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GTH220

Owner’s Manual

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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 area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

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 assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

MODEL NUMBER GTH220

SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________ THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibilities” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 22.0 GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040")

VALVE CLEARANCE NOT ADJUSTABLE GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 – 5.6

REVERSE: 0 – 2.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30–35 FT. LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES..................... 3, 16-19

WARRANTY ................................................................ 55

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6-9

OPERATION .......................................................... 10-15

INDEX

Adjustments:

Brake ............................................ 22

Carburetor ................................... 28

Clutch Pulley................................ 22

Gauge Wheels............................. 13

Mower

Front-To-Back......................... 21

Side-To-Side........................... 20

Throttle Control Cable.................. 27

Air Filter, Engine ................................. 19

Air Screen, Engine.............................. 19

Assembly ........................................... 6-9

Battery:

Charging......................................... 7

Cleaning ...................................... 19

Levels ........................................ 9,17

Starting with Weak Battery .......... 25

Storage......................................... 29

Terminals..................................... 17

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ........... 24

Mower Drive

Removal/Replacement ........... 21

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ........... 22

Blade:

Sharpening .................................. 17

Replacement ............................... 17

Brake Adjustment ............................... 23

Carburetor Adjustment........................ 27

Clutch Pulley....................................... 23

Controls, Tractor................................. 11

Customer Responsibilities ............. 16-19

Engine:

Air Filter ................................... 19

Air Screen................................ 18

Cooling Fins............................. 19

Engine Oil ................................ 18

Fuel Filter ................................ 19

Spark Plug(s)........................... 19

Tractor:

Battery ..................................... 17

Blade ....................................... 17

Lubrication Chart ..................... 16

Maintenance Schedule ............ 16

Tire Care ......................... 7,17,25

Transaxle................................. 18

Cutting Height, Mower ........................ 12

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 25

Schematic.................................... 33

Wiring Diagram............................ 35

Engine:

Air Filter ....................................... 19

Air Screen.................................... 18

Cooling Fins ................................ 19

Oil Change .................................. 18

Oil Level ...................................... 18

Oil Type ................................... 14,18

Preparation .................................. 14

Starting ......................................... 14

Storage......................................... 29

Filter:

Air Filter ....................................... 19

Fuel .............................................. 19

Oil................................................. 19

Fuel:

Storage......................................... 29

Type ............................................. 14

Fuse .................................................... 26

Headlights ........................................... 26

Hood Removal/Installation .................. 26

Leveling Mower Deck ......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................ 16

Engine .......................................... 18

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 16

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ........... 21

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ............. 20

Blade Replacement ..................... 17

Blade Sharpening ........................ 17

Cutting Height.............................. 12

Installation ................................... 20

Operation..................................... 13

Removal ...................................... 20

Mowing Tips ....................................... 15

Muffler ................................................. 19

Spark Arrester .......................... 3,42

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ 15,18

Engine ..................................... 14,18

Storage......................................... 29

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-28

STORAGE.................................................................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 30-31

REPAIR PARTS..................................................... 34-52

Operation....................................... 10-15

Operating Mower ................................ 13

Options:

Spark Arrester .......................... 3,42

Parking Brake ...................................... 12

Parts Bag............................................... 5

Parts, Replacement/Repair ............ 34-52

Product Specifications. ......................... 3

Repair Parts................................... 34-52

Safety Rules .......................................... 2

Seat ....................................................... 7

Service and Adjustments ............... 20-28

Carburetor .................................... 28

Clutch Pulley ............................... 23

Fuse ............................................. 26

Hood Removal/Installation ........... 26

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ........... 24

Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ........... 21

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ........... 22

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back.......................... 21

Side-to-Side............................ 20

Mower Removal/Installation......... 20

Tire Care .............................. 7,17,25

Slope Guide Sheet ............................. 54

Spark Plug(s)....................................... 19

Specifications ....................................... 3

Starting the Engine ............................. 15

Steering Wheel ................................ 6,24

Stopping the Tractor ........................... 12

Storage ................................................ 29

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 27

Tires. ........................................... 7,17,25

Troubleshooting Chart ................... 30-31

Transaxle............................................. 18

Warranty .............................................. 55

Wiring Diagram.................................... 34

Wiring Schematic................................ 33

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer  17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(3) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

