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Husqvarna 02139 G ! H2548 Owner's Manual For Parts and Service , call 1 - 800 - 448 - 7543
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SAFETY RULES _ , SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE - ON MOWERS IMPORTANT : THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS . FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH . DO NOT : I . GENERAL OPERATION • Read , understand , and follow all instructions in the • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary , and then , turn slowly and gradually downhill , if possible . manual and on the machine before starting . • Only allow responsible adults , who are familiar with the • Do not mow near drop - offs , ditches , or embankments . instructions , to operate the machine . The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire , etc . , the edge of a cliff or ditch , or if an edge caves in . which could be picked up and thrown by the blade . • Do not mow on wet grass . Reduced traction could • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow - cause sliding . ing . Stop machine if anyone enters the area . • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot • Never carry passengers . on the ground . • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al - • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes . ways look down and behind before and while backing . • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not III . CHILDREN point it at anyone . Do not operate the mower without Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place . the presence of children . Children are often attracted to • Slow down before turning . the machine and the mowing activity . Never assume that • Never leave a running machine unattended . Always children will remain where you last saw them . turn off blades , set parking brake , stop engine , and • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the remove keys before dismounting . watchful care of another responsible adult . • Turn off blades when not mowing . • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un - area . clogging chute . • Before and when backing , look behind and down for • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light . small children . • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs . • Nevercarrychildren . Theymayfalloffandbeseriously • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road - injured or interfere with safe machine operation . ways . • Never allow children to operate the machine . • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine • Use extracare when approaching blind corners , shrubs , into a trailer or truck . trees , or other objects that may obscure vision . • Data indicates that operators , age 60 years and above , are involved in a large percentage of riding mower - re - IV . SERVICE lated injuries . These operators should evaluate their • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels . ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to They are flammable and vapors are explosive . protect themselves and others from serious injury . Use only an approved container . • Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine build - up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts running . Allow engine to cool before refueling . Do and burn . Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves not smoke . or other debris which can cause build - up to occur . Never refuel the machine indoors . Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or Never store the machine orfuel containerinsidewhere storing the machine . Allow machine to cool before there is an open flame , such as a water heater . storage . • Never run a machine inside a closed area . I1 . SLOPE OPERATION • Keep nuts and bolts , especially blade attachment bolts , tight and keep equipment in good condition . Slopes are a major factor related to loss - of - control and • Never tamper with safety devices . Check their proper tipover accidents , which can result in severe injury or death . operation regularly . All slopes require extra caution . If you cannot back up the • Keep machine free of grass , leaves , or other debris slope or if you feel uneasy on it , do not mow it . build - up . Clean oil or fuel spillage . Allow machine to DO : cool before storing . • Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou strike an object . • Mow up and down slopes , not across . • Remove obstacles such as rocks , tree limbs , etc . Repair , if necessary , before restarting . • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine • Watch for holes , ruts , or bumps . Uneven terrain could running . overturn the machine . Tall grass can hide obstacles . • Grass catcher components are subject to wear , dam - • Use slow speed . Choose a low gear so that you will age , and deterioration , which could expose moving not have to stop or shift while on the slope . • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel parts or allow objects to be thrown . Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recom - weights or counterweights to improve stability . mended parts , when necessary . • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments . • Mower blades are sharp and can cut . Wrap the blade ( s ) These can change the stability of the machine . or wear gloves , and use extra caution when servicing • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual them . Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction . • Check brake operation frequently . Adjust and service • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope . If tires lose trac - as required . tion , disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope . 2
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SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE - ON MOWERS A • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing . Stop machine if anyone enters the area . WARNING : In order to prevent ac - cidental starting when setting up , • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades A off . transporting , adjusting or makingrk repairs , always disconnect spa • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Always plug wire and place wire where it look down and behind before and while backing . cannot contact spark plug . • 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 . in neutral , you may lose control of • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area . A WARNING : Do not coast down a hill the tractor . • Before and when backing , look behind and down for small children . • Mow up and down slopes ( 15 ° Max ) , not across . WARNING : Tow only the attachments • Remove obstacles such as rocks , tree limbs , etc . that are recommended by and com - • Watch for holes , ruts , or bumps . Uneven terrain could overturn A ply with specifications of the manu - the machine . Tall grass can hide obstacles . facturer of your tractor . Use common • Use slow speed . Choose a low gear so that you will not have sense when towing . Operate only ata to stop or shift while on the slope . the lowest possible speed when on slope . Too heavy of a load , while on • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope . If tires lose traction , disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the a slope , is dangerous . Tires can lose slope . traction with the ground and cause • If machine stops while going uphill , disengage blades , shift you to lose control of your tractor . into reverse and back down slowly . • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary , and then , turn slowly and gradually downhill , if possible . A WARNING A Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and cer - tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . A WARNING A Battery posts , terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . Wash hands after handling . 3
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules . Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and type : Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining , caring for and using your tractor . Oil Type ( API - SF - SJ ) : SAE 10W30 ( above 32 ° F ) ) • Follow the instructions under " Maintenance " and " Stor - SAE 5W - 30 ( below 32 ° F age " sections of this owner's manual . Oil Capacity : W / Filter : 4.0 Pints W / O Filter : 3.5 Pints WARNING : This tractor is equipped with an internal com - Spark Plug : Champion bustion engine and should not be used on or near any ( Gap : . 030 " ) RC12YC unimproved forest - covered , brush - covered or grass - covered Ground Speed ( MPH ) : Forward : 0 - 5.8.1 land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with Reverse : 0 - 2 a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws ( if Tire Pressure : Front : 14 PSI any ) . If a spark arrester is used , it should be maintained Rear : 10 PSI in effective working order by the operator . Charging System : 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized servicecentre / department ( See REPAIR Battery : AMP / HR : 3580 MIN . CCA : 2 PARTS section of this manual ) . CASE SIZE : UIR Blade Bolt Torque : 45 - 55 FT . LBS . 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 . Al - ways observe the " SAFETY RULES " . TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 20 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 16 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 47 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel ( 4 ) Adjusting Bar Steering Sleeve ( 4 ) Clevis Pins 0.2 ( 4 ) Wheels a ( 4 ) Retainer . S , prings Steering Sleeve Extension Steering Steering , . ( 4 ) Washers Wheel Adapter / e x 3 / 4 x 14 Ga . Wheel Insert Seat ( 4 ) Locknut 3 / 8 - 16 ( 4 ) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller [ 1 ( 4 ) Lockwasher Nose Roller ( 4 ) Hex Bolts 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 Mower _ r ° aSce _ ' ' er ( 2 ) Hex Bolts 5 / 16 - 18 x 1 ( 2 ) Retainer Springs _ , _ ( double loop ) ( 2 ) 5 / 1L ° cknuts @ 6 - 18 _ Retainer Spring q _ ( 2 ) Flanged Slope Sheet For Future Use ( _ ) Pins Keys ( 2 ) Keys 5
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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 _ . _ _ " _ INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier . Standard wrench sizes are listed . LOCK NUT . , ( " _ . _ _ _ . . . . . . . . _ STEERING WHEEL ( 1 ) Pliers ( 1 ) Tire pressure gauge ( _ . . . . . _ LARGE FLAT WASHER ( 2 ) 9 / 16 " wrench ( 1 ) Utility knife i ( 1 ) 1 / 2 " wrench ( 1 ) 3 / 4 " socket w / drive ratchet STEERING When right or left hand is mentioned in thismanual , it means \ \ _ " _ _ : _ y / STEERING _ - - - - - _ _ fWHEEL ADAP - when you are in the operating position ( seated behind the steering wheel ) . _ - _ ' _ TOR TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON STEERING WHEEL EXTENTION UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons STEERING from carton . SHAFT • Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton . Remove end panels and lay side panels flat . • Remove mower and packing materials . STEERING SLEEVE • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove . BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM FIG . 1 SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ( See Fig . 1 ) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR • Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft . CHECK BATTERY ( See Fig . 2 ) • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing • Lift hood to raised position . straight forward . • If this battery is put into service after month and year • Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft . indicated on label ( label located between terminals ) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 - 10 amps . • Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into ( See " BATTERY " in the Maintenance section of this bottom of steering wheel . manual for charging instructions ) . • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal ( left to right ) and slide onto steering wheel adapter . • Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed . Tighten securely . LABEL • Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel . • Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill . IMPORTANT : CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES TINO SKIDTHAT MAYPUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS ROLL OFF SKID . FIG . 2 6
