Husqvarna GTH2548 To Attach Nose Roller See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

•Mount rear of seat on slides using mounting bolts and lock washers as shown.

•Pull out on adjustment handle and slide seat all the way forward. Install front mounting bolts and lock washers. Tighten all mounting bolts securely.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating posi- tion is not comfortable, adjust seat.

•To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle and pull out, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle.

L.H. SEAT

SEAT

SLIDE

ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE SEAT

PAN

LOCK WASHERS

02521

R.H. SEAT SLIDE

MOUNTING BOLTS

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged"

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section

of this manual).

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

•For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

ADJUSTING

SHOULDER BAR

BOLT

GAUGE

3/8-16 CENTER

WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 4

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

•Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in mower brackets.

•Position nose roller between brackets and install rod and retainer spring.

LOCK

HEX

ROD

NUT

BOLT

 

and set the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

• Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle

control to idle position.

TAB

HOLE

"A"

BRACKET

"B"

BRACKET

NOSE

ROLLER

• Release parking brake.

RETAINER SPRING

7

FIG. 5

 

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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 TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Cleaning To Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig 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
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