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Husqvarna 2354GXLS Lawn Mower User Manual

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1. TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 532 41 87 08 6 532 19 60 66 7 532 19 71 81 8 532 19 30 03 11 532 18 72 56 3s 532 18 72 55 12 532 40 03 37 13 53218 72 91 14 532 18 72 81 15 53211 04 85 16 81913 13 12 18 872 14 05 05 19 532 19 42 08 21 873 68 05 00 24 532 10 53 04 25 532 17 81 02 26 53211 04 52 27 5321889 38 29 53213 14 91 30 532 17 39 84 31 532 18 76 90 32 532 15 35 35 33 532 40 02 34 34 873 68 06 00 39 532 19 73 80 43 532 19 60 65 46 532 13 77 29 47 532 1961 03 49 873 90 06 00 50 87211 06 16 52 532 19 73 79 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt Washer Asm 7 16 20 unf Blade Bagging Blade Mulching Bar Anti Sway Shaft Asm w Lower Bearing Housing Mandrel Bearing Ball Mandrel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Carr 5 16 18 x 5 8 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow tie Lock Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Nut Push Deflector Shield Rod Hinge Screw Thdroll Washer Head Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Flg Top Lock Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Pulley Idler Stationary Arm Idler Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Mower Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 2 Pulley Idler 4 50 41 KEY PART NO 58 59 60 97 98 113 114 116 117 120 122 184 185 187 189 190 192 194 196 197 241 242 NO 532 18 73 42 532 18
2. The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cutto 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 e For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 20 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 e Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual e With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely Repeat for all installing gauge wheel in same adjust ment hole Fig 20 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the
3. Ground Speed MPH Charging System Battery CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor e Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is availabl
4. Lifetime Shaft Warranty 200 amp 300 Series Trimmers Brushcutters Clearing Saws Stick Edgers Hovering Trimmers amp Hedge Trimmers 2 Years Year 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only and Lifetime Shaft Warranty apply to these products excludes Hovering Trimmers Blowers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 2 Years 2 Years 90 Days Pole Pruners Pole Saws Pole Hedge Trimmers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 1 Year 90 Days Residential Walk Behind Mowers Tillers LE389 Edger t 2 Years N A N A LE475 Edger t 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days LT LTH LS XLS GLS YT YTH GT GTH 16H Pro15 155 ProFlex Series Lawn amp Garden Riders and Residential Zero Turn Mowers t 2 Years N A N A MZ and EZ Series Zero Turn Riders t 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days 12 LZ BZ Series Zero Turn Riders fT Applies to units factory equipped with Roll Over Protection System 2 Years X 2 Years X 90 Days Commercial Walk Mowers f includes 21 amp wide area 2 Years X 2 Years 90 Days Commercial Turf Specialty Equipment T 1 Years 1 Years 1 Year Zero Turn amp Commercial Turf Specialty Attachments 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Power Cutters Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 1 Year ao only 90 Days Automatic Mower 1 Year Battery Warranty 2 Years N A N A Snow Throwers T 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days 2Y Pressure Washers 2 Years Excludes 5525PW N A Generators Husqvarna s warranty does not cover Engine amp Generator Parts which are warrantie
5. stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out ofthe mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra c
6. Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p c 9x OT e Gur Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire lo
7. ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTO SwitcH WHITE BLACK DISENGAGED a Taa pt 1 1 WHITE ee een es Gaede I Q Q i l T i O l i GRAY Lal if ID RED ICLUTCH BRAKE O3 PEDAL 0 1 i E E 56535 eco OE 1 i REVERSE SWITCH j i NOT IN REVERSE i f 1 BLACK 1 E Nim OA BLACK 1 M A 12 BLACK M W BLACK 7 SEAT SWITCH 3 BLACK NOT OCCUPIED i M BLACK E Al Y 16 l OQ 1 1 JUNCTION CONNECTOR EN NR SUA E l 5 SHORTING 9 CONNECTOR E CHASSIS i HARNESS IGNITION SPARK Q UNIT PLUGS GAP e 2 PLUGS ON OPTIONAL TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE HOUR BLACK METER O ers FUEL BLUE BLACK ZA ceo e POWER OUTLET e BLUE G l OPTIONAL ad CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT e FUEL SHUT OFF 9 16 AMP DC 3600 RPM SOLENOID IF EQUIPPED D REGULATOR RED STATOR E 2 NR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED D CY O BROWN aN BLACK LIGHT SWITCH Q 77 HEADLIGHTS D WIRING INSULATED CLIPS o Q NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED NON REMOVABLE Q a D CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR CONNECTIONS SERVICING OF UNIT THEY Q Q SHOULD BE RE INSTALLED TO r PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING REMOVABLE CHASSIS HARNESS DASH HARNESS CONNECTIONS CONNECTOR C
8. Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used of grass leaves trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position 1 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 2 Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3 or servicing Engine throttle control not set between i half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Reverse operation system ROS isnot ON 1 while mower or other attachmentis engaged 27 OU Ts oO NS Pom oo RON Clogged mowerdeckventholes from buildup 11 o R P Boum Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slowe
9. H Husqvarna WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Donotcoastdownahillinneu tral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only atthe lowest possible speed when slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor A WARNING 4 Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A WARNING 4 Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead andlead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 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 instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of object
10. Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pullback the lock collar ofthe nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle HOSE NOZZLE ADAPTER WASHOUT Fig 29 IMPORTANT Tug hose ensuring connection is secure 5 Turn the water on 6 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is clear 7 Move the tractors PTO Blade Engage to the ON position Remain in the operator s position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 8 Move the tractors PTO Blade Engage to the OFF position Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 9 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to dis connect the adapter from the nozzle washout port 10 Move the tractor to a dry area preferably a concrete or pavedarea Engagethe mower deck PTO to remove ex cess water andto help dry before putting thetractor away WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from contactwiththe blade Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately prior to using mower again Plug anyholesin mower with bolts and locknuts SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIO
11. OPERATION SYSTEM ROS GN t D M go gt LIGHTSON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL SLUICHBRAKE PEDAL RY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER KEEP HANDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and or engine Failure to follow instructions death The safety alert symbol dine if not avoided could result in death serious injury and or property damage is used to identify safety inform i ME 3 ation about hazards which can FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death serious injury and or result in death serious injury property damage and or property damage 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 Fig 13 Our tractors conform to the app
12. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to ensure 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 do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chart1 e Fig 26 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils BW30 10W3
13. discharging of battery OPERATION WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 14 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress brake pedal B all the way down and hold Pull parking brake lever C up and hold release pres sure from brake pedal B then release parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Fig 14 STOPPING See Fig 15 MOWER BLADES e To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position f ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH DISENGAGED m ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED Fig 15 GROUND DRIVE e stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED ENGINE e 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 engine to backfire e Turnignition key F to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use e Never use the choke to stop the e
14. hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth e Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new blade with stamped GRASS SIDE facing the ground IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE BOLT SPECIAL p CENTER HOLE Fig 25 BATTERY Yourtractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life e Keep battery and terminals clean e Keep battery bolts tight e Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor MAINTENANCE MRinse the battery with plain water and dry e Cleanterminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the
15. 0 06 00 532 19 43 26 532 12 59 07 532 19 78 65 532 12 38 00 532 40 05 30 874 49 05 44 532 14 24 32 532 40 71 82 874 76 05 20 532 41 57 44 873 90 05 00 817 00 05 12 817 49 05 08 532 12 47 88 876 02 04 12 532 16 94 84 532 10 57 09 532 40 72 46 Internal Parts Not Available Key Hardened Washer Hub Asm Wheel Bolt Hub Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Spring Brake Spring Return Cruise Rod Brake Ring E Rod Brake Park Cover Foot Pedal Bolt Pulley Idler Flat Lock Nut 3 8 16 Idler V Groove 910 Offset V Belt Drive Shaft Asm Pedal Brake Control Washer 1 1 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Console Asm Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 Screw Hx Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc Strap Torque Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 25 Rod Bypass Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Retainer Spring Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Retainer Clip Spring Return Clutch Rod Pedal Control 35 KEY PART NO 166 167 170 171 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 196 197 206 207 208 209 210 211 213 214 215 216 220 221 222 225 226 NO 532 19 72 90 532 40 52 57 532 19 43 22 872 11 06 16 532 19 73 57 532 40 31 18 872 11 06 22 532 19 43 21 819 13 32 10 532 19 43 23 532 19 43 17 532 19 43 18 817 00 06 16 532 19 97 69 532 19 78 67 532 19 78 68 532 19 78 69 532 19 95 92 532 19 78 60 532 12 01 83 532 40 31 19 532 41 68 63 532 40 17 23 532 19 61 31 532 19 89 08 532 40 31 87 879
16. 0 etc improve starting in cold weather they will resultin increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 26 and 27 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise OIL DRAIN VALVE LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP Fig 27 e To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine with oil throug
17. 209 210 211 212 213 214 217 218 221 228 233 234 235 236 238 239 300 301 NO 532 42 26 37 532 40 30 48 532 40 30 76 532 41 66 13 532 40 17 09 532 40 17 11 532 19 71 98 532 19 71 99 532 19 91 30 532 19 91 31 532 19 91 32 532 19 91 33 874 76 05 12 532 19 91 45 532 40 91 67 532 19 63 95 532 19 89 09 532 19 51 61 532 19 65 39 532 40 47 42 532 40 61 29 873 93 05 00 532 40 86 06 532 11 04 52 532 41 92 77 532 18 11 56 DESCRIPTION Plate Deck Lift Vent Side Hood RH Vent Side Hood LH Vent Asm Hood Top Skirt Hood Side RH Skirt Hood Side LH Bezel RH Bezel LH Insert Hex Top RH Insert Hex Top LH Insert Hex Bottom RH Insert Hex Bottom LH Bolt Hex HD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Clip Retainer Rod Pivot Hood Stop Reflector LH Stud Fastener Bolt Shoulder Bumper Hood Spacer Fender Nut Center Lock 5 16 18 unc Trim Husq Nut Push Strap Asm Cross Nut Speed 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT 960 43 00 68 DRIVE 9 3 Drive tex K66 34 TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 163 DESCRIPTION 532426118 Transaxle TuffTorq K66 Y 532 00 70 70 532 00 75 63 532 19 98 37 532 14 00 80 819 13 13 16 532 40 10 72 532 19 96 79 532 40 72 45 812 00 00 53 532 19 95 91 532 12 48 72 872 11 06 14 532 19 43 27 873 9
