CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

Remove nut and cartridge plate.

Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary.

Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 23)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-

tions.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

KNOB

RUBBER SEAL

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

NUT

FIG. 22

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 23

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Husqvarna GTH225 owner manual Cleaning, Engine OIL Filter, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig

GTH225 specifications

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