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ASSEMBLY NOTE : You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid . INSTALL SEAT ( See Fig . 3 ) Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so tractor from the skid . that the operator can comfortably reach clutch / brake pedal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID ( See Op - and safely operate the tractor . eration section for location and function of • Remove the two ( 2 ) bolts and flat washers securing controls ) the seat to cardboard packing . Keep the two ( 2 ) bolts • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever only and place them with the two ( 2 ) identical bolts to its highest position . and four ( 4 ) washers in the parts bag . Discard the flat • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal . washers and cardboard packing . • Place freewheel control in " transmission disengaged • Release L . H . seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on position " ( See " TO TRANSPORT " in the Operation sec - adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position tion of this manual ) . exposing seat mounting holes from bottom . Slide R . H . • Roll tractor forward off skid . slide to same rear position . • Mount rear of seat on slides using mounting bolts and lock washers as shown . TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID ( See Op - eration section for location and function of • Pull outon adjustment handle and slide seat all the way forward . Install front mounting bolts and lock washers . controls ) Tighten all mounting bolts securely . _ WARNING : Before starting , read , understand and follow • Lower seat into operating positionand sit on seat . Press all instructions in the Operation section of this manual . Be clutch / brake pedal all the way down . If operating posi - sure tractor is in a well - ventilated area . Be sure the area in tion is not comfortable , adjust seat . front of tractor is clear of other people and objects . • To adjust seat : Grasp adjustment handle and pull out , • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com - slide seat to desired position and release adjustment pleted . handle . • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline . • Place freewheel control in " transmission engaged " L . H . SEAT position ( see " TO TRANSPORT " in Operation section SEAT of this manual ) . ADJUSTMENT • Sit on seat in operating position , depress brake pedal HANDLE 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 R . H . SEAT SLIDE control to idle position . • Release parking brake . MOUNTING BOLTS • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid . FIG . 3 • Apply brake to stop tractor , set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position . • Turn ignition key to " STOP " position . Continue with the instructions that follow . 7
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER DECK ( See Fig , 4 ) ( See Fig . 5 ) • Assemble brackets " A " and " B " to the inside of mower The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck mounting brackets as shown . Tighten securely . in proper position when operating mower . Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor - NOTE : Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes mance . in mower brackets . • Position nose roller between brackets and install rod • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel , Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top . and retainer spring . Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts , 3 / 8 washers and 3 / 8 - 16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely . HEX • For ease of mower to tractor assembly , raise gauge BOLT TLOCK wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins NU ROD and spring retainers . • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower . See " TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS " in the Operation section of this manual . HOLE RETAINER SPRING " A " PIN NOSE ROLLER RETAINER SPRING ADJUSTING SHOULDER BAR BOLT FIG . 5 GAUGE WHEEL _ 8 - 160ENTER LOCKNUT 3 / 8WASHER FIG . 4 8
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets . Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes ( See Figs . 6 and 7 ) and insert flanged pins . Secure pins with double loop Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower arms are raised with attachment liftcontrol . Engage park - brackets . ing brake . NOTE : To assist in locating hole in flanged pin , the hole • Cut and remove ties securing anti - sway bar and belts . in pin is inline with notch on head of pin . If necessary , Swing anti - sway bar to left side of mower deck . move mower side - to - side to give space between plate and • Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right mower brackets . side of tractor . IMPORTANT : Check belt for proper routing in all mower IMPORTANT : Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves . pulley grooves . • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking • If equipped , turn height adjustment knob counter - bracket . clockwise until it stops . • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control . CAUTION : Belt tension rod is spring • Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position . loaded . Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly . • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove . • Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck • Connect anti - sway bar to chassis bracket under left pins . Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring . up as shown . • If equipped , turn height adjustment knob clockwise to • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension remove slack from mower suspension . brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown . • Raise deck to highest position . • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual . LOCK BRACKET BELT TENSION FRONT ELECTRIC ROD SUSPENSION CLUTCH PUL - ( DISENGAGED BRACKETS LEY FRONT FRONT PLATE MOWER DOUBLE LOOP ASSEMBLY POSITION ) _ _ - BRACKET RETAINER SPRING CHASSIS _ " BRACKET SINGLE GAUGE RETAINER WHEEL SPRINGS FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING ANTI - SWAY BAR SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER USE PLIERS FOR SPRING ( OUTWARD POINT - RETAINER SPRINGS ING DECK PINS ) DEFLECTOR SHIELD LOOP UP FIG . 6 9
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ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE , / CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC - for shipping purposes . Correct tire pressure is important TOR , WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance . BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in " PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT . SPECIFICATIONS " section of this manual . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST . " , / All assembly instructions have been completed . CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS , / No remaining loose parts in carton . For best cutting results , mower should be properly leveled . See " TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING " in the Service and , / Battery is properly prepared and charged . ( Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps ) . Adjustments section of this manual . , / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely . CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL , / All tires are properly inflated . ( For shipping purposes , BELTS the tires were overinflated at the factory ) . See the figures that are shown for replacing motion , mower , / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side - to - side / drive , and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad - front - to - rear for best cutting results . ( Tires must be justments section of this manual . Verify that the belts are properly inflated for leveling ) . routed correctly . , / Check mower and drive belts . Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers . CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM , / Check wiring . See that all connections are still secure After you learn how to operate you rtractor , check to see that and wires are properly clamped . the brake is properly adjusted . See " TO ADJUST BRAKE " , / Before driving tractor , be sure freewheel control is in in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual . 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 oper - ating your tractor for the first time . Follow proper start - ing and transmission purging instructions ( See " TOin START ENGINE " and " PURGE TRANSMISSION " the Operation section of this manual ) . 10
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product . Learn and understand their mean - ing . R N H L I ' . , I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER , KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY ( SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ) DANGER indicates a hazard which , if not avoided , & will result in death or serious injury . WARNING indicates a hazard which , if not avoided , & could result in death or serious injury . FREE WHEEL ( Automatic Models only ) CAUTION indicates a hazard which , if not avoided , & might result in minor or moderate injury . CAUTION when used without the alert symbol , indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and / or engine . Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which , death . The safety alert symbol if not avoided , could result in death , serious injury and / or property damage . is used to identify safety inform - ation about hazards which can FIRE indicates a hazard which , if not avoided , result in death , serious injury could result in death , serious injury and / or and / or property damage . property damage . 11
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OPERATION KNOW YOU R 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 HOURMETER AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER BRAKE s S _ _ _ s S s " " " ~ ATTACHMENT CHOKE CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL HEIGHT MOTION DRIVE IGNITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BELTTENSION KNOB HANDLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER 02711 PARKING BRAKE LEVER FREE WHEEL CONTROL FIG . 7 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute . ATTACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed . blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor . FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off . other attachments mounted to your tractor . IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine . LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation . lever when changing its position . PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting brake position . the engine . H EIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direc - height . tion of tractor . MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE - Used when CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine . changing motion drive belt and , if necessary , starting engine AMMETER - Indocates charging ( + ) or discharging ( - ) of under extremely cold conditions . battery . LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off . 12
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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 trac - tor 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 TO SET PARKING BRAKE ( See Fig . 8 ) cause " browning " of grass . To eliminate this possibility , al - ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas . Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens - ing switch . When engine is running , any attempt by the CAUTION : Always stop tractor com - operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking pletely , as described above , before leav - brake will shut off the engine . & ing the operator's position ; to empty ° Depress brake pedal into full " BRAKE " position and grass catcher , etc . hold . ° Place parking brake lever in " ENGAGED " position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL ( See Fig . 8 ) and release pressure from brake pedal . Pedal should Always operate engine at full throttle . remain in " BRAKE " position . Make sure parking brake • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces will hold tractor secure . the battery charging rate . • Full throttle offers the best mower performance . ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CHOKE PULL OUTTO " ENGAGE " ' CONTROL TO USE CHOKE CONTROL ( See Fig . 8 ) PUSH IN TOGE " THROTTLE _ " DISENGA Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine . CONTROL Do not use to start a warm engine . LEVER • To engage choke control , pull knob out . Slowly push knob in to disengage . BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD " BRAKE " ( See Fig . 8 ) CAUTION : Do not attempt to operate motion control lever when the parking brake is set or when the MOTION brake pedal is depressed . Doing so may result in " DRIVE " LEVER misadjustment to the drive control system . POSITION PARKING BRAKEAGED " HEIGHT " DISENGAGED " " ENG The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the ADJUSTMENT POSITION POSITION motion control lever . KNOB • Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral ( N ) FIG . 8 position . STOPPING ( See Fig . 8 ) • Release parking brake . MOWER BLADES - • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position . • To stop mower blades , move attachment clutch switch TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT to " DISENGAGED " position . GROUND DRIVE - ( See Fig . 8 ) • To stop ground drive , depress brake pedal into full The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad - " BRAKE " position . justment knob in desired direction . IMPORTANT : THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNSTO • Turn knob clockwise ( F _ I ) to raise cutting height . NEUTRAL ( N ) POSITIONWHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY • Turn knob counterclockwise ( _ ) to lower cutting DEPRESSED . height . ENGINE - The cutting height range is approximately 1 - 1 / 2 " to 4 - 1 / 2 " . • Move throttle control between half and full speed ( fast ) The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip position . with the engine not running . These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions , height of NOTE : Failure to move throttle control between half and grass and types of grass being mowed . full speed ( fast ) position , before stopping may cause engine • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 - 1 / 2 to " backfire " . inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches • Turn ignition key to " OFF " position and remove key . during hot months . For healthier and better looking Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent lawns , mow often and after moderate growth . unauthorized use . • For best cutting performance , grass over 6 inches • Never use choke to stop engine . in height should be mowed twice . Make the first cut IMPORTANT : LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANYRY relatively high ; the second to desired height . POSITION OTHER THAN " OFF " WILL CAUSETHE BATTE 13 TO BE DISCHARGED , ( DEAD ) .