Parts packed separately in carton

Nose Roller

Seat

Front Bumper

Steering Wheel

Manual

Parts Bag

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(4) Washers 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

(4) Carriage Bolts 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

(2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(4) Crownlock Nuts 3/8-16

(2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Front Link Assemblies

Nose

Roller

Brackets

(2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Gauge  Wheels

(2) Center- lock Nuts



Steering Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

(2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.(2) Lock Washers 1/4

Slope Sheet

ASSEMBLY

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 9/16" wrenches (1) Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACT OR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

• Roll tractor backwards off skid.

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCKWASHER

FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING SHAFT

STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER

FIG. 1

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protective caps and discard.

• 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.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding c able to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

ASSEMBLY

Use terminal access doors for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).

• Inspection for corrosion.

• Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).

• Periodic charging.

DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

VENT HOLE (KEEP CLEAN)

HEX NUT

LOCK WASHER

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4)

• Position brackets, washers and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

• Install hex bolts and locknuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure tabs brackets are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

TAB HOLE

NOSE ROLLER

HEX BOLT

"A" BRACKET TAB

"B" BRACKET TAB

LOCKNUT

WASHER

FIG. 4

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 in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER BOLT

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

SEAT

FLAT WASHER

FIG. 3

ASSEMBLY

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 parking 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 side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE.

• Install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown.

• Install second front link in R.H. front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

• Slide right side of mower deck back and install link in top hole of R.H. front mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer springs.

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING

L.H. GAUGE WHEEL BAR

CHASSIS BRACKET

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (Inward pointing deck pins)

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center locknuts. Tighten securely.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

FRONT

SUSPENSION ARMS

FRONT LINKS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

SUSPENSION BRACKETS

SHOULDER BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

ANTI-SWAY BAR

SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

IDLER PULLEY

DISCHARGE GUARD

FIG. 5

ASSEMBLY

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.

• On both sides of chassis, position extension bracket as shown and loosely assemble to rear chassis hole with supplied 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolt and 3/8-16 crownlock nut from parts bag. Do not tighten the brackets. Allow them to hang from the chassis.

• Position bumper and extension brackets so brackets can be slid inside flattened ends of bumper.

• Slide bumper onto brackets and pivot upwards to align center hole in bumper with holes in extension brackets and tractor chassis.

• With all holes aligned, assemble carriage bolt, washer, and locknut to both sides of tractor chassis.

• Tighten all four (4) locknuts securely.

SUPPLIED CARRIAGE BOLT

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

BUMPER

SUPPLIED LOCKNUT

EXTENSION BRACKET

END CAP

Slide Onto Extension Brackets And Pivot Upwards

✓

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

✓ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition. ✓ It is important to purge the transmission before operat-

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Operation section of this manual).

WASHER SUPPLIED LOCKNUT

FIG. 6

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

LOCK

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITIONATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

IGNITION SWITCH

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

INDICATOR LIGHTS

HOURMETER

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

THROTTLE CONTROL

CHOKE CONTROL

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

FIG. 7

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine. HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

height. INDICATOR LIGHTS - Indicates low fuel level, attachment

engagement, low battery voltage, and low oil pressure.

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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.

• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

PUSH IN TO “DISENGAGE”

IGNITION KEY

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL “BRAKE” POSITION

“DRIVE” POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

• Move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow (

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow ( position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.

• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

POSITION “DISENGAGED” POSITION

FIG. 8

) position.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator’s position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (

• Turn knob counterclockwise (

) to raise cutting height.

) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

)

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. X)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

• Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

• Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER SPRING

GAUGE WHEEL BAR

GAUGE WHEEL

BRACKET

CLEVIS PIN

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8)

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.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift control.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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 absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

• Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod.

• Push control rod in to disengage transmission and reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on back side of the bracket.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place.

R.H. RUNNER

DISCHARGE GUARD

FIG. 10

FIG. 11

OPERATION

CHECK

OIL

BEFORE STARTING 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.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual.

OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 12

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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.

DEPRESS

FOOT

PEDAL

DISENGAGE

ATTACHMENT

• Indicates you must depress clutch/brake pedal fully to start tractor.

• Indicates you must disengage attachment clutch control to start tractor.

• Indicates low oil pressure in your engine. Light should come on when engine is not running and key switch is in "ON" position. This is a test to be sure light is working and a reminder to always check oil level before starting engine.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

• Pull choke control out to choke ( engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke control.

• Move throttle control to midway between fast ( slow (

) positions.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast ( position, wait a few minutes and try again.

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

• Move throttle control to fast (

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments.

IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW 40°F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR ONE (1) MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN NEUTRAL (N) POSITION AND RELEASING CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

) position for cold

) and

) position.

)

OPERATION

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended 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 developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of this manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow ( With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of this manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever forward. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation.

) position.

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.

• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (See Fig. 10).

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 13).

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 13

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level/Recharge

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

BEFORE EACH USE

✔ ✔

✔

EVERY 8 HOURS

FIRST 2 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

✔✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

12,3,

✔

EVERY 50 HOURS

✔

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

✔

SERVICE DATES

BEFORE STORAGE

✔ ✔

✔

5 - If equipped with adjustable system. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum. Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

LUBRICATION CHART

TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH

SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

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 Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 14

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

TRAILING EDGE UP

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer).

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

FIG. 15

BLADE

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly section of this manual).

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to “leak” power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly section of this manual).

CUSTOMER 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 clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32˚C. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

10W30

5W-30

-20° 0° 30° 40°

-30°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-20° 0°

-10°

32°

10°

60°

80°

20° 30° 40°

100°

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 and 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

AIR SCREEN

OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 17

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

FIG. 16

CUSTOMER 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 cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Loosen knob and remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

• Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dislodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if necessary.

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE PLATE

RUBBER SEAL

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FIG. 19

FUEL FILTER

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 system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

KNOB

NUT

FIG. 18

SERVICE 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 parts have completely stopped.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

• Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

• Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

SUSPENSION ARMS

CHASSIS BRACKET

NUTS

LIFT LINKS

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM OF CURL

GROUND LINE

FIG. 21

BOTTOM OF CURL

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

FIG. 20

RETAINER SPRINGS

FRONT LINKS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET

RETAINER SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)-

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “F” directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “F” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “H” against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut “H” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “F” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “H” against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will change dim. “F” by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

GROUND LINE

“F”

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 clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24) -

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

• Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

L.H. MANDREL COVER

SCREWS

SPRING

IDLER PULLEYS

PRIMARY IDLER ARM

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “G”

NUT “H”

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 23

L.H. MANDREL

MOWER DRIVE BELT

BOLT IN MOWER HOUSING

BELT KEEPER

FIG. 24

SERVICE 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 four screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

• Install new belt in lower groove of L.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

L.H. MANDREL

SECONDARY IDLER ARM

SPRING

MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

CENTER MANDREL

R.H. MANDREL COVER

SCREW

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.

• Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position.

• Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

ROTOR

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT (3)

FIG. 26

.012"

BRAKE PLATE

SWAY BAR BRACKET

IDLER PULLEY

FIG. 25

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

1-1/2"

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 27

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 in belt).

• Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys.

• Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

• Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keeper.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

• Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER

ENGINE PULLEY

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

ABOVE BELT KEEPER

V-IDLER

BELT KEEPER

ENGINE PULLEY

V-IDLER

CLUTCHING IDLER

BELT TWISTS

FIG. 28

BELT KEEPER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

FAN IDLER

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.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• While holding locknut, loosen jam nut

• Tighten locknut 1/4 turn.

• While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 30) -

• Position front wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).

• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 30 and 31) -

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FIG. 29

SERVICE 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/department.

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A

FIG. 30

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 32)

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

“POSITIVE” (+)

“NEGATIVE” (-)

L.H. PANEL BOLT

FIG. 33

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 32

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 running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 34)

• While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments.

• Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING. WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

WINGNUT (INSIDE)

JAM NUT

FIG. 34

SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35)

• Lift hood. Disconnect headlight wire connection.

