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2008-04

O0802028

YTH 2454 (TSC)

Operator's

 

Manual

 

Operator'

s Manual

Ride

 Mower

96043005400

03002

Summary of Contents for YTH 2454 (TSC)

Page 1: ...2008 04 O0802028 YTH 2454 TSC Operator s Manual Operator s Manual Ride Mower 96043005400 03002 ...

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Page 3: ...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 opera...

Page 4: ...wed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment 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 or property da...

Page 5: ...technicians 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 ...

Page 6: ...OTE Ifthisbatteryisputintoserviceaftermonthandyear indicated on label L label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions 02931 L FIG 2 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch b...

Page 7: ...is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh 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 Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual It is important t...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...HMENT 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 desired speed wi...

Page 10: ...or secure B C STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position O See Fig 5 GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down ENGINE 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 en gine to backfire Turn ...

Page 11: ...r all installing gauge wheel in same adjust ment hole FIG 8 FIG 9 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse directionwiththeattachmentclutchengagedwillshutoffthe engineunlessignitionkeyisplacedintheROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly disco...

Page 12: ...ION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with...

Page 13: ...OPERATING THE TRACTOR BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil le...

Page 14: ...tting 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 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting...

Page 15: ...oes 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 16: ...ngine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into revers...

Page 17: ...ible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not ...

Page 18: ...r to clean your tractor unless the engine and 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 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year...

Page 19: ...hassis and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift leverwhenchangingpositionofthelever TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 18 26 Besuretractorisonlevelsurfaceandengagepa...

Page 20: ...t 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 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 22 A B ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corn...

Page 21: ...E intoholeinfrontmowerbracket H and secure with washer and retainer spring J Disengage belt tension rod K from locking bracket L Install belt onto engine clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Raise attachment lift lever to...

Page 22: ...raise the low side of mower or lower the high side Go to side of mower you wish to adjust With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn lift link adjust ment nut A to the left to lower the mower or to the right to raise the mower NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessar...

Page 23: ...aveaccu mulatedaroundmandrelsandentireupperdecksurface Remove belt from electric clutch pulley M both man drel pulleys R and all idler pulleys V MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt around all mandrel pulleys R and around idler pulleys V as shown Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Reassemble mandrel covers Q Securely...

Page 24: ...ward from engine 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...

Page 25: ...emove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble 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 To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased ...

Page 26: ...ly 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 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE H...

Page 27: ...FUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH 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 ...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ... 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 30: ... 4 3 2 1 SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 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 O...

Page 31: ... NO YTH2454 96043005400 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 54 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 29 105 ...

Page 32: ...Key Chain 34 532 11 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 17 46 51 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 Chassis 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb 90 532 40 07 24 Cover ...

Page 33: ... 175 178 183 183 236 236 150 34 130 130 177 235 235 37 194 181 181 36 36 199 162 196 221 162 161 194 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 239 238 3 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 234 234 68 68 213 213 218 chassis tex_TEX GT HUSQ_26 137 137 165 228 228 194 180 58 189 233 189 189 233 189 152 217 52 ...

Page 34: ...2 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 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 196 532 40 02 99 Console Asm Deck Lift 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 Top Hood 205 532 ...

Page 35: ...7 196 206 26 207 209 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 231 208 210 170 211 166 211 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 92 125 153 222 99 125 226 125 125 80 125 29 159 15 159 116 221 221 225 125 116 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 153 drive tex_K46_pedal_21 216 143 ...

Page 36: ...pring Return Clutch 163 532 40 10 34 Rod Pedal Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 170 532 41 34 30 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 22 BoltRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16uncx2 3 4 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 20 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 43 23 Li...

Page 37: ...36 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH2454 96043005400 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 54 ENGINE 91 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine tex_24 vgt 81 82 9 90 31 ...

Page 38: ...e gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engi neers code J11940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to eng...

Page 39: ...32 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 63...

Page 40: ...7 Bolt 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 ...

Page 41: ...60 43 00 54 MOWER DECK mower_deck 54 tex_9 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 198 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 49 187 190 184 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 12 16 19 ...

Page 42: ...Idler 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 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 Drive 113 872 11 05 08 Bolt Rdhd ...

Page 43: ...lOnly 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 12 20 82 Tire Rear 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Warning 3 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning 4 532 40 88 42 Decal Engine HP 5 532 17 85 02 Decal Mower Caution 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery Dnge Poi 13 532 40 44 84 D...

Page 44: ...0 532 19 63 14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 03 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 75 98 532 19 52 64 ...

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Page 46: ... 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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Page 49: ...ON 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS 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 re...

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