02139 GT2254 Owner's Manual
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. • WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed are. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuelsoaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity and type: 5.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular • • Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: (Gap: .040") Champion QC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): Forward 1st 2nd 3rd Reverse LO 0.7 1.4 2.3 0.9 Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: 14 PSI 10 PSI Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR: MIN. CCA: CASE SIZE: Blade Bolt Torque: 45–55 FT.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Clevis Pins Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Seat (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY • • • • • • Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 6) • See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right.
ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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.
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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass.
OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE” Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly 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. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • • • • • • • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
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) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E E S S RS AG US RS UR OUR OU SON OR U O H O H H A 0 ST EA 8H SE RE 25 10 50 Y Y Y Y Y RE O R R R R R O F E E E E E F BE SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE CH DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE TRANSAXLE FILLER PLUG BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN FIG. 13 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
MAINTENANCE MUFFLER OIL DRAIN VALVE Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. TO OPEN TO CLOSE SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns. NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change distance. “B” by approximately 3/16". • When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys. • MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown. • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. • Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers. Securely tighten all screws. Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) • • Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley. • Pull belt out of all belt keepers. BELT INSTALLATION • Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers. • Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • • • • Raise 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. Close hood. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.
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. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. CORRECTION Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section. Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL 22 79 24 21 41 42 43 40 27 27 33 30 25 D.C .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 40 41 42 43 45 50 52 79 95 96 97 Battery Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tray, Battery Bolt, Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut, Push Nylon 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 43 44 45 50 58 60 63 66 67 Rail, Frame RH Drawbar, Gt Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc Dash Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Support, Battery Hood Asm Lens LH Cover, Access Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Zc Grille Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 41 42 44 45 51 52 53 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front Fitting, Grease Spindle Asm, LH Spindle Asm., RH Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Ring, Klip #T5304-75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Spacer Brg Axle Front 1.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 20 14 20 8 8 10 7 7 16 4 15 5 18 5 6 13 17 19 37 12 21 2 3 seat_1-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap Asm Fender Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 DECALS 7 12 3 4 5 5 15 10 24 8 17 2 9 14 17 16 11 13 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 Decal, Deck heavy Duty Decal, Engine Decal, Hood, RH Decal, Hood, LH Decal, Side Panel Decal, Customer Resp.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 85 86 Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Grip, Handle Button, Plunger Plunger, Lever Lift Spring 0.620D x 2.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201), PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 18 21 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 Deck Weldment Mower Retainer Spring Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade Blade Standard Shaft Asm.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96025000201) PRODUCT NO. 960 25 00-02 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL D AL ONG THIS DOT IS A TED 15 D LINE EGR EE S LOP E 50 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. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2.
WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand held product.
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