Husqvarna GTH2548 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD		ALONG
THIS		ALONG			DOTTED
THIS	IS		A 15		DOTTED		LINE
	IS			DEGREE
				DEGREE
						SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow 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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Contents GTH2548 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Service Notes Tractor Model NO. GTH2548 GTH2548A, Product no 57 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description 138 Chassis and EnclosuresRepair Parts 153 Ground DriveTransaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly Repair Parts Spark Arrester KIT KEY Part Description EngineLift Assembly 532 18 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires DecalsMower Decb Mower Deck Warranty Statement Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 18 99-42 Rev 5.25.04 TR/MH