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.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve (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 • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.
ASSEMBLY • INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (Sees Fig. 6 and 7) 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 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. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inflated.
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. 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) LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSIITON 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. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).
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 MOWING TIPS WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • 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.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE S E GE S RS RS US UR N RA UR OU HOU HO ASO TO O H 0 S 8H SE RE 25 10 50 E RY ERY ERY ERY ERY FO OR E F E V V V V V B SERVICE E E E E E BE H C EA 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 Eng
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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE TRANSAXLE FILLER PLUG BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN FIG. 13 BATTERY FIG. 14 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.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN VALVE Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. TO OPEN TO CLOSE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
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 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND A Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown. • Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 24) WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department. • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER V-IDLER WASHERS BELT KEEPER RETAINING RING AXLE COVER ABOVE MIDSPAN BELT KEEPER q 63s 006 BELT KEEPER BELT TWISTS FIG. 27 BELT TRANSAXLE KEEPER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY V-IDLER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 29) Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. WARNING: Do not short battery terminals 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. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig.
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. 11. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. Extreme cold conditions. 10. 11. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
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.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 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 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap Asm Fender Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 DECALS 3 5 5 15 4 13 7 10 24 6 8 8 9 8 1 11 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Decal, Deck Caution Decal, Deck Hvy Duty Decal, Hood RH Decal, Hood LH Decal, Side Panel Decal, Warning Decal, Cust. Resp.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 0.62 OD x 2.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 43 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 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO.
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1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill. 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.
The following items are not covered by this warranty: (1)Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines; (2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer’s warranty as provided in wr
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