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03002
GTH27V52LS
Owner's Manual
532 43 26-53 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 03002 GTH27V52LS Owner's Manual 532 43 26-53 Rev. 2...

  • 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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat. A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 •...
  • Page 12 OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 13) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. needs servicing.

  • Page 13: Operation

    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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Engine Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE DOCKING V-BELTS POSITION OIL DRAIN Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours EXTENSION of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to ensure proper cooling.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 21) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, its surface as part of its deck wash system.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Service And Adjustments

    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 20 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 21: To Check Brake

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • With a 1/2" breaker bar, shift the idler arm counter clockwise. When there is enough slack, slip the belt MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 34 & 35) onto the center spindle pulley. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT INSTALLATION - (See Fig. 38) 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 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 41) (SEE FIG. 40) 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 24: To Replace Headlight Bulb

    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 •...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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.

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 41 16-58 Decal, Operator’s 532 43 35-02 Decal, Replacement 532 41 86-00 Decal, Pedal 532 16 69-60 Decal, Bypass 532 42 62-09 Decal, Warning Reserve 532 40 17-71 Pad, Footrest, LH 532 43 29-18 Decal, Eng.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 SCHEMATIC SCH12 BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTO SWITCH BLACK WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE BLACK GRAY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 ELECTRICAL T14S With 12V Outlet Option...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 CHASSIS 161 36 chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_84...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 CHASSIS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 42-61 Drawbar 873 90 05-00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 40 50-12 Logo Husq. 532 41 77-78 Console Asm. Deck Lift...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 DRIVE drive-tex_G700_pedal_7...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 532 16 94-84 Retainer Clip G7-BCBB-1XDC-1FCA 532 10 57-09 Spring, Return, Clutch 532 00 70-70 Key 1/4 x 2.5...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 ENGINE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 44Q777-1406-B1 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 40 86-67 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_STDHRS_11...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 532 40 30-89 Spindle Asm. LH 532 40 30-90 Spindle Asm. RH...

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 MOWER DECK 52F-tex_elec_3...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 575 43 80-03 Deck w/ Decals 52" 539 11 91-24 Nut, 7/16-14 Hex Nyloc 539 11 21-70 Housing Assembly 532 19 51-85 Arm, Susp., Rear...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_6.5SL_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 532 42 40-73 Seat 532 42 59-19 Handle Slide Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender...

  • Page 43: Mower Lift

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH27V52LS (96043009100), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-91 MOWER LIFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 532 19 52-63 Bushing Spherical 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 817 00 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 48 04.05.10 CL Printed in the U.S.A.

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