• Remove wing nuts on inside of side panels.

• Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

WIRE CONNECTION

FIG. 35

SERVICE 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 (

• Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely.

) position.

IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 36 and 37)

The choke 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 choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke (

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See “AIR FILTER” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

CLOSED FOR FULL CHOKE

) position.

STOP SCREW

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 36

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

FIG. 37

CHOKE CONTROL CABLE

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 37)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment 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 adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see “TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

• With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow

•

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow (

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

) position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If

( engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow ( (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance.

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

) to fast ( )

STORAGE

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.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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 filter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. Contact an authorized service center/department.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery. start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. Contact an authorized service center/department.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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 level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction. rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”. (if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. 1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3. Purge transmission. or servicing.

Engine “backfires” 1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW” 1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow when turning engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. “OFF”

SERVICE NOTES

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

B G

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

RED

WHITE

1 PTO

(DISENGAGED)

WHITE

FUSE 30 AMP.

WHITE

BLACK

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

RED

WHITE

SOLENOID

RED

STARTER

BLACK

RED

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

BLACK

GROUNDING CONNECTOR

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

INDICATOR LIGHTS



REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

1 DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL 2 DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT 3 CHECK OIL

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

M + G

B + LON

B + S + LSTART

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

BLACK

CHARGING SYSTEM  OUTPUT 15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

RED

BLUE

ORANGE

IGNITION

UNIT

REGULATOR

YELLOW

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (ENGINE OFF)

AFTER FIRE SOLENOID

BROWN

HEADLIGHT SWITCH (OFF)

PTO SWITCH

OFF

SPARK PLUGS

YELLOW

ALTERNATOR

CIRCUITPOSITION

C + G

C + F, B + E, A + D

HOUR

METER

HEAD- LIGHTS

E D

BLACK

B A

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

ELECTRICAL

22 21

DEPRESS

FOOT

PEDAL

DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT

CHECK OIL

FUEL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - 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, Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 Zinc 11 532145209 Holddown Battery Dash Mount 12 532145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Battery Frt. 19 810090400 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 873350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20 21 532136850 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532004152 Bulb Light 24 532004014 Cable, Starter 25 532146686 Cable, Battery 26 532108824 Fuse 28 532006408 Cable, Ground 29 532121305 Switch, Plunger 30 532144921 Switch, Ign 31 532140400 Nut, Ignition Switch 32 532141226 Cover Switch Key 33 532140401 Key 34 532110712 Switch, Light 39 532109553 Intlk Switch 40 532147341 Harness Ign. 41 817720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 532131563 Cover, Terminal Red 43 532145673 Solenoid 46 532110940 Meter Hour 47 817011008 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 49 811151000 Washer, Lock Internal Tooth 5/8 50 532140404 Switch, PTO 51 532140405 Ring Retainer PTO 53 871031008 Screw Hex Washer Hd #10-32 x 1 54 873951000 Nut Keps #10-32 61 532138101 Light Pkg Asm 62 532110143 Bulb, Light Pkg.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

120

103

100

108

102

109

101

110

117

116

109

94 17

130

112

107

106

114

108

131

115

118

119

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532144737 Rail, Frame RH 2 532140506 Drawbar, Gt 3 532150478 Panel Asm., Side LH 4 873800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 5 532140452 Dash, Plastic Black 6 532145053 Dash 1-PCS, Lower 7 817720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 532145166 Support, Battery

9 532108067 Nut Pal 14 532150477 Hood Asm., Pnt 15532124250Lens, Headlight LH 16 532121794 Cover, Access 17 817490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 18 532127320 Grille 19 819131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 20 874760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 21 873680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 22 532150479 Panel Asm., Side RH 23 817490616 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-TT 24 532147202 Footrest, RH 25532124251Lens Headlight RH 27 873220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 28 532147203 Footrest, LH 29 532145205 Bracket, Support Dash 30 532145052 Saddle 31 532145183 Brace, Support Steering 32 532141315 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh 33 532141314 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 34 532142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 35 819111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 36 874780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532141449 Fender, Pnt. 38 810040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 39 532136961 Bracket, Axle Front 40 532142132 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 43 532136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 44 532136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 45 532138460 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 46 819091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 47 817490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 50 532136575 Bracket, Chassis Front 52 873800500 Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc 54 873510500 Nut 5/16-18

