Husqvarna GTH220 Owner's Manual page 9

TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 6)
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting bumper to
tractor.
• Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube.
• Remove and discard the four (4) carriage bolts and
locknuts securing the top of both front suspension
brackets to chassis.
• On both sides of chassis, position extension bracket as
shown and loosely assemble to rear chassis hole with
supplied 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolt and 3/8-16
crownlock nut from parts bag. Do not tighten the
brackets. Allow them to hang from the chassis.
• Position bumper and extension brackets so brackets
can be slid inside flattened ends of bumper.
• Slide bumper onto brackets and pivot upwards to align
center hole in bumper with holes in extension brackets
and tractor chassis.
• With all holes aligned, assemble carriage bolt, washer,
and locknut to both sides of tractor chassis.
• Tighten all four (4) locknuts securely.
SUPPLIED
SUPPLIED
CARRIAGE
CARRIAGE BOLT
BOLT
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
WASHER
ASSEMBLY
SUPPLIED
LOCKNUT
BUMPER
EXTENSION
BRACKET
END CAP
Slide Onto Extension
Brackets And Pivot
Upwards
SUPPLIED LOCKNUT
FIG. 6
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
Engine oil is at proper level.
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
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CHECKLIST