Husqvarna Gth225 Users Manual OM, GTH 225, 954140103A, 1999 10, Ride Mower
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GTH225 Owner’s Manual 1 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. 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 instructions, to operate the machine. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. Slow down before turning. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mowerrelated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. 2 IV. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. - Use only an approved container. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. - Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.8 REVERSE: 0 – 2.1 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: MIN. CCA: CASE SIZE: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27–35 FT. LBS. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • • Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibilities” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. 35 280 U1R CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................. 22-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 29-30 REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 32-45 WARRANTY ................................................................ 47 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 4, 18-21 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 6-10 OPERATION ............................................................ 11-17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 18 4 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Wheel Insert (4) Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel (4) Wheels Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (1) Knob (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 Mower (2) Front Link Assemblies Nose Roller (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Nose Roller Brackets (2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Bumper (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 (2) End Caps Front Bumper Nose Roller Keys (2) Extention Bracket (4) Carriage Bolts 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 (3) Mulching Blades Slope Sheet (2) Keys (4) Crownlock Nuts 3/8-16 (2) Washers 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 5 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 tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 9/16" wrenches (1) Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). HEX BOLT LOCKWASHER FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON STEERING WHEEL UNPACK CARTON • • • • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. Remove mower and packing materials. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. STEERING SHAFT STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) • • • • • • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill. FIG. 1 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • • Lift hood to raised position. If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions). SEAT LABEL SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER FIG. 3 FIG. 2 6 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. SUPPLIED CARRIAGE BOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 12, for location and function of controls) • • • • SUPPLIED CARRIAGE BOLT FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual). Roll tractor forward off skid. SUPPLIED LOCKNUT BUMPER EXTENSION BRACKET END CAP TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 12, for location and function of controls) Slide Onto Extension Brackets And Pivot Upwards WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. WASHER SUPPLIED LOCKNUT FIG. 4 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets. TAB HOLE “A” BRACKET TAB NOSE ROLLER HEX BOLT LOCK NUT “B” BRACKET TAB TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 4) WASHER FIG. 5 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. • The existing top screw and the existing front screw must be removed from both sides and discarded. • 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 bolt. 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 holes in extension brackets and tractor chassis. • With holes aligned, install additional bolts. • Tighten all four (4) bolts securely. ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 6) 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 performance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely. • For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual. 7 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 8) RETAINER SPRING NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. PIN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTING BAR CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. GAUGE WHEEL DEFLECTOR SHIELD 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER MULCHER PLATE FIG. 6 IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 7). LATCH HOOKS FIG. 8 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. • Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual). • Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING (See Fig. 7) • • • Turn the mower over to allow access to blades. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer and remove high performance blades. Store in safe place. Install mulcher blades with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • • INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 9 and 10) Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. • Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. • Install mulcher plate if previously removed. TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE. FLAT WASHER • HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* STAR • LOCK WASHER • *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. FIG. 7 8 Install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown. Install second front link in R.H. front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown. Slide right side of mower back and install link in top hole of R.H. front mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown. ASSEMBLY • • • • • • • • Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. Raise deck to highest position. Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK TIRE PRESSURE After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (Inward pointing deck pins) CHASSIS BRACKET Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT MOWER BRACKET FRONT LINK GAUGE WHEEL SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS ANTI-SWAY BAR IDLER PULLEY LOOP DOWN DISCHARGE GUARD FIG. 9 9 ASSEMBLY 3CHECKLIST 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 operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual). 10 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 OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT P ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR 15° 15° SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 OPERATION 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 manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER HOURMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB CHOKE CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER FREE WHEEL CONTROL FIG. 10 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. MOTION CONTROL - Selects the speed and direction of tractor. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. 12 LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine. HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height. AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery. OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. • Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 11) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE” TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER PUSH IN TO “DISENGAGE” IGNITION KEY TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 11) MOTION CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL “BRAKE” POSITION The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. • Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. “DRIVE” POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB “DISENGAGED” POSITION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 11) The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. FIG. 11 STOPPING (See Fig. 11) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position. GROUND DRIVE • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ENGINE • Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”. • Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 12) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. 13 OPERATION • • • • • Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • • • IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK. • • RETAINER SPRING Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. • • • CLEVIS PIN To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 10 and 14) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod. • Push control rod in to disengage transmission and reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on back side of the bracket. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). FIG. 12 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 13) 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. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE” LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSITION LOWEST POSITION FIG. 14 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS PUSH IN TO “DISENGAGE” Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. DISCHARGE GUARD FIG. 13 14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 11) When starting the engine for the first 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 engaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position. • Move throttle control to fast position • Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. • The attachments can be used during the engine warmup period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15) • • • • • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, 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 into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK FIG. 15 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. • To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. • • IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of this manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of this manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation. • • • • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 16). If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. FIG. 16 16 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • • • • • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 17). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. MAX 1/3 FIG. 17 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E GE RS S RS RS US OU SON ORA UR OU HOU H O T H A 0 S 8H SE 25 10 50 E E RY ERY ERY ERY ERY FOR OR E F SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE BE H C EA DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 6 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E N G I N E 1,2,3 Clean Air Filter 2 Clean Air Screen 2 Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1, 2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins 2 Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 2 Replace Fuel Filter 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum. Do not overtighten. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1 TIE ROD BALL JOINTS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. 2 SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK 2 2 FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL 2 BEARING ZERK 2 STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ENGINE 3 BEFORE EACH USE • • • • • Check engine oil level. Check brake operation. Check tire pressure. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. Check for loose fasteners. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 1 SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE) 2 GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE 3 REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE 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 Adjustments section of this manual). CENTER HOLE FLAT WASHER STAR HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. LOCK WASHER *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. FIG. 18 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 19) NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat. CENTER HOLE BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18) • • • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. FIG. 19 BATTERY IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. • • BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 20 and 21) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove drain plug. