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GTH2548

Owner's Manual

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SAFETY RULES

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING 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
in struc tions, 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 mow­ ing. 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 back ing.

• 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 un­ clog ging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

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

• Watch for traffi c when operating near or crossing road­ ways.

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

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re­lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect them selves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris
build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts
and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.
Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or
storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

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.

• 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 at tach ments.
These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes
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
down the slope.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

slow

and

gradual

straight

DO NOT:

Do not

•

turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•

Do not

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

•
cause sliding.

Do not

•
on the ground.

Do not

•

turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

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 ma chine and the mowing activity.
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
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.

Never

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are fl ammable 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 fl ame, 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
op er a tion 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
run ning.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam­ age, and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
com po nents and replace with manufacturer's rec om ­mend ed parts, when nec es sary.

• 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.

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SAFETY RULES

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS

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

• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.

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

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

• 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.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

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

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over turn
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.

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

• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not tur n on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: In order to prevent ac-
ci den tal start ing when setting up,
trans port ing, ad just ing or making
re pairs, al ways dis con nect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
can not con tact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
in neu tral, you may lose control of
the trac tor.

WARNING: Tow only the at tach ments
that are rec om mend ed by and com­ ply with spec i fi ca tions of the man u ­fac tur er of your tractor. Use common
sense when towing. Operate only at
the low est pos si ble speed when on a
slope. Too heavy of a load, while on
a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose
trac tion with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer­ tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries
con tain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known
to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands
after han dling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons
and type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints
W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion
(Gap: .030") RC12YC

Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.8
Reverse: 0 – 2.1

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR: 35
MIN. CCA: 280
CASE SIZE: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45–55 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured 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 tech ni cians 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 prop erly. Al­ways observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor­ age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com­ bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any
un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the en gine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting ap pli ca ble 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 muffl er is available through your
nearest authorized service centre/depar tment (See RE PA IR
PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ...............................................................6-10

OPERATION ........................................................... 11-16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 17-20

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 21-27

STORAGE ....................................................................28

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 29-30

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 32-47

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering

Wheel Adapter

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel Insert

Seat

Steering Sleeve

Steering Sleeve

Extension

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Wheels

(4) Retainer Springs
(double loop)

(4) Locknut

3/8-16

Gauge Wheel

(4) Clevis Pins

(4) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Shoulder Bolt

Nose Roller

(4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4

Mower

(5) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(2)Flanged
Pins

(1)Front Plate
Assembly

(4) Lockwasher

Nose Roller

(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1

(2) Locknuts

5/16-18

(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use

Keys

Rod

Nose Roller
Brackets

Retainer Spring

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

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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. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge
(2) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton .

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels fl at.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID

STEERING WHEEL
INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING
WHEEL ADAP­TOR

TABS

STEERING
WHEEL EXTENTION

STEERING
SHAFT

STEERING
SLEEVE

FIG. 1

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

• Remove locknut and large fl at wash er from steering
shaft.

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

• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve ex ten sion into
bottom of steering wheel.

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

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large fl at wash er pre vi ous ly removed. Tight en
securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into cen ter of steering
wheel.

• Remove protective materials 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.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so
that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal
and safely operate the tractor.

• Remove the two (2) bolts and fl at washers securing
the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts
only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts
and four (4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the fl at
washers and cardboard packing.

• Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on
adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position
exposing seat mount ing holes from bot tom. Slide R.H.
slide to same rear position.

• Mount rear of seat on slides using mount ing bolts and
lock washers as shown.

• Pull out on adjustment handle and slide seat all the way
forward. Install front mounting bolts and lock washers.
Tight en all mounting bolts securely.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating posi­tion is not comfortable, adjust seat.

• To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle and pull out,
slide seat to desired po si tion and release adjustment
handle.

ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE

LOCK WASHERS

MOUNT ING
BOLTS

L.H. SEAT
SLIDE

SEAT
PA N

02521

R.H. SEAT SLIDE

FIG. 3

SEAT

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op­ er a tion section for location and function of
con trols)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest po si tion.

• Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al.

• Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis­ en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the
Op er a tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op­ er a tion section for location and function of
con trols)

WARNING: Before star t ing, read, un der stand and fol low

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com­pleted.

• Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion engaged"
po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section
of this manual).

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal
and set the parking brake.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.

• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly
drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor and set park ing brake.

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck
in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they
are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
As sem ble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.

wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins
and spring retainers.

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion
of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER
BOLT

AD JUST ING
BAR

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
(See Fig. 5)

• Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower
mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes
in mower brackets.

• Position nose roller between brackets and install rod
and retainer spring.

HEX

LOCK
NUT

TAB
HOLE

"A"
BRACKET

RETAINER SPRING

FIG. 5

BOLT

ROD

"B"
BRACKET

NOSE
ROLLER

GAUGE
WHEEL

3/8 WASH ER

3/8-16 CENTER
LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
(See Figs. 6 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension
arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park­ ing brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts.
Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with defl ector shield to right
side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.

• If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter ­clock wise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck
pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops
up as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension
brack ets and retain with single loop retainer springs
as shown.

• Position front plate assembly between front mower
brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes
and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop
retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower
brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged pin, the hole
in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary,
move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and
mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.

• Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking
bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
load ed. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.

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

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clock wise to
remove slack from mower sus pen sion.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown
in the Operation section of this manual.

GAUGE
WHEEL

DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING

RETAINER SPRINGS

BELT TENSION
ROD
(DISENGAGED
POSITION)

CHASSIS
BRACKET

USE PLIERS FOR

LOCK BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY
BAR

SUSPENSION

ARMS
DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER
SPRING (OUTWARD POINT­ING DECK PINS)

FRONT
MOWER
BRACKET

FRONT
SUS PEN SION
BRACKETS

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH PUL­LEY

DOUBLE LOOP
RE TA IN ER
SPRING

FLANGED PIN

FRONT
PLATE
AS SEM BLY

SINGLE
LOOP
RETAINER
SPRINGS

LOOP UP

DE FLEC TOR
SHIELD

FIG. 6

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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower 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 fi gures 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.

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.

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CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC­ TOR, 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 infl ated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinfl ated at the factory).

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

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly infl ated 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 fi lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gas o line.

✓ 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 op er -

at ing your tractor for the fi rst time. Follow proper start­ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
the Op er a tion section of this manual).

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