Husqvarna YTH2754T Operator's Manual

Husqvarna YTH2754T Operator's Manual

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03002
YTH2754T
Operator's Manual
532 42 48-14 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 03002 YTH2754T Operator's Manual 532 42 48-14 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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up,...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. 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 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: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (2) Rear Lift Link (1) Shoulder Bolt Assemblies (1) 1-1/4 O.D. 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 insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY 4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR (See Fig. 7) CAUTION: Continuing to press the electric lift switch • Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in after the mower deck has reached the minimum all mower pulley grooves. or maximum position may result in damage to the electric lift mechanism.The electric lift mechanism NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY 7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) (See Fig. 12) • Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole (U) in tractor lift ANTI-SWAY BAR TRANSAXLE (S) LOCATION BRACKET (T) shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower. LOCATED •...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) ✓CHECKLIST (See Fig. 6 & 14) BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- •...
  • 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 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 12: How To Use Your Tractor

    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 ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. WE REC OM MEND A WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK OVER SPECTACLES OR STAN DARD SAFETY GLASSES.
  • Page 13 OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot (See Fig. 19) months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the often and after moderate growth.
  • 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 do not CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield •...
  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 15) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the CAUTION: Never engage or disengage Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. •...
  • 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 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest your tractor.
  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 27 and 28) • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. •...
  • Page 20: Deck Washout Port

    MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 30) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in utilized after each use.
  • 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

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 34 and 35) • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should right to raise the mower.
  • Page 23: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 36) speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASH ERS RE TAIN ING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 38 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 39) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 40) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 41) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at • Raise hood. the same time.
  • 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 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 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.
  • 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 1.
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 33 (e.g., engines and transmissions) are excluded from coverage, and other limitations apply, as described in this document. Husqvarna will repair or replace at its discretion, any defective product or part covered by the Limited Warranty, free of charge at any authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center using original OEM Husqvarna replacement parts, subject to the limitations and exclusions described below.
  • Page 34 Husqvarna unit to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. If you do not know the location of your nearest authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer, call Husqvarna, at 1-800-487-5951 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, or visit www.husqvarna.com.
  • Page 35 ** See reference 1 (b) of the warranty statement. RZ - Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network. EZ - One (1) Year Commercial warranty, parts & labor, with Husqvarna. Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network.
  • Page 36 ** See reference 1 (b) of the warranty statement. RZ - Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network. EZ - One (1) Year Commercial warranty, parts & labor, with Husqvarna. Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network.

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