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS ( See Fig . 9 ) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height WARNING : Do not drive up or down in operating position . Gauge wheels then keep the deck hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain do not drive across any slope . conditions . • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE : Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface . hills . • Adjust mower to desired cutting height ( See " TO AD - • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills . JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT " in the Operation • If stopping is absolutely necessary , push brake pedal section of this manual ) . quickly to brake position and engage parking brake . • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure IMPORTANT : THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNSTO each gauge wheel bar . NEUTRAL ( N ) POSITIONWHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY • Lower gauge wheels to ground . Raise gauge wheels DEPRESSED . slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar • To restart movement , slowly release parking brake and and insert clevis pin . Gauge wheels should be slightly brake pedal . off the ground . • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting . • Replace retainer spring into clevis pin . • Make all turns slowly . • Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting . IMPORTANT : BESURETO READJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU TO TRANSPORT ( See Figs . 7 and 11 ) CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK . 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 . RETAINER SPRING • Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment lift control . CLEVIS PIN • Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position . • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two ( 2 ) MPH . FIG . 9 • To reengage transmission , reverse above procedure . TO OPERATE MOWER ( See Fig . 10 ) NOTE : To protect hood from damage when transporting Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing your tractor on a truck or a trailer , be sure hood is closed switch . Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with and secured to tractor . Use an appropriate means of tying the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged hood to tractor ( rope , cord , etc . ) . will shut off the engine . You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough , rolling terrain or hills . • 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 . without either the entire grass catcher , CAUTION : Do not operate the mower on mowers so equipped , orthe deflector FIG . 11 shield in place . LIFT LEVER TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH HIGEST PO - SWITCH PULL OUTTO SITION MENTS " ENGAGE " LOWEST Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and POSITION comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac - tor . Use common sense when towing . Too heavy of a load , while on a slope , is dangerous . Tires can lose traction with PUSH IN TO the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor . " DISENGAGE " SHIELD FIG . 10 14
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OPERATION NOTE : Before starting , read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below . • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL " START " position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped , from the starts . Do not run starter continuously for more than factory , already filled with summer weight oil . fifteen seconds per minute . If the engine does not start • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground . after several attempts , push choke control in , wait a few minutes and try again . If engine still does not start , • Unthread and remove oil fill cap / dipstick ; wipe oil off . pull the choke control out and retry . Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube . Do not thread the cap onto the tube . Remove WARM WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and above ) and read oil level . If necessary , add oil until " FULL ' • When engine starts , slowly push choke control in until mark on dipstick is reached . Do not overfill . the engine begins to run smoothly . If the engine starts • For cold weather operation you should change oil for to run roughly , pull the choke control out slightly for a easier starting ( See " OIL VISCOSITY CHART " in the few seconds and then continue to push the control in Maintenance section of this manual ) . slowly . • To change engine oil , see the Maintenance section in • The attachments and ground drive can now be used . If this manual . the engine does not accept the load , restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke ADD GASOLINE as described above . • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck . Do not overfill . Use fresh , clean , regular unleaded gasoline with a COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below ) minimum of 87 octane . ( Use of leaded gasoline will • When engine starts , slowly push choke control in until increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce the engine begins to run smoothly . Continue to push valve life ) . Do not mix oil with gasoline . Purchase fuel the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure accept small changes in speed and load , until the choke fuel freshness . 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 fuel . Do not store , spill or use gasoline CAUTION : Wipe off any spilled oil or near an open flame . to several minutes , depending on the temperature . NOTE : In extreme cold conditions , if engine will not start , you IMPORTANT : WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows : BELOW32 ° F ( 0 ° C ) , USE FRESH , CLEAN WINTER EGRADER • Be sure parking brake is engaged . GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATH STARTING . • Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt tension . CAUTION : Alcohol blended fuels ( called • Start engine and allow it to warm up for three ( 3 ) min - gasohol or using ethanol or methanol ) can at - utes . tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage . Acidic gas • Shut - off engine and engage parking brake . can damage the fuel system of an engine while • Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the in storage . To avoid engine problems , the fuel retainer spring . system should be emptied before storage of AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 30 days or longer . Drain the gas tank , start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines ° Before driving the unit in cold weather , the transmission and carburetor are empty . Use fresh fuel next should be warmed up as follows : season . See Storage Instructions for additional • Be sure the tractor is on level ground . information . Never use engine or carburetor • Place the motion control lever in neutral . cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent • Release the parking brake and let the brake damage may occur . slowly return to operating position . • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up . TO START ENGINE ( See Fig . 8 ) This can be done during the engine warm up When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine period . has run out of fuel , it will take extra cranking time to move • The attachments can be used during the engine warm - fuel from the tank to the engine . up period after the transmission has been warmed • Be sure freewheel control is inthetransmission engaged up and may require the choke control be pulled out position . slightly . • Sit on seat in operating position , depress brake pedal NOTE : If at a high altitude ( above 3000 feet ) or in cold and set parking brake . temperatures ( below 32 F ) the carburetor fuel mixture may • Move attachment clutch to " DISENGAGED " position . need to be adjusted for best engine performance . See " TO • Move throttle control to fast position ADJUST CARBURETOR " in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual . • Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt . 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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor . freewheel lever while the engine is run - CAUTION : Never engage or disengage • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning . 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 trim - To ensure proper operation and performance , it is recom - mended that the transmission be purged before operating ming . tractor for the first time . This procedure will remove any • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area trapped air inside the transmission which may have de - that has been cut . Have the cut area to the right of veloped during shipping of your tractor . the tractor . This will result in a more even distribution IMPORTANT : SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE of clippings and more uniform cutting . REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT , IT SHOULD • When mowing large areas , start byturning to the right so BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATIONBEFORE OPERATING that clippings will discharge away from shrubs , fences , THE TRACTOR . driveways , etc . After one or two rounds , mow in the • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and opposite direction making left hand turns until finished parking brake set . ( See Fig . 12 ) . • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position ( See " TO TRANSPORT " in this f section of manual ) . • Sitting in the tractor seat , start engine . After the en - gine is running , move throttle control to slow position . Disengage parking brake • 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 . , . < J 00272 NOTE : During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels . The air is being removed from hydraulic FIG . 12 drive system . • Move motion control lever to neutral ( N ) position . Shut - • If grass is extremely tall , it should be mowed twice to off engine and set parking brake . reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip - • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in pings . Make first cut relatively high ; the second to the driving position ( See " TO TRANSPORT " in this section desired height . of manual ) . • Do not mow grass when it is wet . Wet grass will plug • Sitting inthe tractor seat , start engine . After the engine mower and leave undesirable clumps . Allow grass to is running , move throttle control to half ( 1 / 2 ) speed . dry before mowing . Disengage parking brake . • Always operate engine at full throttle when mow - • Slowly move motion control lever forward , after the ing to assure better mowing performance and proper tractor moves approximately five ( 5 ) feet , slowly move discharge of material . Regulate ground speed by se - motion control lever to reverse position . After the trac - lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting tor moves approximately five ( 5 ) feet return the mo - performance as well as the quality of cut desired . tion control lever to the neutral ( N ) position . Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three ( 3 ) • When operating attachments , select a ground speed times . that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used . • Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation . 16
