Husqvarna GTH2554XP, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 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 D...

Page 3: ...watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could over turn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you w...

Page 4: ... to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Al ways observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or...

Page 5: ...eering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 2 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 2 Flanged Pins Nose Roller Brackets Rod Retainer Spring Mower 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Lockwasher 4 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...ed on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions 02173 FIG 2 LABEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach clutch brake pedal and safely operate the tractor BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH ...

Page 7: ...actor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow 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 washer...

Page 8: ...per routing in all mower pulley grooves Slidemowerundertractoruntilitiscenteredundertrac tor DO NOT connect any pins When properly centered the front mower brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position Cut plastic tie and lower front suspension plate ATTACHFRONTPLATE Fromleftsideofm...

Page 9: ...is in safe operating condition It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in Operation section of this manual IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod ...

Page 10: ...ould result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

Page 11: ...off LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharg ing PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks brake pedal into the brake position ...

Page 12: ...ich can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op erating 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 TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 8 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the opera...

Page 13: ...ure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT BESURETOREADJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK TO TRANSPORT See Figs 7 and 11 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment l...

Page 14: ...es Shut off engine and engage parking brake Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a...

Page 15: ...in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting Whenmowinglargeareas startbyturningtotherightso that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 12 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be warmed up as follows Be ...

Page 16: ...E LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjus...

Page 17: ... gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE Se...

Page 18: ...0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e FIG 16 FIG 15 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 bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush ...

Page 19: ... Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year See engine manual CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS 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 b...

Page 20: ... from electric clutch pulley DISCONNECTREARMOWERPINSPulloutthespring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin Go to other side of mower and disconnect rear pin in the same manner 02786 REAR MOWER PINS FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED POSITION LOCKING BRACKET FLANGED PINS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS SUSPENSION ARMS SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SP...

Page 21: ...e A on both sides of mower should be the same 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 01553 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LIN...

Page 22: ...ich may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 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 IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES Reassemble R H and L H mandrel c...

Page 23: ...e 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 Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plat...

Page 24: ...ire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharge...

Page 25: ...g 30 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 TERMINAL GUARD TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR FIG 29 02179 HEX BOLT KEPS NUT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be...

Page 26: ...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 ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 27: ...wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wirin...

Page 28: ...n blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leaves...

Page 29: ...TIONAL HEADLIGHTS BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED BLUE RED RED RED WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK HOUR METER OPTIONAL STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E IGNITION SWITCH G B S M A1 A2 L FUEL LINE RED IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 360...

Page 30: ...30 30 33 40 26 28 25 50 29 42 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 81 45 0 60 A M P S 60 22 79 21 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 ELECTRICAL ...

Page 31: ...ulb Light 25 532 18 54 61 Cable Battery 26 532 10 88 24 Fuse 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 28 532 17 06 97 Cable Ground 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger NC Gray 30 532 17 55 66 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key 40 532 18 80 34 Harness Ign 42 532 15 43 36 Cover Terminal Red 45 532 17 75 00 Ammeter 46 532 17 75 01 Hourmeter Snap In 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 79 532 17 52 42 Bulbholder Asm 81 532 10...

Page 32: ... 156 159 6 7 7 7 30 99 35 5 14 18 130 130 158 37 159 159 58 161 162 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 167 150 122 148 153 130 138 156 156 152 156 156 169 169 47 165 chassis stealth_45 146 143 15 25 17 168 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ...

Page 33: ...ssis Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 58 532 18 35 69 Bracket Asm Fender 68 817 49 05 08 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 84 532 18 81 64 Upstop 86 874 78 07 20 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 91 532 18 03 74 Rail Kit Lh 99 532 17 71 43 Rod Asm Bypass 122 532 16 14 64 Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8 130 532 17 18 75 Screw Hw Hd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 138 532 18 17 98 Cupholder 139 532 17 18 73 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 142 532...

Page 34: ...148 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 148 127 153 143 48 148 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124 125 111 121 122 114 20 147 146 61 1 2 2 69 33 3 145 107 106 108 145 69 33 3 117 drive_6 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 GROUND DRIVE ...