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins 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. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. OIL DRAIN PLUG TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID AIR SCREEN The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. FIG. 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 21) ENGINE Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 5W-30 -20° °F °C -30° OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK 0° -20° 30° -10° 32° 40° 0° 60° 10° 100° 80° 20° 30° 40° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG. 20 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. AIR FILTER (See Fig. 22) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Loosen knob and remove cover. 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. • Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. • Remove nut and cartridge plate. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. • Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary. • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 23) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE-CLEANER CARTRIDGE PLATE RUBBER SEAL CLAMP KNOB NUT CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 23 FIG. 22 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24) • • • • • • • • • SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. Lower mower to its lowest position. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck. Raise attachment lift to its highest position. Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. • • Raise mower to its highest position. Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS. TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual. A A GROUND LINE TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FIG. 25 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) - Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. ADJUSTMENT LIFT LINKS FRONT MOWER NUTS BRACKET SUSPENSION ARMS CHASSIS BRACKET FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET FRONT LINKS RETAINER SPRINGS RETAINER SPRING FRONT MOWER BRACKET ANTI-SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRINGS FIG. 24 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. • Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 28) • Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown. • Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley. • Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers. • Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “F” directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance “F” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “H” against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut “H” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance “F” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “H” against trunnion on both front links. NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will change dim. “F” by approximately 3/8". • Recheck side-to-side adjustment. L.H. MANDREL COVER SCREWS ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MOWER DRIVE BELT “F” GROUND LINE L.H. MANDREL PRIMARY IDLER ARM “F” FIG. 26 BELT KEEPERS BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG. 28 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) NUT “G” NUT “H” TRUNNION FRONT LINKS 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 remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. 23 Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing. • Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. • Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket. • Install new belt in lower groove of L.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown. • Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly. • Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • • Reinstall mower to tractor (See “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual). Reassemble mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual). L.H. MANDREL WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” NUT “A” JAM NUT 1-1/2" MOWER BLADE CENTER DRIVE BELT MANDREL IDLER PULLEY R.H. MANDREL COVER OPERATING ARM SECONDARY IDLER ARM SPRING SWAY-BAR BRACKET FIG. 31 SCREW TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32) FIG. 29 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 30) 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 REMOVAL • Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). • Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys. • Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pulley. • Remove belt from transaxle pulley. • Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pulley. • Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor. BELT INSTALLATION • Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers. • Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley. • Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keeper. The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department. • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position. • Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. CLUTCH PLATE .012" ROTOR SLOT (3) NYLON LOCKNUT (3) TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR BRAKE PLATE TRANSAXLE BELT PULLEY KEEPER CLUTCHING IDLER FIG. 30 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 31) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod. • If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”. • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department. CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER ENGINE ABOVE BELT PULLEY V-IDLER KEEPER BELT KEEPER ENGINE PULLEY V-IDLER BELT TWISTS BELT KEEPER FAN IDLER AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM 24 FIG. 32 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • • • • • Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers. Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley. Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers. Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers. Reinstall mower. TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 34) • Position front wheels straight ahead. • Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”). • Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”. TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 34 and 35) • Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. • Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”. • Tighten jam nuts securely. IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 33) B The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis. • Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • While holding locknut, loosen jam nut • Tighten locknut 1/4 turn. • While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely. NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn. Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary. FRONT OF TRACTOR A FIG. 34 ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE TIE ROD JAM NUTS LOCKNUT JAM NUT FIG. 35 FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 36) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL • Block rear axle securely. • Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. FIG. 33 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should our transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 37B) WASHERS CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals 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 first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. RETAINING RING AXLE COVER FIG. 36 • • • TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 37A) • CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. • • If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual). If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: • • • IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. KEPS NUT HEX BOLT TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TERMINAL GUARD FIG. 37B TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • • • • Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS “NEGATIVE” (-) “POSITIVE” (+) Lift hood to raised position. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. Reinstall terminal guard. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely Close terminal access doors. Close hood. Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual. L.H. PANEL BOLT TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 38) FIG. 37A • 26 While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • • • Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing. IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING. WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION. ADJUSTMENT BOLT IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE SPRING BUSHING ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING JAM NUT CHOKE CONTROL CABLE STOP SCREW CLAMP SCREW FIG. 38 FIG. 40 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 39) • • • • • Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedure. • • HOOD • TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 40) HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See “AIR FILTER” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. Reassemble air cleaner. The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result. FIG. 39 IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 40) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. • Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely. CLOSED FOR FULL CHOKE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 40 and 41) The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 27 FIG. 41 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. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. • • Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). BATTERY • • • • • Fully charge the battery for storage. After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. CYLINDER(S) • • • • Remove spark plug(s). Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil. Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • • • • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Check all wiring. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center/department. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dirty air filter. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Check all wiring. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center/department. Engine will not turn over 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. Attachment clutch is engaged. Weak or dead battery. Blown fuse. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty ignition switch. Faulty solenoid or starter. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Disengage attachment clutch. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuse. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace ignition switch. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Contact an authorized service center/department. Engine clicks but will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. Weak or dead battery. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. 2. 3. 4. Recharge or replace battery. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loss of power 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower housing. Clean/replace air filter. Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change spark plug. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Clean engine air screen/fins. Clean/replace muffler. Check all wiring. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center/department. Excessive vibration 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Spark plug wire loose. Dirty engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. 1. 2. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. 2. 3. 29 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Replace blade mandrel. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. Clean underside of mower housing. Replace blade mandrel. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Mower blades will not rotate 1. 2. 3. 4. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove obstruction. Replace mower drive belt. Replace idler pulley. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Engine speed too slow. Travel speed too fast. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure. Worn, bent or loose blade. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. Blades improperly installed. Improper blades used. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Place throttle control in “FAST” position. Shift to slower speed. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Level mower deck. Check tires for proper air pressure. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. Clean underside of mower housing. Replace mower drive belt. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. Replace with blades listed in this manual. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch is “OFF”. Bulb(s) burned out. Faulty light switch. Loose or damaged wiring. Blown fuse. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn switch “ON”. Replace bulb(s). Check/replace light switch. Check wiring and connections. Replace fuse. Battery will not charge 1. 2. 3. 4. Bad battery cell(s). Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty alternator. 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace battery. Check/clean all connections. Replace regulator. Replace alternator. Loss of drive 1. 2. 3. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. 2. 3. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position. Replace motion drive belt. Purge transmission. Engine “backfires” when turning engine “OFF” 1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW” position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 SCHEMATIC BLACK RED BATTERY SOLENOID RED RED A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) M RED FUSE STARTER WHITE C WHITE BLACK G RED WHITE BLACK M G A1 L F ELECTRIC CLUTCH H BLACK B S B RED A2 CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH RED A BLACK D ORANGE BROWN BLACK E PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK 85 86 87 30 BLACK BLACK 87A GREEN OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 GREEN BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK HOUR METER BLUE BLACK (OPTIONAL) FUEL LINE SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) IGNITION UNIT RED FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID REGULATOR CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM YELLOW ALTERNATOR RED 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) BROWN BLACK PTO SWITCH 87 86 87A 85 30 POSITION CIRCUIT OFF ON C + G, B + H C + F, B + E, A + D HEADLIGHTS RELAY G F C IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT M + G + A1 OFF ON + LIGHTS B + A1 ON START B + A1 B + S + A1 “MAKE” REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS H NONE L + A2 NONE NONE E B D A ENGINE CONNECTOR REGULATOR (PURPLE WIRE, RED WIRE) WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CARBURETOR SOLENOID CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR (RED WIRE, SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY BLUE WIRE) SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. ENGINE SHORTING TRACTOR CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH (WHITE WIRE) "M" FOR ENGINE SHORTING (BLACK WIRE) OIL SENTRY (GREEN WIRE) OIL SENTRY OPTION (YELLOW WIRE TO LIGHT PKG.) 31 BATTERY CHARGING (RED WIRE) SWITCHED +12V (BLUE WIRE) REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 ELECTRICAL 22 21 41 24 43 42 16 40 81 27 33 27 30 25 D.C .A MPE RES 89 45 10 50 11 51 26 27 12 29 2 1 8 12 28 32 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 46 50 51 62 81 89 532144927 532171017 532124886 532171327 532150109 532145769 532153664 532166182 532004152 532004014 532146686 532108824 532171018 532170697 532160784 532163968 532140401 532166176 532171323 532131563 532145673 532122822 532169635 532169417 532140405 532110143 532109748 532169639 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tray, Battery Bolt, Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 Zinc Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Battery Frt. Switch Interlock Push-In Harness Socket Light w/4152J Bulb Light Cable, Starter Cable, Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC Cable, Ground Switch, Plunger Switch, Ign Key Harness Ign. Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Cover, Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Meter Hour Snap-In Switch, PTO Ring Retainer PTO Bulb, Light Pkg. Relay Asm. Bracket Snap-In Hourmeter NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 35 25 15 130 14 74 109 72 108 109 5 54 108 112 132 92 18 38 46 138 29 47 68 35 27 63 136 37 8 107 76 131 31 9 17 90 22 82 110 6 7 68 80 79 7 152 17 7 30 152 58 43 52 153 117 116 139 33 16 17 115 17 32 34 28 17 139 50 118 114 40 20 56 47 17 91 151 152 36 154 19 17 45 17 106 100 99 68 103 21 70 2 63 4 119 17 1 102 84 44 145 60 24 152 101 23 86 39 98 34 17 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 43 44 45 46 47 50 52 54 56 58 60 532150253 532140506 532150478 532171331 532140452 532157882 532171323 532145166 532108067 532150477 532168214 532121794 532171167 532157236 532171151 532171339 532171168 532150479 532171235 532147207 532168213 532171343 532147203 532145205 532145052 532161419 532161327 532161326 532142131 532171349 532171338 532169426 532171185 532136961 532156111 532136939 532136940 532154913 532171342 532171136 532152728 532171248 532171195 532154914 532137113 532171173 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 63 68 70 72 74 76 79 80 82 84 86 90 91 92 98 99 100 101 102 103 106 107 108 109 110 112 114 115 116 117 118 119 130 131 132 136 138 139 145 151 152 153 154 -- Rail, Frame RH Drawbar, Gt Panel Asm., Side LH Nut Crown Lock 7/16-14 Unc Dash, Plastic Black Dash 1-PCS, Lower Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Support, Battery Nut Pal Hood Asm., Pnt Lens, Headlight LH Cover, Access Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Grille Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Panel Side RH Husqvarna YTGT Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 Footrest, RH Lens Headlight RH Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Footrest, LH Bracket, Support Dash Saddle Brace, Support Steering Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh Bracket, Engine Support Rear Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 