Husqvarna GTH220 manual

GTH220 Owner’ s Manual[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride- On Mo wers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S CA P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S AN D F E E T AN D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S . F A I L U R E T O OB S E R V E T H E FO L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S CO U L D R E S U L T I N S E R I O U S I N J U R Y OR D[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS HORSE P OWER: 22 .0 GA SOLIN E CAPA CITY 3.5 GALLONS AN D TYPE : UN LEAD ED REGUL AR OI L TYPE (AP I-SF /SG): SA E 10W30 (ab ove 32°F) SA E 5W- 30 (bel ow 32°F) OI L CAPAC ITY: W/ FILTER : 4.2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SP ARK PLU G: CH AMPIO N RC12YC (G AP: .0 40") VA LVE CLEARAN CE NO T ADJU STABL E GR OU ND SPEE[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTE NTS SAFETY RU LES ........................................................... 2 PRODUC T SPECIFICA TIO NS ...................................... 3 CUSTOM ER RESPO NSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16 -19 WARRANTY ................................................................ 55 ASSEMBLY .......................................[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARD W ARE P A CK (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer  17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (3) Retainer Springs (double[...]

ASSEMBL Y 6 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket[...]

ASSEMBL Y 7 Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). • Periodic charging. VENT HOLE (KEEP CLEAN) TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR FIG. 2 FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT LOCK WASHER HEX NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE (RED) CAB[...]

ASSEMBL Y 8 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 5 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake. • Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. • Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right si[...]

ASSEMBL Y 9 TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 6) 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. • Remove and discard the four (4) carriage bolts and locknuts securing the top of both front suspension brackets to chassis. •[...]

OPERA TION 10 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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIG[...]

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[...]

OPERA TION 12 HO W TO 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 hold.[...]

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[...]

OPERA TION 14 DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT INDICATOR LIGHTS Located on the dash of your tractor, these lights alert you to necessary steps required to start your tractor or, while tractor is running, alerts you to a serious problem which requires immediate attention. • Indicates you must depress clutch/brake pedal fully [...]

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 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 Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level/Recharge Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Termina[...]

17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRA CT OR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper[...]

18 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass cli[...]

19 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cool[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 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 parts[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 21 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 four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric clut[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 22 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 four screws from R.H. mandrel[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measur[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) 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. • Pa[...]

25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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/depart- ment. A B FRONT OF TRACTOR FIG. 30 TIE ROD JAM NUTS ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE FIG. 31 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS [...]

26 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[...]

27 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36) 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 not running, move throttle control lever to fast ( )[...]

28 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 37) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the ad[...]

29 S T OR A GE Imm ediatel y p repa re your tract or for storage at the end of the s eason or if the tractor wi ll not be us ed for 30 days or more . CAUTIO N: Neve r store the trac tor w ith gaso line in the tank inside a b uildin g whe re fum es may reac h a n op en flame or sp ark. Allow the en gine t o co ol before storing in any enc losure. TR[...]

TROUBL ESHOOT ING PO INTS 30 Wi ll not start 1. Out of f uel. 1. Fill f uel tank. 2. Engine no t “C HOKE D” proper ly. 2. See “TO STAR T EN GIN E” in Operation s ection. 3. Engine f looded. 3. Wait several minu tes before attempti ng t o st art. 4. Bad spa rk plug. 4. Replac e spark plug. 5. Dirty air fil ter. 5. Clean /replace air filter .[...]

TROUBL ESHOOT ING PO INTS 31 PROBLEM CAUS E CORRECTION Engine co ntinue s to run 1. Fault y operator -safety p resence cont rol sy stem. 1. Check wiring, s wit ches and c onnect ions. If not when o perato r leaves se at correct ed, contact an authorized s ervice c enter/ with atta chment clutch depart ment. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent o[...]

