Husqvarna V554, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...anual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Gasoline containing a maximum of 10 ethanol E10 is permitted for use in this machine The use of gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty 115 98 87 28 Rev C ...

Page 2: ...damage the unit WARNING Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in dangerous injury to the operator or other persons The owner must understand these instructions and must let only approved persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of mind altering substances WAR...

Page 3: ...Service Meter 13 Fuses 13 Stationary Bars 13 Deck Lift Lever 13 Transport Latch 14 Park Brake 14 Fuel Tank 14 Hydraulic Release Lever 15 Fuel Shut Off Valve 15 OPERATION 16 Steering 16 Operating on Hills 17 Moving Machine By Hand 18 Tracking Speed 18 MAINTENANCE 19 Safety System 21 Battery and Engine Access 21 V belts 22 Tire Pressures 23 Adjusting the Mower Deck 23 Cutting Blades 24 Park Brake 24...

Page 4: ... Roads Check applicable road traffic regulations before transporting on public roads If the machine is transported you must always use approved fastening equipment and make sure that the machine is correctly attached DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Operating This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns and even ground without obstacles such as stones tree stumps etc Al...

Page 5: ...ufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the frame on the right side of the operator platform Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number Model The machine s serial number Serial no Please have the type designation and serial number available when ordering spare parts This manual bel...

Page 6: ...ION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx Used in this publication to tell the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader neglects to obey the instructions in the manual Used also when there is a possibility for misuse or misassembly Read the Operator Manual Keep a safe distance from the machine Whole body exposure to thrown objects Shut off the engine remove the ke...

Page 7: ...who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clean the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is has no bystanders before operating Stop machine if someone enters the area Do not mow in reverse unless fully necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not point discharged material toward s...

Page 8: ...ich could cause machine to tip over Use more care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments the stability of the machine can be effected Do not use on steep slopes Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or the edge caves in WARNING Do not drive across hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees Do not d...

Page 9: ...ake adjustments or repairs with the engine running The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes Wrap blades or use protective gloves when handling them Check the park brake s operation regularly Adjust and service as necessary Do not work with the starter circuit if there is spilled fuel Make sure that the fuel filler cap is mounted tightly and no flammable substances are kept in an open ves...

Page 10: ...rious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport Make sure the machine is correctly fastened to the transport vehicle Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over Spark Arrestor This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used ...

Page 11: ...gine is made via belt driven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 1 Steering controls 2 Hydraulic release lever 3 Throttle control 4 Fuel tank cap 5 Choke control 6 Fuel gauge 7 Service meter 8 Ignition switch 9 Blade switch 10 Transport latch 11 Park brake 12 Deck lift lever 13 Stationary bars 11 CONTROLS ...

Page 12: ... engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING for best mower performance and battery charging Choke Control The choke control is used for cold starts to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture For cold starts pull the control up Ignition Switch The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine Blade Switch To engage the mower deck...

Page 13: ... the control panel Sensors will indicate fuel levels The meter will flash yellow when the tank level is approximately 3 8 litres 1 0 gallons Deck Lift Lever To set the deck cutting height press the button on the top of the height pin to remove it Slip the height pin into the hole for the desired cutting height The cutting height can be set from 38 mm to 127 mm 1 1 2 to 5 Stationary Bars Located on...

Page 14: ... 32 F use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system must be emptied...

Page 15: ...e moved by hand when not running See Moving Machine By Hand in the Maintenance section Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located on the right side next to the engine The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line 15 CONTROLS ...

Page 16: ...rt moving forward in a straight line Release the control levers back to the neutral position and stop the mower from moving Pull back slightly on control levers allowing the mower to move backwards Release the control levers to the neutral position to stop the mower from moving To turn to the right While moving in a forward direction pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while mai...

Page 17: ...the ignition key back to the run position Slowly push in the choke control knob if it was used to start a cold engine 4 Set the engine speed with the throttle Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed approximately mid throttle for a short time before use USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke Running 1 Move throttle control to full throttle rabbit symbol 2 Engage the OPC 3 Release the park brak...

Page 18: ...top surface of the deck Avoid flooding water on top surface engine and electrical components When the mulching kit is used it is important that the mowing interval is more frequent WARNING Do not make adjustments unless the engine is stopped the park brake is engaged the ignition key is removed CAUTION With the hydraulic release engaged the mower will have unrestricted motion if the parking brake ...

Page 19: ... Air cleaner foam pre filter 1 Air cleaner paper filter cartridge 1 ALSO Inspect muffler spark arrestor Start the engine blades listen for unusual sounds Sharpen 2 Replace mower blades 1 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 2 Performed by authorized service workshop carried out by an authorized service workshop is recommended to maintain your machine in the best pos...

Page 20: ...ting with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 3 Maintenance interval determined by type of oil used See Qualified Hydraulic Oils in the Lubrication section 4 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual Ha...

Page 21: ...he NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged battery away from the fuel tank and battery To remove cables reverse order 1 Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 Remove RED cable last from the two batteries The mower is equipped with a maintenance free b...

Page 22: ...ehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your mower to start other vehicles V belts Check every 100 hours of operation Check for severe cracking and large nicks NOTE The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation Deck Drive Belt Park the mower on a level surface and engage the park brake Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position 1 Slide the tensioner block ...