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Check Brake Operation ! _ ! _ Check Tire Pressure V ' V ' Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V ' R Check for Loose Fasteners I _ ! _ ' 5 Sharpen / Replace Mower Blades V ' 3 T Lubrication Chart I _ ! _ 0 Check Battery Level _ 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals II _ II _ Check Transaxle Cooling V ' Check V - Belts t _ Check Engine Oil Level ! l _ V p Change Engine Oil ( with oil filter ) _ 1,2 E Change Engine Oil ( without oil filter ) ! _ 1,2 ! i _ N Clean Air Filter ! _ 2 G Clean Air Screen Vi2 Arrester v ' NI Inspect Muffler / Spark E Replace Oil Filter ( If equipped ) t _ > 2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins I _ 2 Replace Spark Plug II _ V ' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge t1 _ 2 Replace Fuel Filter 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil , 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance - free battery , in high ambient temperatures , 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ff , - Ibs , maximum , 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions , Do not overtighten , LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have OS " O SPINDLE ZERK been subjected to operator abuse or negligence . To receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain tractor O FRONT WHEEL as instructed in this manual . BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to O STEERING properly maintain your tractor . SECTOR GEAR ENGINE TEETH At least once a season , check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual . • At least 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 O MANDREL proper air - fuel mixture and help your engine run better ZERKS and last longer . BEFORE EACH USE 02501 • Check engine oil level . O GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE • Check brake operation . @ REFERTO MAINTENANCE " ENGINE " SECTION • Check tire pressure . IMPORTANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS • Check operator presence and WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS . VISCOUS interlock systems for proper operation . LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL • Check for loose fasteners . SHORTENTHE LIFE OFTHE SELF - LUBRICATING BEARINGS . IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED , USE ONLY A DRY , POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY . 17
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main - tenance . BLADE CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six ( 6 ) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear , then brake must be adjusted . BLADE BOLT ( See " TO ADJUST BRAKE " in the Service and Adjustments STAR section of this manual ) . ( SPECIAL ) _ - _ _ : . _ TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ( See " PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS " section of this manual ) . FIG . 13 • Keep tires free of gasoline , oil , or insect control chemi - cals which can harm rubber . TO SHARPEN BLADE ( See Fig . 14 ) • Avoid stumps , stones , deep ruts , sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage . NOTE : We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do , be sure the blade is balanced . NOTE : To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks , tire sealant may be purchased from your local Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced . An un - parts dealer . Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and balanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand eventual corrosion . damage to mower and engine . OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind - ing wheel . Do not attempt to sharpen while on the Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work - mower . ing properly . If your tractor does not function as described , • To check blade balance , you will need a 5 / 8 " diameter repair the problem immediately . steel bolt , pin , or a cone balancer . ( When using a • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is cone balancer , follow the instructions supplied with fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position . balancer . ) • When the engine is running , any attempt bythe operator NOTE : Do not use a nail for balancing blade . The lobes of to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake the center hole may appear to be centered , but are not . should shut off the engine . • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground . is engaged , any attempt by the operator to leave the If blade is balanced , it should remain in a horizontal seat should shut off the engine . position . If either end of the blade moves downward , • The attachment clutch should never operate unless sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced . 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 BLADE REMOVAL ( See Fig . 13 ) 5 / 8 " BOLT • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to OR PIN blades . NOTE : Protect your hands with gloves and / or wrap blade FIG . 14 with heavy cloth . • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise . BATTERY • Install new or resharpened blade with stamped " THIS SIDE UP " facing deck and mandrel assembly . Your tractor has a battery chargingsystem which issufficient for normal use . However , periodic charging of the battery IMPORTANT : TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL with an automotive charger will extend its life . ASSEMBLY . ° Keep battery and terminals clean . • Install and tighten blade bolt securely ( 45 - 55 Ft . Lbs . ° Keep battery bolts tight . torque ) . ° Keep small vent holes open . IMPORTANT : SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEATTREATED . ° Recharge at 6 - 10 amperes for 1 hour . NOTE : The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free . Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers . Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary . 18
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ( See Fig . 15 and 16 ) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change . the battery to " leak " power . All oil must meet API service classification SF - SJ . • Remove terminal guard . • Be sure tractor is on level surface . • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat - • Oil will drain more freely when warm . tery cable and remove battery from tractor . • Catch oil in a suitable container . • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry . • Remove oil fill cap / dipstick . Be careful not to allow dirt • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush to enter the engine when changing oil . until bright . • Install the drain tube onto the valve . • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly . • Open drain valve by using a 7 / 16 " ( 11mm ) wrench • Reinstall battery ( See " REPLACING BATTERY " inis turning counterclockwise . the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of th manual ) . OIL DRAIN VALVE V - BELTS Check V - belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours TO OPEN of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not adjustable . Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . TO CLOSE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling . Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot . To prevent pos - sible damage to seals , do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle . • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and TUBE clean . FIG . 16 • Inspect cooling fins for dirt , grass clippings and other materials . To prevent damage to seals , do not use • After oil has drained completely , close the drain valve compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool - turning clockwise . Use the 7 / 16 " ( 11mm ) wrench to ing fins . apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed . Do not over tighten . TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID • Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place . The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte - • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube . Pour nance is not required for the life of the transaxle . Should slowly . Do not overfill . For approximate capacity seen - the transaxle ever leak or require servicing , contact your " PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS " section of this ma nearest authorized service center / department . ual . ENGINE • Use gauge on oil fill cap / dipstick for checking level . Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on LUBRICATION the tube . Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading . Keep oil at " FULl " line on dipstick . Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished . classification SF - SJ . 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 , SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 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 F - 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 other cooling shrouds . Clean the cooling fins and external c - do - 20 - 4 ; ; o 20 ; 0 4 ; surfaces as necessary . Make sure the cooling shrouds are TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oi _ yisc chart4 e reinstalled . FIG . 15 NOTE : Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen , Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least dirtyor plugged cooling fins , and / or cooling shrouds removed once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one will cause engine damage due to overheating . year . Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight ( 8 ) hours of operation . 19
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN - LINE FUEL FILTER ( See Fig . 17 ) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season . Iffuel filter becomes clogged , obstructing fuel flow to carburetor , engine damage from overheating . Clean with a wire brush replacement is required . or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers . See engine manual . • With engine cool , remove filter and plug fuel line sec - tions . AIR FILTER • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter . pointing towards carburetor . Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions . See • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are engine manual . properly positioned . ENGINE OIL FILTER • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline . Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year . See engine manual . CLAMP MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester ( if equipped ) as it could create a fire hazard and / or dam - age . CLAMP FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUGS FIG . 17 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 CLEANING " PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS " section of this manual . • 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 or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans - mission are covered to keep water out . Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor . Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass , leaves and trash from tractor and mower . 2O
