Husqvarna GTH2654 manual

02139 GTH2654 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machi[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers. • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carry children, ev en with the blades shut off . They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter : 4.0 Pints W/O Filter : 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion (Gap: .040") QC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0 – 5.8 Re verse: 0 – 2.1 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI [...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Inser t Gauge Wheel (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Nose Roller 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) [...]

6 ASSEMBL Y Y our new tr actor has been assembled at the f actor y with exception of those par ts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure safe and proper operation of y our tractor all par ts and hardware you assemb le must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEM[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 02521 R.H. SEA T SLIDE L.H. SEA T SLIDE SEA T PA N MOUNT ING BOL TS ADJUSTMENT HANDLE SEA T LOCK W ASHERS NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr ive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instr uction below to remov e the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 5 FIG. 6 T O A TT A CH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Assemble brac kets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brac k ets as shown. Tighten securely . NO TE: Be sure brack et tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in mower br ack ets. • P osition nose roller between brack ets and install rod and retainer sprin[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y CA UTION: Belt tension r od is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on r od and engage slowl y . • Raise attachment lift lev er to highest position. • Adjust gauge wheels bef ore op er at ing mower as sho wn in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tr actor were ov er infl ated at the f actor y f o[...]

10 These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. OPERA TION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESS[...]

11 OPERA TION AMPS 60 0 60 TECH 2851 KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR. Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Sav e this man ual f or future reference . HEIGHT AD JUST MENT KNOB MO TION CONTRO[...]

12 OPERA TION FIG. 8 T O ADJUST MO WER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- just ment knob in desired direction. • T urn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height. • T ur n knob counterclockwise ( ) to lowe r cutting height. The cutting height range is appro ximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2".[...]

13 02142 OPERA TION DE FLEC TOR SHIELD FIG. 10 T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary , push brak e pedal q[...]

14 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure free wheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set par[...]

15 OPERA TION FIG. 12 PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Ne ver engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f or the fi rst time. This procedure will remove an y trapped air inside the transmission which m[...]

16 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVO T POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL A TTRACT DUST AND DIR T THA T WILL SHOR T EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CA T ING BEARINGS . IF Y OU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CA T ED , USE ONL Y A DR Y , PO W DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT SP ARINGL [...]

17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . NO TE: Protect your hands with glo ves and/or wrap b lade with heavy cloth. • Remov e blade bolt by turning counterclockwise . • Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" f acing deck and mandrel assembly . [...]

18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The f an and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. T o prev ent pos- sible damage to seals , no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling f[...]

19 MAINTENANCE 00 667 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e ver y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UC[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y . • Make sure the blades and all mo ving par ts have comp[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 20 00598 BO TTOM EDGE OF MO W ER TO GROUND FIG. 19 BO TTOM EDGE OF MO W ER TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE FRONT -T O-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -TO-BA CK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY , BE SURE T O ADJUST BOTH FR ONT LINKS EQU ALL Y SO M[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02790 R.H. MANDREL CO VER R.H. MANDREL IDLER PULLEYS ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY T O REPLA CE MO WER DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 23) MO WER DRIVE BEL T REMO V AL • P ar k tractor on a le vel surf ace. En gage parking brak e. • Lower attachment lift le ver to its lo west position. • Disengage belt tension rod from lock brac ke[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMO V AL/REPLA CEMENT Should your tr ansmission require removal f or ser vice or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and bef ore op er at ing the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. FIG. 25 2498 ENGINE PULLEY 02504 RET AINER SPRING DRIVE BEL [...]

24 REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Fig. 29) W ARNING: Do not shor t batter y ter- mi nals by allowing a wrenc h or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to pre vent sparking from ac ci den tal grounding. [...]

25 T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull b ulb 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 bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor to run poorly , stop r unning, or prev en[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure. TRA CT OR Remov e [...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se ver al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6. Di[...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Re verse operation system 1. T ur n ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mow er or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, [...]