Page 35: ... Bracket Shift 106 532 14 29 18 O Ring Asm Hydro Gear 107 532 15 47 39 Line Fuel Hydro 15 VGT 108 532 14 29 17 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 111 532 15 62 40 Spacer Shift Lever VGTH 112 532 17 85 58 Washer Nylon High Temp 114 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 unc 117 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 121 532 17 56 11 Bracket Strap Torque 122 872 01 05 20 Bolt RDHDSQ 5 16 18 unc x 2 1 2 123 532 18 3...

Page 36: ... 22 21 20 1 45 51 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 4 14 15 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 5 13 13 53 8 14 15 36 26 10 11 44 3 3 steering_13 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 STEERING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 37: ... 26 532 16 66 26 Cap Wheel Steering 27 532 12 49 37 Bearing Col Strg 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 532 10 42 39 Bearing Flange 31 532 13 81 36 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 819 11 16 10 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 34 874 78 05 12 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 35 532 18 70 39 Gear Sector Steering 36 532 18 67 99 Tie Rod 41 532 15 52 46 Bracket Switch Inerloc...

Page 38: ...1 42 43 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 80 47 39 18 15 37 28 37 27 26 22 25 21 20 31 62 70 71 86 69 83 2 81 82 engine kawasaki_2 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 ENGINE ...

Page 39: ...w TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 43 532 17 99 53 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 47 532 17 52 88 Bushing 62 532 17 62 52 Shield Heat Muffler 69 Gasket Order from engine mfg 70 532 17 57 67 Tube Exhaust RH 71 532 17 57 66 Tube Exhaust LH 80 532 16 33 05 Nut Flange M8 1 25 81 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 Valve Oil Drain Order f...

Page 40: ...12 49 Spacer Split 16 532 12 37 40 Spring Cprsn 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 20 532 12 42 38 Cap Spring Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 873 68 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 24 532 17 79 46 Track Slide Seat LH Locking 25 532 17 79 47 Track Slide Seat RH Free 26 819 11 10 12 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 12 Ga 28 810 01 05 00 Washer Split 33 874 78 05 12 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 1 35 5...

Page 41: ...18 19 17 Pad Footrest RH 532 18 19 16 Pad Footrest LH 532 16 69 60 Decal Bypass 532 18 82 18 Manual Owner s English KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 14 45 09 Rim Assembly Front 4 532 00 81 34 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 532 10 62 30 Tire Front 6 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease 7 532 12 49 5...

Page 42: ... 4 5 5 4 2 7 10 3 6 1 38 42 39 40 43 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23 11 11 23 77 74 86 41 41 85 85 79 86 70 70 23 8 9 lift_rh_16 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 LIFT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 43: ...3 08 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 532 13 71 67 Rod Adj Lift 35 532 13 80 57 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc 38 532 15 50 97 Pointer Height Indicator 39 532 12 39 35 Plug Hole Blk 1 485 1 515 Dia 40 817 06 05 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 532 17 59 94 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 819 11 24 10 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 532 12 39 34 Scale Indicator Height 70 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 72 532 11 04 52 Nut Push Phos...

Page 44: ... 5 56 59 60 58 21 15 14 21 21 17 13 11 8 17 17 1 49 42 49 30 31 26 27 25 29 7 39 46 52 43 114 21 122 46 46 98 6 mower_deck 54_1 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2554XP GTH2554XPA PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 27 MOWER DECK 90 91 94 180 180 182 95 183 90 54 48_nose_roller_1 ...

Page 45: ... Idler 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 12 73 V Belt Mower Secondary 49 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 50 872 11 06 16 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 51 872 11 06 10 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 52 532 18 84 60 Pulley Idler clutching 56 532 15 59 86 Bar Pnt Adj 57 532 15 69 41 Pin Head Rivet 58 532 18 73 42 Baffle Right 59 532 18 73 44 Baffle Left 60 532 18 76 07 Baffle Center 90 874 7...

Page 46: ...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 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 me...

Page 47: ... the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS A...

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