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MENTS : WARNING : TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST - Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake . Place attachment clutch in " DISENGAGED " position . • Turn ignition key to " STOP " and remove key . Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped . Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug . TO INSTALL MOWER TRACTOR Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension TO REMOVE MOWER ( See Fig . 18 ) arms are raised with attachment lift control . Engage park - • Place attachment clutch in " DISENGAGED " position . ing brake . • If equipped , turn height adjustment knob to lowest • Swing anti - sway bar to left side of mower deck . setting . • Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right • Lower mower to its lowest position . side of tractor . • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket . IMPORTANT : CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES . • If equipped , turn height adjustment knob counter - I _ k CtigAhUtTgIOriNp : oRnordodis sapnrdinrgeleloaasdeedsl . oHwalyv . e a clockwise until it stops . • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control . • Remove retainer spring holding anti - swaybar to chassis • Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position . bracket and disengage anti - swaybar from bracket . • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove . • Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly • Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck and remove plate . pins . Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops • Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck up as shown . and disengage arms from deck . • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension • Raise attachment lift to its highest position . brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs • Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric as shown . clutch pulley . • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor . LOCK BRACKET SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT ELECTRIC / , 7 MOWER CLUTCH FRONT PLATE BELT TENSION ROD - - _ _ , DOUBLE LOOP BRACKET PULLEY ( DISENGAGED POSITION ) , i _ j RETAINER / / SPRING CHASSIS BRACKE'r SINGLE RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRING FLANGED PIN USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRIN _ ANTI - SWAY BAR SHIELD SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP LOOP UP RETAINER SPRINGS o ( Outward pointing deck pins ) FIG . 18 21
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS t Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets . Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins . Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets . NOTE : To assist in locating hole in flanged pin , the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin . If necessary , move mower side - to - side to give space between plate and mower brackets . FIG . 20 IMPORTANT : CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES . • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking FRONT - TO - BACK ADJUSTMENT ( See Figs . 21 and 22 ) bracket . IMPORTANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SI DE - TO - SI DE . IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT - TO - BACK ADJ USTM ENT IS NECESSARY , BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SI DE - TO - SIDE . CAUTION : Belt tension rod is spring I loaded . Have a tight grip on rod and slowly . To obtain the best cutting results , the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 / 8 " to 1 / 2 " ° Connect anti - sway bar to chassis bracket under left lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring . position . ° If equipped , turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension . CAUTION : Blades are sharp . Protect your hands with gloves and / or wrap ° Raise deck to highest position . blade with heavy cloth . TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side oftractor . Position any blade Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground so the tip is pointing straight forward . Measure distance " B " or driveway . Make sure tires are properly inflated ( See at front and rear tip of the blade . " PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS " section of this manual ) . If tires are over or underinflated , you will not properly adjust • Before making any necessary adjustments , check that your mower . both front plate links are equal in length . • If links are not equal in length , adjust one link to same SIDE - TO - SIDE ADJUSTMENT ( See Figs . 19 and 20 ) length as other link . • Raise mower to its highest position . • To lower front of blade , loosen nut " C " on both front • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ogroundth links an equal number of turns . level at front corners of mower . Distance " A " on b sides of mower should be the same . NOTE : Each full turn of nut " C " will change distance . " B " by approximately 3 / 16 " . • If adjustment is necessary , make adjustment on one side of mower only . • When distance " B " is 1 / 8 " to 1 / 2 " lower at front than rear , tighten nut " D " against trunnion on both front links . • To raise one side of mower , tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side . • To raise front of blade , loosen nut " D " from trunnion on both front links . Tighten nut " C " on both front links an • To lower one side of mower , loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side . equal number of turns . The two front links must remain equal in length . NOTE : Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower • When distance " B " is 1 / 8 " to 1 / 2 " lower at front than rear , height about 3 / 16 " . tighten nut " D " against trunnion on both front links . ° Recheck measurements after adjusting . • Recheck side - to - side adjustment . BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOMOF MOWER _ I - _ _ EDGE OFTOGROO . . oj D / / MOWER A / o FIG . 19 FIG . 21 22
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE BELT RH EQUAL IN LENGTH TENSION ROD SUSPENSION COVER ( DISENGAGED ARM RH MANDREL POSITION ) IDLER ELECTRIC PULLEY CLUTCH PULLEY IDLER NUT " C " SPRING ARM PRIMARY IDLER ARM FRONT PLATE R . H . ASSEMBLY MANDREL _ TRUNNION FIG . 23 FIG . 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE ( SECONDARY ) DRIVE BELT ( See Fig . 24 ) TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface . Engage parking brake . MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL ( See Fig . 23 ) • Remove mower ( See " TO REMOVE MOWER " in this = Park tractor on a level surface . Engage parking section of manual ) . brake . • Remove screws from R . H . and L . H . mandrel covers • Lower mower to its lowest position . and remove covers . • Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket . REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT ( Refer to " TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT " illustration tight grip on rod and release slowly . HAC ' ° ° T ° s ' ° ° s " ° par ° ne ° ° l " avea in this section of manual ) . = = • Carefully roll belt over the top of R . H . mandrel pulley . , Remove screws from R . H . mandrel cover and remove cover . • Remove belt from idler pulleys . • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck rotate freely . surface . • Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm • Disconnect R . H . suspension arm from rear deck bracket and spring arm . by removing retainer spring . REMOVE MOWER BLADE ( SECONDARY ) DRIVE BELT • Roll belt over the top of R . H . mandrel pulley carefully . • Carefully roll belt off L . H . mandrel pulley . • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley . • Remove belt from center mandrel pulley , idler pulley , • Remove belt from idler pulleys . and R . H . mandrel pulley . • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they • Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated rotate freely . around mandrels and entire upper deck surface . • Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm • Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that and spring arm . they rotate freely . MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION ( See Fig . 23 ) • Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and • Install belt in both idlers . secondary spring arm . • Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley . INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE ( SECONDARY ) DRIVE • Roll belt into upper groove of R . H . mandrel pulley care - BELT fully . • Install new belt in lower groove of R . H . mandrel pulley , • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the idler pulley , and center mandrel pulley as shown . grooves correctly . • Carefully roll belt over L . H . mandrel pulley . Make sure • Reconnect R . H . suspension arm to rear deck bracket belt is in all grooves properly . with retainer spring . • Reassemble R . H . mandrel cover . REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking ( Refer to " TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT " illustration bracket . in this section of manual ) . • Install belt into upper groove of R . H . mandrel pulleyto and around both idlers . Pull belt to front of mower remove slack . 23
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS t • Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control screws . in " transmission disengaged " position . Pull freewheelin control out and into the slot and release so it is held • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all the disengaged position . grooves correctly . • Reinstall mower to tractor ( See " TO INSTALL MOWER " The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually in this section of manual ) . push the tractor forward . If the rear wheels rotate , the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced . L . H . MANDREL SECONDARY IDLER ARM TO ADJUST BRAKE / REPLACE PADS IDLER PULLEY Contact a qualified service center . TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT SPRING ARM ( See Fig . 26 ) Park the tractor on level surface . Engage parking brake . For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal CENTER on bottom of left footrest . MANDREL • Remove mower ( See " TO REMOVE MOWER " in this R . H . MANDREL " section of this manual . ) COVER BELT REMOVAL - • Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from FIG . 24 drive belt tension handle . • Remove belt from all idler pulleys , transaxle pulley and TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH then from engine pulley . ( See Fig . 25 ) BELT INSTALLATION - The electric clutch should provide years of service . The • Install new belt around engine pulley first , then around clutch has a built - in brake that stops the pulley within 5 transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys . seconds . Eventually , the internal brake will wear which • Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on may cause the mower blades to not engage , or , to not stop proper side of all belt keepers . as required . Adjustments should be made by your nearest • Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the authorized service center / department . retainer spring . • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are • Reinstall mower . in " OFF " position . • Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts 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 . RETAINER SPRING ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE ENGINE PULLEY TRANSAXLE PULLEY NYLON I SLOT ( 3 ) Ij " \ _ BELTKEEPER LOCKNUT ( 3 ) _ _ BRAKE PLATE FLATIDLER FIG . 25 BELT TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE KEEPER BE KEEPER " _ " BELT If tractor requires more than five ( 5 ) feet to stop at highest CLUTCHING CLUTCHING V - IDLER KEEPER speed in highest gear on a level , dry concrete or paved IDLER FLAT IDLER surface , then brake must be checked and adjusted . FIG . 26 TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level , dry concrete or paved surface , depress clutch / brake pedal all the way down and en - gage parking brake . 24