Fender, Pnt. Washer, Lock 1/4 Bracket, Axle Front Bracket, Support Axle/Engine Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Bracket, Chassis Front Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc Nut 5/16-18 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Asm., Fender Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 PART NO. 532171236 532171196 532137159 532171194 874191008 532125004 532171346 532171345 532171347 532142992 532171330 532171217 532170755 532171366 532140503 532171332 532071673 532171334 532171333 532142273 532171341 532109808 532110356 532110357 532150200 532060867 532171335 532150300 532141461 532143679 532171336 532171141 532171223 532150195 874291006 532171154 532166625 532171348 532171465 532171340 532171154 532171141 532171375 532125085 DESCRIPTION Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Guide, Belt Mid Span Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4 Screw, Machine #10-24 Nut, Weld #10-24 Screw, Machine #10-24 x 1/4 Spacer, Split Nut #10-24 Stop, Over Center 44" 20/23" T. 94 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1 Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8 Rail, Frame Lh Plate, Silkscreen Dash Bracket Chassis Skid Rod Asm. Bypass Cap Brake Parking Red Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Retainer Spring 1" Bracket Lock Bypass Screw Thdrol. Hex Hd Zinc Mwr Latch, Chute Blk Cap, Snap Black Cap, Washer Snap Pivot Asm. Grille/Hood Husq. VGT Nut, Acorn, Hex #10-24 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Bumper Asm. Bracket Extension Bumper Plug Plastic Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Screw, HwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Bracket Support Hood/Panel YP Screw Truss Hd. #10-24 x 3/8 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Cupholder YTGT Grey Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Washer, Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 3/8-13 x 1" Blk Plug, Hole NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 GROUND DRIVE 42 39 40 41 70 81 72 56 36 89 6 38 46 37 76 30 68 73 29 77 64 74 71 35 79 17 37 28 50 34 81 82 38 117 51 81 6 80 15 52 47 65 84 53 48 85 86 48 87 83 55 66 54 88 72 90 91 67 118 33 9 115 77 99 67 116 23 5 92 7 22 104 109 72 89 76 3 73 93 111 98 99 2 94 61 96 20 105 69 101 112 100 106 108 107 72 2 36 113 89 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 -------- 2 3 5 6 7 9 15 17 20 22 23 28 29 30 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 61 64 65 66 67 68 69 532007070 532007563 532171168 532171165 532140507 532171379 532171168 532140921 532171128 532156103 532121274 532171163 532171404 532171140 812000053 532071673 532171459 532149412 532171038 532150035 532171413 532005304 532171414 532124872 532145170 532138228 532171180 532131494 532171408 532139123 532000207 532161590 532105706 532140218 532140488 532154752 532171423 532140296 532171151 532005142 532191378 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 98 99 100 101 104 105 106 107 108 109 111 112 113 115 116 117 118 Transaxle Hydro 222-3010 (Order parts from transaxle mfg.) Key 1/4 x 2.5 Washer Thrust Axle Harden Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Wheel Hub Asm. Bolt Hub Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Spring Rod Brake Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Shaft Arm Asm Knob Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Brake Rod Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16Ga Ring E Cap Plunger Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Nyliner Screw Fin #10-24 x 1 Actuator Interlock Switch Nut Toplock #10-24 Unc Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Clutch Rod Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Pulley Idler Flat Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16 Pulley Idler Grooved Washer Hartdened Clutch Arm Asm Bearing, Idler V-Belt Pullery Transaxle Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga Pin Roll Washer PART NO. 532166624 532151179 532171026 532171400 532171370 532140481 532171330 532171401 532140484 532171154 532150586 532140479 532140490 532171402 532140462 532140491 532161592 532171331 532140489 532171403 532171409 532140502 532133835 532141103 532141004 532171411 532126881 532156106 532140480 532171399 532142918 532154739 532142917 532140929 532156240 532156104 532171412 532171428 532171429 532171422 532171410 DESCRIPTION Console Hydro Fender Plate Console Shift Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr. 5 Screw, Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Bracket Transaxle Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bracket Torque RH Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bracket Mount Torque/Fan Strap Torque Mid Spacer Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4 Fan 7" Hydro Adapter Fan Pulley Idler Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14 Keeper Belt Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.75 Link Shift Asm Fastner Christmas Tree Washer Nickel Plated Bracket Shift Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer Compression Washer Bellville Bracket Idler Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2 O-Ring Asm. Hydro Gear Line Fuel Hydro Cap Vent Spring Return Brake Spacer Shift Lever VGTH Washer Nylon High Temp Nut Hex ASF 7/16-14 UNC Keeper Belt Gnd Dr. Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 UNC Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 9 8 7 26 25 10 3 2 14 24 11 6 6 1 9 8 7 3 4 15 14 21 14 15 12 6 6 14 23 22 5 14 14 15 31 34 41 33 32 30 6 29 13 36 37,39 38,40 6 27 17 42 19 28 27 6 16 46 14 35 14 18 38 14 13 7 8 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 46 532166627 532137094 532124836 532161849 532161848 532124931 532171039 812000029 532121232 532171415 532136518 532171416 532171038 532171029 532171175 532145103 532137347 532137155 532156011 532159945 532155105 532171193 532171388 532171427 532166626 532124937 532171154 532104239 812000034 532138136 532171425 532171213 532171358 532138059 532137156 873360600 532109850 873700600 532109851 532155246 532171169 532171426 DESCRIPTION Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Fitting, Grease Spindle Asm, LH Spindle Asm., RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Ring, Klip #T5304-75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Spacer, Brg. Axle Front Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf Shaft Asm., Steering Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40) Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm., Steering Vgt Adapter, Wheel Steering Bushing, Strg. Screw Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 Cap , Wheel Steering Bearing, Col. Strg. Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bearing, Flange Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75 Bushing, Nyliner Snap Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gear, Sector Steering Tie Rod Jam Nut RH Thread Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread Jam Nut LH Thread Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 69 ENGINE 51 69 1 22 2 25 35 80 21 20 65 76 30 39 74 45 55 63 12 5 19 24 7 11 39 47 18 15 41 42 17 43 37 48 10 9 28 16 26 27 38 29 8 37 39 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 40 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ------2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 532161063 532171215 532151396 532121361 532150828 532105432 532140923 532143996 532151346 532109227 532106082 532140527 813290300 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 532132747 532171192 532132781 532171217 532171350 532124952 532139277 532124703 KEY NO. 29 30 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 47 48 51 55 63 65 69 74 76 80 DESCRIPTION Engine Kohler, Model No. CV22S (Oder parts from engine manufacturer) Muffler Side 1-1/4 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 NPT Muffler Assembly Guard Pulley V-Idler Keeper Asm Belt Engine VGT 96 Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm Fuel W/Sym Vented Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Control Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 X 5/8 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3/8 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line PART NO. 532132920 532161547 532171467 532123487 532171466 532171476 532171479 532171480 532171220 532171219 532171018 532142040 532171556 532161231 532171470 532145549 532171236 532163307 532162295 532171154 532171468 DESCRIPTION Spark Arrester Kit Extrusion Hood Washer Split Clamp Hose Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC Washer 1-1/2 OD X 15/32 ID X .250 Washer Lock 7/16 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4-1/4 Ga 5 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Spacer Engine Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga. Manifold Pipe VGT CV 1-1/4 Nipple, Pipe 4-1/2 Shield, Heat VGT YP/Husq. Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Gasket Kohler Elbow Street Brass Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Nut Flange M8-1.25 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 20 20 14 8 8 10 7 7 16 4 15 5 18 5 6 13 17 19 22 12 21 2 3 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 532141525 532140551 532140675 532171260 532145006 532171141 532124181 532171376 532155925 532121246 532121248 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 Clip, Push In Hinged Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap 41 KEY NO. PART NO. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 532171040 532121249 532123740 532171041 532171261 532166369 532124238 532171130 532171026 DESCRIPTION Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 Spacer, Split Spring, Cprsn Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. Knob, Seat Cap, Spring Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 5 8 DECALS 6 10 12 2 4 19 11 23 3 1 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 532156964 532150616 532166106 532170563 5 6 8 10 11 532170574 532170572 532170564 532157140 532101892 23 DESCRIPTION Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Grille Husqvarna Decal, HP Engine Decal, Mower, Warning, Keep Hand Away Decal, Hood LH GTH225 Decal, Hood RH GTH225 Decal, Wheel Steering Husq. Prem. Decal, Danger Decal, Clutch/Brake WHEELS & TIRES 1 2 11 3 4 7 10 5 6 9 8 12 KEY NO. PART NO. 12 14 19 23 -- 532140837 532160397 532145005 532106202 532138311 ----- 532171237 532142342 532171095 532171096 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 -- 532059192 532065139 532144509 532008134 532106230 532124860 532124959 532104757 532105588 532007154 532144510 532124957 532144334 DESCRIPTION Decal, Brake Parking Saddle Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Battery Reflector, Taillight Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust (Lift Handle) Pad Ftrest Rbr Sq Generic Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Gt Manual, Owner’s (English) Manual, Owner’s (French) DESCRIPTION Cap, Valve, Tire Stem, Valve Rim Assembly, Front Tube, Front (Service Item Only) Tire, Front Fitting, Grease Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) Cap, Hub, Axle Blk. Tire, Rear Tube, Rear (Service Item Only) Rim Assembly, Rear Fitting, Grease Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 35 73 42 43 38 34 7 32 8 9 10 31 30 39 1 70 42 3 29 4 11 5 72 5 33 4 2 23 11 12 24 12 6 25 26 23 12 13 16 21 23 22 12 14 41 23 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO. 532121006 532159187 532159189 812000022 532171182 532171362 532125631 532124526 532122364 532124874 532146704 532171212 532139868 532140302 532171168 532124687 532171357 532143363 532171140 532171418 532171339 532127218 17 13 14 41 20 KEY NO. 