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Husqvarna
02139
GT2254
Owner's Manual
For Parts and Service, call 1-800-77LOWES

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 02139 GT2254 Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-77LOWES...
  • Page 2 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. • Do not operate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac-...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II1.CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 5.0 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) • Follow the instructions under"Maintenance"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar Io :[I (4) Clevis Pins Steering _(4) Wheels Wheel Adapter (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Locknut 3/8-16 Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. For Future Use (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. pull seat towards rear of tractor. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment to its highest position.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side first. Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in (See Fig. 6) suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement fully seated position and is attached to the suspension Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIS The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WlSHTO ASSU RETHATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH SLOW CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
  • Page 11 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. "ON" POSITION IGNITION SWITCH PLUNGER ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 12 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 op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUTTO Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly "ENGAGE" off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills drive across any slope.
  • Page 15 OPERATION The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) •...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE F,'', O TES AS YOU COMPLETE REGO'AR SERV,OE E RV'C EOATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE TRANSAXLE BLADE 518" BOLT OR PIN _FILLER PLUG FIG. 13 BATTERY FIG. 14 Your tractor has a battery charging system whichis sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER OIL DRAIN VALVE Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- TO OPEN age. TO CLOSE SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely pulleys and all idler pulleys. tighten all screws. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE • Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley. (See Fig. 25) • Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pul- ley and front V-idler pulley. Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Connecttheotherendofthe BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. FRONTWHEEL (See Fig. 27) TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • Block up axle securely. • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. 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. •...

  • Page 26: 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:ITIS IMPORTANTTOPREVENTGUM DEPOSITS & WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIALFUEL SYSTEM PARTSSUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK where fumes may reach an open flame...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK [-i_-] .. S.AR..LUGS i;_:r_" _ _2.LUGS ® I ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) ..F-,[ HOUR 1F'_ BLACK FUELSHUT-OFF SOLENOID FH#/ (OPTIONAL) LINE BLUE CHARGING SYSTEM...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL ....... 1-9_3_4T ..
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 532 12 48-86 Tray, Battery 532 1452-11 Bolt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 532 15 01-09 Holddown Battery Front Mount 532 14 57-69...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _156 chassis-stealth 49-vgt...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 532 18 03-75 Rail, Frame RH 817 49 06-08 532 17 52-82 Drawbar, Gt 532 15 69-73 Guide, Belt Gear Drive ScrewThdrol.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GROUND DRIVE :_" drive 9-vgt...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 O0 75-63 Washer, Thrust, Axle 532 15 00-35 Nyliner 817 49 05-08 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 874 32 10-16 Screw, Fin.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY 18 _ steering l_vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 532 17 85-57 Axle Asm., Front 532 18 32-26 Fitting, Grease 532 16 18-49 Spindle Asm, LH 532 16 18-48 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ENGINE 47_. I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-intek-ELS 10-vgt...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 PART DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs, Model No. 40H777(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffler Side 532 12 13-61 Pulley V-Idler 532 17 77-48 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 532 17 52-87 Bushing 532 17 93-35...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 SEAT ASSEMBLY u ° seat 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 01-20 Seat 532 13 43-00 Spacer, Split 532 1405-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 532 12 12-50 Spring, Cprsn 532 14 06-75 532 12 39-76...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 DECALS 7 12 3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 84-82 Decal, Deck heavy Duty 532 19 43-63 Decal, Replacement 532 19 16-51 Decal, Engine 532 18 82-98 Decal, V-Belt Sch 532 18 89-47 Decal, Hood, RH...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 LIFT ASSEMBLY =--33 JJft rh 16...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 12 10-06 Rod Asm., Lever 532 18 00-45 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 532 15 91-89 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 812 O0 00-22 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 8192920-16 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 MOWER DECK 46_, mower deck-54...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 89-20 Deck Weldment Mower 532 19 12-73 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 873 90 06-00 Nut, Lock Fig.
  • Page 46 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION .,..ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 47 This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component address of the selling dealer. fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
  • Page 48 !_ Husqvarna 5321953-00 Rev. 1 11.19.04 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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