Husqvarna GTH24K54 Owners Manual

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    acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 115 52 83-27 Operator's Manual Owner's Manual GTH24K54 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English
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    control of the tractor. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts
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    oil blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. IV. TOWING • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach low
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to
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    PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (1) Small Retainer Springs (5) Large Retainer Springs (1) Front Lift Link Assembly If Equipped (1) Anti-Sway Bar (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Small Retainer Springs Battery (1) Shoulder Bolt (1) Wheel (1) Oil
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    position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. Continue with the instructions that follow. TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 3 - 15) LABEL 1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER (See
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    SHOULDER BOLT Y. 1-1/4 O.D. WASHER Z. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT Fig. 5 3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER (See Fig. 6) • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the right. FRONT Q ENGINE TRANSAXLE 02965 BACK
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    RIGHT SIDE REAR D MOWER BRACKET U. HOLE Fig. 13 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) (See Fig. 14) • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. • From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). • Move to left side of mower and
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    BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, 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
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    CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or
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    - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. (N) CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower. (Q) 12-VOLT POWER PORT - Used for 12 volt accessories. 11
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    brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. C B Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in the "DISENGAGED" position ( ). ENGINE • Move throttle control (D) between half and full
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    securely. • Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. Fig. 9 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You
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    needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load
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    section of this manual. Note: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped
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    transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual
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    to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
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    and reverse operation systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position. CHECK
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    pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor
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    MOWER NOT SHOWN Fig. 20 • 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 or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in
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    cars, etc. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 4. Pull
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    SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.
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    SERVICE spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. C PLACE 90° END INTO HOLE S attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. See Mower Drive Belt Installation in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
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    and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower. NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower B B Fig. 32 • If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen
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    in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact
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    slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F). 6. Remove belt all belt guides and keepers. 8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" section in this manual). FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO ATTACH
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    is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your
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    tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut -
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    32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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
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English
115 52 83-27
Operator’s Manual
Owner's Manual
GTH24K54
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept-
able for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline ex-
ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
you understand the instructions before using the machine.