Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; GENERAL OPERATION
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S .F A I L U R E T O O B S E R V E T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S C O...
Page 3 - WARNING
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Look for this symbol to point out importantsafety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-VOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-tal starting when setting up, transport-ing, adjusting or making repairs, always...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 4, 18-21ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 6-10OPERATION ...
Page 5 - Bolts; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Mower (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Front Link Assemblies Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder B...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
6 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seatto cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seatto tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboardpacking. Remove cardboard packing and discard. • Place s...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS
9 ASSEMBLY GAUGEWHEEL USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest cutting performance. ANTI-SWAYBAR DOUBLE LOOPRETAINER SPRING IDLER PULLEY CHASSISBRACKET DOUBLE LOOPRE...
Page 10 - CHECKLIST
10 3 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQUALITY PRODUCT.PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is p...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
12 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. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 10 THROTTLEC O N T R O L CHOKEC O N T R ...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
13 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat without first setting the parking brake willshut off the engine.• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full ...
Page 15 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15) • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.Reinsert the dipstick i...
Page 16 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS
16 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air inside the transm...
Page 17 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWERH O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S S A N D T R A S H .C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E . • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fallonto the lawn ...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T RAC T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean B...
Page 19 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
19 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTERH O L E I N B L A D E M ...
Page 20 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
20 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 22) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Cleanthe foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation orevery season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours ofoperation or every season, whichever occurs first.Service air cleaner more often under dusty c...
Page 21 - CLEANING
21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oilchange if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plug...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) - I M P O R T A N T : D E C K M U S T B E L E V E L S I D E - T O - S I D E . I FT H E F O L L O W I N G F R O N T - T O - B A C K A D J U S T M E N T I SN E C E S S A R Y , B E S U R E T O A D J U S T B O T H F R O N T L I N K SE Q U A L L Y S O M O...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
23 FRONT LINKS NUT “H” NUT “G” FIG. 27 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 28) -• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and removecover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric cl...
Page 25 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT; FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
25 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER(See Fig. 33) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary.If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold itsposition while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at thefriction pack located on the right sid...
Page 28 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
28 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in an...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
29 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 SCHEMATIC 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 CLI...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 89 81 16 D.C. AMPERES 45 22 21 51
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 131 31 52 43 34 20 21 145 84 47 24 39 17 17 40 86 2 19 154 16 17 56 153 47 152 28 91 1 36 151 23 106 8 68 17 6 7 7 7 30 68 35 5 79 80 22 110 9 18 82 76 107 109 108 14 3 74 54 35 92 72 130 25 15 117 17 50 114 17 44 119 118 116 115 109 112 108 132 45 70 60 17 63 99 100 152 98 101 102 103 68 17 90 1...
Page 36 - GROUND DRIVE
36 9 117 50 6 15 48 53 55 52 54 65 66 3 69 7 33 51 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 39 67 5 56 29 72 72 89 76 73 77 70 71 74 89 76 99 98 94 73 96 101 100 112 89 72 118 22 23 99 91 90 88 87 86 85 84 80 79 81 82 81 83 72 67 92 93 104 105 20 61 2 2 109 17 113 77 6 30 111 116 115 107 106 108...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 30 6 29 23 31 22 1 24 14 25 26 34 33 32 6 27 27 6 19 4614 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 10 11 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38,40 37,39 17 14 28 41 42 21
Page 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 1 532141525 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532140675 Strap, Fender 4 532171260 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 5 532145006 Clip, Push In Hinged 6 532171141 Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 532124181 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532171376 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems 10 532155925 Pan, Seat 12 532121...
Page 42 - DECALS
42 2 5 10 1 23 23 6 19 3 1 532156964 Decal, Operating Instruction 2 532150616 Decal, Grille Husqvarna 3 532166106 Decal, HP Engine 4 532170563 Decal, Mower, Warning, Keep HandAway 5 532170574 Decal, Hood LH GTH225 6 532170572 Decal, Hood RH GTH225 8 532170564 Decal, Wheel Steering Husq. Prem. 10 532...
Page 43 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
43 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532121006 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 532171182 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 532171362 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532125631 Grip, Handle Fluted 8 532124526 Button, Plung...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 MOWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 49 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 18 129 34 31 127 41 42 44 35 50 40 126 36 52 38 1 39 32 31 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 1251 8 9 10 11 13 16 48 1...
Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
46 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15°), never ac...
Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
47 WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of theproduct as set forth below: Lifetim...
