Husqvarna GTH2654 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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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

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

9/16" wrench

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

1/2" wrenches

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

3/4" wrench

(1)

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL ADAP- TOR

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

 

 

 

8

 

 

1

 

8

 

2

 

 

0

 

 

 

FIG. 1

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

02173

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal and safely operate the tractor.

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Contents GTH2654 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See a and 4B Install Mower and Drive Belt See To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsMower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Belt RoutingTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTReplacing Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor - Model NO. GTH2654 96023000600 Product no 23Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 138Repair Parts Ground Drive 153Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Engine Engine Briggs, Model No Order parts from engine Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement 532 19 66-61 Rev 3.17.05 RD
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