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 874180512 Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 874191008 Screw, Machine #10-24 76 532125004 Nut, Weld #10-24 79 874981020 Screw, Machine #10-24 x 1/4 80 532007206 Spacer, Split 82 873731000 Nut #10-24 84 532142992 Stop, Over Center 44" 20/23" T. 94 86 874760716 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1 90 811050600 Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8 91 532144735 Rail, Frame Lh 92 532141626 Plate, Silkscreen Dash 94 532100207 Clip, Fuel Line 95 532105531 Push Nut, Nylon 98 532140503 Bracket Chassis Skid

99 532140871 Rod Asm. Bypass 100 532124236 Cap Brake Parking Red 101 817490628 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 102 532124788 Retainer Spring 1" 103 532142273 Bracket Lock Bypass 106 532138776 Screw Thdrol. Hex Hd Zinc Mur 107 532109808 Latch, Chute Blk 108 532110356 Cap, Snap Black 109 532110357 Cap, Washer Snap 110 532150200 Pivot Asm. Grille/Hood Husq. VGT 112 532060867 Nut, Acorn, Hex #10-24 114 872140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 115 532141460 Bumper Asm. 116 532141461 Bracket Extension Bumper 117 532143679 Plug Plastic 118 819131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 119 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 120 819131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 130 817521312 Screw, SLTD Hex Hd. W/Pl Washer 131 532150195 Bracket Support Hood/Panel YP

- - 532125085 Plug, Hole

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

39 40

110

100

101

102

103

109

106

108

107

104

105

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

GROUND DRIVE

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 Ga. 17 532140921 Spring Rod Brake 20 873940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 22 532140498 Shaft Arm Asm 23 532140845 Knob 28 873350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 29 532140494 Brake Rod 30 819131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16Ga 32 873220700 Nut Hex 7/16-14 33 812000053 Ring E 34 532071673 Cap Plunger 35 532137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 532149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 532121749 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 38 532110895 Nyliner 39 874321016 Screw Fin #10-24 x 1 40 532005304 Actuator Interlock Switch 41 873631000 Nut Lock #10-24 42 532123533 Cover Pedal 43 874760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 44 532104601 Bracket Interlock 45 873800400 Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4-20 46 532145170 Retainer Spring 47 532138228 Clutch Rod 48 872110614 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 49 819131413 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Ga 50 532131494 Pulley Idler Flat 51 873800600 Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16 52 532139123 Pulley Idler Grooved 53 532000207 Washer Hartdened 54 532138390 Clutch Arm Asm 55 532105706 Bearing, Idler 56 532140218 V-Belt 58 874760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 61 532140488 Pullery Transaxle 64 532137649 Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch 65 532067609 Bolt Shoulder 66 532140296 Washer Hardened 67 819131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga 68 532005142 Pin Roll

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

69 532123800 Washer 70 532139989 Console Hydro Fender 71 532140927 Plate Console Shift 72 873800500 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert 73 874780548 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3 74 532142432 Screw, Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 75 873800700 Nut Lock Hex 7/16 76 532140481 Bracket Transaxle 77 874760716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 78 819111212 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga. 79 872110505 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 80 532140484 Bracket Torque RH 81 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 82 532140482 Bracket Mount Torque/Fan 83 532140479 Strap Torque Mid 84 532140490 Spacer 85 817541020 Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4 86 532140462 Fan 7" Hydro 87 532140491 Adapter Fan 88 532140492 Pulley Idler 89 873680700 Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14 90 532140489 Keeper Belt 91 817490644 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 92 874760520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.75 93 532140502 Link Shift Asm 94 532133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 95 823200528 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 1.75 96 532141103 Washer Nickel Plated 97 532126874 Bearing Trust 98 532141004 Bracket Shift