18. 21 20 10 532 40 73 11 532 40 71 09 DESCRIPTION Nut Push 625 Latch Brake Parking Keeper Belt Centerspan Bolt Spacer Axle Handle Parking Brake Bolt Spacer Retainer Washer Link Clutch Ground Drive Bellcrank Ground Drive Keeper Bellcrank Ground Drive Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Bracket Clutch Anti Rotation Bracket Mount Latch Cruise Latch Control Cruise Gear Sector Control Cruise Rod Control Cruise Rocker Asm Cruise Bearing Nylon Handle Parking Brake Pedal Forward Pedal Reverse Bracket Pulley Idler Reflector RH Retainer Spring Clip Handle Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 10 Ga Keeper Belt Trans Bracket Mount Torque NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering tex_4 husq KEY PART NO NO 1 532 41 64 80 2 532 19 59 68 4 532 40 30 89 5 532 40 30 90 6 532 12 49 31 7 532 12 17 48 8 812 00 00 29 9 532 12 12 32 13 532 12 17 49 14 81004 06 00 15 87354 06 00 16 53240 82 19 19 53219 47 29 21 532 18 67 37 22 532 19 48 45 26 53241 59 87 28 817 00 06 12 35 532 19 47 32 45 81918 38 12 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Clip 5304 75 Cap Spindle Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 24 unf Shaft Steering Plate Steering Ad
19. 73 44 532 18 76 07 532 17 85 15 532 19 61 05 872 11 05 08 532 18 75 56 532 19 34 06 532 17 48 73 819 13 20 12 532 18 75 57 873 90 05 00 873 90 07 00 532 19 51 61 532 19 51 85 532 19 65 39 532 19 84 68 872 14 07 16 872 14 06 20 872 14 05 08 532 15 29 27 532 41 55 98 532 18 72 92 532 41 64 05 532 41 82 29 DESCRIPTION Baffle Right Baffle Left Baffle Center Washer Hardened Spring Drive Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 Rod Tension Relief Bolt Shoulder Gauge Wheel Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga Bushing Tension Relief Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Nut Lock Flange 7 16 14 Gr 5 Stud Fastener w D Anti Rotation Arm Susp Mower Rear Bolt Shoulder Keeper Belt Idler Bolt Carr Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5 16 18 unc x 1 Screw Washout Port Mandrel Assembly Includes hous ing shaft assembly and bearing only pulley nut washer and blade bolt washers not included Coupling Quick Connect Replacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 MOWER LIFT lift tex elec 1 r1 KEY PART NO NO 2 532 19 52 23 3 532 41 94 96 7 532 41 94 44 87 532 19 42 09 89 81919 19 12 90 532 19 42 08 91 532 40 34 07 97 81700 06 12 98 532 19 52 64 102 532 41 92 78 103 532 42 01 90 DESCRIPTION Shaft Asm Lift Rod Indicator Lift Electric Cap Indicator Li
20. 9 59 532 17 50 39 532 18 25 26 532 00 71 54 532 14 45 10 532 12 48 60 532 14 43 34 16 DESCRIPTION Decal Emblem Hood Decal Replacement Decal Bypass Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Rim Assembly Front Tube Front Service Item Only Tire Front Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Cap Axle Front Wheel Only Tire Rear Tube Rear Service Item Only Rim Assembly Rear Fitting Grease Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 SCHEMATIC SCH12 Ic F H IB E 6 Ja D PTO SWITCH MATING SIDE IGNITION SWITCH BLACK POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G Al RUN OVERRIDE BTA1 RUN B A1 START B S Al MATING SIDE 29 Ojili pAr ERY SOLENOID STARTER RED AMMETER FUSE are e OPTIONAL gi L H o r i 3
21. F ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLIN DER S Remove spark plug s Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turnignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTH ER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture
22. N 1 LIMITED WARRANTY HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION amp WARRANTY STATEMENT All Husqvarna products can be registered online at www usa husqvarna com quickly and easily regardless of their model year Click the Support tab then click on the Online Product Registration link and fill out the electronic form and submit Ask about Husqvarna s extended service plan Husqvarna Professional Products Inc Husqvarna warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply the Product that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable Warranty Schedule of the Product as set forth below Additional limitations are described in Section 2 through 6 inclusive CONSUMER COMMERCIAL RENTAL PRODUCT CATEGORY WARRANTY SCHEDULE PROFESIONAL WARRANTY WARRANTY SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reconditioned Products Reconditioned chainsaws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws handheld blowers 90 Days N A N A backpack blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products Chain Saws Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only One Year Conditional Crankshaft Warranty for Commercial Professional use when operated with 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil Parts amp Labor 100 Series Trimmers Stick Edgers Hedge Trimmers Nass 1 Year 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only
23. ONNECTOR TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT 960 43 00 68 ELECTRICAL With 12V Outlet Option TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 532 16 34 65 2 874 76 04 12 8 532 18 64 91 16 53217 61 38 21 532 18 37 59 22 532 00 41 52 24 532 40 02 53 25 53241 28 95 26 532 17 51 58 27 87351 04 00 28 532 14 54 91 29 532 40 15 45 30 532 19 33 50 33 53241 19 32 34 532 11 07 12 40 532 41 95 84 41 817 72 04 08 42 532 13 15 63 43 532 19 25 07 45 532 42 52 70 46 532 42 52 71 50 532 17 46 51 55 817 06 05 12 59 532 40 03 03 71 532 41 95 83 75 53241 72 37 79 532 17 52 42 90 532 40 07 24 91 532 19 02 70 99 81767 04 12 100 81909 14 16 102 532 40 44 54 103 532 42 17 47 105 532 40 75 68 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Battery Box Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery Cable Starter Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 21 Blk 6 Ga Switch Seat Switch Ign Key Chain Switch Light Reset Harness Ign Dash Screw 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Gauge Hourmeter Switch PTO Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Outlet 12 Volt Harness Ign Switch Rocker Decklift Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock Cover Terminal Battery Strap Battery Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Harness Pigtail Harness Pigtail 12V Outlet Switch Reverse NOTE All com
24. RIVE BELT REMOVAL e Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Lower attachment lift control to its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod K from lock bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly e Remove screws P from mandrel covers Q and remove covers e Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Remove belt from electric clutch pulley M both man drel pulleys R and all idler pulleys S MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION e Install belt around all mandrel pulleys R and around idler pulleys S as shown Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves e Reassemble mandrel covers Q Securely tighten all Screws Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L A Raise attachment lift control to highest position CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Fig 35 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 36 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 22 BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides an
