Husqvarna GTH26K54 manual

03002 GTH26K54 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machi[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Ne ver carr y passengers . • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carry children, ev en with the blades shut off . They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 3 0 (abov e 3 2°F) SAE 5W - 3 0 (below 3 2°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 64 oz. W/O Filter : 60 oz. Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.8 Re verse: 0 – 2.1 Charging System[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (2) K e y s Slope Sheet Keys Mower (1) W h ee l (5) L arge Re t ainer S p rings -7 / 1 6 (2) Sma ll er Re t ainer S p rings -5 / 1 6 (1) Lock n ut 3/8-16 (1) O i lD rain Tu be Fo r Futu re U se (1) S houl der Bolt Mower Front Wheel (1) 3/4 O . D . Was h ers (1) An t i - Swa yB ar (1) F r o n tL in k Assemb ly (1) 1-1/4 O . D .[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 1 02931 CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to r aised position. NO TE: If this batter y is put into service after month and year indicated on label (L) (label is located between terminals) charge batter y f or minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTER Y" in Maintenance section of this manual f or charging i[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y INST ALL MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T (See Figs. 4-12) See MO WER AND DRIVE BEL T ASSEMBL Y Supplement Sheet f or additional guidance on this assembly . Be sure tractor is on le vel surf ace and engage park ing brak e. • Lo wer attachment lift le ver to it's low est position. CA UTION: Lift lev er is spr ing loaded. Hav e a tight grip [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y • A TT A CH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Inser t rod end of lift link assembly into hole in tr actor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mo wer . Lift rear cor ner of mower and position slot in link assemb ly ov er pin on rear mower br ack et (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tr a[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the factory f or shipping pur poses. Correct tire pressure is impor tant f or best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI sho wn on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS F or best cutting results, mower housing should be properly le veled. See “T O LEVEL MOWER[...]

10 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT RE[...]

11 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . Our tractors conf or m to the applicab le safety standards o[...]

12 OPERA TION FIG. 14 T O USE CHOKE CONTROL - N (See Fig. 16) Use choke control whene v er you are star ting a cold engine. Do not use to star t a warm engine. • T o engage chok e control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe [...]

13 OPERA TION T O ADJUST MO WER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le v er (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift le ver in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap pro x i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the b lade tip with the engi[...]

14 OPERA TION FIG. 21 T O WING CARTS AND O THER A T TA C H MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of y our trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous . Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause y ou to lose control of yo[...]

15 CA UTION: Alcohol b lended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dama g e the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o av oid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor ag e of 30 days or longer . Drai[...]

16 FIG. 22 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this man ual. • The left hand side of mow er should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area to t[...]

17 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R I ns p e ct M uffl er / S p ar k Arres t er Cl ean Air F i lt er Ch ange E ngine O i l( wi th o i lf i lt er ) Re pl a c e Air F i lt er P a p er C ar t ridge Re pl a c eS p ar kP l u g Ch e ck E ngine O i lL e v e l Cl ean E ngine Cool ing F ins Cl ean Air S c reen 1-C h ange m o re oft en w h en op era t ing u nder a [...]

18 MAINTENANCE FIG. 23 02 544 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BLADE BLADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR B A TTER Y Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient f or nor mal use. How ev er , periodic charging of the batter y with an automotive charger will e xtend its life. • K eep batter y and terminals clean. • K eep batter y bolts[...]

19 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts f or deter ior ation and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or t[...]

20 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e very 100 hours of operation, whichev er occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIF[...]

21 T O LEVEL MO WER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are ov er or under infl ated, it may aff ect the appearance of y our lawn and lead you to think the mo wer is not adjusted properly . VISU AL SIDE-T O-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28) • With all tires properly infl ated and if your la wn appears une ven[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B • Go to side of mower y ou wish to adjust. • With a 3 /4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to low er the mower , or , to the right to raise the mower . FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 3 0 and 3 1) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be le vel side-to-side. T o ob[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 32) MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL • P ark tractor on a le vel surf ace. En gage parking brak e. • Lower attachment lift le ver to its low est position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock br acket (L). CA UTION: Belt tension r od is spring loaded. Have a fi rm [...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely . • Remov e axle cov er , retaining r ing and w ashers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t square k [...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS P ositive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable 02954 A B C FIG. 36 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 3 0 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov [...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3 . Engine fl ooded. 3 . W ait sev eral minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6[...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Rev erse operation system 1. T ur n ignition k ey to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, [...]

