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Owner's Manual
GTH3052TF / 96041026500
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
532 44 40-12 Rev. 11
English

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GTH3052TF / 96041026500 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove starting when setting up, trans port ing,...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons give you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) •...

  • Page 6: Check Tire Pressure

    ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 8 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 locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig.
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not operate the mower do not drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield •...

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 13) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. needs servicing.

  • Page 13: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION 5. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F (10°C) and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in throttle control in the choke position until the engine engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT”...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.

  • Page 16: Engine Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17 & 18) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours Determine temperature range expected before oil change. of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. ad just able.

  • Page 17: Clean Air Screen

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING ENGINE OIL FILTER • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil matter. change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on left rear tire in front of transaxle.

  • Page 21: To Level Mower

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.

  • Page 22: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 34) Correct if needed. •...

  • Page 23: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- (See Fig. 37) ing plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J). Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 40) (See Fig. 39) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi - nals by allowing a wrench or any other WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate object to contact both terminals at the ex plo sive gases.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM WARNING: Never store the trac tor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL gas o line in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER,...

  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ to run when oper- department. ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 SCHEMATIC SCH12 BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTO SWITCH BLACK WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE BLACK GRAY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 ELECTRICAL T09S With 12V Outlet Option With Service Minder Option...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 CHASSIS 161 36 chassis-tex_GT HUSQ_II_95_r1...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 CHASSIS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 580 43 44-01 Drawbar 532 43 74-55 Insert Reflect. RH 532 43 97-52 Logo Husq. 873 90 05-00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 43 74-71 Dash...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 DRIVE drive-tex_G730_pedal_5_r3...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION – – – – – – Transaxle, Hydro 532 12 47-88 Retainer Spring G7-BCBB-1XDC-1FCA (420331) 876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 (Order parts from transaxle...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-tex_bs-2cyl_79...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION – – – – – – Engine B&S Model No. 49MB77- 1598-G5 (443713)(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 40 86-67 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 STEERING ASSEMBLY 53 8 Steering-tex_LEGND2_38_r1...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 97-40 Wheel, Steering 532 41 35-91 Axle Asm., Front 532 40 30-89 Spindle Asm., LH 532 40 30-90 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

  • Page 40: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_6.5SL_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 532 44 32-63 Seat 532 19 76-61 Handle Slide Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender...

  • Page 41: Mower Lift

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 MOWER LIFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 532 19 52-63 Bushing Spherical 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 817 00 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75...

  • Page 42: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 MOWER DECK 45 46 52F-tex_elec_6_r1...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 574 80 44-02 Deck Asm. 52" 873 90 07-00 Nut, 7/16-14 Gr. 5 539 11 21-70 Housing Assembly 532 19 51-85 Arm, Susp., Rear...

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH3052TF (96041026500), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 02-65 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 03-89 Decal, Operator’s 581 72 43-01 Decal, No Step 532 15 97-36 Decal, Hot Muffler 532 44 40-02 Decal, Panel Side 532 15 97-37 Decal, Brake Clutch...
  • Page 49 SERVICE NOTES...
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