25. Standard UNPACK CARTON wrench sizes are listed Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons 2 7 16 wrenches Utility knife from carton 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge e Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton 1 3 4 wrench Pliers Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 1 3 4 socket w drive ratchet e Remove mower and packing materials Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel remove ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO 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 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 For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY inthe Service and Adjustments section in this manual TO ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Grasp adjustment handle A and pull up slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle Fig 2 ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER See Fig 3 Using shoulder bolt washer and locknut from parts bag assemble front wheelto mower as shown Tighten securely Fig 3 TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 4 12 Be suretractoris
26. US 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 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 30 Goto other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link Turntractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER CAUTION Belt tension rod is sprin M loaded Have a tight grip on tod and Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND release slowly DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Lower attachment lift control to its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod K from lock bracket L Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley M Disconnect front link E from mower remove retainer spring and washer Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers 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 appe
27. and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual 7 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation 15 MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor e Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Thelefthandside of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 24 Fig 24 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard fro
28. apter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Blk Insert Wheel Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Gear Sector Plate Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 36 KEY PART NO NO 51 873 94 08 00 53 532 18 89 67 57 532 19 72 46 58 532 19 47 47 59 532 19 47 48 60 87397 10 00 61 532 19 47 40 62 532 19 47 41 63 817 00 05 12 64 532 19 98 49 66 871 02 07 48 67 532 19 47 37 68 873 90 07 00 69 532 19 91 62 70 532 19 61 97 DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 Bracket Upstop Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM Washer Thrust Sector Steering Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 Draglink LH Draglink RH Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Retainer Clip Spring Steering Bolt Hex Fghd 7 16 14 x 3 Serr Bushing PM Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 7 16 14 Gr 5 Washer 1 5 x 505 x 118 Bracket Deck Susp Front NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat tex_6 5SL_3 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 40 73 Seat 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 2 532 18 01 66 Bracket Pivot Fender 40 532 42 59 19 Handle Slide Seat 3 532 14 06 75 Strap Asm Fender 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 6 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 7 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w S
29. arance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VISUAL SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 31 e With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut determine which side of mower is cutting lower NOTE As desired you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side e Go to side of mower you wish to adjust e With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn lift link adjust ment nut A to the left to lower the mower or to the right to raise the mower Turn nut left Turn nut right to lower mower to raise mower Fig 31 NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT SeeFig 32 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth A Raise mower to its highest position At both sides of mower position blade at side and measure the distance A from bottom edge of blade to the ground The distance should be the same on both sides Fig 32 e lf adjustment is necessary see steps in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are e
30. are when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme carein handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other Sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilotlight such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasolin
31. be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor cord 13 Transmission Engaged J a A Transmission Disengaged Fig 22 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil e Check engine oil with tractor on level ground e Pull up and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsertthe dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATINGIN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store s
32. ct to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship or a period of two years or 2000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date of purchase amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty All remaining components of the vehicle not specified otherwise and all other original equipment options and accessories supplied by Husqvarna are warranted with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year or 1000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date of purchase HUV s Gas amp Diesel Powered Battery 0 6 months free replacement and 7 12 months prorated HUV s Electric Powered 4 year or 16 000 Energy Unit Limited Warranty Period Husqvarna safety apparel warranty is from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty Battery 1 Year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months X Effective manufacturing date 2 1 09 Units with serial number started 0905XXXXX or greater are affected Lifetime Warranty Parts and Labor All tiller tines and trimmer shafts against breakage Proof of purchase required Lifetime Warranty PARTS ONLY after initial warranty expi
