Husqvarna GTH2454T User Manual

03002GTH2454TOwner's Manual

10OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.DANGER, KEEP HAND

11OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

12OPERATIONFIG. 14TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - N (See Fig. 16)Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.•

13OPERATIONTO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18)The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height.• Pu

14OPERATIONFIG. 21TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufactu

15CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of a

16FIG. 22 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustmen

17MAINTENANCETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil filter)Replace Air Filter Paper CartridgeReplace Spark P

18MAINTENANCEFIG. 2302544MANDRELASSEMBLYBLADEBLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)CENTER HOLESTARBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cien

19MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or

20MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

21TO LEVEL MOWERMake sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appearance o

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS02966AA02548BB• Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.• With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjus

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32)MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking

24SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers

25SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSPositive(Red)CableNegative (Black) Cable02954ABCFIG. 36TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out

26STORAGEImmediately 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

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

28TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key totractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" wh

29MFUSESTARTERSOLENOIDBATTERYELECTRIC CLUTCHCLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDAL UP)REVERSE SWITCH(NOT IN REVERSE)SEAT SWITCH(NOT OCCUPIED)SHORTINGCONNECTORCHASSISHARNE

3• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not

30TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23ELECTRICAL 30332442402628715019427629949392344325272741Battery_28819910091227

31TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 14

32TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23CHASSIS 142141301303719419452521811811826868189216216176176176175178165228228

33TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION5

34TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23DRIVE 56707422074171197196186189491875051190525116216251521751721731251252216

35TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23DRIVE KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO.

36TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23STEERING ASSEMBLY 65131353899887762435161963635760595828132264706869676766151

37TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNOTE:

38TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-26 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivo

39TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inc

4TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE

40TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23MOWER DECK 47749463233313013352524319697331924934391854646621122114983132252

41TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY

42TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23MOWER LIFT 73871088289908798979791lift-tex_3898789872 532 19 52-23 S

4315 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from

5UNASSEMBLED PARTS(2) KeysSlope SheetKeysMower(1) Wheel(5) Large RetainerSprings - 7/16(2) Smaller RetainerSprings - 5/16(1) Locknut3/8-16(1) Oil Drai

6ASSEMBLYFIG. 102931CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)• Lift hood to raised position.NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indic

7ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4-12)See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.

8ASSEMBLY• ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of lift link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link do

9ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for