29 M FU S E S T AR TE R S OLE N OID B A TTE R Y ELECT R IC CLUTCH CLUTCH/B RA KE (PED A LU P ) R EVE RS E SW ITCH ( N OT I NR EVE RS E) S E A T SW ITCH ( N O T OCCUPIED) S HO R TI N G CO NN ECT O R CH ASS I S H ARN E SS IG N ITIO N U N IT HOU R M ETE R R EGUL A TO R CH ASS I S H ARN E SS CO NN ECT O R ( MA TI N G S IDE) D AS HH ARN E SS CO NN ECT O[...]

30 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 ELECTRICAL                     Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59 10 3 101[...]

31 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5 3 2 14 4 9 -27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3 /4 8 5 3 2 18 64- 9 1 Batter y Bo x 16 5 3 2 17 61- 3 8 Switch Inter loc k 21 5 3 2 18 3 7-5 9 Harness Socket Light 22 5 3 2 00 41-52 Bulb , Light # 1156 24 5 3 2[...]

32 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 181 181 182 176 176 176 175 178 195 165 228 228 194 99 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 21 1 209 212 180 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 chassis-te x_12-gt-husq 102 181 189 189 152 234 234 52 217 6[...]

33 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 5 5 3 2 40 87-01 Dash 14 5 3 2 41 10-46 Hood 15 5 3 2 1 9 8 9 -07 Lens LH 18 5 3 2 40 48-21 Grille 25 5 3 2 1 9 8 9 -06 Lens RH 3 4 5 3 2 1 9 61-25 Plate Engine 3 6 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3 /4 3 7 5 3 2 40 18-25 F ender 52 87 3 6[...]

34 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 DRIVE 56 70 74 220 74 171 197 196 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 175 125 93 114 170 211 166 174 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 221 167 160 160 42 drive-te x_15-HG_3000 203 201 201 114 166 216 143 23 1 116 2 73 3 145 7 9 69 33 2 145 33 69 3 121 122 114 125 125 125 142 158 22[...]

35 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle, Hydro 3 44- 3 000 (Order Parts from T ransaxle Manu- f acturer) 2 5 3 2 18 62-11 K ey 1/4 x 2.5 3 5 3 2 00 75-6 3 W asher 7 5 3 2 1 9 9 8- 3 7 Hub Asm. Wheel 9 5 3 2 14 00-80 Bolt [...]

36 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 45 61 2 6 steering-tex_4-husq KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5 3 2 1 9 39 -4 3 Wheel, Steer ing 2 5 3 2 1 9 5 9 -68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 5 3 2[...]

37 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm F or engine ser vice and replacement par ts, call the toll free number f or your engine manuf acturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-2 33 - 3 72 3 K ohler[...]

38 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 5 3 2 40 66-21 Seat 2 5 3 2 18 01-66 Brac ket Piv ot Fender 3 5 3 2 14 06-75 Strap , Asm F ender 5 5 3 2 14 50-06 Clip , Push In, Hinged 6 87 3 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3 /8-16 unc 7 5 3 2 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 5 3 2 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3 /[...]

39 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 DECALS NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 16 1 5 3 2 05 9 1- 9 2 Cap , V alve , Ti[...]

40 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 MO WER DECK 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 52 43 196 97 33 192 49 34 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 58 60 59 18 21 194 113 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mower_deck 54-tex_3 12 16 19[...]

41 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 5 3 2 40 3 1-25 Deck Weldment Mo wer 6 5 3 2 1 9 60-66 Cov er Mandrel LH 7 5 3 2 1 9 71-81 Cov er Mandrel RH 8 5 3 2 17 4 3 -65[...]

42 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH26K54 (96043003100), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-31 MO WER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87 2 5 3 2 1 9 52-2 3 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 5 3 2 1 9 52- 3 0 Le ver Asm., Lift Rh 7 5 3 2 1 9 64- 9 2 Grip, Le ver 10 5 3 2 1 9 6 3 -14 Spring T orsion 87 5 3 2 1 9 42-0 9 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 5 3 [...]

43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase f or the “W arranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer sha[...]