John Deere GT2554 User Manual

OMM139955 C2M139955C2Scotts Garden TractorGT2554OPERATOR’S MANUALNorth American VersionLitho in U.S.A.

Safety - 6SAFETY• Do not tow children in a cart or trailer.• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation

Safety - 7SAFETYHandling Fuel SafelyFuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:• Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open fl

Assembly - 8ASSEMBLYAssemblyIdentify PartsClear Plastic Bag Contains:• Operator’s Manual• Safety Video• Warranty CardsBag of Parts Contains:• Hardware

Assembly - 9ASSEMBLY4. Remove dipstick to check oil level.5. Oil must be between add and full marks.6. Add oil to full mark if necessary. Do not overf

Operating - 10OPERATINGOperatingDaily Operating Checklist• Test safety systems.• Check tire pressure.• Check fuel level.• Check engine oil level.• Rem

Operating - 11OPERATINGAdjusting SeatMX134861. Tip seat forward and loosen two knobs (A) to slide seat assembly forward or rearward to most comfortabl

Operating - 12OPERATINGAdjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)NOTE: A mower leveling gauge (Part Number TY15272) to aid in mower leveling may be obtained

Operating - 13OPERATING8. Measure from front of each blade tip to level surface. Front blade tips must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.) lower than rear blade t

Operating - 14OPERATINGTesting Park Brake Switch1. Operator on seat.MX134832. Unlock park brake (A).3. Push PTO switch (B) down to disengage.4. Try to

Operating - 15OPERATINGTesting Park BrakeMX134831. Lock park brake (A).2. Pull out free-wheeling lever.3. Try to push machine manually.Result: Park br

IntroductionINTRODUCTIONIntr oduct ionThank You for Purchasing a Scotts ProductWe appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe

Operating - 16OPERATINGChecking Indicator Lights and Hour MeterMX13482• Battery discharge light (A) should go out when throttle lever is moved to high

Operating - 17OPERATINGIdling EngineMX13509Engine is air-cooled and needs a large volume of air to keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of eng

Operating - 18OPERATINGFor Emergency Stopping: MX134831. Push down on brake pedal (C). Travel pedals (A and B) will return to neutral position.Using L

Operating - 19OPERATINGDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger1. Stop machine.2. Push PTO switch down to disengage mower.3. Move thr

Operating - 20OPERATINGNOTE: If engine and attachment stop while repositioning machine, return PTO knob to off position and restart machine. (See Star

Replacement Parts - 21REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement PartsService LiteratureIf you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this m

Service Interval Chart - 22SERVICE INTERVAL CHARTService I nterval Char tServicing Your MachinePlease use the following timetables to perform routine

Service Lubrication - 23SERVICE LUBRICATIONService L ubricationGreaseTS1417Use grease based on expected air temperature range during service interval.

Service Engine - 24SERVICE ENGINEService E ngineAvoid FumesEngine Warranty Maintenance StatementMaintenance, repair, or replacement of emission contro

Service Engine - 25SERVICE ENGINEMX135114. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.5. Insert dipstick into tube and rest oil fill cap on tube. Do n

Product IdentificationPRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONProduct IdentificationRecord Identification NumbersScotts Garden TractorGT2554 Serial No. (GX2554S010001 -

Service Engine - 26SERVICE ENGINE2. Drain engine oil and replace with fresh oil.3. Wipe debris and dirt from around oil filter.MX135094. Put a small s

Service Engine - 27SERVICE ENGINEM885944. Inspect foam precleaner (B) and element (C) without removing.5. If precleaner (B) is dirty, carefully remove

Service Engine - 28SERVICE ENGINEReplacing Fuel FilterNOTE: Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank.1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in

Service Transmission - 29SERVICE TRANSMISSIONService Transmis sionChecking Automatic Transmission Fluid Level 1. Let engine cool.2. Allow oil in trans

Service Mower - 30SERVICE MOWERService MowerRemoving MowerNOTE: Removing mower is easier if machine wheels are turned to one side.1. Park machine safe

Service Mower - 31SERVICE MOWER4. Put wood blocks under each side of mower.5. Put mower lift lever in mowing (lower) position.M88577Picture Note: 54-I

Service Mower - 32SERVICE MOWER6. Clean upper mower and sheaves.7. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.8. Install belt (D) on mower

Service Mower - 33SERVICE MOWER4. Install blade washers (B) and make sure two index marks (E) are visible when installed.5. Install and tighten cap sc

Service Electrical - 34SERVICE ELECTRICALService ElectricalWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components,

Service Electrical - 35SERVICE ELECTRICAL5. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.6. Install battery. Using Booster BatteryMX4663A

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSAll information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of

Service Electrical - 36SERVICE ELECTRICALM885972. Turn indicator bulb socket (A) 1/8 turn counterclockwise to remove it.3. Pull bulb from socket.4. Pu

Service Miscellaneous - 37SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSService M iscellaneousFilling Fuel TankUse regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.Add John Deere fuel st

Troubleshooting - 38TROUBLESHOOTINGTroublesho otingUsing Troubleshooting ChartWhen experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see Author

Troubleshooting - 39TROUBLESHOOTINGMachineElectricalEngine Overheats Engine air intake screen plugged.Cooling fins plugged.Engine oil low.Engine opera

Troubleshooting - 40TROUBLESHOOTINGMowerBattery Will Not Charge Battery cables and terminals dirty.Low engine speed or excessive idling.Dead cell in b

Troubleshooting - 41TROUBLESHOOTINGMower Loads Down Machine Engine rpm too low.Travel speed too fast.Debris wrapped around mower spindles.Bagging blad

Storing Machine - 42STORING MACHINEStoring M achineStoring SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if ne

Storing Machine - 43STORING MACHINE4. Charge battery if necessary. Install battery. (See Removing and Installing Battery in Service-Electrical sectio

Specifications - 44SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsEngineEngine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications - 45SPECIFICATIONSBlade Bolt Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety - 1SAFETYSafe tyUnderstanding Machine Safety LabelsSafety-Alert SymbolThe machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important a

Warranty - 46WARRANTYWarrantyProduct WarrantyThe warranties described below are provided by John Deere Company (“John Deere”) to the original purchase

Warranty - 47WARRANTYWarranty Service And ChargesWarranty service shall be provided during customary business hours at any authorized John Deere Comme

Warranty - 48WARRANTYyou specific legal rights, and you may also have some rights which vary from state to state.NO DEALER WARRANTYThe selling dealer

Index - 49INDEXIndexAAir Cleaner Elements, Checking and Cleaning ... 26Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins, Cleaning ... 26Ass

Index - 50INDEXStorage, Preparing Machine for ... 43Storage, Removing Machine from ...

Scotts Quality Statement - 51SCOTTS QUALITY STATEMENTScotts Quality StatementPlease do not return this product to the store where you purchased it.You

Service Record - 52SERVICE RECORDService RecordRecord Service DatesOil Change Oil Filter ChangeLubricate MachineAir Cleaner Element Check/CleanFuel Fi

Safety - 2SAFETYWARNING: LOADED SPRINGM47589/M88552/MX13481Lock lift lever forward before changing attachments.DANGERROTATING BLADEMX13481Picture Note

Safety - 3SAFETYEmission Control System Certification LabelNOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result

Safety - 4SAFETYRotating Blades are DangerousHELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:• Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects. F

Safety - 5SAFETYa slope. Choose a low gear or speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.• Do not turn on slopes unless neces