Husqvarna GTH2654T Owner's Manual

Husqvarna GTH2654T Owner's Manual

Husqvarna tractor owner's manual

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03002
GTH2654T
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 03002 GTH2654T Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: 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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transport ing, ad justing or making re- pairs, al ways dis connect spark plug...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers 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. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR:...
  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers Springs - 7/16 (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers 3/8-16 Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 9/16"...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER (See Fig. 3) • Using shoulder bolt, washer and locknut from parts bag, as sem ble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten securely. FIG. 3 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4-12) See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.
  • Page 8 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. FIG. 8 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of lift link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mower.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    FIG. 12 • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- gage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
  • 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 REVERSE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 11 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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER –...
  • Page 12 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 justments or repairs. We rec ommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 13 FIG. 17 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL -J (See Fig. 17) The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis en gage.
  • Page 14 FIG. 20 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
  • Page 16 • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en- gine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Dis en gage parking brake •...
  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this man u al).
  • Page 20 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age.
  • Page 21: 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 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower. Turn nut right to raise mower 02948...
  • Page 23: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32) • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 33 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualifi...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fi...
  • Page 26: Storage

    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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
  • Page 27: Trou Bleshoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine fl ooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery. 6. Dirty air fi lter. 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 8. Water in fuel. 9.
  • Page 28: Trou Bleshoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while into reverse mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 SCHEMATIC 02928-194276_Regulated-Tex IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 B+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 02928 BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE WHITE BLACK PTO SWITCH (DISENGAGED)
  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 ELECTRICAL 194276D...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 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. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 CHASSIS chassis-tex_6-gt-husq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 18-23 Dash 532 40 18-24 Hood 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 532 40 02-97 Grille 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 DRIVE drive-tex_6-husq-hydro-0610...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 344-0610 (Order Parts from Transaxle Manu- facturer) 532 18 62-11 Key 1/4 x 2.5 532 19 98-44 Hub Asm. Wheel 532 14 00-80 Bolt Hub Wheel 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_4-husq PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 532 19 79-37 Spindle Asm., LH 532 19 79-36 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 ENGINE engine-tex_7-vgt PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 445877 532 14 97-23 Muffl er 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engine 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric 532 40 24-63 Pulley Engine 532 19 34-99 Tank Fuel 4.0...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_5-husq PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 75-26 Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 21-04 Decal, Operator's 532 40 21-28 Decal, Hood Insert 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 532 17 85-02 Decal, Caution 532 40 28-37 Decal, Eng. HP 532 19 87-85 Decal, Mower Sch.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 MOWER DECK mower_deck 54-tex_3...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 532 17 43-65 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2654T (96043001000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-10 MOWER LIFT lift-tex_1 PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 532 17 59-94 Nut, 7/16-20...
  • Page 44: Warranty

    532 40 07-40 Rev. 6 03.02.06 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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