99 817490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 100 532126881 Washer Compression 101 532059285 Washer Bellville 102 873560500 Nut Hex Nylok 103 873350500 Nut Hex Jam 5/16-18 104 532140480 Bracket Idler 105 817580408 Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2 106 532142576 Fitting Vent Hose 107 532142577 Vent Hose 108 532142578 Cap Vent 109 532140929 Spring Return Brake 110 532088652 Screw, Hinge

- - 532140343 Transaxle Hydro

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

STEERING ASSEMBLY

37,39

6 29

14 15

38,40

15 14

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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 Cap, Spindle

10 874781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 11 532136518 Spacer, Brg. Axle Front 12 873901000 Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc 13 532121749 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 14 810040600 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 15 873610600 Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf 16 532145103 Shaft Asm., Steering 17 532137347 Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc.

Key No. 36-40) 18 532137155 Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt 19 532146611 Support Asm., Steering Vgt 21 532100711 Adapter, Wheel Steering 22 532124720 Bushing, Strg. Blk 23 817431008 Screw, Slftp #10-16 x 1/2 Ty-b 24 819133808 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga. 25 874780616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 26 532124416 Cap , Wheel Steering 27 532124937 Bearing, Col. Strg. 28 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 29 532104239 Bearing, Flange 30 812000034 Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75 31 532138136 Bushing, Nyliner Snap 32 819111610 Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 33 810040500 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 34 874760512 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 35 532138059 Gear, Sector Steering 36 532137156 Tie Rod 37 873360600 Jam Nut RH Thread 38 532109850 Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread 39 873700600 Jam Nut LH Thread 40 532109851 Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

ENGINE

41 42

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - 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 Clutch Electric 12 532143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 15 532141069 Tank Fuel W/Sym Vented 16 532109227 Pad Spacer 17 532106082 Pad Spacer 18 532140527 Cap Asm Fuel W/Sym Vented 19 813290300 Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer) 20 532132747 Control Throttle 21 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 X 5/8 22 532132781 Control Choke 23 819131316 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 x 16 Ga 24 811050600 Washer Ext Tooth 3/8 25 873610600 Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF 26 532124952 Bushing 27 532139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 532124703 Fuel Line 29 532132920 Spark Arrester Kit 30 532105037 Strip Foam 18" 33 873800600 Nut, Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 UNC 37 532123487 Clamp Hose 38 874780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/2 39 817490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC 40 817490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC 41 532126197 Washer 1-1/2 OD X 15/32 ID X .250 42 810040700 Washer Lock 7/16 43 532150280 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4-1/4 Ga 5 45 532128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut 46 819131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 47 532142040 Spacer Engine 48 819132007 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga. 51 532140787 Pipe Crossover 54 819131414 Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 55 813090336 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 4-1/2 56 813090308 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 1.00 63 532145549 Shield, Heat VGT YP/Husq.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga. 10 532140552 Pan, Seat 12 532121246 Bracket, Mounting Switch 13 532121248 Bushing, Snap

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 872050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 15 532121249 Spacer, Split 16 532123740 Spring, Cprsn 17 532123976 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 18 819171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. 19 532120068 Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc 20 532124238 Cap, Spring Seat 21 532139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc 22 873680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

DECALS

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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 532140617 Decal, Fender 10 532133795 Decal, Caution 11 532101892 Decal, Clutch/Brake 12 532142342 Decal, D-Bar Ctrl. Mvt Hyd YT/GT 13 532142337 Decal, Sdl Cold Start Hyd E/F 14 532139346 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 19 532145005 Decal, Battery 23 532106202 Reflector, Taillight

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

- - 532138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust (Lift Handle)

- - 532145246 Pad Ftrest Rbr Sq Generic 95

- - 532145247 Fastener Pop-In Footrest (8 per)

- - 532150629 Manual, Owner’s (English)

- - 532150630 Manual, Owner’s (French)

Accessories not included with tractor:

- - SH10 Sleeve Hitch

- - TA128 Tire Chains

- - GBD48 Snow Blade

- - TA321 #55 Wheel Weights

- - EA20 Electric Assist Kit

- - GSB42 Snow Blower

WHEELS & TIRES

1 2

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532059192 Cap, Valve, Tire 2 532065139 Stem, Valve 3 532144509 Rim Assembly, Front

532144510 Rim Assembly, Rear

4 532008134 Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

532007154 Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

5 532106230 Tire, Front

532105588 Tire, Rear 6 532124860 Fitting, Grease 7 532124959 Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 532104757 Cap, Hub, Axle Blk.

