Husqvarna 96045002800 manual

LGT2554 Owner's Manual 07002 532 44 00-55[...]

2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the [...]

3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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[...]

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

5 Fig. 1 L ABEL TO CHECK BA TTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA TTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). • F[...]

6 NOTE: Y ou may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other peo pl[...]

7 AS SEMBL Y A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B. RET AINER SPRING C. REAR LIFT LINK(S) D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET E. FRONT LIFT LINK AS SEMBL Y F . FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET H. FRONT MOWER BRACKET I. LEFT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET K. BEL T TENSION ROD L. L OCKING BRACKET M. ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD S. ANTI-SWA Y BAR W . FRONT GA UGE[...]

8 AS SEMBL Y 6. A TT ACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 11) • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . B D A A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B. RET AINER SPRING D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOW[...]

9 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?[...]

10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 REVERSE NEUTRAL [...]

11 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 National Stand[...]

12 Fig. 16 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. W e rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. Fig. 18 H[...]

13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surf[...]

14 TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 15 and 24) When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down [...]

15 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[...]

16 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel- oped during s[...]

17 LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must main tain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor . At [...]

18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). [...]

19 TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o prevent pos- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure[...]

20 00667 FUEL FIL TER CL AMP CL AMP IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 29) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with a[...]

21 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 E A M F B K C C S H D D L TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 33) MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a fi[...]

22 FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 36 & 37) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or w[...]

23 Fig. 38 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 39) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key . • Replace washers and snap retainin[...]

24 TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 41) 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 battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTERY" in the MAINTENAN[...]

25 TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , stop running, or prevent it[...]

26 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 tractor f[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air fil[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator 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. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Re[...]

29 NO TES 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 ST A T OR FUEL LINE FUEL [...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T07S 94 92 29 93[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 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 [...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 CHASSIS 182 68 68 176 176 175 165 228 228 183 194 236 150 180 68 68 213 52 218 34 130 130 177 189 189 152 217 235 195 176 233 233 14 130 130 202 203 208 18 15 25 207 5 176 176 205 151 206 234 234 137 137 214 204 181 199 162 196 221 210 211 209 212 161 289 37 194 194 36 36 162 [...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 43 97-25 Hood Asm. 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 43 77-62 Grille Asm. 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18-25 F ender 52 873 [...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 DRIVE 56 216 143 197 196 125 226 125 125 80 125 51 231 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 276 153 233 drive-tex_K46_fender_6_r2 64 161 184 42 221 225 125 211 166 17 159 15 35 167 160 188 29 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 70 74 220 74 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 18[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 DRIVE 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 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 AW (Internal parts not available) 2 532 18 62-11 Key 7 532 19 98-44 Hub Asm. Wheel Rear 22"[...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 MOWER DECK mower_dec k 54-tex_16 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 12 16 19 241 242[...]

37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 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 19 56-32 Deck W eldment Mower 6 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade[...]

38 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - Engine Kohl Model No. SV730-0034 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric 12 532 19 43-43 Pulley Engine 15 532 19 34-99 T ank F uel 4.0 18 532 43 02-17 Cap F uel 20 532 18 29-37 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63-58 Screw [...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-68 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 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt, [...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_HUSQSR_7_1 21 1 26 35 19 60 59 58 63 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 45 51 63 57 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 A[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-te x_23 91 89 87 89 87 91 2 532 42 20-27 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 Ass[...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045002800), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-28 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 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532 06 51-39 [...]

43 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e . Do not mo w s [...]

44 Consumer Wheeled Produc ts – Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purc haser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects in material or workmanshi p under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purc hase for the applicable Warrant y Period shown on Exhibit A . Certain components (e.g. , engines and tran[...]

45 c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat or’s manual. In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to a n authori zed Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further use. 4. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered. The Li mit[...]

46 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years NO W ARRANTY NO W ARRANTY Engine* * * * Transmission (if m[...]

Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Product/Component Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine* * * * Transmis sion 2 Years NO W ARRANTY NO W ARRANTY Battery 1 Ye[...]

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