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig . 27 ) FRONT WHEEL ( See Fig . 28 ) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and • Block up axle securely . adjustment should not be necessary . ° Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal . ° Park tractor on level surface . Stop tractor by turning ignition key to " OFF " position and engage parking ° Repair tire and reassemble . brake . ° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in ° Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear axle groove . wheel . ° Replace axle cover . ° Move motion control lever to the neutral position ( N ) . REAR WHEEL - ° Tighten the adjustment bolt . ° 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 . BOLT FIG . 27 WASHERS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT RETAINING RING Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement , it should be purged after reinstallation and AXLE before operating the tractor . See " PU RGETRANSMISSION " COVER in the Operation section of this manual . TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN - MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal ( left to right ) 00663 when wheels are positioned straightforward , remove steer - ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly FIG . 28 section of this manual . FRONT WHEEL TOE - IN / CAMBER The front wheel toe - in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor . If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe - in or camber , contact your nearest authorized service center / department . 25
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY ( See Fig . 30 ) ( See Fig . 29 ) WARNING : Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or anys erate explosive gases . Keep sparks , other object to contact both terminal at the same time . Before connect - flame and smoking materials away fromon _ WARNING : Lead - acid batteries gen - batteries . Always wear eye protecti ing battery , remove metal bracelets , when around batteries . wristwatch bands , rings , etc . Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci - If your battery is too weak to start the engine , it should be dental grounding . recharged . ( See " BATTERY " in the Maintenance section of this manual ) . ° Lift hood to raised position . If " jumper cables " are used for emergency starting , follow ° Remove terminal guard . this procedure : ° Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery IMPORTANT : YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWlTH A 12VOLTLTRT cable and carefully remove battery from tractor . SYSTEM . THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOTA SYSTEM . DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERYTO S ° Install new battery with terminals in same position as OTHER VEHICLES . old battery . ° Reinstall terminal guard . TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ° First connect RED battery cable to positive ( + ) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown . Tighten ( + ) terminal of each battery ( A - B ) , taking care not to securely . short against tractor chassis . ° Connect BLACKgrounding cable to negative ( - ) battery • Connect one end ofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut . Tighten ( - ) terminal ( C ) of fully charged battery . securely • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable ( D ) to good ° Close terminal access doors . chassis ground , away from fuel tank and battery . ° Close hood . TO REMOVE CABLES , REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery . KEPS NUT TERMINAL • RED cable last from both batteries . HEX BOLT ACCESS DOOR _ , , , _ POSITIVE CABLE TERMINAL GUARD NEGATIVE ( BLACK ) DD CABLE FIG . 30 WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED BATTERY BATTERY FIG . 29 26
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood . 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 HEADLIGHT Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run WIRE CONNECTOR poorly , stop running , or prevent it from starting . • Check wiring . See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual . TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive - type plug - in fuse . The fuse holder is located behind the dash . TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY FIG . 31 ( See Fig . 31 ) • Raise hood . ENGINE • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides , tilt toward TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE engine and lift off of tractor . The throttle control has been preset at the factory and • To replace , reverse above procedure . adjustment should not be necessary . If adjustment is nec - essary , see engine manual . TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad - justment should not be necessary . If adjustment is neces - sary , see engne manual . TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable . If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems , take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and / or adjustment . 27
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more . FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT : IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS WARNING : Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR , FUEL FILTER , FUEL HOSE , OR TANK where fumes may reach an open flame DURING STORAGE . ALSO , EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS ( CALLED GASOHOL OR USING or spark . AIIowthe engine to cool before ETHANOL OR METHANOL ) CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICHING storing in any enclosure . LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACI DS DUR STORAGE . ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE . TRACTOR ° Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty . Remove mower from tractor for winter storage . When mower is to be stored for a period of time , clean it thoroughly , remove ° Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the all dirt , grease , leaves , etc . Store in a clean , dry area . fuel tank or permanent damage may occur . ° Use fresh fuel next season . ° Clean entire tractor ( See " CLEANING " in the Mainte - nance section of this manual ) . NOTE : Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini - ° Inspect and replace belts , if necessary ( See belt re - mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage . placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container . section of this manual ) . Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container . ° Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to manual . allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor . Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer . ° Be sure that all nuts , bolts and screws are securely fastened . Inspect moving parts for damage , breakage ENGINE OIL and wear . Replace if necessary . ° Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces ; sand Drain oil ( with engine warm ) and replace with clean en - lightly before painting . gine oil . ( See " ENGINE " in the Maintenance section of this manual ) . BATTERY CYLINDER ( S ) • Fully charge the battery for storage . • Remove spark plug ( s ) . • After a period of time in storage , battery may require recharging . ° Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole ( s ) into cylinder ( s ) . ° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage , battery cables should be dis - ° Turn ignition key to " START " position for a few seconds to distribute oil . connected and battery cleaned thoroughly ( see " tTOe - CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS " in the Main ° Replace with new spark plug ( s ) . nance section of this manual ) . ° After cleaning , leave cables disconnected and place OTHER cables where they cannot come in contact with battery • Do not store gasoline from one season to another . terminals . • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust . ° If battery is removed from tractor for storage , do not Rust and / or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems . store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces . • 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 : NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM . 28
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1 . Out of fuel . 1 . Fill fuel tank . 2 . Engine not " CHOKED " properly . 2 . See ' qo START ENGINE " in Operation section . 3 . Engine flooded . 3 . Wait several minutes before attempting to start . 4 . Bad spark plug . 4 . Replace spark plug . 5 . Clean / replace air filter . 5 . Dirty air filter . 6 . Dirty fuel filter . 6 . Replace fuel filter . 7 . Water in fuel . 7 . Empty fuel tank and carburetor , refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter . 8 . Loose or damaged wiring . 8 . Check all wiring . 9 . Carburetor out of adjustment . 9 . See ' qo Adjust Carburetor " in Service Adjustments section . 10 . Engine valves out of adjustment . 10 . Contact an authorized service center / department . 11 . Extreme cold conditions . 11 . See " To start engine " in operation section Hard to start 1 . Clean / replace air filter . 1 . Dirty air filter . 2 . Bad spark plug . 2 . Replace spark plug . 3 . Weak or dead battery . 3 . Recharge or replace battery . 4 . Dirty fuel filter . 4 . Replace fuel filter . 5 . Stale or dirty fuel . 5 . Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh , clean gasoline . 6 . Loose or damaged wiring . 6 . Check all wiring . 7 . Carburetor out of adjustment . 7 . See ' qo Adjust Carburetor " in Service Adjustments section . 8 . Engine valves out of adjustment . 8 . Contact an authorized service center / department . Engine will not turn over 1 . Brake pedal not depressed . 1 . Depress brake pedal . 2 . Attachment clutch is engaged . 2 . Disengage attachment clutch . 3 . Weak or dead battery . 3 . Recharge or replace battery . 4 . Blown fuse . 4 . Replace fuse . 5 . Corroded battery terminals . 5 . Clean battery terminals . 6 . Loose or damaged wiring . 6 . Check all wiring . 7 . Faulty ignition switch . 7 . Check / replace ignition switch . 8 . Faulty solenoid or starter . 8 . Check / replace solenoid or starter . 9 . Faulty operator presence switch ( es ) . 9 . Contact an authorized service center / department . Engine clicks but will not 1 . Weak or dead battery . 1 . Recharge or replace battery . start 2 . Corroded battery terminals . 2 . Clean battery terminals . 3 . Loose or damaged wiring . 3 . Check all wiring . 4 . Check / replace solenoid or starter . 4 . Faulty solenoid or starter . Loss of power 1 . Cutting too much grass / too fast . 1 . Raise cutting height / reduce speed . 2 . Throttle in " CHOKE " position . 2 . Adjust throttle control . 3 . Build - up of grass , leaves and trash under mower . 3 . Clean underside of mower housing . 4 . Dirty air filter . 4 . Clean / replace air filter . 5 . Low oil level / dirty oil . 5 . Check oil level / change oil . 6 . Faulty spark plug . 6 . Clean and regap or change spark plug . 7 . Dirty fuel filter . 7 . Replace fuel filter . 8 . Stale or dirty fuel . 8 . Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh , clean gasoline . 9 . Water in fuel . 9 . Empty fuel tank and carburetor , refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter . 10 . Spark plug wire loose . 10 . Connect and tighten spark plug wire . 11 . Dirty engine air screen / fins . 11 . Clean engine air screen / fins . 12 . Clean / replace muffler . 12 . Dirty / clogged muffler . 13 . Loose or damaged wiring . 13 . Check atlwiring . 14 . Carburetor out of adjustment . 14 . See ' qo Adjust Carburetor " in Service Adjustments section . 15 . Engine valves out of adjustment . 15 . Contact an authorized service center / department . Excessive vibration 1 . Worn , bent or loose blade . 1 . Replace blade . Tighten blade bolt . 2 . Bent blade mandrel . 2 . Replace blade mandrel . 3 . Loose / damaged part ( s ) . 3 . Tighten loose part ( s ) . Replace damaged parts . 29
