Husqvarna GTH26V48LS manual

03002 GTH26V48LS Owner's Manual / 96043009000 / 2009-12 532 43 27-87[...]

2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the [...]

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

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-6 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEA T (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING?[...]

7 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 REVERS[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW Y OUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nat[...]

9 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. W e rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO [...]

10 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward [...]

11 Fig. 10 OPERA TION Fig. 12 Fig. 11 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12) When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po- si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • P[...]

12 OPERA TION CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORT ANT : WHEN OPERA TING IN TEMPERA TURES BEL OW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEA THER ST ART ING. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can att[...]

13 Fig. 14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of [...]

14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures . 2 - Service more often when operating in dir ty or dusty conditions. E N G I N E 3 2 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery . 5 - See Cleaning in Ma[...]

15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of th[...]

16 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration 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 wear . ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade accord[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CL AMP FUEL FIL TER Fig. 19 IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 19) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel lin[...]

18 WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 25 Fig. 26 • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M). Fig. 23 Fig. 24 • A TT ACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . • A TT ACH FRONT LINK ([...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 & 31) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your ha[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 35 Fig. 34 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL (See Fig. 32 & 33) • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Remove foot plate and mandrel covers. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which m[...]

22 TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 36) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE : Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all b[...]

23 TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (SEE FIG. 38) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTERY" in the MAINTENANC[...]

24 TO REPL ACE 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. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , stop running, or prevent it[...]

25 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. WARNING : Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor [...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART 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 fil[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Re[...]

28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 DECALS NOTE: 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 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 5[...]

29 NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS ST A T OR FUEL LINE FUEL [...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 16 42 T14S 29 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 46 45 0 60 AMPS 60 141[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light #1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 [...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 181 182 176 176 176 175 178 235 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_82 181 189 189 152 236 236 183 165 2 233 233 159 159 180 217 68 [...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 2 532 19 42-61 Drawbar 3 532 40 50-12 Logo Husq. 5 532 40 86-98 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille Asm 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18-25 Fender 58 532 19 [...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 DRIVE 184 221 42 64 188 208 210 211 211 166 17 161 35 167 160 160 203 163 214 125 215 222 56 197 196 15 29 306 153 153 159 15 116 73 2 145 3 7 9 69 33 2 145 1 33 69 3 121 286 114 125 125 125 80 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 drive-tex_G700_pedal_5 48 190 189 50 51 52[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle, Hydro G7-BCBB-1XDC -1FCA 2 532 00 70-70 Key 1/4 x 2.5 3 532 00 75-63 Washer Thrust Axle Hardened 7 532 19 98-37 Hub Asm. Wheel 9 532 14 00-80 Bolt Hub Wheel 15 819 13 13-16 W ash[...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 ENGINE         30 !2+ª !22%34%2ª+)4                 ENGINETEX?BSCYL?         [...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 44Q777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 40 86-67 Keeper Asm. Be[...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 6 55 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 50 50 70 65 68 69 67 54 67 66 54 65 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 20 45 61 55 2 6 Steering-tex_LEGND2_33 78[...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-89 Spindle Asm. LH 5 532 40 30-90 Spindle Asm. RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race [...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-73 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bol[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 MOWER LIFT               LIFTTEX?      2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsio[...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 MOWER DECK 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 18 19 22 23 16 33 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 1 2 6 7 11 15 16 17 20 21 36 47 58 60 24 25 43 24 59 40 48_F_elec-T ex_1[...]

43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . GTH26V48LS (96043009000), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-90 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE : All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 575 43 80-02 Deck w/ Decals 48" 2 539 11 21-70 Housing Assembly 3 539 10 75-20 Washer -Spacer 4 532 17 43-75 Pulley , Mandre[...]

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47 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[...]

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