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 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (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: .030") RC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.8 Reverse: 0 – 2...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Sleeve
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Insert Mower Gauge Wheel (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Nose Roller 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 ...
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; TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 3 02521 R.H. SEAT SLIDE L.H. SEAT SLIDE SEAT PAN MOUNT ING BOLTS ADJUSTMENTHANDLE SEAT LOCK WASHERS NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
9 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, 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. ✓ ...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FO...
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. FIG. 7 TH...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION 02149 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 adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safety mask ov...
Page 13 - TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; NOTE
13 OPERATION FIG. 11 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in t...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) 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 - MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man u al. • The left hand side of mower should be used fo...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
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; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
18 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
19 MAINTENANCE FIG. 17 00667 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP 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, whicheve...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 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. • Make sure the blades and all ...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Belt tension rod is spring
21 01553 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 00598 GROUND LINE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK AD JUST MENT NUT A A FIG. 20 02548 “B” FIG. 21 “B” BLADE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUS...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02513 FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H.MANDREL IDLERPULLEY ELEC TRICCLUTCH PULLEY SPRING ARM BELT TENSION ROD (DIS EN GAGED POSITION) RH MAN DREL COVER RH SUSPENSION ARM IDLERPULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23)• Park tractor on a level ...
Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest.• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual.) BELT R...
Page 25 - WARNING
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) 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 connect-ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connect...
Page 27 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 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 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
28 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/replace air fi lter. 6...
Page 29 - PROBLEM
29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent...
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 BATTERY FUSE RED RED 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 SECURE YOUR WIRING. A AMM...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 30 33 40 26 28 25 50 29 42 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. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04 ELECTRICAL
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 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 17 17 44 17 8 156 159 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 99 35 5 14 18 130 130 158 37 17 17 58 161 162 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 167 150 122 148 153 130 138 156 156 152 47 165 chassis-stealth_44 146 143 15 25 REP...
Page 36 - GROUND DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04 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 77 152 151 135 1...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 47 28 46 49 50 29 28 23 31 52 13 41 22 21 20 1 45 51 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 4 14 15 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 5 13 13 53 8 14 15 36 26 10 11 44 3 3 steering_13-vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04 STEERING ASSEMBLY
Page 41 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
41 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. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04 LIFT ASSEMBLY 1 532 12 10-06 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532 18 00-45 Shaft Asm., Lift V...
Page 42 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
42 1 532 18 87-15 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532 14 06-75 Strap asm Fender 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 18 24-93 Pan, Seat 12 532 12 12-46 Bracket, Mounting Switc...
Page 43 - DECALS
43 WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt 4 10 6 17 24 1 532 18 97-22 Decal, Final 3 532 18 89-47 Decal, Hood, RH 4 532 18 89-48 Decal, Hood, LH 5 532 18 97-08 Decal, Side Panel 6 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 7 532 18 09-41 Decal, Hood Cust. Resp. 8 532 17 84-82 Decal, Mower He...
Page 44 - MOWER DECB
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04 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 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 49 130 43 ...
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 available) 11 532 17 39-21 Blade, 48" M...
Page 46 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
46 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All ...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 greater...
