Husqvarna GT2254 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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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 tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1)

Pliers

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(2)

1/2" wrenches

(1)

3/4" wrench

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means 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 dotted 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.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL ADAP- TOR

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

 

 

 

8

 

 

1

 

8

 

2

 

 

0

 

 

 

FIG. 1

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label 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).

LABEL

02173

FIG. 2

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Contents GT2254 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationII. Slope Operation III. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Seat Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge Wheels Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck SeeInstall Mower and Drive Belt Sees Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower height Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Belts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Belt RoutingTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace FuseEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor - Model NO. GT2254 96023000500 Product no 23Electrical 532 14 Battery KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 167Repair Parts Ground Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 19 Wheel, Steering Engine Engine Briggs, Model No H777Order parts from engine Seat Assembly 532 19 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresLift Assembly Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts Gear Drive Transaxle 532 00 Needle Bearing Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement Limited Warranty532 19 61-68 Rev 05.16.05 TR
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