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1 . Faulty operator - safety presence control system . 1 . Check wiring , switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected , contact an authorized service center / with attachment clutch department . engaged Poorcut - uneven 1 . Worn , bent or loose blade . 1 . Replace blade . Tighten blade bolt . 2 . Mower deck not level . 2 . Level mower deck . 3 . Buildup of grass , leaves , and trash under mower . 3 . Clean underside of mower housing . 4 . Bent blade mandrel . 4 . Replace blade mandrel . 5 . Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5 . Clean around mandrels to open vent holes . grass , leaves , and trash around mandrels . Mower blades will not 1 . Obstruction in clutch mechanism . 1 . Remove obstruction . rotate 2 . Worn / damaged mower drive belt . 2 . Replace mower drive belt . 3 . Frozen idler pulley . 3 . Replace idler pulley . 4 . Frozen blade mandrel . 4 . Replace blade mandrel . Poor grass discharge 1 . Engine speed too slow . 1 . Place throttle control in " FAST " position . 2 . Travel speed too fast . 2 . Shift to slower speed . 3 . Wet grass . 3 . Allow grass to dry before mowing . 4 . Mower deck not level . 4 . Level mower deck . 5 . Low / uneven tire air pressure . 5 . Check tires for proper air pressure . 6 . Worn , bent or loose blade . 6 . Replace / sharpen blade . Tighten blade bolt . 7 . Buildup of grass , leaves and trash under mower . 7 . Clean underside of mower housing . 8 . Mower drive belt worn . 8 . Replace mower drive belt . 9 . Blades improperly installed . 9 . Reinstall blades sharp edge down . 10 . Improper blades used . 10 . Replace with blades listed in this manual . 11 . Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 . Clean around mandrels to open vent holes . grass , leaves , and trash around mandrels . 1 . Switch is " OFF " . 1 . Turn switch " ON " . Headlight ( s ) not working ( if so equipped ) 2 . Bulb ( s ) or tamp ( s ) burned out . 2 . Replace bulb ( s ) or tamp ( s ) . 3 . Faulty light switch . 3 . Check / replace light switch . 4 . Loose or damaged wiring . 4 . Check wiring and connections . 5 . Blown fuse . 5 . Replace fuse . Battery will not charge 1 . Bad batterycetl ( s ) . 1 . Replace battery . 2 . Poor cable connections . 2 . Check / clean atl connections . 3 . Faulty regulator ( if so equipped ) . 3 . Replace regulator . 4 . Faulty alternator . 4 . Replace alternator . Loss of drive 1 . Freewheel control in " disengaged " position . 1 . Place freewheel control in " engaged " position . 2 . Motion drive belt worn , damaged , or broken . 2 . Replace motion drive belt . 3 . Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3 . Purge transmission . or servicing . Engine " backfires " when 1 . Engine throttle control not set between hatf and Move throttle control between hatf and full speed turning engine " OFF " full speed ( fast ) position before stopping engine . ( fast ) position before stopping engine . 30
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID RED I RED FUSE AMMETER , [ _ J _ , STARTER WHITE . . . _ _ _ • ( OPTIONAL ) I I I _ J III _ B _ CK • , AC G ' WHtTE I _ i - - - - - q - ELECTRIC CLUTCH , H I I _ 1 CLUTCH / BRAKE ( PEDAL UP ) RED IGNITIONH SWITC SEAT SWITCH D ( NOT OCCUPIED ) I 1 PTO ( DISENGAGED ) BLACK O I I I I q F - I I I I GROUNDING CONNECTOR CI HOUR [ _ BLUE METER _ J _ BLACK A • I ( OITIONAL i I lr SPARK PLUGS • _ - . FUEL I GAP IGNITION I _ ( 2 PLUGS v • LINE I ! . [ UNIT I ON TWIN CYL . ENGINES ) I I I L I CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT - OFF 15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM ( REGULATOR DISCONNECTED ) SOLENOID RED _ REGULATOR _ l . . . . . . . . . . ) e qD PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT IGNITION SWITCH OFF C + G , B + H GFC ON C + F , B + E , A + D POSITION CIRCUIT " MAKE " OFF M + G + A1 NONE ON + LIGHTS B + A1 L + A2 ON B + A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE O DA NON - REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS PTO RSWITCH CONNECTIONS NOTE : IF WIRING INSULATED CONNECTO CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT , THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING . 31
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 ELECTRICAL 22 f / f _ I I I I I I II I iii 81 I - I I 33 30 16 I I I 32
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49 - 27 Battery 2 874 76 04 - 12 Bolt Hex Head 1 / 4 - 20 x 3 / 4 8 532 12 48 - 86 Tray , Battery 10 532 14 52 - 11 Bolt , Battery Front 1 / 4 - 20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 532 15 01 - 09 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 532 14 57 - 69 Nut , Push Nylon 1.4 " Battery Front 16 532 17 61 - 38 Switch Interlock Push - In 21 532 17 56 - 88 Harness Socket Light w / 4152J 22 532 00 41 - 52 Bulb Light 25 532 18 54 - 56 Cable 26 532 10 88 - 24 Fuse 27 873 51 04 - 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 / 4 - 20 28 532 17 06 - 97 Cable Bolt Ground 29 532 12 13 - 05 Switch , Plunger NC Gray 30 532 18 96 - 87 Switch , Ign 33 532 14 04 - 01 Key 40 532 18 80 - 34 Harness Ign . 42 532 15 43 - 36 Cover , Terminal Red 45 532 17 75 - 00 Ammeter 46 532 17 75 - 01 Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 - 51 Switch , PTO 79 532 17 52 - 42 Bulbholder Asm 81 532 10 97 - 48 Relay Asm . NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 161 16 17 i 56 17 45 17 _ o 19 99 2 34
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 03 - 75 Rail , Kit RH 50 532 17 54 - 76 Bracket , Chassis Front 2 532 17 52 - 82 Drawbar , Gt 56 532 17 60 - 16 Bracket Asm . , Susp Chassis Lh 5 532 19 00 - 54 Dash 58 532 18 35 - 69 Bracket Asm . , Fender 6 532 15 78 - 82 Dash , 1PCS , Lower 68 817 49 05 - 08 Screw , 5 / 16 - 18 x 1 / 2 7 817 72 04 - 08 Screw , Thd Cut 1 / 4 - 20 x 1 / 2 86 874 78 07 - 16 Bolt , Fin Hex 7 / 16 - 14 unc 8 532 18 46 - 68 Support , Battery 91 532 18 03 - 74 Rail , Kit Lh 14 532 19 00 - 55 Hood Asm . , Pnt 99 532 17 71 - 43 Rod Asm . Bypass Screw HexWSHD 8 - 18 x 7 / 8 15 532 16 18 - 41 Lens LH 122 532 16 14 - 64 Screw Hw Hd Hi - Lo # 13 - 16 x 3 / 4 16 532 12 17 - 94 Cover , Access 130 532 17 18 - 75 17 817 00 06 - 12 Screw , 3 / 8 - 16 x 3 / 4 138 532 18 17 - 98 Cupholderulder 18 532 18 28 - 73 Grille 139 532 17 18 - 73 Bolt Sho 5 / 16 - 18 Bracket Dash Stealth RH 19 8191313 - 12 Washer 13 / 32x13 / 16x12Ga . 142 5321618 - 97 Skirt Grille RH 20 874 78 06 - 16 Bolt , Fin Hex 3 / 8 - 16 x 1 143 532 17 75 - 86 Bracket Dash Stealth LH 21 873 80 06 - 00 Nut , Crownlock 3 / 8 - 16 144 532 16 19 - 00 Skirt Grille LH 24 532 18 10 - 58 Footrest , RH 146 532 17 75 - 87 25 532 16 18 - 42 Lens RH 148 532 16 46 - 55 Extrusion Bumper Duct Heat Hood 28 532 18 10 - 57 Footrest , LH 150 532 19 03 - 09 30 532 14 50 - 52 Saddle 152 532 17 79 - 56 Shield , Browning 31 532 16 14 - 19 Bracket Supt 1 - pcVgt Steering 153 532 18 82 - 12 Lightbox Asm . Screw 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 32 532 16 13 - 27 Bracket , Frame Pivot Lh 156 817 00 05 - 12 Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x 1 / 2 33 532 16 13 - 26 Bracket , Frame Pivot Rh 158 817 67 06 - 08 Screw Hexwsh Thdr . 3 / 8 - 16 x 3 / 4 34 532 17 70 - 18 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 159 817 00 06 - 12 35 81911 11 - 16 Washer 11 / 32x11 / 16x16Ga . 161 5321817 - 87 Cosole Fuel Window Screw 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 Unc 36 8170605 - 12 Screw 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 162 532 1424 - 32 37 532 18 17 - 20 Fender , Pnt . 165 532 18 35 - 54 Bracket Support Tank 39 532 17 52 - 78 Bracket , Axle Front 166 873 68 07 - 00 Nut , Lock Hex 7 / 16 - 14 unc Bushing Snap Nylon 1.250 43 532 13 69 - 39 Bracket , Spnsn Front Lh 167 532 18 46 - 72 44 532 13 69 - 40 Bracket , Spnsn Front Rh 45 532 17 60 - 18 Bracket Asm . , Susp Chassis Rh NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 47 817 49 06 - 08 Screw Thdrol 3 / 8 - 16 x 1 / 2 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 GROUND DRIVE 46 68 36 64 37 56 38 \ 29 128 50 _ 127 120 48 143 122 \ 152 t _ 147 , _ 120 _ 146 / 69 . / . / 33 3 112 drive _ 6 - vgt 108 36
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO . NO . Fastener Christmas Tree 1 Transaxle Hydro Gear 94 532 13 38 - 35 Bracket Shift 331 - 3000 ( Order Parts From 98 532 14 10 - 04 Transaxle Manufacturer ) 106 532 14 29 - 18 O - Ring Asm Hydro Gear 2 5320070 - 70 KeySq . 1 / 4x 1 / 4x2.5 107 532 1547 - 39 Line Fuel Hydro 15 " VGT 3 532 00 75 - 63 Washer Thrust 108 532 14 29 - 17 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 6 876 02 04 - 12 Pin , Cotter 111 532 15 62 - 40 Spacer Shift Lever VGTH 7 532 14 05 - 07 Wheel , Hub Assembly 112 532 17 85 - 58 Washer Nylon High Temp Nut Lock Hex W / Ins 5 / 16 - 18 unc 9 532 14 00 - 80 Bolt , Hub 114 873 80 05 - 0000 20 873 94 08 - 00 Nut 117 873 90 06 - Nut , Lock Fig . 3 / 8 - 16 22 532 18 02 - 35 Lever Asm Shift 120 817 00 06 - 12 Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x . 75 23 5321408 - 45 Knob 121 5321756 - 11 Bracket Strap Torque Bolt RDHDSQ 29 532 17 66 - 00 Brake , Rod 122 872 01 05 - 20 5 / 16 - 18 unc x 2 - 1 / 2 33 8120000 - 53 Ring E Rod Shift 34 532 07 16 - 73 Cap , Parking Brake 123 532 18 32 - 54 Bolt Shoulder 5 / 16 - 18 x . 561 35 532 13 76 - 48 Rod , Parking Brake 124 532 16 54 - 92 Screw 5 / 16 - 18 x 5 / 8 36 532 14 94 - 12 Spring , Drive Ground 125 817 49 05 - 1002 37 532 12 17 - 49 Washer 25 / 32 x 1 - 1 / 4 x 16 Ga . 126 532 16 60 - Washer SRRTD 5 / 16 ID x 1.0 x . 125 38 532 15 00 - 35 Nyliner Link Control Clutch 39 87432 10 - 16 Screw , Fin . # 10 - 24x 1 127 532 1773 - 62 40 532 17 85 - 75 Actuator , Interlock VGT 128 532 17 66 - 24 Spring Drive GRND 41 873 93 10 - 00 Nut Centerlock 10 - 24 unc 129 532 17 94 - 73 Bracket Asm Idler Tensioninga . Washer 13 / 32 x 5 / 8 x 16 G 42 532 12 48 - 72 Cover , Pedal 130 819 13 10 - 16 Pin Cotter 3 / 32 x 3 / 4 46 532 14 51 - 70 Retainer , Spring 131 876 02 03 - 127 48 872 11 06 - 14 Bolt Rdhd 3 / 8 - 16 x 1.3 / 4 Gr . 5 132 532 17 54 - 6 Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT 50 532 13 14 - 94 Pulley , Idler , Flat 133 532 17 54 - 68 52 532 12 77 - 83 Pulley , Idler , Grooved 135 532 17 73 - 64 Link Asm Control Hydro 3500 Nut Lock 5 / 16 - 18 NC Thd . 55 532 10 57 - 06 Bearing , Idler 137 532 12 49 - 4970 Washer Thrust 5 / 8 x 1.10 x 1 / 32 56 532 16 15 - 97 V - Belt 138 532 00 13 - 58 874 76 07 - 24 Bolt Fin Hex 7 / 16 - 14 x 1 - 1 / 2 142 532 17 54 - 69 Strap Torque HG - 3500 Screw Thdrol 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 61 532 14 39 - 95 Pulley , Transaxle 143 817 06 05 - 12 64 532 17 66 - 01 Shaft , Brake Pedal 145 532 16 31 - 68 Washer Axle Flange HG - 3000 65 532 17 96 - 13 Bolt , Shoulder 146 532 14 04 - 62 Fan 7 " Hydro Washer 68 532 00 51 - 42 Pin , Roll 147 532 14 13 - 22 69 532 12 38 - 00 Washer 151 874 76 05 - 14 Bolt Hex 5 / 16 - 18 x 7 / 8 70 532 18 17 - 88 Console Automatic YT / GT 152 532 17 87 - 05 Bolt Hex 5 / 16 x 1 W / Patch 73 874 49 05 - 48 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 Gr . 5 153 532 12 47 - 88 Spring , Retainer 74 532 14 24 - 32 Screw HexWsh . Hi - Lo 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 77 874 78 07 - 16 Bolt Fin Hex 7 / 16 - 14 x 1 NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . 89 873 68 07 - 00 Nut Crownlock 7 / 16 - 14 unc inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 STEERING ASSEMBLY 20 23 22 13 36 34 33 i 32 I 6 \ \ \ \ 42 \ 28 \ / 6 ' \ / / " \ / \ i \ \ \ i \ s \ J \ 38
