Husqvarna LGT2554 Lawn Tractor Owners Manual

Husqvarna LGT2554 Lawn Tractor

ASSEMBLY

• Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.

• (1) 3/4″ wrench
• (1) Utility knife
• (1) 9/16″ wrench
• (1) Pliers
• (1) Tire Pressure Gauge
• When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .
• Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

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 section of this manual for charging instructions).

ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2)

• Sit in seat.
• Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
• Release lever to lock seat in position.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4-12)

• Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.
• Lower the attachment lift lever to it’s lowest position.
• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right
• Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.
• Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.
• FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).
  • From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar into hole in transmission bracket (T).
  • Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar.
  • Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown using small 5/16 retainer spring.
• ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS – Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
• Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

• (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
• (B) BRAKE PEDAL – Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.
• (C) PARKING BRAKE – Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position.
• (D) THROTTLE CONTROL – Used to control engine speed.
• (E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER – Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
• (F) IGNITION SWITCH – Used for starting and stopping the engine.
• (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSITION – Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.
• (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off.
• (J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER – Selects the speed and direction of tractor.
• (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL – Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
• (N) CHOKE CONTROL – Used when starting a cold engine.
• (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER – Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.
• (Q) 12-VOLT POWER PORT – Used for 12-volt accessories

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence-sensing switch. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
2. Pull the parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pressure from clutch/ brake pedal (B), then release the parking brake lever. The pedal should remain in the brake position. Make sure the parking brake will hold the tractor secure.

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES

• To stop the mower blades, move attachment clutch clutch lever to the disengaged position (o)

GROUND DRIVE

• To stop the ground drive, depress the clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.
• Move the motion control lever (J) to the neutral position.
• ENGINE
• Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.
  NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause the engine to “backfire”.
• Turn the ignition key (F) to the “STOP” position and remove the key. Always remove the key when leaving the tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
• Never use choke (N) to stop the engine.
  IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than “STOP” will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.
  NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause the “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop the engine when stopping the tractor on grass areas.
• CAUTION: Always stop the tractor completely, as described above, and set the parking brake before leaving the operator’s position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)

Always operate the engine at full speed (fast).

• Operating the engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces the engine’s operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N)

• Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use it to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull the knob out. Slowly push the knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. (J)

1. Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust the mower to the desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in this section of the manual).
2. With the mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in the appropriate hole. Tighten securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence-sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

• Select the desired height of the cut with the attachment lift lever.
• Start mower blades by engaging the attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES – disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S)in place.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

• Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key
  is placed in the ROS “ON” position.
• WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS “ON”, to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM –

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.

1. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS “ON” position.
3. Look down and behind before and while backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine “ON” position.

ROS “ON” Position

Engine “ON” Position (Normal Operating)

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position
  and engage parking brake.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position
• Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH
• To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission EngagedTransmission Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

MAINTENANCE

1. Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2. Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3. Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4. Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

1. General Purpose Grease
2. Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

• See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

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