Husqvarna GTH2454T Page 10 Owner'S Manual Download

Page: 10 / 44

OPERATION

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

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

BATTERY

REVERSE

FORWARD

FAST

SLOW

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

FUEL

CHOKE

MOWER HEIGHT

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ENGINE START

MOWER LIFT

Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious 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 minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

when used

without

the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that

could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

FIRE

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.

HOT SURFACES

indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

REVERSE

OPERATION

SYSTEM (ROS)

LIGHTS ON

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

CRUISE CONTROL

Summary of Contents for GTH2454T

Page 1: ...03002 GTH2454T 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 when ...

Page 3: ...ach 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 injur...

Page 4: ...TIES 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 sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust syste...

Page 5: ...rge Retainer Springs 7 16 2 Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 1 Locknut 3 8 16 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel 1 3 4 O D Washers 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 Front Link Assembly 1 1 1 4 O D Washer 5 1 3 16 O D Washers 2 Rear Lift Link Assemblies ...

Page 6: ...pleted Check engine oil level and ﬁll fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Remove key ...

Page 7: ...d and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket D Move mower as needed to insert bar Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown using small 5 16 retainer spring NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is...

Page 8: ...ing Repeat on opposite side of tractor Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for ward ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F and secure with7 16 retainer spring G through hole in link located behind the bracket Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with ...

Page 9: ... 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 are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in...

Page 10: ...dentify 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 a...

Page 11: ...rake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed 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 PO SITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on...

Page 12: ...e parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position o GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever J to neutral position ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed f...

Page 13: ...r to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO S...

Page 14: ...ntenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 02828 WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to repositi...

Page 15: ...ts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engi...

Page 16: ... 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 OPERATION CAUTION At any time during step 4 there may be movement of the drive wheels Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for ﬁve 5 seco...

Page 17: ...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 section of this manual At...

Page 18: ...perator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without ﬁrst setting the...

Page 19: ...weather 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 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tight...

Page 20: ...e ﬁlter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel ﬁlter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 26 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat ﬁnish etc of all foreign matter Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect pai...

Page 21: ...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 re lease slowly Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley M Disconnect front link E from mower remove retainer spring and washer Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis and rear lift link...

Page 22: ...ont mower 02948 A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower 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 nut NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will cha...

Page 23: ...ide of left footrest M K L P Q Q S P R R R electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG 33 BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Disconnect clutch wire harness A Remove anti rotation link B on right side of tractor Remove belt from stationary idler C and clutching idler D Remove belt from ce...

Page 24: ... the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualiﬁed service center FIG 34 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 35 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be ...

Page 25: ...f tractor To replace reverse above procedure 02778 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD 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 engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary s...

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: ... 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 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 Chec...

Page 28: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace 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 belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower d...

Page 29: ...S 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 36 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02929 194276_Regulated Tex IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MA...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NO GTH2454T 96043002300 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 23 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 50 194276 29 94 93 92 34 43 25 27 27 41 Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59 ...

Page 31: ...h Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 11 05 Harness Ign 41 871 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 19 81 38 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 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 Dash 90 532 18 04 49 Cover T...

Page 32: ... 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 185 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 156 156 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 chassis tex_10 gt husq ...

Page 33: ...532 40 15 59 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower 184 532 19 57 80 Spacer Fender NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 185 874 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 199 532 19 82 59...

Page 34: ...186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 162 162 51 52 175 172 173 125 125 22 166 176 221 93 114 170 211 166 64 185 188 116 2 2 73 73 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive tex_15 husq hydro_0610_FS 203 116 7 7 9 33 37 37 183 183 205 201 201 114 166 159 216 143 114 199 198 23 178 125 29 195 159 15 15 159 ...

Page 35: ...x 1 2 159 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 160 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 161 532 19 54 03 Spring Return Clutch 162 532 19 57 85 Spacer Trans 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt 172 532 19 76 56 Strap Torque LH 173 532 19 74 24 Strap Torque RH 175 532 19 76 53 Shaft Asm Shift 176 532 19 62 14 Arm Shift Ro...

Page 36: ...532 18 67 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 19 48 45 Bushing Strg Blk 26 532 19 36 52 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 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 6...

Page 37: ...Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 22 532 19 15 96 Control Choke 28 532 40 11 35 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 31 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 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 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Mufﬂer 69 532 16 53 91 Gasket 70 532 15 99 55 Tube Exhaust LH KEY PART N...

Page 38: ...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 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 Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc 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 in...

Page 39: ...8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 18 47 08 Tire Rear 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 40 17 82 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 5 2 1 532 19 91 14 Decal Operator s 2 532 40 21 28 Decal Hood Insert 3 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning 5 532 17 85 02 Decal Caution 6 532 19 16 52 Decal Eng HP 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery D...

Page 40: ...O 960 43 00 23 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 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mower_deck 54 tex_3 12 16 19 ...

Page 41: ...34 Nut Flg Top Lock 34 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 46 UNC 39 532 19 61 04 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 Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 Gr 5 52 532 19 61 06 Pulley Idler 58 532 18 73 42 Bafﬂe Right 59 532 18 73 44 Bafﬂe Left 60 532 18 76 07 Bafﬂe Cen...

Page 42: ...ng Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 92 532 19 51 74 Bracket Connect Link Lift 95 532 19 51 71 Bushing Alignment Link Lift 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 5...

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: ...l 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 AND LIMITATIONS This warra...

Search results

Summary of Contents for GTH2454T

Reviews:

Related manuals for GTH2454T

Brands by name

Popular brands

Husqvarna GTH2454T, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for GTH2454T

Reviews:

Related manuals for GTH2454T

Brands by name

Popular brands