Husqvarna YTH2454 manual

03002 YTH2454 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • [...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or [...]

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-8 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNP ACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along da[...]

6 A TT ACH HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3 AS SEMBL Y[...]

7 INST ALL MOWER AND DRIVE BEL T See MOWER AND DRIVE BEL T AS SEMBL Y 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 park- ing brake. • T urn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of[...]

8 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING?[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVE[...]

10 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nat[...]

11 OPERA TION FIG. 5 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. [...]

12 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not [...]

13 OPERA TION FIG. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tracto[...]

14 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fu[...]

15 FIG. 13 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per - formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right [...]

16 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R I ns p e ct Muffl er /Sp ar kA rres t er Cl ean A ir F i lt er Ch an g e E n g ine O i l( w i th o i lf i lt er ) R e pl a c e A ir F i lt er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e pl a c e Sp ar kP l u g Ch e ck E n g ine O i lL e v e l Cl ean E n g ine Cool in gF ins Cl ean A ir Sc reen 1-C h an g e mo re oft en wh en op era t i[...]

17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 14 02 544 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient 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. •[...]

18 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission[...]

19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. [...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • T urn steering wheel to position wheels straight for - ward. • A TT ACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor . Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other [...]

22 PRECISION SIDE- TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) • With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway . CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. • At both sides of mower , position blade at side and measure the distance (A) f[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B 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 [...]

24 0279 0 R.H. MANDREL COVER R.H. MANDREL IDLER PULLEYS ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY TO REPL ACE MOWER DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 29) MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL • P ark tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spri[...]

25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 30) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive bel[...]

26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 31 RE T AIN ING RING WAS H ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 32) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your batter[...]

27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 34) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, reverse above procedure. 02778 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE Th[...]

28 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6. Dirty air[...]

30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switc[...]

31 M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS S TAT O R FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT -O[...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 B a tt e r y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 103 101 102[...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 532[...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 CHASSIS                             ?[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 50-12 Logo Husq 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH [...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DRIVE 171 197 196 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 231 208 210 170 21 1 166 21 1 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 153 222 29 159 15 159 216 143 213 221 221 225 125 11 6 162 162 2 2 283 283 33 205 1 11 6 33 37 37 183 183 205 153 125 226 125 125 8 0 125 dr[...]

37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 1/4 x 2.5 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 40 10-72 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Retu[...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 ENGINE 91 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 en g ine -t e x_24-vgt 81 82 9 90 31[...]

39 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 Kohler Co. 1-800-544-2444 T ecumseh Products 1-800-558-5402 Honda Engines 1-800-426-7701 Kawasaki [...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 45 61 2 6 s t eerin g-t e x_4-hu s q KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-89[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 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, Sh[...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 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 49 187 190 184 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mow er _d e ck 54-t e x_3 12 16 19[...]

43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 6 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 17 43-65 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade[...]

44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 l i ft-t e x_3 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assis[...]

45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH2454 (96042004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-48 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wh ee l_ ar t_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532 [...]

46 SERVICE NOTES[...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 preven[...]

532 41 20-09 Rev . 2 04.12.07 AP Printed in U.S.A. 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 P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty:[...]