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. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; you the best possible dependability and performance.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; and using your tractor.; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5.0 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: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion (Gap: .040") QC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.8 Reverse: 0 – ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Rod
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Insert 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) Reta...
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 TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 3 02521 R.H. SEAT SLIDE L.H. SEAT SLIDE SEAT PAN MOUNT ING BOLTS ADJUSTMENTHANDLE SEAT LOCK WASHERS NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.• Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ov...
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; AMMETER
11 OPERATION AMPS 60 0 60 TECH 2851 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. HEIGHT AD ...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; trol
12 OPERATION FIG. 8 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- just ment knob in desired direction.• Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is appr...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; Do not mow in reverse unless
13 02142 OPERATION DE FLEC TOR SHIELD FIG. 10 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If stopping is absolutel...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT; NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posi...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 12 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om -mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any tra...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAP...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • 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 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; • Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other; BATTERY; The original equipment battery on your tractor is; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; to enter the engine when changing oil.; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-sible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or stea...
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...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.; TO IN STALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all mov...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 20 00598 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND FIG. 19 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJ...
Page 22 - BELT ROUTING
22 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 tension ...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op er at ing the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. FIG. 25 2498 ENGINE PUL...
Page 24 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS; TO A D
24 REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Do not short battery ter- mi nals 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 connected fi rst to prevent sp...
Page 25 - engine and lift off of tractor.
25 TO REPLACE 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. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run...
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. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
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 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 60 A M P S 60 22 79 21 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-06 ELECTRICAL 16
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - 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 1...
Page 34 - GROUND DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - 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 1...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-06 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-06 SEAT ASSEMBLY 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 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 532 14 06-75 Strap Asm Fender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - 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...
Page 42 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-06 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. GTH2654 (96023000600) PRODUCT NO. 960 23 00-06 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 9...
Page 46 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 mowslopes greater...
Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
47 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser 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: All ...
