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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 TO REPLACE 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.

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 of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The 
fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 
(See Fig. 30)

•      Raise hood.
•      Unsnap headlight wire connector.
•         Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward 

engine and lift off of tractor.

•      To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

02141

HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR

FIG. 30

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE  CON TROL CABLE 

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and 
ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
 es sary, see engine manual.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL 

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-
 just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-
sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST 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.

Summary of Contents for GT2254

Page 1: ...GT2254 02139 Owner s Manual ...

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 wh...

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: ...overedorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecentre department SeeREPAIR PARTS section of this manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUC...

Page 5: ...l Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 2 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 2 Flanged Pins Mower 4 Retainer Springs double loop 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Page 6: ...tery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 2 LABEL BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering ...

Page 7: ...eep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top Assemblegaugewheelsasshownusingshoulderbolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely Foreaseofmowertotractorassembly setallthegauge wheels in the fourth hole from top Retain with clevis pins and spring retainers Place ...

Page 8: ...h the hole in pin Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between theplateandmowerbracket Ifnecessary movemower side to side to give space between plate and mower bracket Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and retainer spring in the same manner 02786 GAUGE WHEEL REAR MOWER PINS FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY DEFLECTOR SHIELD FRONT MOWER BRACKET BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAG...

Page 9: ...ITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps 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 fr...

Page 10: ...s injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify 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 mi...

Page 11: ...hemower height IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks brake pedal into the brake position RANGE SHIFT LEVER Allows high H or low L speed for al...

Page 12: ...E Failure to move throttle control between half and fullspeed fast position beforestoppingmaycauseengine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain c...

Page 13: ...heels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground Replace retainer spring into clevis pin Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT BESURETOREADJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK CLEVIS PIN RETAINER SPRING LIFT LEVER HIGEST POSITION ATTACHMENT ...

Page 14: ...tion in this manual TO TRANSPORT Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying...

Page 15: ... discharge of material Regulate ground 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 The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow...

Page 16: ...vy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2 2 2 2 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1...

Page 17: ...ustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from ...

Page 18: ...ted with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improvestartingincoldweather theywillresultinincreased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 ...

Page 19: ...d trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...

Page 20: ...owly Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin 02786 REAR MOWER PINS FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED POSITION LOCKING BRACKET FLANGED PINS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS SUSPENSION ARMS SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS Go to other side of mower and disc...

Page 21: ... mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn...

Page 22: ...ly the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate N...

Page 23: ...t is not necessary to remove mower BELT REMOVAL Engage parking brake creates slack in belt Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual 1428 BELT KEEPER ENGINE PULLEY V IDLER ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER BELT KEEPER BELT TWISTS ABOVE MIDSPAN BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY V IDLER AS VIEWED FR...

Page 24: ...nect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely ConnectBLACKgroundingcabletonegative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood HEX BOLT KEPS NUT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE TERMINAL GUARD TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR FIG 29 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 ...

Page 25: ...LL ASSEMBLY See Fig 30 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure HOOD 02141 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 30 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engi...

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: ...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 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Fault...

Page 28: ...el speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen 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 b...

Page 29: ...NNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 3600 RPM IF SO EQUIPPED REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST...

Page 30: ...30 30 33 40 26 28 50 29 96 97 95 193394 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 34 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 D C AMPE RES 45 22 79 21 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 ELECTRICAL ...

Page 31: ... 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 28 532 17 06 97 Cable Ground 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Plunger 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 33 94 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 17 88 61 Solenoid 45 532 12 28 22 Ammeter 50 532 19 61 12 Switch PTO 52 532 14 19 40 Protection Wire Loop 79...

Page 32: ...53 130 5 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 172 139 33 139 122 150 122 148 156 156 152 39 17 17 34 36 36 158 37 161 162 138 17 17 17 17 165 84 17 chassis stealth II_10 vgt 45 17 45 84 167 36 169 173 174 36 169 173 174 170 146 143 15 25 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ...

Page 33: ...e KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 68 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 70 532 18 85 78 Guide Belt 84 532 18 81 64 Up Stop 85 532 19 39 23 Bracket Support Transaxle 86 874 78 07 16 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 unc x 1 88 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 91 532 18 03 74 Rail Frame Lh 106 817 58 05 20 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 25 122 532 19 25 12 Screw Wshd Hex 10 32 x 5 8 130 532 19 16 11 Screw 10...