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 70 72 73 DESCRIPTION Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Grip, Handle Fluted Button, Plunger Plunger, Lever Lift Spring 2-1/8" Link Lift Retainer, Spring Arm, Suspension Vgt Bearing Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring Asm., Assist Lift Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Bracket, Spring Assist Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Link, Front 43 19 18 PART NO. 532171211 873350800 532130171 873680800 532171203 532171355 532171207 532137150 532171359 532171353 532138057 532155097 532123935 532171210 873540600 532171209 532123934 532171178 532110452 532171357 15 DESCRIPTION Retainer, Spring Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion, Infin Height Nut, Special Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Spring, Compression Inf Hgt Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Rod, Adj Lift Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc Pointer, Height Indicator Plug, Hole Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. Scale, Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos & Oil Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 MOWER DECK 46 41 45 49 36 127 49 41 126 42 44 46 36 37 42 43 50 45 40 50 35 36 52 33 44 40 30 33 47 30 39 38 32 32 34 31 31 5 57 21 90 116 117 91 92 93 94 56 93 92 21 118 119 18 3 21 1 22 23 24 25 95 90 26 6 29 5 28 15 27 19 14 129 18 48 20 16 103 102 13 18 12 51 11 10 9 106 105 104 8 101 44 104 105 103 106 102 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 532164212 532138457 532171211 532130832 532850857 532171241 532140296 532163819 532129895 532137553 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 532137152 532110485 532140329 532171380 532171252 532145055 532171248 532134753 532131267 532105304 532149287 532110452 532171384 532171222 532171385 532171244 532171245 532153531 532171246 532144945 532171382 532171140 532131494 532156086 532144917 532137273 532171173 532165723 532144949 DESCRIPTION Deck Asm., Mower 46" Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Retainer Spring Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated 3/8 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower Vented Blade, 46" Mulching Bearing, Ball, Mandrel #6204 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing (Includes Key No. 12) Housing, Mandrel Bearing, Ball, Mandrel Stripper, Mower Round Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 Baffle, Vortex Mower 46" Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC Stiffiner, Bracket Bracket, Deflector Cap, Sleeve Spring, Torsion, Deflector Nut, Push Deflector Clipping Shield Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Rod, Hinge Screw, Thdroll Washer Hd Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Flg. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 Anchor, Spring Deck 46" Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Tytt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Pulley, Idler, Flat Keeper, Belt, Idler Pulley, Idler, Driven Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Spacer, Retainer Mower Arm, Idler Secondary KEY NO. PART NO. 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 56 57 90 91 92 93 94 95 101 102 103 104 105 106 116 117 118 119 126 127 129 -- 532133943 532145059 532171253 532144959 532148763 532171168 532171180 532153390 532156493 532155986 532171386 532171375 532132274 532171141 532171389 532132264 532132273 532145579 871161010 810071000 819061216 532160793 532125004 532171254 532133957 532171255 532171256 532144948 532146763 532153183 532143651 -- 532177107 DESCRIPTION Washer, Hardened Cover, Mandrel Deck Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary V-Belt, Mower, Primary Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Washer Felt Pulley Idler Flat 46 PRI drive Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge Pin Head Rivet Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Roller Nose Bracket Asm Noseroller RH Cover, Mulching Screw Washer, Lock #10 Washer Latch Asm. Mulch/Bagger Nut, Weld Bolt, Shoulder Gauge Wheel, Wide Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 UNC Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46" Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4.25 Reinforcement Mandrel Ring Mandrel Asm 44"/50" Service (Includes Key No.s 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33) Deck Complete (Std. Deck-Order separately mulcher plate and gauge wheel components Key Nos. 101-106 and 116-118) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE CUT OUT ON D THIS OTT IS A ED L 15° S INES LOP E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 46 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 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 the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held product. (2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna; (3) Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product’s performance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws; or: (4) Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above. Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-95 and EPA regulations, except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. 1 Year Warranty: Chain saws, clearing saws and backpack blowers for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use. Trimmer models 120, 125, 122, 132, 225, 232 and 235 used for commercial purposes. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 90 Day Warranty: Any Husqvarna product used for rental, commercial, institutional, professional or income producing use except as otherwise provided herein. SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 2 Year Warranty: Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, trimmers, brushcutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, hedge trimmers, and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use, except as herein stated. 47 30 Day Warranty: Husqvarna bow guide and replacement parts. SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period. SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty: (1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines; (2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer’s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase; all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer; (4) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and (5) Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB-95 and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer. SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following: (1) Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits; The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer. SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service. Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling dealer. To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the “Yellow Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area. HUSQVARNA FOREST & GARDEN COMPANY 9006-J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 531 83 81-23 2/95 532171095 Rev. 2 10.27.99 JH/TR/JH 48 Printed in U.S.A.
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