Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GTH225 Husqvarna
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1 GTH225 Owner ’ s Manual.
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED.
4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 4, 18-21 ASSEMBLY ......................
5 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Mower (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Front Link Assemblies Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
6 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
7 FIG. 4 TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 4) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting bumper to tractor. • Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube. • The existing top screw and the existing front screw must be removed from both sides and discarded.
8 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 9 and 10) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.
9 ASSEMBL Y GAUGE WHEEL USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.
10 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
11 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON EN.
12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
13 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACT OR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
14 FIG. 14 FIG. 13 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 10 and 14) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
15 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15) • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.
16 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time.
17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oi.
19 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY.
20 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 22) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
21 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.
22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
23 FRONT LINKS NUT “H” NUT “G” FIG. 27 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 28) - • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L.
24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual.
25 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 33) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis.
26 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. TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood.
27 ADJUSTMENT BOLT SPRING BUSHING JAM NUT ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING FIG. 38 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 39) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.
28 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug.
30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department.
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTION.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 46 89 81 16 D.
33 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144927 Battery 2 532171017 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532124886 T r a y , B a t t e r y 1 0 532171327 Bolt, Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 Zinc 1 1 532150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 1 2 532145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Battery Frt.
34 131 31 52 43 34 20 21 145 84 47 24 39 17 17 40 86 2 19 154 16 17 56 153 47 152 28 91 1 36 151 23 106 8 68 17 6 7 7 7 30 68 35 5 79 80 22 110 9 18 82 76 107 109 108 14 3 74 54 35 92 72 130 25 15 117.
35 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 6 3 532171236 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 6 8 532171196 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 7 0 532137159 Guide, Belt Mid Span 7 2 532171194 Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4 7 4 .
36 9 117 50 6 15 48 53 55 52 54 65 66 3 69 7 33 51 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 39 67 5 56 29 72 72 89 76 73 77 70 71 74 89 76 99 98 94 73 96 101 100 112 89 72 118 22 23 99 91 90 88 87 86 85 84 80 79 81 82 81 83 72 67 92 93 104 105 20 61 2 2 109 17 113 77 6 30 111 116 115 107 106 108 81 28 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO.
37 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro 222-3010 (Order parts from transaxle mfg.) 2 532007070 Key 1/4 x 2.5 3 532007563 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 5 532171168 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 6 532171165 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 7 532140507 Wheel Hub Asm.
38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 30 6 29 23 31 22 1 24 14 25 26 34 33 32 6 27 27 6 19 46 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 1.
39 1 532166627 Wheel, Steering 2 532137094 Axle Asm., Front 3 532124836 Fitting, Grease 4 532161849 Spindle Asm, LH 5 532161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532124931 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532171039 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
40 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Kohler, Model No. CV22S (Oder parts from engine manufacturer) 2 532161063 Muffler Side 1-1/4 5 532171215 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 NPT 7 53215.
41 1 532141525 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532140675 Strap, Fender 4 532171260 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 5 532145006 Clip, Push In Hinged 6 532171141 Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins.
42 2 5 10 1 23 23 6 19 3 1 532156964 Decal, Operating Instruction 2 532150616 D e c a l , G rille Husqvarna 3 532166106 Decal, HP Engine 4 532170563 Decal, Mower, Warning, Keep Hand Away 5 532170574 Decal, Hood LH GTH225 6 532170572 Decal, Hood RH GTH225 8 532170564 Decal, Wheel Steering Husq.
43 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 532121006 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 532171182 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
44 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH225 (954140103A), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 01-03 MOWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 49 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 18 129 34 31.
45 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532164212 Deck Asm., Mower 46" 3 532138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 5 532171211 Retainer Spring 6 532130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 8 532850857 Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr.
46 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
47 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material an.
48 Printed in U.S.A. 532171095 Rev. 2 10.27.99 JH/TR/JH.
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