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Husqvarna GT2254 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02139 GT2254 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac- working.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and type: Unleaded Regular and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance”...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Clevis Pins Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Locknut 3/8-16 Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Seat (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Washer...

  • 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 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 at tach ment lift lever •...

  • Page 8: Install Mower And Drive Belt

    ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side fi rst. 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 ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF 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 man ual for future reference. ROS "ON" POSITION IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER...
  • 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) AT TACH MENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly SWITCH PULL OUT TO HIGEST POSITION “ENGAGE” off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a with slopes great er than 15° and do not minimum of 87 octane.
  • 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 Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 17: 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 main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE TRANSAX LE FILLER PLUG BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN FIG. 13 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient FIG. 14 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 muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re 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 fi...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...

  • Page 21: To Level Mower Housing

    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 infl ated (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. • Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION •...
  • 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 ad just able brake system •...

  • Page 24: To Remove Wheel For Repairs

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery. FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 27) TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - •...
  • 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 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE 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 DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...

  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. 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 AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE L A2 BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) GRAY SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK REVERSE SWITCH...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL D .C 193394...

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL KEY 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 14 52-11 Bolt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc...

  • Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth_49-vgt...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-75 Rail, Frame RH 817 49 06-08 Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 532 17 52-82 Drawbar, Gt...
  • 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 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 00 75-63 Washer, Thrust, Axle 532 15 00-35 Nyliner 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 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 steering_15-vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY 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...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-intek-ELS_10-vgt...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 KEY PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 40H777(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Side 532 12 13-61...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_1-vgt KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 01-20 Seat 532 13 43-00 Spacer, Split 532 14 05-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 532 12 12-50...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 DECALS KEY PART KEY 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...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 lift_rh_16...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY 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 00 00-22...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 MOWER DECK mower_deck-54_1...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 89-20 Deck Weldment Mower 532 13 77-29 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200) PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE...

  • Page 47: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000200) PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 12 46-62 Axle Shaft 532 00 81-19 Needle Bearing 812 00 00-34 Retaining Ring 532 00 42-20...
  • Page 48 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 49 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 50 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly covered under warranty. fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) 30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items.
  • Page 52 532 19 53-00 Rev. 4 05.16.05 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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