTERYTOSTART OTHERVEHICLES • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill, TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES •...

  • Page 26: Service And Adjustments

    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 FROMFORMINGIN ESSENTIALFUELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building OR TANK AS CARBURETOR, FUEL...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 SCHEMATIC BATTERY ÷ iii; ....SOLENOID ® AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) k J_ REVERSESWlTCH SHORTING CONNECTOR f _L I NOTINBLAcKREVERSE ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK ......

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ELECTRICAL 1_/i-3 ..............42 II?_I ......... 40 _ 193394B_...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 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 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 130_ 167_8 156J_ "_-_¢_156 chassis-stealth...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-75 Rail, Kit RH 532 17 60-16 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis RH 532 17 52-82 Drawbar, Gt 532 18 35-69 Bracket Asm., Fender 532 19 51-11...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 GROUND DRIVE 117_ 122, drive 10-vgt...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 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 532 0070-70...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY /" _, \1 1313 I I I 53 8 > 18 _ steering 21-vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 1936-51 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 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER engine-kohler22 18-vgt...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine Kohl, Model No. CV730(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler Side 532 12 13-61 PulleyV-ldler 532 17 77-48 Keeper Asm, Belt Engine VGT 532 17 52-87 Bushing 532 17 93-35...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..F seat 10-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-15 Seat 532 12 39-76 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 532 12 42-38 532 14 05-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat Cap Spring Seat...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal, Replacement 532 17 85-02 Decal, Deck Caution 532 19 43-72 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 532 17 84-82 Decal, Deck Hvy Duty 532 17 52-91 Decal, Ins.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 LIFT ASSEMBLY lO \ __26 -787s lift rh 11...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 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 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 MOWER DECK 116 117 mower deck.48prem...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-58 Deck Weldment Mower 48 872 11 06-12 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 532 17 89-15 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 532 17 58-20 Pulley Idler Flat...
  • Page 46 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 47 Should an operational problem or failure occur, except as otherwise provided herein. the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer's original purchase of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.
  • Page 48 {_ Husqvarna 532 19 59-40 12.22.04 Printed in U.S.A.

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