Page 23: ...stallation 1 Wrap the belt around the engine pulley and then around the left pump pulley 2 Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley 3 While holding the idler back wrap the belt around the right pump pulley 4 Replace and secure clutch stop Reinstall the deck belt 5 Check the belt tension To tighten the belt turn the nut on the idler eyebolt The recommended belt tension is 12 3 kg 27 lb ...

Page 24: ...lade with large nicks can be repaired ground or must be replaced Balance the blades after sharpening Check the blade mounts Anti scalp Rollers Anti scalp rollers keep the deck in the proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions Do not adjust the rollers to support the deck IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface To avoid deck da...

Page 25: ...ving Machine By Hand in the Operation section 3 Remove the rubber plug from the rear of the brake drum backing plate to access the brake adjuster 4 Using a brake spoon turn the brake adjuster towards the front of the unit until the brake begins to engage The adjuster should then be backed off three clicks adjustment This will require a 3 8 allen key an extension or a long allen key may be necessar...

Page 26: ...ervice Neutral Switches 1 Make sure the park brake is engaged 2 With a 1 2 wrench loosen the jam nuts on each side of the unit 3 Adjust the neutral bolt on the left side of the unit so the plunger on the neutral switch is flush with the surface of the switch 4 Go to the right side of the unit and back the bolt out so the bolt is not contacting the plunger On the right side 5 Start tightening the r...

Page 27: ...al hydraulic oil and filter change performed at 1000 hours See Qualified Hydraulic Oils for recommended lubrication schedule p Change engine oil every 50 hours when operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures 12 12 Every year 1 52 Every Week 1 365 Every day Lubricate with grease gun Filter change Oil change Level check Qualified Hydraulic Oils If Parker HT 1000 oil is used continua...

Page 28: ...ure it into the original position 11 Check the level with the dipstick 12 Replace the oil fill cap securely when the oil level is FULL 13 Refer to the Service Journal for oil checking and changing intervals WARNING The engine drain plug is located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the surrounding surface...

Page 29: ...e Qualified Hydraulic Oils in the Lubrication section for a list of approved oils or refer to the transmission manufacturers service manual Due to the risk of impurities entering the system all transmission work should be performed by an authorized service workshop WARNING Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If injured by esc...

Page 30: ...ectly adjusted Machine vibrates Blades are loose Blades are incorrectly balanced Engine is loose Engine overheats Clogged air cleaner Engine overloaded Poor ventilation around engine Defective engine speed regulator Too little or no oil in the engine Contamination in the fuel line Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging Battery terminal cable contacts are defective Charging lead is disconnected Fa...

Page 31: ...far away from open flame or sources of ignition Do not use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water To ready the machine for storage 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower deck Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten nuts or screws that...

Page 32: ...F HOURMETER RED BLK BRAKE SWITCH ON LEVER LEFT IN NEUTRAL DBL FUSES RED WHT WHT BLK BLK 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 B A B S3 7 5 AMP A4 A3 A E A B K FUEL DIODE CLUTCH DIODE B6 B5 C6 C5 A5 A6 5 AMP 10 AMP 20 AMP 20 AMP A1 A2 A1 B1 A2 B2 87 30 86 85 NEUTRAL SWITCH SCHEMATIC PARKED 87a 3 1 2 2 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 1 7 6 8 5 11 10 12 9 3 2 4 1 6 5 J 3 J 4 J 5 J 6 J 1 J 2 L Y M A G S B KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 3...

Page 33: ...1 bar 15 psi FRAME Cutting Width 137 cm 54 Cutting Height 3 8 cm 12 7 cm 1 1 2 5 Number of Blades 3 Blade Length 47 cm 18 1 2 Anti scalp roller 2 adjustable Service Meter Digital Blade Engagement Ogura GT 2 75 Clutch Deck Construction 7 gauge fabricated Productivity 16 592 m2 h 4 1 acres h DIMENSIONS Weight 533 kg 1 176 lb Base Machine Length 145 cm 57 Base Machine Height 145 cm 57 Base Machine Wi...

Page 34: ... 305 3 4 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 512 591 801 1 1 8 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Size ft lb Nm ft lb Nm ft lb Nm Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 7 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15 20 M8 13 5 18 18 8 25 21 8 30...

Page 35: ...itch for the park brake r Safety switch for the mower deck r Safety switch in the steering controls r Park brake functionality and adjustment r Driving forward r Driving backward r Engaging the blades r Idle speed r Engine high idle speed r Inform the customer about Need and advantages of following the service schedule r Need and advantages of leaving the machine for service r Effects of service a...

Page 36: ...s and shields r Check brake adjustment r Check hydraulic oil level r DAILY SERVICE Action Date mtr reading stamp sign Clean debris from mower r Check engine oil level r Check the tire pressures r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adjustmen...

Page 37: ...il and filter r Check the tire pressures r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adjustment r Check hydraulic oil level r 37 SERVICE JOURNAL ...

Page 38: ... engine RPM r Clean underside of deck r Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Inspect hydraulic filter r Inspect hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Check safety system r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect s...

Page 39: ...derside of deck r Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Change hydraulic oil and filter r Replace hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Load test battery r Clean electrical connections r Inspect the clutch r Chec...

Page 40: ... foam pre filter r Replace the air filter s paper cartridge r Change the engine oil r Replace the engine oil filter r Change the hydraulic oil and filter r Check adjust the cutting height r Check adjust the park brake r Clean change the spark plugs r Inspect spark plug r Check the engine valve clearance r 40 SERVICE JOURNAL ...

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