33. d by responsible manufacturer rds 2 Years 1965GN only N A 274 Year Parts Only 27 Year Parts only Grass Catchers amp Bumpers Purchased with New Units Spreaders Same Warranty As Unit When Purchased with Unit 1 Year Parts amp Accessories Purchased Separately 30 days Husqvarna Utility Vehicles Engines transmissions shall be warrantied through Husqvarna 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty HUV Batteries 4210E Versions 4 Year Pro rated Husqvarna Safety Apparel 90 day Batteries Consumer Products where applicable 1 year N A Replacement Parts Accessories including Bars and Chains Tools and Display Items Emission Control System Components necessary to comply with CARB TIER and EPA Regulations Excludes components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third part engine manufacturers for 30 Day Warranty C the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase 600244 AUVNNVI SAILD3443 t Refer to Section 3 for items not covered by this warranty All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence Warranted for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional and nonincome producing use HUV 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain The engine assembly unitized transaxle assembly gasoline vehicle motor and main frame assembly are warranted with respe
34. d keepers Disconnect clutch wire harness Remove anti rotation link on right side of tractor e Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler D Remove belt from centerspan idler E Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades F e Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch G Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate H and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate H and above clutch brake pedal shaft J Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley e Pull belttoward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper Install belt on centerspan idler E e Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler D Reinstall anti rotation link on right side of tractor Tighten securely Reconnect clutch harness Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest
35. dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage e After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals e f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 25 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITISIMPORTANT TOPREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION O
36. dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR __ WHEEL ONLY Fig 37 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 38 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis e Connectone end ofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 39 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both
37. e Cooling Fins f Sa Replace Spark Plug Eg Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ug Replace Fue Eiter EMEN 9 SOH eJojoeJ uos 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil in high ambient temperatures 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 2 The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have SPINDLE ZERK been subjected to operator abuse or negligence Toreceive m B lt full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor b as instructed this manual dua Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to BEARING BEARING properly maintain your tractor ZERK ZERK At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and 2 Adjustments section of this manual GEAR At least once a year you should replace the spark TEETH 2 MANDREL plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level e Check brake operation Check tire pressure ZERKS D General Purpose Grease Refer to Mainte
38. e dispenser nozzle Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim ofthe fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 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 absolutel
39. e key remains inthe STOP position when engine is not running TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor 14 TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 When starting the engine for the first 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 e Besurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmission engaged position e Siton seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position e Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F 10 C and above When eng
40. e through your nearest authorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES esent 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS eee 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY cue rnit ernannt iind nim p nhan mun 5 8 OPERATION LE 9 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 MAINTENANCE ie 16 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 24 STORAGE 25 TROUBLESHOOTING eene 26 27 REPAIR PARTS cerent 28 42 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Front Wheel 5 Large Retainer Qi Springs 7 16 3 4 O D Washers Wheel 1 1 4 O D Washer Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 We 1 Locknut 1 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 3 1 3 16 O D Washers 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys 2 Rear Lift Link Assemblies d 2 Keys 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 ensure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON A socket wrench set will make assembly easier
41. ease parking brake Slowly depress forward K or reverse L drive pedal to begin movement Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed TO USE CRUISE CONTROL J See Fig 17 The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only OPERATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage Do not use the cruise control on slopes rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning e With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed pull cruise control lever J up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the lever To disengage the cruise control depress the brake pedal or tap on forward drive pedal TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Figs 18 and 19 The position of the attachment lift indicator W determines the cutting height Fig 18 Adjustmowertothe desired cutting height by pressing the electric lift switch A in either the up or down direction CAUTION Continuing to press the electric lift switch after the mower deck has reached the minimum or maximum position may result in damagetothe electric lift mechanism The elec tric lift mechanism is equipped with a thermal protection system If the system overheats or failsto operate allow the system to cool before attempting to operate again
