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-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 – 2.1 T...
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
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 3 02521 R.H. SEAT SLIDE L.H. SEAT SLIDE SEAT PAN MOUNT ING BOLTS ADJUSTMENTHANDLE SEAT LOCK WASHERS INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal and safely operate the tractor. • Remove th...
Page 8 - TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
8 ASSEMBLY 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 perfor-mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge whe...
Page 10 - CHECKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
10 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 11 - OPERATION
11 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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
12 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 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
13 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 operating your trac-tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safety mask over sp...
Page 14 - TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; NOTE
14 OPERATION FIG. 11 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 a...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
15 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 16 - MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
16 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 17 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART
17 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 18 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
18 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 19 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
19 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. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overhe...
Page 20 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
20 MAINTENANCE FIG. 17 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, whichever occu...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
21 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 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Belt tension rod is spring
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 GROUND LINE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK AD JUST MENT NUT A A FIG. 20 “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 JUST MENT IS NECESSAR...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 surfac...
Page 24 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
24 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 26 - WARNING
26 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 28 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
28 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 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 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 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 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 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 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. GTH2548XP(GTH2548XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-95 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 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 36 - GROUND DRIVE
36 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 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124 125 111 121 122 114 20 147 146 61 1 2 2 69 33 3 145 107 106 108 145 69 33 3 117...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 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. GTH2548XP(GTH2548XPB), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 78-95 STEERING ASSEMBL...
Page 40 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
40 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_2 vgt KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Kawasaki, Model No. FH721V (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 2 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Si...
Page 41 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
41 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 34 seat_4-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 53...
Page 42 - DECALS
42 WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt 9 4 10 6 17 24 2 532 18 00-95 Decal, Engine 3 532 18 16-60 Decal, Hood, RH 4 532 18 16-61 Decal, Hood, LH 5 532 18 00-91 Decal, Side Panel 6 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 7 532 18 90-41 Decal, Customer Resp. 9 532 17 68-22 Decal, Fender ...
Page 43 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
43 1 532 12 10-06 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532 18 00-45 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532 15 91-89 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812 00 00-22 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 819 29 20-16 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 871 11 06-24 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532 12 56-31 Grip, Handle 8 532 12 45-26 Button, Plunger 9 532 12 ...
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 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 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 184 mower_deck.48prem_2 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT...
Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
46 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...
Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
47 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 ...
