Husqvarna GTH2548XP owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “D”

NUT “C”

TRUNNION

FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23)

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

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

•Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

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

•Disconnect R.H.suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 23)

•Install belt in both idlers.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley care- fully.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

•Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

•Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

•Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

BELT

RH

RH MANDREL

TENSION ROD

SUSPENSION

COVER

(DISENGAGED

ARM

 

POSITION)

 

 

 

 

IDLER

ELECTRIC

 

PULLEY

 

CLUTCH

 

 

 

 

PULLEY

 

 

IDLER

 

 

PULLEY

SPRING

 

 

ARM

 

 

PRIMARY

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

R.H.

 

 

MANDREL

 

FIG. 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

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

•Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

•Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

•Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.

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

•Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.

•Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

•Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

•Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

•Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.

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Contents GTH2548XP II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation 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 Muffler CleaningAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterTo 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 SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor - Model NO. GTH2548XPGTH2548XPB, Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 532 17 54-76 Bracket, Chassis Front 153 Ground Drive532 14 Bracket Shift Steering Assembly 36 532 18 67-99 Tie Rod Spark Arrester KIT KEY Part Description EngineSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly Mower Deck Repair Parts Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationWarranty Statement 532 18 47-61 Rev 05.23.03 RD/TR

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