Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • 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. Always look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department We have ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat Mower (2) Retai...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper ...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op eration
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 2466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDERBOLT ADJUSTMENTKNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FIG. 3 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat up...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutti...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION 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 FO...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION 02825_LSW KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB GE...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION FIG. 8 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• knob in to disengage. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces...
Page 13 - Do not mow in reverse unless
13 OPERATION DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 10 FIG. 9 02142 PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" ATTACHEMNT CLUTCHSWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" LIFT LEVER HIGHESTPOSIITON LOWEST POSITION 01977 CLEVISPIN RETAIN ERSPRING TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are sligh...
Page 14 - NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
14 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un leaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in ...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 11 00272 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man ual. • The left hand side of mower shou...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATESAS YOU C...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facin...
Page 18 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; BATTERY; TRANSAXLE COOLING
18 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG-SL. Sel...
Page 19 - CLEANING
19 MAINTENANCE 00667 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type an...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO IN STALL MOWER; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs...
Page 22 - BELT ROUTING
22 FIG. 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02790 R.H. MANDRELCOVER R.H.MANDREL IDLERPULLEYS ELECTRICCLUTCHPULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.• Disengage belt ...
Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 24) The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop a...
Page 25 - TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE; TO REPLACE FUSE
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Do not short battery ter-minals 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 connecte...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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 gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
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 TW...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 30 33 40 26 28 50 29 96 97 95 193394 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 34 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 22 79 21 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 ELECTRICAL
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 50 43 17 44 66 24 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 21 66 66 17 28 91 1 8 156 17 6 7 7 7 30 67 85 88 86 17 63 17 106 70 60 63 68 31 35 17 17 58 153 130 5 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 172 139 33 139 ...
Page 34 - GROUND DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 GROUND DRIVE 62 3 69 7 8 9 10 11 27 14 13 156 16 18 19 26 21 22 23 25 24 37 38 40 41 42 23 59 60 61 157 155 62 63 56 39 67 5 117 50 6 15 48 55 52 54 65 66 51 34 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 29 17 30 35 6 30 6 28 57 4 driv...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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 44 3 3 steering_16-vgt
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 10 5 18 19 16 15 12 13 17 4 14 2 6 37 21 7 7 5 20 8 20 8 seat_1-vgt 3 1 532 19 01-20 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532 14 06-75 Strap Asm Fender 4 532 12 70-18 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 ...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 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 ...
Page 42 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 LIFT ASSEMBLY 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
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 MOWER 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
Page 46 - GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE
46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE
Page 47 - DESCRIPTION
47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GT2254 (96023000500) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-05 GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 12 46-62 Axle Shaft 2 812 00 00-34 Retaining Ring 3 532 00 41-99 Final Drive Gear 4 532 00 42-16 Differential Gear 5 532 00 42-15 Differential Pinion 6 532 00 42...
Page 48 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 50 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
50 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 great...