42. ems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT 28 engine tex bs 2cyl TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 Engine B amp S Model No 386777 2 532 1497 23 Muffler 9 532 19 43 20 Keeper Asm Belt Engine 11 532 17 93 35 Clutch Electric 12 53219 43 43 Pulley Engine 15 532 42 28 04 Tank Fuel 4 0 18 53219 42 67 Asm 20 532 42 43 41 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63 58 Screw 10 x 0 750 BOS Thread 22 532 19 15 96 Control Choke 28 532 40 11 35 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 19 24 42 Gasket 70 532 19 15 48 Tube Exhaust LH 71 532 19 15 49 Tube Exhaust RH 79 532 19 24 43 Screw Tube Muffler 81 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil Easy 84 817 06 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 85 532 17 99 53 Bolt 7 16 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 87 532 19 82 39 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 w Sems 90 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 91 532 18 74 95 Bushing 116 532 42 46 59 Knob 117 53242 08 28 Valve Fuel Reserve NOTE All component dimensions g
43. ft Electric Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock Washer Clear Zinc Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock Link Asm Lift Rear Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Link Lift Susp Front Mower Clevis Motor Electric Spacer Tubular 42 KEY PART NO 104 105 106 107 108 110 111 112 NO 532 41 78 13 532 12 68 75 532 12 47 88 873 72 04 00 819 09 10 16 532 41 92 79 874 49 05 40 873 90 05 00 DESCRIPTION Actuator Decklift Rivet Drilled 1 4 Dia Retainer Spring Nut Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spacer Clevis Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x Gr 5 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION d c S ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL CEA 15 DEGREES MAX 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 Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill 43 60024 HMVTNV 3ALL2343233 SECTIO
44. g Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped 4 Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS 4 Engine oil is at proper level 4 Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual It is important to purge the transmission before operat ing your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual S 5 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R N H L IN Q9 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 00 0 ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT
45. g or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting
46. gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be serviced You may also check brake by e Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake e Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER 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 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 37 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose e Repair tire and reassemble e Onrear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove e Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire
47. h oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing Keep oil up to but not over the FULE line on dip stick Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire 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 first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 28 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement i
48. htly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended 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 devel oped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR 1 Place tractor safely on a level surface that is clear and open with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the en gine is running move throttle control to slow position Disengage parking brake CAUTION Atany time during step 4 there may be movement of the drive wheels 4 Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position hold for five 5 seconds
49. ine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Ifthe engine startsto run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds andthen continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above Corp WEATHER STARTING 50 F 10 C and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before drivingthe unitin cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slig
50. ing G through holein link located behind the bracket Insert other end oflink E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and retainer spring J Disengage belttension rod K from locking bracket L ASSEMBLY Fig 11 Fig 12 IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L Raise attachment lift to highest position e f necessary adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown inthe Operation section ofthis manual MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Before starting read understand andfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis engage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid Continue with the procedures that foll
51. iven in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm For engine service and replacement parts call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs amp Stratton 1 800 233 3723 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J11940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been ob tained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine power will be low er and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to op erating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not lim ited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations am bient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufactur ing and capacity limitations Briggs amp Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine 39 TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 MOWER DECK
52. ler in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Downtime pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be located by calling 1 800 HUSKY 62 or visiting www husqvarna com Subject to change without notice HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 Part 531 30 96 85 532 42 56 30 01 15 09 TH BAD 9 Husqvarna Printed in U S A
