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Operator's Manual
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept-
able for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline ex-
ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Owner's Manual
GTH24K54
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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English
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- Page 1 The use of any gasoline ex- ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. Owner's Manual GTH24K54 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: 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. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove starting when setting up, trans port ing,... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to GASOLINE CAPACITY 4.0 GALLONS/15,14 L give you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API: SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (2) Rear Lift Link (1) Shoulder Bolt (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Assemblies Washer (1) Small Retainer Springs (1) Front Lift Link (1) 3/8-16 Assembly (1) Wheel Locknut (5) Large Retainer Springs Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube If Equipped Keys (1) 3/4 O.D. -
Page 6: Assembly
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 ensure proper tightness. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY 4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR (See Fig. 7) • Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in LIFT all mower pulley grooves. LEVER NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. •...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY 7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) (See Fig. 13) • Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole (U) in tractor ANTI-SWAY BAR TRANSAXLE (S) LOCATION BRACKET (T) lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower. LOCATED •...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY ✓ 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) CHECKLIST (See Fig. 6 & 15) • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE... - Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
- Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 13 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running.
- Page 14 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not operate the mower do not drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield •...
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Page 15: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine engine has run and indicates when the engine or mower has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move needs servicing. -
Page 16: Mowing Tips
OPERATION 5. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F/10°C) and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in throttle control in the choke position until the engine engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT”... -
Page 17: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling... -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. - Page 19 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16 - 18) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours Determine temperature range expected before oil change. of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. ad just able.
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Page 20: Spark Plugs
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AIR FILTER • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Ser- matter. vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict CLEAN AIR SCREEN clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent... - Page 21 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.
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Page 22: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •... - Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on left rear tire in front of transaxle.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.
- Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 34) Correct if needed. •...
- Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT INSTALLATION - (See Fig. 37) 1. Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (H) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (J). Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on 2.
- Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 40) (See Fig. 39) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi - nals by allowing a wrench or any other WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate object to contact both terminals at the ex plo sive gases.
- Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and •...
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Page 29: Storage
STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM WARNING: Never store the trac tor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL gas o line in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER,... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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. - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ to run when oper- department. ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.
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