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  • Page 1 H sqvar |YTH Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: in order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules, Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance"...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Front Wheel Mower (5) Large Retainel Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/40.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/40.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut (3) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 9/16"...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER (See Fig. 3) • Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut from parts bag, assemble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten securely. FiG. 5 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- FiG.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward, CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of spring, tractor, Insert rod end of link assembly through front •...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed, No remaining loose parts in carton, Battery is properly prepared and charged.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, I',,i 'e REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW iGNiTION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 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 adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, 03005 FIG. 13 Our tractors conform to the applicable...
  • Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 13 OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months, For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth, • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
  • Page 14 OPERATION • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting. • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 21) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position.
  • Page 15 OPERATION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL per minute. If the engine does not start after several The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and...

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear and open - with engine off and parking brake set. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades "1 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Replace tenance, worn, bent or damaged blades, BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest your tractor.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 24 and 25) • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. •...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER CLAMP.._ Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year, MUFFLER FUEL FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester FIG.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST= MENTS: 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 moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Go to side of mower you wish to adjust. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31) With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. ment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should right to raise the mower.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 32) speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASHERS RETAINING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY(REARA_R_.__.._ _l WHEELONLY) FIG. 34 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 'See Fig. 35) crate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from WARNING: Lead=acid batteries gen= batteries, Always wear eye protection when...

  • Page 25: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36) _,WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing (See Fig. 37) • Raise hood. a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH...
  • Page 27 TROUBLES OOTI G POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues Check wiring,...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR = MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 SCHEMATIC 02929-194276 Regulated-Tex BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE BLACK "1 ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE WHITE h o' 'J', , WHITE /--[ I =_PEDAL UP=) J REVERSE SWITCH PTO SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 ELECTRICAL _102 194276D...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 532 19 88-93 Cable Starter...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 CHASSIS chassis-tex_53-gt-husq...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR = MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 CHASSIS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 50-12 Console Asm. Deck Lift Logo 532 40 02-99 532 40 87-01 Dash 532 19 82-59 Plate Deck Lift 532 41 10-48 Hood 532 40 30-48 Vent Side Hood RH 532 19 89-07 Lens LH...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 DRIVE 207 ! © 42 d:_ drive-tex_53-Husq TuffTorq...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR = MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt 3/8 - 16 x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 532 40 53=84 Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BT 872 11 06-22 Spacer Split (See Transaxle breakdown) 532 13 70-57 Handle Parking Brake 532 12 35-83 532 40 31-18...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 ENGINE _ 62 ® i SPARK ARRESTER KIT j engine-tex 7-vgt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 ENGINE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 16 05-89 Tube Exhaust RH Engine Briggs Model No. 445677 532 14 97-23 Muffler 532 18 39-06 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 532 14 84-56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric 532 18 16-54 Plug Drain Oil...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex 4-husq PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 532 19 39-43 873 94 Wheel, Steering 08-00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 532 19 59-68 532 18 89-67 Washer Hardened ,793 x 1,637 x ,060 Axle Asm., Front 532 40 30-89 532 19...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. Y'I'H2454 (287581) Y'I'H 24 54 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_7-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 66-21 Seat 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 532 19 76-61 Handle Slide Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 19 82-00 Spring Latch Seat 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins, 3/8-16 unc 8747606-12...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 MOWER DECK i"...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 873 90 06-00 Nut, Lock Fig, 3/8-16 unc 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 872 11 06-16 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 532 19 61-06 Pulley Idler...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR = MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 DECALS PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 40 44-84 Decal, Steering Whl 532 40 21-04 Decal Operator's 532 40 21-28 Decal Hood Insert 532 41 05-01 Decal, Panel Side 532 17 05-63 Decal Decal, Hood Logo Warning 532 40 28-32...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 MOWER LiFT I 10 _" PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 532 40 34-07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Smgml Tap/R.Z 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT E_.PD MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS _--86 MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN .........
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT PART DESCRIPTION 414395 VENT VALVE 15 414396 MAGNET 414397 MAGNET HOLDER 415923 PUMP SHAFT/BEARING 414398 BYPASS LEVER 414399 SEALING CAP 30 414400 SNAP RING C 35 414401 O-RING 1A P1OA...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 445677=0479 929A_ 213_ 265 _ 267g 967 _ 1058 OWNER'S MANUALJ 524 © 447A ° ° ° 1035 89 e 943_ J 750g...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 445677-0479 883_ 1029 1022 1022_9 1100 _ 798 _ 635 _ 1022_ 240_ 914 _ 387I_'_"" 628 _' [Nl[-;;i-8 __ 163_ 108_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1370 552 O...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 445677=0479 526 _t 1070 _ 5° ___ j 1330 REPAIR M_ 1095 VALVE GASKET 8680 165_ 334_ 1022 _ i 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 358 ENGINE GASKET 3©...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR = MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 445677=0479 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699734 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699709 Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690993 Valve-Throttle 391086s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 699747...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH2454 (287581) YTH 24 54 BR[GGS AND STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NO. 445677=0479 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 808656 Pump-Fuel 691012 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 1) 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 2) Cover-Air Guide...
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  • Page 52 c£B_ @09£ __4 -° _Eo_ NO®w $o__ ffs-s8 _c_E_ s Ss _E_5 o_Z_s © a_o_ Husqvama 532 41 20-79 Rev. 4 10.30.07 AP Printed in U.S.A,...

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