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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.  

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The 

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 

(See Fig. 43)

• 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.

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 necessary, 

see engine 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.

07002

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

Fig. 43

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 42)

WARNING:  Do not short battery ter mi-

 nals by allowing a wrench or any other 

object to contact both terminals at the 

same time. Before connecting battery, 

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch 

bands, rings, etc.  Positive terminal 

must be connected first to prevent 

sparking from ac ci den tal grounding.

•  Lift hood to raised position.
•  Remove terminal cover.
•  Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery 

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•  Install new battery with terminals in same position as 

old battery.

•  Reinstall terminal cover.
•   First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery 

terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• 

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery 

terminal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely

• Close 

hood.

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

TERMINAL 

COVER

NEGATIVE 

(BLACK) 

CABLE

Fig. 42

TRANSMISSION 

REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or 

re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and 

before operating the tractor.  See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” 

in the Operation section of this manual.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Summary of Contents for YTH24K54

Page 1: ...4K54 Gasolinecontainingupto10 ethanol E10 isaccept ableforuseinthismachine Theuseofanygasolineex ceeding10 ethanol E10 willvoidtheproductwarranty Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...he slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch ers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs d...

Page 3: ...Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach 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 equipment On sl...

Page 4: ...petent well trainedtechni cians 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 FollowtheinstructionsintheMaint...

Page 5: ...Assemblies 1 Front Lift Link Assembly 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 3 4 O D Washers 1 Small Retainer Springs 1 1 1 4 O D Washer 1 Wheel 1 3 8 16 Locknut 1 Shoulder Bolt Mower If Equipped 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube Mower Front Wheel Battery 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nut Keps 1 Quick Connect UNASSEMBLED PARTS ...

Page 6: ... inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual LABEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are 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 1 9 16 wrench Flashlight Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated b...

Page 7: ... sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor LIFT LEVER Fig 4 H FRONT MOWER BRACKET W FRONT GAUGE WHEEL X SHOULDER BOLT Y 1 1 4 O D WASHER Z 3 8 16 LOCKNUT Fig 5 Y Z W H X Fig 7 3 TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER See Fig 6 Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield Q ...

Page 8: ...et F Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and small retainer spring J NOTE Requires deck lifting Fig 14 FRONT LINK LOCATION E G F M E FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY F FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET G LARGE RETAINER SPRING H FRONT MOWER BRACKET J SMALL RETAINER SPRING M ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY J H Fig 13 7 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C See Fig 13 Insert rod end of rear l...

Page 9: ... clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse OperationSystem ROS areworkingproperly Seethe Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor...

Page 10: ...ety 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...

Page 11: ...eed 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 CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desir...

Page 12: ...NGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turnignitionkey F to STOP positionandremovekey Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use the choke to stop the engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSIT...

Page 13: ...lopes rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed pull cruise control lever J up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the lever To disengage the cruise control depress the brake pedal or tap on forward drive pedal TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator t...

Page 14: ...LS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills 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 stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowlydepressappropriatedriv...

Page 15: ...e 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 10 C and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is fully in If ...

Page 16: ...1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in ...

Page 17: ...he warranty 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 Adjustmen...

Page 18: ...perator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recha...

Page 19: ...in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 28 29 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container LEFT LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL Raise hood ...

Page 20: ...useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower CLEANING Cleanengine battery seat finish etc ofall foreignmatter Clean debris from steering plate Debris can restrict clutch brake pedal shaft movement causing belt slip and loss of drive CAUTION Avoid all pinch points and movable parts See Fig 31 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL STEERING PLAT...

Page 21: ...the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is clear 6 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the ENGAGED position Remainintheoperator sposition with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGED position ...

Page 22: ...right rear mower bracket D remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Fig 33 Fig 34 V Q P M K L R P Q R P R TO RE...

Page 23: ...appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower Fig 35 Fig 36 PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 36 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to its highest position At bo...

Page 24: ...pulley and around electric clutch G Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate H and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate H and above clutch brake pedal shaft J Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley G Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down a...

Page 25: ...heels 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 To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe in and...

Page 26: ... not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 07002 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD Fig 43 REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 42 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands ...

Page 27: ...UELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH 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 and c...

Page 28: ...ing 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 3 Check all wiring 4...

Page 29: ...led 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 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace li...

Page 30: ...Warranty In most cases these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase The following transmission transaxle manufacturers Dana Hydro Gear Tuff Torq provide a warranty for the transmission transaxle to the ultimate purchaser or to Husqvarn...

Page 31: ...onal problem or failure occurs 9 Reinforced Stamped Armor Protected 10 Year Limited Fabricated Limited Lifetime Deck Warranties These Limited Warranties are for the deck shell only mechanical components parts such as belts pulleys spindle housings bearings blades rods height adjusters caster anti scalp wheels are NOT covered The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damage other than that resul...

Page 32: ...arranty 10 Years No Warranty No Warranty Fabricated Deck shell Limited Lifetime Warranty No Warranty No Warranty Battery 1 Year Pro rated No Warranty No Warranty Other Non Expendable Components 3 Years 1 Year No Warranty LE475 Edger Tillers Snow Throwers Engine Other Non Expendable Components 2 Years 90 days 90 days Tiller Tines No Warranty No Warranty Walk Behind Mowers High Wheel Trimmer Engine ...

Page 33: ... left Consumer Commercial Rental Armor Protected Stamped Deck Shell Example Below Fabricated Deck Shell Example Below Stamped Deck Shell below NOT reinforced Limited Lifetime Warranty on Tiller tines and Fabricated Deck shell is for the life of the product or 7 seven years after the last date of the complete unit s final production whichever comes first Deck Shell replacement will be limited to a ...

Page 34: ... 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 ...

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