Husqvarna GTH2648 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

•If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust- ment nut (B) clockwise (ltighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

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BB

FIG. 25

B

A

Tighten adjust nut

Loosen adjust nut

B to raise mower

B to lower mower

02950

Loosen jam nut A first

FIG. 26

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

•Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

•Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

•Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and re- move covers.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S).

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

•Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) as shown.

•Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all screws.

•Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

•Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

 

 

P

 

Q

P

 

 

 

 

M

K

 

R

L

 

 

Q

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

S

 

 

R

FIG. 27

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Disconnect clutch wire harness (A).

•Remove anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor.

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Contents GTH2648 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Operate Mower Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Brake OperationEngine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor Model NO. GTH2648 96043003000, Product no 43 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle, Hydro Engine Engine Power Rating Information Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsMower Deck Tractor Model NO. GTH2648 96043003000, Product no 43 Mower Lift Steering Assembly Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationWarranty Statement 532 40 83-75 12.1.06 CL

GTH2648 specifications

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