Page 34: ...22 23 25 24 37 38 40 41 42 23 59 60 61 157 155 62 63 56 39 67 5 117 50 6 15 48 55 52 54 65 66 51 34 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 29 17 30 35 6 30 6 28 57 4 drive_9 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 GROUND DRIVE ...

Page 35: ...532 15 00 35 Nyliner 39 874 32 10 16 Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 40 532 17 85 75 Actuator Interlock Switch 41 873 93 10 00 Nut Centerlock 10 24 42 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 46 532 14 51 70 Retainer Spring 47 532 13 82 28 Clutch Rod 48 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 50 532 13 14 94 Pulley Idler Flat 51 873 80 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 52 532 13 91 23 Pulley Idler Grooved 54 532 16 15 90 Clu...

Page 36: ...1 20 1 45 51 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 4 14 15 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 5 13 13 53 8 14 15 36 26 10 11 3 3 steering_15 vgt REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 STEERING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 37: ... 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 15 51 05 Bushing Strg 23 532 15 29 27 Screw 26 532 19 36 52 Cap Wheel Steering 27 532 12 49 37 Bearing Col Strg 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 532 10 42 39 Bearing Flange 31 532 13 81 36 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 819 11 16 10 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 34 874 78 05 12 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 35 532 18 70 39 Gear S...

Page 38: ...41 42 85 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 37 28 37 27 26 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 83 2 31 engine intek ELS_10 vgt 81 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 ENGINE ...

Page 39: ...TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 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 47 532 17 52 88 Bushing 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 16 53 91 Gasket 70 532 17 60 69 Tube Exhaust LH 71 532 17 60 70 Tube Exhaust RH 79 532 18 39 06 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 81 532 18 88 00 Tube Drain 82 532 18 87 99 Valve Oil Drain 83 532 1...

Page 40: ...Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 18 819 17 19 12 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat 20 532 12 42 38 Cap Spring Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 873 68 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 K...

Page 41: ... Dngr Psn 532 18 19 17 Pad Footrest RH 532 18 19 16 Pad Footrest LH 532 19 65 04 Manual Owner s English KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 14 45 09 Rim Assembly Front 4 532 00 81 34 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 532 10 62 30 Tire Front 6 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease 7 532 12 49 59 Bearing Fl...

Page 42: ...0 4 5 5 4 2 7 10 3 6 1 38 42 39 40 43 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23 11 11 23 77 74 86 41 41 85 85 79 86 70 70 23 8 9 lift_rh_16 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 LIFT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 43: ...03 08 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 532 13 71 67 Rod Adj Lift 35 532 13 80 57 Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc 38 532 15 50 97 Pointer Height Indicator 39 532 12 39 35 Plug Hole Blk 1 485 1 515 Dia 40 817 06 05 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 532 17 59 94 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 819 11 24 10 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 532 12 39 34 Scale Indicator Height 70 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 72 532 11 04 52 Nut Push Pho...

Page 44: ...33 32 113 117 116 119 118 57 5 56 59 60 58 21 15 14 21 21 18 13 11 8 18 18 1 49 42 49 30 26 27 25 29 7 39 46 52 43 114 21 122 46 46 98 6 mower_deck 54_2 32 31 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 MOWER DECK ...

Page 45: ...4 Pulley Idler Stationary 40 819 13 22 03 Washer 13 32 x 1 3 8 x 3 Ga 41 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 42 532 12 20 52 Spacer Retainer 43 532 19 62 16 Arm Idler 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 532 19 12 73 V Belt Mower Secondary 49 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 50 872 11 06 16 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 51 872 11 06 10 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 52 532 18 84 60 Pulley Idle...

Page 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO GT2254 96025000201 PRODUCT NO 960 25 00 02 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE ...

Page 47: ... 4 45 532 00 62 71 Oil Seal 46 813 06 02 00 Pipe Plug 1 4 18 N P T 49 532 12 47 92 Needle Bearlng 50 532 00 42 22 Needle Bearing 51 532 00 15 29 Needle Bearing KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 52 532 00 81 19 Needle Bearing 53 532 00 42 20 Thrust Bearing Race 54 532 00 42 09 3rd Reduction Pinion Low 55 532 12 46 68 4th Reduction Gear 56 532 00 44 42 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 57 532 00 41 95 2nd Reduct...

Page 48: ...48 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 49: ...49 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 50: ...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 you want to me...

Page 51: ... the time of pur chase 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 A...

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