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66 - 27 Wheel , Steering 2 532 17 85 - 57 Axle Asm . , Front 3 532 18 32 - 26 Fitting , Grease 4 532 16 18 - 49 Spindle Asm , LH 5 532 16 18 - 48 Spindle Asm . , RH 6 532 12 49 - 31 Bearing , Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17 - 48 Washer 25 / 32 x 1 - 5 / 8 x 16 Ga . 8 812 00 00 - 29 Ring , Klip # T5304 - 75 9 532 12 12 - 32 Cap , Spindle 10 874 78 10 - 44 Bolt , Fin Hex 5 / 8 - 11 x 2 - 3 / 4 11 532 1365 - 18 Spacer Brg Axle Front 1.570 12 873 90 10 - 00 Nut , Lock Flange 5 / 8 - 11 uncGa . 13 532 12 17 - 49 Washer 25 / 32 x 1 - 1 / 4 x 16 14 810 04 06 - 00 Washer , Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 / 8 15 873 54 06 - 00 Nut Crownlock 3 / 8 - 24 16 532 18 68 - 14 Shaft Asm . , Steering 18 532 17 55 - 72 Draglink , Ball Joint Solid Vgt 19 532 1560 - 11 Support Asm . , Steering Vgt 20 532 17 75 - 92 Boot Steering 21 532 15 99 - 45 Adapter , Wheel Steering 22 532 15 51 - 05 Bushing , Strg . 23 532 15 29 - 27 Screw 26 532 16 66 - 26 Cap , Wheel Steering 27 532 12 49 - 37 Bearing , Col . Strg . 28 817 00 06 - 12 Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x 3 / 4 29 532 10 42 - 39 Bearing , Flange 31 532 13 81 - 36 Bushing , Nyliner Snap10 32 819 11 16 - 10 Washer 11 / 32 x 1 x Ga . 33 810 04 05 - 00 Washer , Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 / 16 34 874 78 05 - 12 Bolt , Hex Hd 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 35 532 18 70 - 39 Gear , Sector Steering 36 532 18 67 - 99 Tie Rod 41 532 15 52 - 46 Bracket Switch Inerlock VGT97 42 817 49 05 - 08 Screw 5 / 16 - 18 x 1 / 2 44 532 17 75 - 93 Extension Steering PremiumD 45 819 1824 - 11 Washer 9 / 16 ID x 1 1 / 20 11 Ga . Zin 46 819 13 16 - 10 Washer 13 / 32 x 1 x 10 Ga . 47 532 17 94 - 71 Bracket Asm . Idler 49 532 17 58 - 20 Pulley Idler Flat 50 873 90 06 - 00 Nut Lock Fig 3 / 8 - 16 unc 51 873 94 08 - 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 / 2 - 20 unf 52 532 17 55 - 53 Clip Steering . 750.793 53 532 18 89 - 67 Washer Harden x 1.63 x 060 NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 ENGINE I _ _ 2 69 _ 2o 84 I i I _ 86 , I 11 18 2 41 42 85 29 \ SPARK ARRESTER KIT 4O engine - kohler22 17 - vgt 4O
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 ENGINE KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 Engine Kohler , Model No . CV730 ( Order parts from engine manufacturer ) 2 532 14 97 - 23 Muffler Side 8 532 12 13 - 61 Pulley V - Idler 9 532 17 77 - 48 Keeper Asm . Belt Engine VGT 10 532 17 52 - 87 Bushing 11 532 17 93 - 35 Clutch Electric 12 532 14 39 - 96 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 15 532 17 91 - 15 Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 18 532 18 18 - 03 Cap Fuelhrottle 20 532 18 29 - 37 ControIT 21 532 17 18 - 75 Screw Hwhd Hi - Lo # 13 - 16 x 3 / 4 22 532 17 81 - 48 Control Choke 25 873 92 06 - 00 Nut Keps 3 / 8 - 24 26 532 12 49 - 52 Bushing 27 532 13 92 - 77 Stem Tank Fuel 28 532 12 47 - 03 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 - 80 Spark Arrester Kit 31 532 14 50 - 06 Clip Push - In Hinged 37 532 12 34 - 87 Clamp Hose3 / 39 8174906 - 36 ScrewTT 8 - 16x2 - 1 / 4unc 40 817 49 06 - 64 Screw TT 3 / 8 - 16 x 4 unc 41 532 12 61 - 97 Washer 1 - 1 / 20D X 15 / 32 ID X . 250 42 810 04 07 - 00 Washer Lock 7 / 16 43 532 17 99 - 53 Bolt Hex 7 / 16 - 20 X 3.75 Ga . 5 47 532 17 52 - 88 Bushing 62 532 14 66 - 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 18 60 - 54 Gasket 70 532 17 55 - 45 Tube Exhaust LH 71 532 17 55 - 46 Tube Exhaust RH 74 532 16 22 - 95 Elbow Street Brass 80 532 16 33 - 05 Nut Flange M8 - 1.25 81 532 18 88 - 00 Oil Drain Tube 82 532 18 87 - 99 Valve Drain Oil 83 532 17 18 - 77 Bolt 5 / 16 - 18 unc x 1 - 3 / 4 W / Sems 84 817 06 06 - 24 Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x 1 - 1 / 2 86 532 18 43 - 62 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8 - 1.25 NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts , call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below : Briggs & Stratton 1 - 800 - 233 - 437234 Kohler Co . 1 - 800 - 544 - 24 Tecumseh Products 1 - 800 - 558 - 5402 Honda Engines 1 - 800 - 426 - 877018 Kawasaki 1 - 949 - 460 - 56 41
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 SEAT ASSEMBLY 24 10 28 I II I 37 21 seatl 0 - vgt KEY PART KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 87 - 15 Seat 17 532 12 39 - 76 Nut , Lock 1 / 4 Lge Fig Gr . 5 2 532 14 05 - 51 20 532 12 42 - 38 Bracket , Pivot Seat Cap Spring Seat 3 532 14 06 - 75 21 532 17 18 - 52 Strap Asm Fender Bolt , Shoulder 5 / 16 - 18 5 532 14 50 - 06 22 873 68 05 - 00 Nut Crown Lock 5 / 16 - 18 Clip , Push In Hinged 6 873 80 06 - 00 Nut , Crownlock 3 / 8 - 16 24 532 17 79 - 46 Track Slide Seat LH 7 532 12 41 - 81 25 532 17 79 - 47 Track Slide Seat RH Spring , Seat Cprsnx 8 532 17 18 - 77 Bolt 5 / 16 - 18 Unc 3 / 4 26 81911 10 - 12 Washer 11 / 32 x 5 / 8 x 12 Ga . 10 532 18 24 - 93 28 810 01 05 - 00 Pan , Seat Washer Splitx 12 532 12 12 - 46 Bracket , Mounting Switch 33 874 78 05 - 12 Bolt Fin He 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 13 532 12 12 - 48 35 532 17 84 - 26 Bushing , Snap Cap Vinyl 14 872 05 04 - 12 37 873 80 05 - 00 Bolt , Carriage 1 / 4 - 20 x 1 - 1 / 2 Nut , Crownlock 5 / 16 - 18 15 532 12 12 - 49 Spacer , Split NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 16 532 12 37 - 40 Spring , Cprsn 1 inch = 25.4 mm 42
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 DECALS 3 7 15 5 5 10 24 I 11 2 KEY PART KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO . NO . DESCRIPTION Decal , Deck Caution 1 532 17 85 - 02 13 532 18 96 - 69 Decal , Replacement 2 532 17 84 - 82 Decal , Decal , V - Belt Schematic Deck Hvy Duty 14 532 17 52 - 9125 3 532 18 89 - 47 Decal , Hood RH 15 532 18 89 - Decal , Ins . Strg Whl 4 532 18 89 - 48 Decal , Hood LH 23 532 10 62 - 02 Reflector , Taillight LH / RH Side Panel 24 532 14 50 - 05 5 532 18 97 - 08 Decal , Decal , Btry Dngr / Psn 6 532 17 05 - 63 Decal , Decal , Drawbar Warning - - 532 16 69 - 60 7 532 18 09 - 41 Decal , Pad Footrest RH Cust . Resp . - - 532 18 19 - 17 8 532 18 28 - 54 Decal , Pad Footrest LH Operator - - 532 18 19 - 16 10 532 15 71 - 40 Decal , Danger - - 532 19 08 - 44 Manual , Operator's ( Eng . ) 11 532 18 12 - 53 Decal , Foot Rest KEY PART WHEELS & TIRES NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 - 92 Cap , Valve , Tire 2 532 06 51 - 39 Stem , Valve 2 3 34 532 14 45 - 09 Rim Assembly , Front 532 00 81 - 34 Tube , Front ( Service Item Only ) 4 56 10 532 10 62 - 30 Tire , Front 532 12 49 - 57 Fitting , Grease 7 5 532 12 49 - 59 Bearing , Flange ( Front Wheel 9 Only ) 8 89 532 17 50 - 39 Cap , Hub 532 10 55 - 88 Tire , Rear 10 532 00 71 - 54 Tube , Rear ( Service Item Only ) 11 532 14 45 - 10 Rim Assembly , Rear 12 532 12 48 - 60 Fitting , Grease 532 14 43 - 34 Sealant , Tire ( 10 oz . Tube ) wheel NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 43 35 73 38 34 7 31 8 32 9 39 10 42 70 i I \ 3 29 _ , 72 4 4 2 6 23 7O 23 lift rh 15 44
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 12 10 - 06 Rod Asm . , Lever 2 532 18 00 - 45 Shaft Asm . , Lift Vgt 3 532 15 91 - 89 Lever Asm . , Lift Rh 4 812 00 00 - 22 E - Ring Truarc # 5133 - 487 5 819 29 20 - 16 Washer 29 / 32 x 1 - 1 / x 16 Ga . 6 871 11 06 - 24 Bolt , Fin Hex 3 / 8 - 16x 1 - 1 / 2 7 532 12 56 - 31 Grip , Handle 8 532 12 45 - 26 Button , Plunger 9 532 12 23 - 64 Plunger , Lever Lift 10 532 1838 - 94 Spring 0.62ODx2.125 11 532 17 53 - 75 Link Lift 12 532 16 35 - 52 Retainer , Spring 23 532 12 46 - 70 Retainer , Spring 24 873 35 08 - 00 Nut , Jam Hex 1 / 2 - 13 unc 26 873 80 08 - 00 Nut , LockWiWsh 1 / 2 - 13 unc 29 532 15 02 - 33 Trunnion Infin Height 30 532 11 08 - 07 Nut , Special 31 8191310 - 16 Washer 13 / 32x5 / 8x16Ga . 32 532 13 71 - 50 Spring , Compression Inf Hgt 33 876 02 03 - 08 Pin , Cotter 3 / 32 x 1 / 2 34 532 13 71 - 67 Rod , Adj Lift 35 532 13 80 - 57 Knob , Inf 3 / 8 - 16 unc 38 532 15 50 - 97 Pointer Height Indicator 39 532 12 39 - 35 Plug , Hole BIk . 1.485 / 1.515 Dia . 40 817 06 05 - 16 Screw 5 / 16 - 18 x 1 41 532 17 59 - 94 Nut , Crownlock 3 / 8 - 24 42 819 11 24 - 10 Washer 11 / 32x 1 - 1 / 2x 10Ga . 43 532 12 39 - 34 Scale , Indicator Height 70 532 14 52 - 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 72 532 11 04 - 52 Nut Push Phos & Oil 73 8733506 - 00 Nut , HexJam 3 / 8 - 16unc 74 532 17 58 - 02 Arm Suspension Rear RH 75 532 17 58 - 05 Plate , Asm , Susp , Front 76 532 17 55 - 60 Pin Flange 77 532 17 62 - 05 Trunnion 78 532 17 56 - 89 Trunnion , Front , Susp 79 532 17 53 - 78 Arm , Suspension Rear LH NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 MOWER DECK 46 130 32 112 31 I i " l i 114 21 116 i 6 i 11 _ 18 46
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO . GTH2548 ( LOGT25H48B ) PRODUCT NO . 954 57 21 - 34 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 03 - 58 Deck Weldment Mower 48 56 532 15 59 - 86 Bar Pnt Adj . 3 532 17 89 - 15 Bracket Asm . , Sway Bar 57 532 15 69 - 41 Pin Head Rivet 5 532 12 46 - 70 Retainer Spring 91 532 18 05 - 35 Bracket Asm N Roller RH Roller Nose 48 " 6 532 17 80 - 24 Bar Sway Deck 94 532 17 60 - 66 8 532 17 43 - 65 Bolt 7 / 16 Asm . Blade 95 532 18 05 - 34 Bracket Asm N Roller LH 11 532 18 00 - 54 Blade 97 532 17 85 - 15 Washer Hardened 13 532 17 43 - 60 Shaft Asm . w / Lower Bearing 98 532 17 94 - 79 Spring Primary Drive 14 532 17 43 - 58 Mandrel Asm . 99 532 18 40 - 58 Pulley Idler " V " 15 532 11 04 - 85 Bearing , Ball , Mandrel 100 872 11 06 - 16 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3 / 8 - 16 unc x 2 16 532 17 44 - 93 Stripper Mandrel Deck 110 532 17 50 - 16 Arm Spring LSecondaryever 17 872 11 06 - 10 Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3 / 8 - 16 x 1.25 112 532 17 43 - 87 Link Tension Relief Bolt Carr . 5 / 16 - 18 x 3 / 4 18 872 14 05 - 05 Bolt , Carriage 5 / 16 - 18 x 5 / 8 113 872 11 05 - 06 19 532 13 28 - 27 Bolt , Hex Hd , Shoulder 5 / 16 - 18 114 532 17 43 - 84 Tension Asm . Relief Lever 20 532 17 43 - 78 Baffle , Vortex Mower 115 532 17 46 - 09 Arm Spring Tension Relief 21 873 68 05 - 00 Nut , Crownlock 5 / 16 - 18 unc 116 532 18 42 - 19 Bolt Shoulder 24 532 10 53 - 04 Cap , Sleeve 117 532 13 39 - 57 Gauge Wheel 25 532 17 81 - 02 Spring , Torsion 118 873 93 06 - 00 Nut , Centerlock 3 / 8 - 16 unc . Washer 3 / 8 x 7 / 8 x 14 Ga 26 532 11 04 - 52 Nut , Push 119 819 12 14 - 7141 27 532 18 17 - 07 Deflector Shield 121 532 17 43 - Spring Secondary Drive 28 81911 10 - 16 Washer 11 / 32x5 / 8x16Ga . 122 5321746 - 06 Bushing Pivot Tension Relief 29 532 13 14 - 91 Rod , Hinge 126 532 17 43 - 72 Arm , Idler , Primary Deck Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x 1.0 30 532 17 39 - 84 Screw , Thdroll Washer Head 130 817 00 06 - 16 31 532 18 76 - 90 Washer , Spacer 132 817 00 06 - 12 Screw 3 / 8 - 16 x 3 / 4 Rod Roller Nose 32 532 17 34 - 36 Pulley , Mandrel 182 532 17 91 - 27 33 532 17 83 - 42 Nut , Fig . Top LockCntr . 9 / 16 183 532 16 35 - 52 Retainer Spring 37 532 17 79 - 68 Pulley , Idler , Flat 184 532 17 39 - 79 Keeper Belt SIdlerervice 39 532 17 43 - 75 Pulley , Idler , Driven - - 532 17 43 - 56 Mandrel Asm . 42 532 12 20 - 52 Spacer , Retainer ( Includes Key Nos . 13 - 15 and 33 ) 43 532 17 43 - 73 Arm , Idler Secondary - - 532 18 15 - 91 Replacement Mower , Complete 45 532 18 08 - 06 Cover , Mandrel Deck ( Std . Deck - Order separately nose 46 532 13 77 - 29 Screw , Thdroll . 1 / 4 - 20 x 5 / 8 roller components key nos . 91 , 47 532 18 08 - 08 V - Belt , Mower , Secondary 94 , 95 , 132 , 182 and 183 ) 48 532 17 43 - 68 V - Belt , Mower , Primary 49 873 90 06 - 00 Nut , Lock 3 / 8 - 16 unc 50 87211 06 - 12 Bolt , Carr . 3 / 8 - 16x1 - 1 / 2Gr . 5 NOTE : All component dimensions given in U . S . inches 52 532 17 58 - 20 Pulley Idler Flat 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION - ' ' - ' - - - - _ o ° ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL , NOT ACROSS HILL O1 15 DEGREES MAX . down the face of slopes , never across the face . Do not mow _ ARNING : To avoid serious injury , operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees . Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control . Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes . 1 . Fold this page along dotted line indicated above . 2 . Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure . 3 . Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure . 4 . Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill .
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Husqvarna 532 19 08 - 44 02.02.04 RD Printed in U . S . A .