29 BATTERY FUSE SOLENOID A M AMMETER (OPTIONAL) HEADLIGHTS CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) PTO (DISENGAGED) REVERSE SWITCH NOT IN REVERSE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) STARTER IGNITION SWITCH B S M G L A2 A1 IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) LIGHT SW FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT-OFF [...]

30 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 27 27 41 193392 ROS 29 94 93 92 34 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 45 0 6 0 A M P S 6 0 22 79 21 46 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 ELECTRICAL 16[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt He x Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 12 48-86 T ray , Batter y 10 532 14 52-11 Bolt, Battery F ront 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 532 15 01-09 Holddo wn Batter y Front Mount 12 532 14 57-69[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 166 2 19 20 16 84 84 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 17 17 17 44 17 17 45 45 17 8 156 159 6 7 7 7 30 99 35 5 14 18 130 130 158 37 159 159 58 161 162 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 172 139 33 139 122 167 150 122 148 [...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 18 03-75 Rail, Kit RH 2 532 17 52-82 Dra wbar , Gt 5 532 19 58-86 Dash 6 532 15 78-82 Dash, 1PCS, Lo wer 7 817 72 04-08 Screw , Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 532 18 46-68 Suppor t, Batter y 14 532 19 00-55 Hood Asm., Pnt 15 532 16 18-41 [...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 GROUND DRIVE 9 7 55 65 130 131 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 120 89 133 120 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124 143 111 121 122 114 20 147 1[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 GROUND DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000 (Order P ar ts From T ransaxle Manuf acturer) 2 532 00 70-70 K ey Sq. 1/4 x 1/4 x 2.5 3 532 00 75-63 W asher Thrust 6 876 02 04-12 Pin, Cotter 7 532 14 05-07 Wheel, Hub Assembly 9 532 14 00-80 Bolt, [...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 47 28 46 49 50 29 28 23 31 52 13 41 22 21 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_21-vgt[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 36-51 Wheel, Steering 2 532 17 85-57 Axle Asm., F ront 3 532 18 32-26 Fitting, Grease 4 532 16 18-49 Spindle Asm, LH 5 532 16 18-48 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thr ust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 43 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 81 82 engine_ELS_2-vgt 31[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No . 446877(Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 2 532 14 97-23 Muffl er Side 8 532 12 13-61 Pulley V -Idler 9 532 17 77-48 K eeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 10 532 17 52-87 Bushing 11[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 2 6 37 21 7 7 3 5 8 8 25 33 28 22 35 24 10 5 16 15 12 13 17 14 26 seat_10-vgt 20 20 1 532 18 87-15 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brac ket, Piv ot Seat 3 532 14 06-75 Strap Asm F ender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip , Push In Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Crownloc k[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt 8 10 6 24 1 532 17 85-02 Decal, Deck Caution 2 532 17 84-82 Decal, Deck Hvy Duty 3 532 18 89-47 Decal, Hood RH 4 532 18 89-48 Decal, Hood LH 5 532 19 55-54 Decal, Side P anel 6 532 17 05-63 [...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 LIFT ASSEMBL Y 35 73 34 32 31 30 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 12 8 9 lift_rh_16[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 LIFT ASSEMBL Y 1 532 12 10-06 Rod Asm., Le ver 2 532 18 00-45 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 532 15 91-89 Le ver Asm., Lift Rh 4 812 00 00-22 E-Ring T r uarc #5133-87 5 819 29 20-16 W asher 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 871 11 06-24 Bolt, Fin He x 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 532 12 [...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 MO WER DECK 47 34 36 97 50 53 40 35 38 5 51 33 33 41 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 90 91 94 180 180 182 95 183 90 54 / 48_no se[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO . 960 23 00-06 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 19 68-38 Deck Weldment Mo wer 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 6 532 18 72-97 Cov er Mandrel LH 7 532 18 81-[...]

46 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

47 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqv ar na”) warrants Husqv ar na product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warr anty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage, tri[...]

532 19 66-61 Re v . 2 3.17.05 RD Printed in U .S.A.[...]