- - 532144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

LIFT ASSEMBLY

14 41

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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 532124526 Button, Plunger

9 532122364 Plunger, Lever Lift 10 532124874 Spring 2-1/8" 11 532146704 Link Lift 12 532124660 Retainer, Spring 13 532139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt 14 532140302 Bearing 15 873680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 16 532124687 Spring Asm., Assist Lift 17 873350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 18 532143363 Bracket, Spring Assist 19 819131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 20 532005328 Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist 21 874760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 22 532127218 Link, Front 23 532124670 Retainer, Spring 24 873350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 25 532130171 Trunnion 26 873800800 Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 27 812000037 Ring, Klip #T5304-37 28 819151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 29 532110810 Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbl Thds Plt 30 532110807 Nut, Special 31 819131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 32 532137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 33 876020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 34 532137167 Rod, Adj Lift 35 532138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 36 817490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 532120529 Washer, Nylon 38 532138346 Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator 39 532123935 Plug, Hole 40 817490512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 41 873540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 42 819112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. 43 532123934 Scale, Indicator Height

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

MOWER DECK

60 57

53 52

28 27

15 14

2 25

9 8

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

MOWER DECK

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 532130832 Arm Suspension, Rear 8 532850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched

9 810030600 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 10 532140296 Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented 11 532137380 Blade (3 Required) 12 532129895 Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 13 532137553 Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (Includes

Key No. 12) 14 532137152 Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent 15 532110485 Bearing, Ball Mandrel 16 532140329 Stripper, Mower Vented 17 532106735 Rod, Hinge 18 819111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 19 532105304 Cap, Sleeve 20 532123713 Spring, Torsion Deflector 21 532137607 Bracket, Deflector 22 532110452 Nut, Push 23 532110509 Shield, Deflector Mower 24 532136320 Runner, RH 25 819111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 27 819131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 28 532132823 Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 29 873800600 Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 30 532138776 Screw Thdrol Hex Head 31 532137266 Nut, Flg Top Lock Cntr 9/16 32 532129861 Pulley, Mandrel 33 532129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 34 872140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 35 872110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2 36 872110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 37 532137166 Stiffener, Arm Idler 38 532137554 Keeper, Belt Idler 39 532131494 Pulley, Idler Flat 40 532136572 Pulley, Driven

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

42 872140506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 43 532136460 Arm, Idler Secondary 44 532122052 Spacer, Retainer 45 873680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 46 874760628 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 47 532137200 Cover, Mandrel RH 48 532137729 Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 49 532136574 Cover, Mandrel LH 50 532137272 Arm, Idler Primary 51 532137273 Spring, Secondary 52 532139245 Pulley, Idler V Groove 53 532137789 Shield, Idler 54 532139573 V-Belt, Mower Primary 55 532144959 V-Belt, Mower Secondary 56 532138687 Spring, Primary 57 532136577 Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge 58 532133957 Wheel, Gauge 59 532137644 Bolt, Shoulder 60 532139031 Pin, Clevis 61 532136573 Bracket, Wheel Gauge 62 532133943 Washer Hardened 63 872110612 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 64 819121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 65 532102403 Pulley Idler Flat Mower 66 532139622 Keeper, Belt Idler 50" Vent 67 873930600 Nut, Center Lock 3/8-16 94 874760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 95 532132274 Bracket, Asm. Noseroller LH 96 532132273 Bracket, Asm. Noseroller RH 97 819171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 98 532132264 Roller, Nose 99 872110614 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

- - 532143651 Mandrel Asm (Includes Key Nos. 810, 12-15, 31 and 33)

- - 532141051 Mower Asm Service (Std. Deck Order separately all Nose Roller and all Gauge Wheel components)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR MODEL NUMBER 210-3010

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH220 (954830167A)

TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR MODEL NUMBER 210-3010

ITEM AYP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532142874 Assembly, Lh Housing

