Husqvarna GTH225 owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

FIG. 36

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 37A)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON- SIBILITIES section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 37B)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

KEPS NUT

TERMINAL

ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

“POSITIVE”

“NEGATIVE”

(-)

(+)

 

 

L.H. PANEL

 

BOLT

FIG. 37A

FIG. 37B

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 38)

•While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

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Contents GTH225 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersBecome ALERT!!! Your Safety is IN- Volved Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Attach Front Bumper See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigTo Install Mulcher Plate See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake System3CHECKLIST Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Choke Control See Figs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic Engine Connector Tractor ConnectorElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly 532171211 Retainer, SpringMower Deck Repair Parts Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideWarranty Statement Limited WarrantyRev 10.27.99 JH/TR/JH

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