Husqvarna YTH24V54 manual

Owner's Manual 532 43 65-47 917.289640 (YTH24V54)[...]

2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the [...]

3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades[...]

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 6-9 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Mower (1) Wheel (5) Large 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[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y NOTE: Y ou may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor[...]

7 AS SEMBL Y TRANSAXLE 02965 FRONT BACK ENGINE Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD Q Fig. 6 90° END INTEGRA TED WASHER END ANTI-SWA Y BAR (S) TOWARDS TOW ARDS TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK • F rom right side of mower , first insert 90° end of anti-sway bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near left rear tire in front of transaxle. NOTE : Flashlight may b[...]

8 AS SEMBL Y 6. A TT ACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 12) • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . B D A A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B. RET AINER SPRING D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOW[...]

9 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” [...]

10 OPERA TION 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 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REV[...]

11 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nat[...]

12 OPERA TION Fig. 17 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. W e rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles[...]

13 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 21) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not[...]

14 TO STOP MOWER BL ADES Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher , on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place. (See Fig. 23) OPERA TION Fig. 24 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifica[...]

15 SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. T o service engine and mower , see the Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE : Service reminder runs when the[...]

16 Fig. 25 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right o[...]

17 MAINTENANCE 02956 ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ ENGINE ➀ MANDREL ZERKS ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH T R A C T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures . [...]

18 MAINTENANCE Fig. 26 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient 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 s[...]

19 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission[...]

20 MAINTENANCE CL AMP FUEL FIL TER CL AMP Fig. 29 Fig. 30 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 32 WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely sto[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 36 & 37) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your ha[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. Y ou may also check brake by: • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brak[...]

24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 40) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTER[...]

25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE 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. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , sto[...]

26 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air fil[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Re[...]

29 NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS ST A T OR FUEL LINE FUEL [...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T11S 102 29 105[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 532 41 28-95 Cable Starter 26 532[...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) CHASSIS 182 68 68 176 195 176 176 175 183 236 150 34 130 130 177 52 189 189 152 217 235 161 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-te x_TEX GT HUSQ_77_r1 137 137 165 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 37 194 194 36 36 287 162 181 199 196[...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) CHASSIS 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-00 Dash Asm 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 41 86-73 F ender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Lock 5/16-18 58 532 41 22-80 Drawbar , Upper 68 817 49 [...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) DRIVE 231 51 170 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_39_r1 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 125 226 227 125 80 125 208 210 214 125 215 153 166 211 211 222 17 163 153 99 216 143 185 56 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - T ransaxle, TUFF TORQ K46BT 2 532 12 35-83 Key 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruise 29 532 40 38-06 Rod, Brake 33 812 00 00-01 Ring E 35 532 19 95-91 Rod, B[...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) ENGINE         30 !2+ª !22%34%2ª+)4                ENGINETEX?BSCYL?     [...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 445677-1198-B1 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 K eeper[...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_HUSQSR_14 21 35 19 60 59 58 63 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 45 51 26 1 63 57[...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532[...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) MOWER DECK mower_dec k 54-tex_19 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 18 18 21 21 21 21 194 113 49 187 190 184 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 18 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 12 16 19 241 242[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 6 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 11 532 18 72-56 Blade Bagging[...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-te x_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear[...]

43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 42 40-68 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 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 05-0[...]

44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 17 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem, V alve 3 532 13 [...]

45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 1058 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REP AIR MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK LIQUID GASKET AND THE BREA THER GASKET ARE INTERCHANGEABLE 8 252 10 9 11 3 2 1 250 22 943 750 965 718 415 20 1013 1017 12 15 850 1024 1027 616 691 742 742 552 552A 552A 404 [...]

46 865 573 304 865A 865B 741 146 16 50 929 212 163 54 415 617 51 186 51A 617 798 42 192 1022 1 100 1029 7 36 35 33 34 868 5 883 617 40 42 40 798 5A 883 1022 1 100 1029 7 36 35 33 42 192 617 34 868 42 40 40 1 18A 11 8 601 187 216 562 505 227 278 212 635 1054 877 789 474 1059 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE N[...]

47 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 276 1 127 137 104 987 95 150 1 128 105 1 126 1 124 160 1353 276 633 108 672 418 163 135 231 130 98 947 141 125 975 133 131 142 276 1 17A 11 7 1342 51 51A 1090 31 1 802 310 801 1051 783 513 309 510 544 803 467 968 967 445 431 163 697 387 628 385 788 918 601A [...]

48 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 793564 Cylinder Assembly 2 499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side) 3 • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 796230 Sump-Engine 5 796231 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder #1) 5A 796232 Head-Cylinder (Cylin[...]

49 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH24V54 (289640) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 544 Armature-Starter (Service by 497595 Starter Motor Only , Reference 309) 552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 552A 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 562 69031 1 Screw (Governor Control Lever) 573 79[...]

50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH24V54 (289640) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 33 16 20 10 34 34 35 19 13 90 95 34 76 80 81 84 87 86 8 9 15 7 82 78 82 85 83 ACTUAL P AR TS MA Y NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 11 7 11 5 11 6 91 55 59 60 58 96 53 72 72[...]

51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER YTH24V54 (289640) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT 7 532 41 43-95 V ent V alve 15 8 532 41 43-96 Magnet 9 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 10 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 13 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever 15 532 41 43-99 Sealing Cap 30 16 532 41 44-00 Snap Ring C 35 19 532 41 44-01 O -Ring 1a P10a 20 532 41 44-02 Seal T[...]

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55 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e . Do not mo w s [...]

04.30.10 JA Printed in the U.S.A. SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty (Parts and Labor)[...]