53. licable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute A ATTACHMENT LIFT SWITCH Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your trac tor Ignition must be on to operate this switch B CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and 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 SWITCH 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 PO SITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off 10 J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal K FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward move ment of tractor L REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse move ment 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 HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation Q 12 VOLT POWER PORT Used for 12 volt acces sories W ATTACHMENT LIFT INDICATOR Determines the cutting height Z AMMETER Indicates charging or
54. m dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to ensure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Tite Pressure J D Jr JL f 85 R Crex operator Presens a Ros syer 0 Check tor Loose Fasteners w W Jogo O 2 2 o D o lt 2 0 D 2 ngine Oil Level Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Lubrication Chat f Check Battery Leve Clean Battery and Terminas Check Transaxle Cooling Check Check v Betts ft ERE p Change Engine with oil iter Change Engine Oil without oil Clean airFitter foo Clean Air Screen w Inspect Muffler Spark Anester f es Replace Filter If equipped Clean Engin
55. nance ENGINE Section IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS s Lheckoperaior presence and WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS ROS systems for proper operation LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL e Check for loose fasteners SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be serviced See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PSI on tires e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OP ERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not
56. ngine 11 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above and set parking brake before leavingthe opera tor s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 16 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency e Full speed fast offers the best mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL N See Fig 16 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine e engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 17 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals Start tractor and rel
57. ngine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before and while backing Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement 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 e Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills e Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e f stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Torestart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowlydepressappropriate drive pedalto slowestsetting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 13 and 22 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor e Raise attachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control e Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Donot push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer
58. ntial damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary by state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used Failure caused by continued use is not covered by warranty Product should be delivered at owners expense as is to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Retailer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Retailer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling retailer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retai
59. ntrol Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gas Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts PROBLEM Engine continues to run when oper ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine back fires when turn ing engine OFF Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Faulty operator safety presence control T system i ek 1 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel
60. onlevel surface and engage parking brake Lower attachment lift control to its 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 NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Fig 4 Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor Fig 5 ASSEMBLY e FIRST INSTALL ANTI SWAY S From right side of mower insert anti sway bar into hole in transmission bracket los Fig 6 Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket D Move mower as needed to insert bar e Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown Fig 7 e 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 e Repeat on opposite side of tractor Fig 8 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with washer and retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor Turn steering wheelto position wheels straight forward ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from leftside oftractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole intrac torfront suspension bracket F and secure with retainer spr
61. 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 hesitat ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers So equipped or the deflector shield S in place See Fig 21 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 placedinthe ROS ON position OPERATION AWARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS 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 Depress brake pedal all the way down With e
62. ose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s 26 o UNO Gv BO M ct eo OV ON 0 0 NO oe OANOARON gt Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gas Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle co
63. ow CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be prop erly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKFORPROPERPOSITIONOFALLBELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO Ensure THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Al assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton 4 Battery is properly prepared and charged Seatis adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 4 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for levelin
64. pill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system ofan engine while storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur OPERATION RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION See Fig 23 1 Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve 2 In normal operation valve should be set to primary as shown in view 3 Iftractor runs out of fuel rotate valve handle to reserve Drive tractor to be refueled 5 After refueling return valve to primary position gt RESERVE FUEL VALVE Fig 23 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 NOTE Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but STOP For accurate reading be sur
