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917.279100
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  • Page 1 02139 917.279100 (GTH2548) Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac- working.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 (double loop) (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Seat Nose Roller Retainer...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 • Remove the two (2) bolts and fl at washers securing • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal 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 • If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - RETAINER SPRING clock wise until it stops. • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. • Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position. SHOULDER •...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY loaded.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST HIGH SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
  • 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 man ual for future reference. HOURMETER 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 dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard 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 POSIITON lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS ADD GASOLINE TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PED AL IS • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use FULLY DEPRESSED. fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of •...

  • Page 15: Operation

    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 fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push position and hold for fi...

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 17: 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 main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (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 fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your BLADE 5/8"...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11mm) wrench to MUFFLER apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do not over tighten. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- •...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged 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 AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower...
  • 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. En gage parking •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove any dirt or grass which may have ac cu mu lat ed 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 man u al).
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Should your transmission require removal for service or (See Fig. 26) re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. before op er at ing the tractor.

  • Page 25: Service And Ad Just Ments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT • Raise hood. SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. •...

  • Page 26: 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 IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. 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 SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE L A2 BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) GRAY SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK REVERSE SWITCH...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ELECTRICAL 193394B...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ELECTRICAL KEY 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...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth_44...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 60-16 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis RH 532 18 03-75 Rail, Kit RH 532 18 35-69 Bracket Asm., Fender...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 GROUND DRIVE 135 137 drive_10-vgt...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 532 13 38-35 Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (Order Parts From...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_21-vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 36-51 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...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-kohler22_18-vgt...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine Kohl, Model No. CV730(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Side...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_10-vgt KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-15 Seat 532 12 39-76 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 532 14 05-51...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 85-02 Decal, Deck Caution 532 19 43-72 Decal, Replacement 532 17 84-82 Decal, Deck Hvy Duty 532 17 52-91...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 lift_rh_11...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY 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...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_2...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (917.279100) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-03 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY 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...
  • Page 46 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 47 It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly covered under warranty. fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) 30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items.
  • Page 48 532 19 59-40 12.22.04 RD Printed in U.S.A.

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