Husqvarna YTH2454T, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when ...

Page 3: ...ach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injur...

Page 4: ...ined 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 Always 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 ...

Page 5: ...rge Retainer Springs 7 16 2 Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 1 Locknut 3 8 16 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel 1 3 4 O D Washers 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 Front Link Assembly 1 1 1 4 O D Washer 5 1 3 16 O D Washers 2 Rear Lift Link Assemblies ...

Page 6: ...nd function of controls Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set the parking brake Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Remove key from bag a...

Page 7: ...d and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket D Move mower as needed to insert bar Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown using small 5 16 retainer spring NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is...

Page 8: ...ing Repeat on opposite side of tractor Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for ward ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F and secure with7 16 retainer spring G through hole in link located behind the bracket Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with ...

Page 9: ... leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in...

Page 10: ...dentify 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 avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the a...

Page 11: ...UTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without ho...

Page 12: ...sition Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping...

Page 13: ...oper 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 AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely R...

Page 14: ...allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area Depress brake pedal all the way down Withenginerunnin...

Page 15: ...ow 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 acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is f...

Page 16: ... speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control infreewheelingposition See TOTRANSPORT inthis section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engi...

Page 17: ...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 adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At...

Page 18: ...ing properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engi...

Page 19: ...ICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e 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 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual CLEAN AIR SCRE...

Page 20: ...uel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 26 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a g...

Page 21: ...prings and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever From right side of mower disconnect anti sway bar S from right rear mower bracket D remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower towa...

Page 22: ...ont mower 02948 A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will cha...

Page 23: ...gaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 33 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove ...

Page 24: ...ged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care...

Page 25: ... push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood 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 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE H...

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: ... 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 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery will not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Chec...

Page 28: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace 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 d...

Page 29: ...S 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 36 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02929 194276_Regulated Tex IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MA...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454T 96043002203 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 22 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 ...

Page 31: ... Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ignition 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ignition Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 42 76 Harness Ignition 41 871 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 19 81 38 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt 71 532 40 11 0...

Page 32: ...130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 chassis tex_10 gt husq 102 ...

Page 33: ...t 180 532 40 15 59 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 184 532 19 57 80 Spacer Fender 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 196 532 40 02 99 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate...

Page 34: ...6 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 52 208 210 170 211 166 211 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 92 125 153 222 125 226 125 125 80 125 29 159 15 159 116 221 221 225 125 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 33 205 1 116 33 37 37 183 183 205 153 drive tex_29 Husq TuffTorq ...

Page 35: ...Pedal Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 169 874 49 05 60 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 75 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16UNC x 2 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 20 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 43 ...

Page 36: ...532 18 67 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 19 48 45 Bushing Strg Blk 26 532 19 36 52 Insert Wheel Steering 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 6...

Page 37: ...11 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 22 532 19 15 96 Control Choke 28 532 40 11 35 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 31 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 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 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 16 53 91 Gasket 70 532 15 99 55 Tube Exhaust LH KEY PAR...

Page 38: ...rsn 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1...

Page 39: ... 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 12 20 82 Tire Rear 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 5 2 1 532 40 21 04 Decal Operator s 2 532 40 21 28 Decal Hood Insert 3 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning 4 532 18 09 41 Decak Hood Cust Resp 5 532 17 85 02 Decal Caution 6 532 40 52 78 Decal Engine 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower...

Page 40: ...O 960 43 00 22 MOWER DECK 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 52 43 196 97 33 192 49 34 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 58 60 59 18 21 194 113 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mower_deck 54 tex_3 12 16 19 ...

Page 41: ...17 34 36 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 40 02 34 Nut Flg Top Lock 34 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 39 532 19 61 04 Pulley Idler Stationary LH 43 532 19 60 65 Arm Idler 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 61 03 Belt Deck Drive 49 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 50 872 11 06 16 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 2 52 532 19 61 06 Pulley Idler 58 532 18 73 42 Baffle Right 59 532 18 73 44...

Page 42: ...9 63 14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 04 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19...

Page 43: ... 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 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 ...

Page 44: ... 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 AND LIMITATIONS This wa...