Husqvarna GTH2250 manual

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2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the[...]

3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al- ways look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carr[...]

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32 ° F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32 ° F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.8 REVERSE: 0 – 2.1 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 P SI REAR:[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS 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. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolts Nose Roller Nose Roller N[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position. • 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. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual f[...]

7 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. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 5 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. • Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left (FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) [...]

9 ASSEMBL Y CHASSIS BRACKET ANTI-SWAY BAR DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING GAUGE WHEEL IDLER PULLEY SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT MOWER BRACKET DEFLECTOR SHIELD SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (Inward pointing deck pins) ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS FRONT LINK USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS FIG. 6 LOOP DOWN CHECKLIS[...]

10 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 ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DA[...]

11 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR 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. FIG. 7 THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to e[...]

12 OPERA TION HO W T O USE Y OUR TRA CT OR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) 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. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “ BRAKE ” position and ho[...]

13 OPERA TION TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absol[...]

14 OPERA TION BEFORE ST AR TING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • 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. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few second[...]

15 OPERA TION 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. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped [...]

16 B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVI[...]

17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 14 MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE TRAILING EDGE UP FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. CENTER HOLE STAR TRA CT OR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet s[...]

18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compr[...]

19 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 19 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP 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 s[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “ DISENGAGED ” position. • Turn ignition key “ OFF ” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving p[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT LINKS NUT “ H ” NUT “ G ” FIG. 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) - • 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.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric clutc[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mower drive belt (See “ TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT ” in this section of this manual). • Remove mower (See “ TO REMOVE MOWER ” in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from R.H. mandrel [...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) 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.) BELT REMOVAL - • Engage parking brake (creates slack[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B FRONT OF TRACTOR FIG. 30 TIE ROD JAM NUTS ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE FIG. 31 FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. FIG. 32 RETAINING RING WASHERS AXLE COV[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 ru[...]

26 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW FIG. 38 FIG. 37 SWIVEL CLAMP SCREW STOP ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 37) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine [...]

27 ST ORA GE 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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRA CT OR Remove mower from tr[...]

28 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. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filt[...]

29 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. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Mower deck not [...]

30 SER VICE NO TES[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A BATTERY FUSE RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BROWN RED ORANGE BROWN M SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY S[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 81 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 22 21 79 16 46 89[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 532144926 Battery 2 874760412 B olt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532124886 Tray, Battery 1 0 532145211 B o lt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 1 1 532150109 H o l ddown Battery Front Mount 1 2 532145769 N u t , P us h Ny l o n 1 . 4" B at t er y F ro n t 1 6 53[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 31 68 146 43 34 20 21 84 47 24 39 17 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 143 36 36 50 42 17 17 17 21 21 44 106 8 68 17 90 17 6 7 7 7 30 45 70 60 17 63 99 100 17 98 101 102 103 68 35 153 130 5 140 141 14 18 130 130 158 37 17 17 58 138 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 122 148 36[...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 1 532175465 R a il, Frame RH 2 532175282 Drawbar, Gt 4 873800700 N ut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 5 532177582 Dash, Plastic 6 532157882 D ash, 1PCS, Lower 7 817720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 532145166 Support, Battery 1 4 532177583 Hood Asm., Pnt 15 532161841 Lens, LH 1 6 532121794 Cover, Access 1 7[...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A GROUND DRIVE 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 72 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[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 222-3010 (Order Parts From Transaxle Manufacturer) 2 532007070 Key 1/4 x 2.5 3 532007563 W asher Thrust Axle Harden 5 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 6 876020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 7 532140507 Whee[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 20 21 1 45 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38,40 37,39 17 14 26 44 12 10 11[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 1 532166627 W heel, Steering 2 532178557 Axle Asm., Front 3 532124836 Fitting, Grease 4 532161849 S p i n d l e Asm, LH 5 532161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532124931 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532121748 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812000029 R i n g , K lip #T5304-75 9 532121232 Cap, Spindle 1 0[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 1 84 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 17 37 28 37 27 26 16 22 25 21 20 74 62 71 70 79 69 83 35 2 81 82 31 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 407777 (Order parts from engine manuf.) 2 532149723 M u ffler Side 8 532121361 P [...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 1 10 5 18 19 16 15 12 13 17 4 14 2 6 22 21 7 7 3 5 20 8 20 8 1 532140840 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532140675 S t r a p , Fender 4 532127018 B o lt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 5 532145006 C lip, Push In Hinged 6 873800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 7 532124181 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532171877 Bo[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 9 8 4 10 6 17 24 3 532176861 Decal, Hood, RH 4 532176862 Decal, Hood, LH 5 532176776 Decal, Side Panel 6 532170563 Decal, Warning 7 532176863 Decal, Engine HP 8 532176864 Decal, Dash 9 532176822 D ecal, Fender 1 0 532157140 Decal, Danger 1 1 532101892[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 1 532121006 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532159045 S haft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 819292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 871110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532125631 G r i p , Handle 8 532124526 B u t t on , P l unger 9 532122364 P l unger[...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 55 46 27 39 45 44 43 45 44 51 45 56 48 48 45 53 52 38 50 48 49 63 47 45 27 28 27 31 30 30 32 33 114 45 27 31 40 32 66 37 33 65 5 6 6 7 54 34 35 36 42 99 113 26 45 15 14 16 13 11 10 9 8 2 19 20 2 19 21 22 18 17 23 1 45 62 104 106 107 105 108 103 67 59 6 110 58 109 64 94 95 97 98 97 29 96 29 94 2 1[...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 5321 78897 De c k A s m . , Mower 50" 2 873680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 5 532138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 6 532124670 R e t a i ne r , S p r i n g 7 532130832 A r m S us pension, Rear 8 532850857 B o l t 3/ 8 -2 4 x 1 .2[...]

46 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A 15 MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT O UT O N DO TTED LINES THIS IS A 15 SLO PE 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 ), nev[...]

47 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2250A WARRANTY ST A TEMENT 531 83 81-23 11/99 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the produ[...]

532176973 Rev. 6 4.27.01 JH/MH/JH/MH Printed in U.S.A.[...]