65. ponent dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT 960 43 00 68 CHASSIS chassis tex_TEX GT HUSQ_61 32 TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 CHASSIS KEY PART NO 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 58 68 130 137 150 152 161 162 165 175 176 177 178 180 181 182 183 189 194 196 NO 532 40 50 12 532 41 87 42 532 41 10 46 532 19 89 07 532 40 86 07 532 19 89 06 532 19 61 25 817 06 05 12 532 40 18 25 873 68 05 00 532 19 43 14 817 49 05 08 532 41 63 58 532 40 75 90 532 19 85 12 532 19 95 35 532 40 18 26 532 14 24 32 532 19 43 30 532 19 63 04 532 40 07 76 532 19 52 27 532 19 97 82 532 19 54 77 532 40 30 25 532 40 68 59 874 78 05 20 817 00 05 12 873 90 05 00 532 41 77 78 DESCRIPTION Logo Husq Dash Hood Lens LH Grille Lens RH Plate Engine Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Fender Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Bracket Fender Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Screw 10 x 0 750 BOS Thread Bumper Dash Duct Heat Hood Shield Browning Debris Console Fuel Window Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 Bracket Support Tank Crossmember Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Wshd Qdrx Bushing Steering Cargo Asm Net Chassis Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo Dash Lower Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Console Asm Deck Lift 33 KEY PART NO 199 202 203 204 205 206 207 208
66. qual FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 33 amp 34 IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to highest position e Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade Fig 33 Tlffronttip of blade is not 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip go to the front of tractor e With an 11 16 or adjustable wrench loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B Witha3 4 or adjustable wrench turnfrontlink adjustment nut B clockwise tighten to raise the front of mower or counterclockwise loosen to lower the front mower LOOSEN ADJUST NUT B TO LOWER MOWER TIGHTEN ADJUST NUT B TO RAISE MOWER LOOSEN JAM NUT A FIRST Fig 34 NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 35 MOWER D
67. r speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in parts manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section TRACTOR MODEL NO 2354GXLS 96043006800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 68 DECALS KEY PART NO 1 2 3 8 9 1 1 4 5 NO 532 41 16 58 532 41 82 77 532 17 05 63 532 19 87 85 532 14 50 05 532 42 56 66 532 42 38 29 16 DESCRIPTION Decal Operators Decal Deck Airinduct Decal Warning Decal Mower Sch Decal Battery Dnge Poi Decal Panel Side Decal Cust Resp WHEELS AND TIRES wheel_art_1 vgt 15 28 14 KEY NO 16 17 17 PART NO 532 42 47 89 532 42 55 47 532 16 69 60 532 40 17 71 532 40 37 73 PART NO 532 05 91 92 532 06 51 39 532 18 18 39 532 00 81 34 532 16 10 24 532 12 49 57 532 12 4
68. ration Ignition coils and modules on handheld product Proof of purchase required SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but not limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs clutches clutch drums filters fuel line fuel filters air filters oil filters sprockets guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tiller tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments that are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer 5 Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage 6 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufactu
69. rer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 2 3 4 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws or Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS 15 LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or conseque
70. s tilttoward engine and lift off of tractor e To replace reverse above procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR Fig 40 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 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 tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thor oughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean
71. s required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FUEL FILTER Fig 28 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower DECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig 29 Your tractor s deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system It should be utilized after each use 1 Drivethetractorto alevel clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigotfor your garden hoseto reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the PTO Blade Engage is not engaged set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthe nozzle adapter packaged with your tractor s Operator s
72. s such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do notoperate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working 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 A Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loadin
73. start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineis running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat Engine ON Position ROS ON Position Normal Operating 02828 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine 17 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp Replace worn bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 25 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your
74. terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal cover e Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery e Reinstall terminal cover First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining bolt and nut Tighten securely Close hood TERMINAL COVER Fig 39 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood e 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 e Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 24 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 40 Raise hood e Unsnap headlight wire connector e Standinfrontoftractor Grasp hood at side
75. y necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type Unleaded Regular Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F 0 C SAE 5W 30 below 32 F 0 C w Filter 56 oz w o Filter 48 oz Champion RC14YC Gap 040 Forward 0 5 5 Reverse 0 2 4 16 AMPS 3600 RPM AMP HR 28 MIN CCA 230 Case Size U1R Blade Bolt Torque 45 55 FT LBS Oil Capacity Spark Plug

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