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LGT2554

Owner's Manual

03002

Summary of Contents for 3002

Page 1: ...LGT2554 Owner s Manual 03002 ...

Page 2: ...ng 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 op...

Page 3: ...h 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 injury ...

Page 4: ... 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 Stor age section...

Page 5: ...e listed 2 7 16 wrenches Utility knife 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge 1 3 4 wrench Pliers 1 3 4 socket w drive ratchet Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of car...

Page 6: ...l your tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TOROLLTRACTOROFFSKID SeeOperation section for location and function of controls Ra...

Page 7: ...as shown ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS A TO CHASSIS Position hole in arm over pin B on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor Fig 8 A B ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tract...

Page 8: ... remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly 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 ...

Page 9: ...entify 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 al...

Page 10: ... pedal into the brake position D THROTTLECONTROL Usedtocontrolenginespeed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 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...

Page 11: ...rate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces engines operating efficiency Full speed fast offers the best bagging and mower performance B C D N F ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH DISENGAGED GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever J to neutral position ENGINE Move throttle contr...

Page 12: ...rage lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height Fig 19 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 17 The direction and...

Page 13: ...ordownhills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedalquicklytobrakepositionandengageparkingbrake Move motion control lever to neutral position IMPORT...

Page 14: ... the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts slowly push choke control in until theenginebeginstorunsmoothly Iftheenginestartsto run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few secondsandthencontinuetopushthecontrolinslowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to...

Page 15: ...actor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel oped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR 1 Place tractor safely on a level surface that is clear and open with engine off and parking brake set...

Page 16: ...ranty on this tractor 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 sec...

Page 17: ...ning with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementbladeap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your tractor is haza...

Page 18: ... 1 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the PTO Blade Engage is not engaged set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthenozzleadapter packagedwithy...

Page 19: ...pstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished Fig 27 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt...

Page 20: ...ght to raise mower Fig 29 TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 29 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 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 tight grip on rod and release slowly Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley M Disconnect front link E from mower remove retainer spring and wash...

Page 21: ...n 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 Holdadjustmentnutinpositionwithwrenchandtighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut Fig 31 02548 B B Fig 32 Fig 33 02966 A A If adjustment is necessary see steps in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if...

Page 22: ... left footrest BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate H and above clutch brake pedal shaft J 2 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley G 3 Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper ...

Page 23: ...semble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE Tosealtirepuncturesandpreventflattiresduetoslow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Fig 36 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AX...

Page 24: ... CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment Fig 40 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperatingthetr...

Page 25: ...SENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH 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 lin...

Page 26: ...ring 6 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 will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring ...

Page 27: ... 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 parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 T...

Page 28: ...nly 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 18 47 08 Tire Rear 10 532 00 71 54 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 40 17 82 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 5 1 532 41 91 38 Decal Warning 2 532 42 38 30 Decal Ethanol E85 3 532 42 41 02 Decal Warning Spark Arrestor 4 532 19 15 54 Decal Hood Cust Resp 5 532 17 84 55 Decal Caution 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14...

Page 29: ...PM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 9 1 6 AMP DC 3600 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE RE INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING SCH12 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 POWER OUTLET OPTIONAL 12...

Page 30: ...EL NO LGT2554 96045001700 PRODUCT NO 960 45 00 17 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 ...

Page 31: ...07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 11 04 Harness Ign Dash 41 817 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 40 17 63 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 19 61 12 Switch PTO 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt 71 532 19 42 76 Harness Ign Chassis 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb 90 532 40 07 24 Cover Terminal Battery...

Page 32: ...175 178 228 165 228 183 194 236 150 180 68 68 213 213 52 218 34 130 130 177 189 189 152 217 235 37 194 194 36 36 199 162 196 221 162 58 189 189 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 298 296 299 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 181 234 234 137 137 chassis tex_TEX GT HUSQ_55_r1 289 161 159 159 ...

Page 33: ...Crgo 182 532 40 68 59 Dash Lower 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 817 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 199 532 19 82 59 Plate Deck Lift 202 532 40 30 48 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 40 30 76 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 41 66 13 Vent Asm Hood Top 205 532 40 17 09 Skirt Hood Sid...

Page 34: ...96 125 226 125 125 80 125 51 231 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 276 153 233 drive tex_K46_fender_6 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 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 7 9 7 9 99 185 162 162 ...

Page 35: ... 2 153 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 161 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 162 532 19 57 85 Spacer Transaxle 18 and 22 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 167 532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 41 34 30 Keeper Belt Centerspan 174 532 19 72 89 Nut Push 175 532 40 62 08 Shaft Asm Shift 176 532 19 62 14 Arm Clevis Rod Shift 178 532 19 74...

Page 36: ...66 29 Shield Heat Muffler NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO LGT2554 96045001700 PRODUCT NO 960 45 00 17 ENGINE 2 1 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 21 20 Engine tex_Kohl 2cyl_1_r2 81 82 18 15 37 28 37 12 11 41 42 85 90 9 22 62 87 71 70 79 69 69 91 69 Gasket 70 532 14 66 99 Tube Exhaust LH 71 532 46 67 00 Tube Exhaust RH 79 532 19 23 34 Screw Socket Head 5...

Page 37: ...lt 5 16 18 unc x 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 inch 25 4 mm 2 6 1 ...

Page 38: ... NO LGT2554 96045001700 PRODUCT NO 960 45 00 17 STEERING ASSEMBLY 61 steering tex_special_26 21 1 26 228 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 ...

Page 39: ... 41 59 87 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 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 WasherHardened 793x1 637x 060 57 532 19 72 46 Bracket Upstop 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 873 97 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11...

Page 40: ... 45 00 17 MOWER DECK mower_deck 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 ...

Page 41: ...2 19 73 80 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 73 79 Pulley Idler 58 532 18 73 42 Baffle Right 59 532 18 73 44 Baffle Left 60 532 18 76 07 Baffle Center 97 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 98 532 19 61 05 Spring Driv...

Page 42: ...10 532 19 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 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 532 19 52 6...

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: ...NS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but no...

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