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Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS

2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be pick...

Page 3 - In order to prevent ac-; WARNING

3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING:...

Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion (Gap: .040") RCJ8Y Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.8 Reverse: 0 – 2....

Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS

5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Insert Gauge Wheel (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Nose Roller Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels ...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

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 ...

Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC

7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 FIG. 3 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per for -mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sur...

Page 9 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

9 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in cart...

Page 10 - OPERATION

10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE...

Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

11 OPERATION AMPS 60 0 60 TECH 02711 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. HEIGHT AD...

Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

12 OPERATION FIG. 8 MOWER BLADES -• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion. GROUND DRIVE -• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY...

Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS

13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut.• Lower mower with attachmen...

Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; NOTE

14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posi...

Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS

15 OPERATION FIG. 12 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om -mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any tra...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART

16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATESAS YOU C...

Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY

17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor 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 Ad just ments section of this manu...

Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-sible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or stea...

Page 19 - MUFFLER; AIR FILTER; CLEANING

19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...

Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER; Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR FIG. 18 TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est set ting. • Lower mower to its lowest position.• Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Rod is spring lo...

Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Belt tension rod is spring

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 20 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND FIG. 19 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BO...

Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 24 FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H.MANDREL IDLERPUL LEYS ELEC TRICCLUTCHPUL LEY SPRING ARM BELT TENSION ROD(DISENGAGED POSITION) RH MAN DREL COVER RH SUS PEN SION ARM L.H. MANDREL IDLERPUL LEY CEN TER MAN DREL SPRING SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM R.H. M...

Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op er at ing the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. FIG. 26 ENGINE PULLEY R...

Page 24 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS; TO A D

24 REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 32) WARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent sp...

Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

26 STORAGE 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...

Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...

Page 29 - SCHEMATIC

29 BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY S...

Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL

30 30 33 40 26 28 25 50 29 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 81 45 0 60 A M P S 60 22 79 21 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 ELECTRICAL

Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

32 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 166 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 17 44 17 8 156 156 156 152 159 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 99 35 5 14 18 130 130 158 37 17 161 17 58 162 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 122 148 153 130 146 143 138 17 17 165 47 15 25 chassis-stealth_20-vgt REP...

Page 34 - GROUND DRIVE

34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 GROUND DRIVE 9 7 55 65 130 131 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 120 89 133 120 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 1...

Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY

36 47 48 46 49 50 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 26 10 11 44 3 3 steering_12-vgt 14 14 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 STEERING ASSEMBLY

Page 38 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT

38 1 84 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 80 47 39 18 15 37 28 37 27 26 22 25 21 20 31 62 70 71 80 69 83 35 2 81 82 engine-kawasaki_1 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 ENGINE

Page 40 - LIFT ASSEMBLY

40 35 73 34 32 31 30 4 5 5 4 2 7 10 3 6 1 38 42 39 40 43 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23 11 11 23 77 74 41 41 23 79 70 70 23 8 9 lift_rh_11 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 LIFT ASSEMBLY

Page 42 - SEAT ASSEMBLY

42 1 2 6 37 21 7 7 5 20 8 20 8 25 33 28 22 35 24 10 5 16 15 12 13 17 14 26 38 39 seat_8-vgt 1 532 18 49-95 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 10 532 1...

Page 43 - DECALS

43 WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt 9 4 10 6 17 24 1 532 18 10-63 Decal, Final 2 532 18 00-94 Decal, Engine 3 532 17 96-29 Decal, Hood, RH 4 532 17 96-30 Decal, Hood, LH 5 532 18 00-91 Decal, Side Panel 6 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 7 532 18 09-41 Decal, Hood Cust. Resp....

Page 44 - MOWER DECB

44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2248XP (GTH2248XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-88 MOWER DECB 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 48_nos e_rol ler 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 14 15 47 49 49 49 ...

Page 45 - MOWER DECK

45 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 18-48 Deck Weldment Mower 48 3 532 17 89-15 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 6 532 17 80-24 Sway Bar Deck 8 532 17 43-65 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades are avail-able) 11 532 17 39-21 Blade, 48" ...

Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

46 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD A LONG DOTT ED LIN E THIS IS A 15 D EGREE SLOP E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes gr...

Page 47 - WA

47 S E C T ION 1: L IMIT E D W A R R A N T Y Husqv ar na F orest & Garden Compan y (“Husqv a rna”) w arr ants Husqv ar na product to the or iginal pur- chaser to be free from def ects in mater ial and w o rk manship from the date of purcha se f or the “W arr anty P e riod” of the product as set ...