Husqvarna GTH220 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2)

7/16" wrenches

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

9/16" wrenches

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

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

•Roll tractor backwards off skid.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCKWASHER

FLAT WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

FIG. 1

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

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

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

•Close terminal access doors.

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Contents GTH220 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel Number GTH220 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Check Brake SystemInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Checklist To Attach Front Bumper See FigOperation UnlockedLock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOW Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Figs To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Indicator LightsBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsEngine OIL Filter CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel Camber To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigsFinal Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Acceleration TestFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor Model NO. GTH220 954830167ARepair Parts ElectricalKEY Part NO. NO. Description 47120 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionGround Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532124415 Wheel, Steering 532137094 Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly GBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires GSB42Lift Assembly Nut, Special Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number AYP Description Transaxle PUMP- Model Number BDU-10L-118 Service Notes Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a SlopeWarranty Statement Limited Warranty532150629 08.17.95 Kfsw
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