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Husqvarna YTH24V54 Owner's Manual

Husqvarna YTH24V54 Owner's Manual

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917.289640
(YTH24V54)
Owner's Manual
532 43 65-47

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  • Page 1 917.289640 (YTH24V54) Owner's Manual 532 43 65-47...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 3 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: W/O Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery:...
  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use...
  • Page 6: 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. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 1/2"...
  • Page 7 LIFT LEVER Fig. 4 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER (See Fig. 5) Fig. 5 3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER (See Fig. 6) • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the right.
  • Page 8 ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) LOCATION Fig. 10 NOTE: Depending on model, bracket (T) may be differ- ent than shown but hole for anti-sway bar will be in same position/location. • Pivot the integrated washer end of anti-sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower. Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D).
  • Page 9 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) (See Fig. 7 & 15) • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). M. ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY Fig. 15 IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers.
  • Page 10: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL REVERSE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 11 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 applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER –...
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 13 Fig. 20 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 20) The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis en gage.
  • Page 14 TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place. (See Fig. 23) Fig. 23 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).
  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 16: Operation

    PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is ru ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.
  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness ck V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE”...
  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    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 fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 20: Deck Washout Port

    IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 29) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.
  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.
  • Page 23: Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. You may also check brake by: •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. •...
  • Page 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 flame or spark.
  • Page 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor cut - uneven 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4.
  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    SCHEMATIC SCH12 PTO SWITCH (MATING SIDE) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 B+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE PTO SWITCH (DISENGAGED) WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK IGNITION UNIT (OPTIONAL) HOUR BLUE METER FUEL...
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL T11S With 12V Outlet Option With Service Minder Option...
  • Page 31 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 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 41 28-95...
  • Page 32 CHASSIS chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_77_r1...
  • Page 33 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 50-12 Logo 532 40 87-00 Dash Asm 532 41 10-46 Hood 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 532 40 86-07 Grille 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 41 86-73 Fender 873 68 05-00...
  • Page 34 DRIVE drive-tex_K46_pedal_39_r1...
  • Page 35 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BT 532 12 35-83 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 532 41 36-78 Spring, Brake 532 19 96-79 Spring Return Cruise 532 40 38-06 Rod, Brake 812 00 00-01 Ring E 532 19 95-91 Rod, Brake, Park 532 12 48-72...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH24V54 (289640) ENGINE...
  • Page 37 ENGINE Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM.
  • Page 38 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering-tex_HUSQSR_14...
  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    MOWER DECK mower_deck 54-tex_19...
  • Page 41 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 532 19 30-03 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 532 18 72-56 Blade Bagging 532 18 72-55 Blade Mulching 532 40 48-51 Rod Anti Sway 532 18 72-91 Shaft Asm.
  • Page 42: Mower Lift

    MOWER LIFT lift-tex_3 PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 532 41 07-10 Spring Lift Assist 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc PART 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock...
  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_6.5SL_3 PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 40-68 Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 532 17 18-52 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 PART...
  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 16-58 Decal, Fender Warning 532 17 05-63 Decal, Warning 532 42 38-29 Decal, Hood Cust Resp 532 17 84-55 Decal, Caution 532 42 95-62 Decal, Eng. HP 532 19 87-85 Decal, Mower Sch. 532 14 50-05 Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi 532 43 31-43 Decal, Panel Side WHEELS AND TIRES wheel_art_1-tex...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LIQUID GASKET AND THE BREATHER GASKET ARE INTERCHANGEABLE 1017 552A 552A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276A 1124 1353 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 447A 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1013 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1119...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 865A 865B 1054 118A 1029 1100 1059 1022 1029 1022 1100...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 1342 1353 1124 1126 117A 1128 1127 601A 1051 1090 1005...
  • Page 48 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 PART DESCRIPTION 793564 Cylinder Assembly 499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side) • 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 796230 Sump-Engine 796231 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder #1) 796232 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder #2) •♦ 693997 Gasket-Cylinder Head 792185 Breather Assembly •...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL 445677, TYPE NUMBER 1198-B1 PART DESCRIPTION Armature-Starter (Service by 497595 Starter Motor Only, Reference 309) 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 552A 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 690311 Screw (Governor Control Lever) 790444 Plate-Back 791850 Hose-Clamp (Green) 601A 691038 Hose-Clamp (Black) 698290 Retainer-Governor Shaft 691045...
  • Page 50 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT MODEL K46BT 7A646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN...
  • Page 51 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 15 532 41 43-96 Magnet 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever 532 41 43-99 Sealing Cap 30 532 41 44-00...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 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 greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 04.30.10 JA Printed in the U.S.A.

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