32 SER VICE NO TES[...]

33 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) SCHEMATIC BATTERY G B S L M IGNITION SWITCH FUSE 30 AMP. 1 2 3 IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (ENGINE OFF) HEADLIGHT SWITCH (OFF) HEAD- LIGHTS BLACK BROWN IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B + L ON B + S + L START M + G S B G M L NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) ELECTRICAL DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT CHECK OIL FUEL 22 21 40 26 51 34 50 29 28 61 62 24 42 43 25 41 19 20 19 20 33 30 31 49 32 39 53 54 NEW TERMINAL COVER 12 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 3 4 2 1 46 47[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144927 Battery 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 810040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 4 819091016 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 6 873220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7 532007697 Tube Plastic 8 532124886 Tray, Battery 9 532109596 Clamp, Hose 10 532145211 Bolt[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 131 31 47 47 37 32 17 52 43 34 20 21 84 47 24 39 17 17 40 86 2 19 20 16 17 58 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 94 95 95 36 35 23 106 8 68 47 120 47 6 7 7 7 30 68 5 79 80 22 110 9 18 82 76 107 109 108 14 3 74 54 35 92 72 130 25 15 117 17 50 114 17 44 119 118 116 115 109 112 10[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 56 532138461 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 58 532137113 Bracket Asm., Fender 60 817490620 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 63 819131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 68 817490508 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 70 532137159 Guide, Belt Mid Span 72 87[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) GROUND DRIVE 38 9 51 50 6 15 49 48 49 53 55 52 54 65 66 3 69 7 33 51 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 39 67 5 56 29 72 78 75 72 89 76 73 77 70 71 74 78 89 76 99 98 94 73 96 101 100 97 103 95 72 72 22 23 58 91 90 88 87 86 85 84 80 79 81 82 77 83 72 67 92 93 104 105 20 61 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) GROUND DRIVE 39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532007070 Key 1/4 x 2.5 3 532007563 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 5 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 6 876020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 7 532140507 Wheel Hub Asm. 9 532140080 Bolt Hub 15 819131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 G[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) STEERING ASSEMBLY 40 30 6 29 23 31 22 21 1 24 14 25 26 34 33 32 6 27 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 10 11 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 14 36 38,40 37,39 17 14 28[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) STEERING ASSEMBLY 41 1 532124415 Wheel, Steering 2 532137094 Axle Asm., Front 3 532124836 Fitting, Grease 4 532136960 Spindle Asm, LH 5 532136959 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532124956 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532121748 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532121232 Ca[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) ENGINE 1 39 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 39 45 51 2 46 7 38 54 48 33 5 55 5 19 56 47 39 18 15 17 37 28 37 27 26 16 22 23 25 24 21 20 30 63[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Kohler, Model No. CV22S 2 532144636 Muffler VGT Cylinder 5 813200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 NPT 7 532143599 Muffler Assembly Guard 8 532121361 Pulley V-Idler 9 532145109 Stop Keeper Asm VGT 10 532105432 Bushing 11 532140923 Cl[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) SEAT ASSEMBLY 44 1 532141525 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532140675 Strap, Fender 4 532127018 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 5 532145006 Clip, Push In Hinged 6 873800600 Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 532124181 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 817490508 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 X 1/2 9 819131614[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) DECALS 45 9 2 5 10 1 23 23 6 19 7 12 8 1 532138956 Decal, Operating Instruction 2 532150616 Decal, Grille Husqvarna 5 532150619 Decal, Inst Hood LH GTH220 Hydro 6 532150618 Decal, Insrt Hood RH GTH220 Hydro 7 532137259 Decal, Warning Multi-Language 8 532140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 9 5[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) LIFT ASSEMBLY 46 35 17 34 33 32 31 30 27 28 29 4 5 5 4 2 11 11 7 8 9 10 3 6 1 14 41 14 41 12 13 13 21 19 20 15 17 16 26 25 24 22 23 12 12 12 23 23 23 18 36 37 38 42 39 40 42 43[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) LIFT ASSEMBLY 47 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532121006 Rod Asm., Lever 2 532145542 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532121002 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 812000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 819292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 874780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532125631 Grip, Handle Fluted 8 5[...]

48 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) MOWER DECK 2 25 24 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 45 27 31 40 32 66 37 33 65 6 60 6 60 57 59 58 67 2 45 61 36 4 3 5 6 6 7 54 34 35 36 2 3 3 42 99 15 14 16 13 12 11 10 9 8 2 19 20 2 19 21 22 18 17 23 1 45 62 64 2 94 95 97 98 [...]

49 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532136457 Deck Asm., Mower 50" Vented 2 873680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 3 872110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 532125074 Runner, Mower LH 5 532138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 6 532124670 Retainer, Spring 7 [...]

50 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR MODEL NUMBER 210-3010[...]

51 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR MODEL NUMBER 210-3010 ITEM AYP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 71 532142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 X 3.5 72 532142903 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 73 532142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 74 532142905 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 X 1 75 532142906 Washer, Differential 76 532142907 Shoulder Bolt [...]

52 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . GTH220 (954830167A) TRANSAXLE PUMP- - MODEL NUMBER BDU-10L-118 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144569 Shaft, Pump 2 532122716 Ring, Retaining 3 532122745 Bearing, Ball 4 532122715 Spacer 5 532122700 Seal, Lip 6 532122699 Ring, Retaining 8 532122767 Bearing, Cradle 12 532122717 Seal, Lip 13 532122748 Arm, T[...]

53 SER VICE NO TES[...]

54 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. Make turns gradu- ally to pre[...]

55 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 and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trimmer [...]

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