02139 GTH2254XP 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. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: (Gap: .040") Champion RCJ8Y Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: 0 – 5.8 0 – 2.1 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. LBS.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Washers (4) Clevis Pins 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 LOCK NUT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY • • • • • • Remove the two (2) bolts and flat washers securing the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts and four (4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the flat washers and cardboard packing. Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position exposing seat mounting holes from bottom. Slide R.H. slide to same rear position.
ASSEMBLY • TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in mower brackets. • Position nose roller between brackets and install rod and retainer spring. LOCK NUT • • • • HEX BOLT ROD "B" BRACKET TAB HOLE "A" BRACKET 02612 • • NOSE ROLLER RETAINER SPRING • FIG. 5 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Fig.
ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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.
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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
OPERATION • • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSIITON LOWEST POSITION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig.
OPERATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
OPERATION • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E E RS S AG RS RS US OU SON OR UR OU HOU H T O H A 0 S 8H SE RE 25 10 50 E RY ERY ERY ERY ERY FO OR E F E B SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE H C EA DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and Interlock 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 E
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. CENTER HOLE 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, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) 02 5 44 STAR TIRES FIG.
MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • 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.
MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • 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. TRACTOR • TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front plate links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.
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 BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys. • Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers. • Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring. • Reinstall mower. TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 24) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS KEPS NUT TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) HEX BOLT TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR • • • POSITIVE (RED) CABLE TERMINAL GUARD 02 17 • Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedures. NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE 9 HOOD FIG. 29 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • • • • Raise hood.
STORAGE ENGINE 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. 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 CORRECTION 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. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 42 45 46 50 79 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 1.4" Battery Front Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light w/4152J Bulb Light Cable, Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Cable, Ground Switch, Plunger NC Gray Switch, Ign Key Harness Ign.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 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 47 50 Rail, Kit RH Drawbar, Gt Dash, Plastic Dash, 1PCS, Lower Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Support, Battery Hood Asm., Pnt Lens LH Cover, Access Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Grille Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 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 46 47 49 50 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. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 20 35 20 8 8 24 7 25 7 14 10 28 33 26 22 5 6 5 16 37 15 21 2 13 17 12 3 seat_11-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 DECALS 7 12 3 4 5 5 15 10 9 24 6 23 2 17 14 23 11 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Decal, Deck heavy Duty Decal, Engine Decal, Hood, RH Decal, Hood, LH Decal, Side Panel Decal, Warning Decal, Customer Resp.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 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.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2254XP (GTH2254XPA), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 12-29 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 17 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 41 42 43 46 47 49 50 51 52 Deck Weldment Mower Retainer Spring Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade Blade Standard Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing Mandrel Housing Bearing, Ball, Mandrel Bolt Carr.
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 46 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.
01960_husqvarna 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.
532 18 85-48 Rev. 3 8.3.04 RD/rad/MH 01960_husqvarna Printed in U.S.A.