2 532142875 Assembly, Rh Housing 16 532142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 20 532142877 Axle Mounting Horn Ass’y 21 532142878 Washer,1.0x1.63x.08 22 532142879 Washer,1.0x2.06x.09 33 532142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 35 532142880 Brake Arm 36 532142882 Puck Plate 37 532142883 Brake Puck 38 532142884 Washer,7/8odx7/16x.060 39 532142885 Castle Nut, 5/16-24 40 532142886 Cotter Pin 41 532142887 Brake Actuating Pin 42 532142888 Hi Pro Key 43 532142889 Spacer 45 532142890 Brake Disc 46 532142891 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 47 532142892 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 49 532142893 Differential Assembly 63 532142894 Dowel Pin 64 532142896 14t-38t Reduction Gear 65 532142897 Final Drive Pinion Ass’y 67 532142898 Jack Shaft 68 532142899 O Ring 69 532142900 Washer,5/8 X 1-5/32 70 532142901 Washer,7/8 X 1-1/2

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 77 532142908 Freewheel Actuating Arm 78 532142909 Oil Seal, .625 X 1.0 X .25 81 532142910 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 82 532142911 Bolt, 5/16-18 X 4-1/2 89 532142912 Spin On Filter 91 532142913 Bdu-10l-118 95 532142914 Straight Thread Plug

99 532142915 Washer, 11/32 X 9/16 103 532142916 Washer 104 532142917 Cap-Vent Assembly 106 532142918 Fitting-O Ring Assembly 108 532142919 Control Arm 109 532142920 Set Screw 110 532142921 Filter Head 111 532142922 Hose, 5/16 X 12" Long 113 532142923 90° 7/8 Sae Fitting 116 532142924 45° 9/16 Sae Fitting 117 532142925 90° 9/16 Sae Fitting 118 532142926 90° Sae #6 Flare Male Fitting 119 532142927 90° Sae #6 Flare Female Fitting 121 532142928 Wire Retaining Ring

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - 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, Trunnion 14 532122749 Guide, Slot 15 532144571 Housing Kit, Transmission 17 532122770 Bearing, Thrust, Ball 19 532144572 Center Section Kit 21 532122722 Seal, Lip 22 532144573 Shaft, Motor 23 532142978 Washer, Block Thrust

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

25 532127148 Swashplate, Variable 32 532142938 Block Assembly 37 532122786 Pin, Stainless, Headless 38 532122718 Gasket, Center Section 42 532144578 Check Valve Kit 43 532144578 Check Valve Kit 44 532144579 Charge Relief Kit 47 532122752 Screw, Socket Head, Cap 53 532127153 Bypass Valve Kit 60 532142977 Block Spring 62 532144581 O-Ring 63 532144582 Charge Pump Kit 64 532144583 Gerotor Assembly 67 532144584 Screw, Socket Head, Cap

- - 532144576 Pump Assembly, Complete

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING GUIDE

CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES

THIS IS A 15° SLOPE

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

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 shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held product. 2 Year Warranty: Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, trimmers,

brushcutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, hedge trimmers, and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use, except as herein stated.

Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-95 and EPA regulations, except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase.

1 Year Warranty: Chain saws, clearing saws and backpack blowers for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use. Trimmer models 120, 125, 122, 132, 225, 232 and 235 used for commercial purposes.

90 Day Warranty: Any Husqvarna product used for rental, commercial, institutional, professional or income producing use except as otherwise provided herein.

30 Day Warranty: Husqvarna bow guide and replacement parts.

SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY

Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.

SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

The following items are not covered by this warranty:

(1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but

not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw

chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines; (2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective

manufacturer’s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of

purchase; all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer; (4) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for

warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and (5) Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB-95 and EPA regulations which

are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer.

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:

(1) Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,

corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits;

(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction

sheet furnished by Husqvarna;

(3) Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product’s

performance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws; or:

(4) Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

OF THE PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION

It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.

Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling dealer.

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the “Yellow Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.

HUSQVARNA FOREST & GARDEN COMPANY

9006-J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28216

531 83 81-23 2/95

532150629 08.17.95 KFSW Printed in U.S.A.

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