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 - Never; 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. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; and using your tractor.
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz. W/O Filter: 60 oz. Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.8 Reve...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (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 TubeFor 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. Wa...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; er a tion section for location and function of; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY FIG. 1 02931 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (L) (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance sec...
Page 7 - INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4-12) See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake.• Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loa...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING 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 on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be proper...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION 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 ...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION 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 locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the appl...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING; i n g t h e
12 OPERATION FIG. 14 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - N (See Fig. 16) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into ...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE MOWER
13 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) 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 th...
Page 14 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; Do not mow in reverse unless; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
14 OPERATION FIG. 21 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations 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 the ground a...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
15 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied ...
Page 16 - MOWING TIPS
16 FIG. 22 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 be...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART; General Purpose Grease
17 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high am...
Page 18 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Use only a replacement blade
18 MAINTENANCE FIG. 23 025 44 MANDRELASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR BATTERY Your 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 cle...
Page 19 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; • Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; to enter the engine when changing oil.; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
19 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS 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 fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling...
Page 20 - MUFFLER; • Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow; CLEANING
20 MAINTENANCE 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 and gap ...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE MOWER
21 TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28)• With all tires properly infl ated a...
Page 24 - • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in; TO CHECK BRAKE; • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely.• Remove 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 a...
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 gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
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. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLI...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 50 194276 29 94 93 92 34 43 25 27 27 41 Batter y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 59
Page 31 - Harness Ign
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 532 18 64-91 Battery Box16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light ...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 185 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 156 156...
Page 33 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 18-23 Dash14 532 40 18-24 Hood15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH18 532 40 02-97 Grille25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine37 532 40 18-25 Fender52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/1...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 DRIVE 56 70 74 220 74 171 197 196 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 162 162 51 52 175 172 173 125 125 22 166 176 221 93 114 170 211 166 64 185 188 116 2 2 73 73 17 33 205 161 35 1 184 167 160 160 42 drive-tex_15-husq-hydro_0610_FS ...
Page 35 - Bushing
35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 DRIVE KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 344-0610 (Order Parts from Transaxle Manu- facturer) 2 532 18 62-11 Key 1/4 x 2.57 532 19 98-44 Hub Asm. Wheel9 532 14 00-80 Bolt Hub W...
Page 37 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 ENGINE KEY PART 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 & ...
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-26 Seat2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn8 532 17 18-77 Bo...
Page 39 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 16...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 MOWER DECK 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 21 194 113 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 mower_deck 54-tex_3...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2454T (96043002300), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-23 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow ...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
43 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...
