User manual HUSQVARNA GTH 2248 XP B

[. . . ] 02578_husqvarna 02490 GTH2248XP 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. [. . . ] 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. FIG. 14 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. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. torque). IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED. 17 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation 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 operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. • Remove yellow cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. OIL DRAIN VALVE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. 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. To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • 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. YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE 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 ser vice center/department. [. . . ] Rod, Hinge Screw, Thdroll Washer Head Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Flg. Pulley, Idler, Flat Pulley, Idler, Driven Spacer, Retainer Arm, Idler Secondary Cover, Mandrel Deck Screw, Thdroll. 47 48 49 50 52 56 57 91 94 95 97 98 99 100 110 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121 122 126 130 132 182 183 184 --532 18 08-08 532 17 43-68 873 68 06-00 872 11 06-12 532 17 58-20 532 15 59-86 532 15 69-41 532 18 05-35 532 17 60-66 532 18 05-34 532 17 85-15 532 17 94-79 532 18 40-58 872 11 06-16 532 17 50-16 532 17 43-87 872 11 05-06 532 17 43-84 532 17 46-09 532 18 42-19 532 13 39-57 873 93 06-00 819 12 14-14 532 17 43-71 532 17 46-06 532 17 43-72 817 00 06-16 817 00 06-12 532 17 91-27 532 16 35-52 532 17 39-79 532 18 15-91 532 17 43-56 DESCRIPTION V-Belt, Mower, Secondary V-Belt, Mower, Primary Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Bolt, Carr. Pin Head Rivet Bracket Asm N Roller RH Roller Nose 48" Bracket Asm N Roller LH Washer Hardened Spring Primary Drive Pulley Idler"V" Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 2 Arm Spring Secondary Link Tension Relief Lever Bolt Carr. [. . . ]