How to Start and Operate a Husqvarna Z254 54" 0 Turn Riding Lawn Mower

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How to Start and Operate Husqvarna Z254 54" 0 Turn Riding Lawn Mower with a 26 HP Kohler 7000 Series Engine. KT745 Spec.3043 Ser.5024703114
Product Code 97046760110 Ser.092420C002805

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@Vulture-88 5 күн бұрын

I bought this exact model 4yrs ago. I love it. I whizz all over my acreage with it. I'm getting ready to order the 3 section bagger attachment. Hopefully next year I'll get the ball hitch attachment so I can pull an itty bitty trailer that'll help me get all my lawn animals up from the barn to around the big trees in front of the main house each spring once the snow melts. I've got old heavy cement geese, ducks, raccoon, deer and they're too cool not to show off. But, oh my they're heavy.....

@Bibsy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I bought this unit in April 2023 and in November 2023 the original battery died. The warranty covered sending me a second battery at no cost and I used it in the machine a couple hours this year (Spring 2024) and now it's dead! UGH, I will try all your steps, I appreciate your working on these topics very much because it helps me when I've run out of ideas..

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

You may want to watch this video to give you a better understanding about the install and I give you my thoughts on what amp battery to put in. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJtho9mYvsndiXU.html. They may have sent you a low amp battery? CCA "cold cranking amps". Low amp cranking batteries do not hold up very well. Also remember to also slow charge the battery a few times in the off season to make sure it stays fully charged. I would also suggest to take your ignition key out so you know you did not leave the key in the on position, that will drain the battery to dead quickly if left in the on position without the engine running..

@Bibsy1 Ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi there, thanks a lot for your recommendations on this. after using the unit for one season in 2023, the original battery died and it was replaced and now I have an interstate 300 CC. I checked that video you made about batteries, the handlebars are all the way out, the brakes are off, battery cables are connected, no wires below air filter are separated from the little switches they are connected to, it has gasoline, oil is clean and between the little dots,, belts are new and in place. It randomly stopped last week after cutting for 2 hours in plain grass that's flat and it was 3 ft tall in some places waiting for the belt to be installed, it's been washed, but suddenly after that cutting 2 weeks ago, it died. I used a portable jumper kit to restart it, not charge it, jump, it started, I drove it and cut 2 ft grass on level 5, then down to 3 for an hour, it turned off, then wouldn't start at all and hasn't since then. I drove my Ford Explorer to it, jumped with cables, black first, then red to the truck first, then black first and red next on the mower, and started the truck, but nothing happened. waited, nothing, waiting for nothing. Now I can use my last option before buying a new battery which is to wheel out the portable charge/jump starter that's about 3 feet tall and has worked on other units in the past. Ideas?

@stephaniebykowski3495 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! The machine was a little intimidating but now I think I can operate it, much appreciated!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:)

@arlenstrauch 2 жыл бұрын

Buying the 48" mower on the week end. Thanks for the walk through.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the purchase! Thank you watching and commenting. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:)

@user-rh3rl7cn4e Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you so much. I just bought one of these and now feel comfortable hopping on one even though I have never used a zero turn mower previously. I have used riding lawn mowers, but wanted something that could have a sharper turn radius. You basically answered most of my questions on how to use and operate this machine. Now, time to go cut the yard. LOL.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, just take your time and you’ll get it down in no time! Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

@kristopherbland4145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a bunch of headache and frustration because I was trying figure out what the "x2" for the rods meant. I thought mine was broken as a new machine! This is my first zero turn mower. Thank you for helping me see the errors of my ways!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristopher, I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

@SeedyNotions 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Well done, good angles, clear voice.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment. Please give it a thumbs up to help my channel. It would be greatly appreciated:)

@robrarker Жыл бұрын

A fantastic primer with terrific insight and anticipation of potential user issues. thanks for the lesson

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

@nickhenley5979 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this man. I just purchased this machine. Glad you make these videos for dummies like me!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. I’m glad it was helpful. It’s easier to watch then trying to find it in a manual. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for watching.

@glendasmith7480 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video. I am considering buying this model mower and this video helped me understand the operation. Great job!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel with your friends to help it grow! If you have a large property, this is a great machine, if taken care of!

@willfrance7416 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased this exact model, thank you for the great video

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Will, I’m glad it was helpful!!! Enjoy!

@ecb713 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and your time . You are the BEST!!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

@Mike4uto Жыл бұрын

Mine is being delivered today and Ive never been on one. Thanks for the instructional video, I think I can handle it now when It arrives.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, just take it slow at first and you’ll do fine. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this a like, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@toma5153 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just what I needed. Easier than trying to extract all this information buried in the owner's manual.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I agree and I'm glad it was helpful. Please give this a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

@luispena9793 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Just got one and its easier to see it than reading the manual. Thanks and great work on this video.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Remember to perform yearly maintenance to keep your machine. Running good! Please give this video a like subscribe if you haven’t yet, and share this channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

@PrincesSoulmate Жыл бұрын

You are so good at explaining this! Sooooo appreciated! I would hug you if I could! Thank you.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

LOL! Thank you for watching and hug back to ya! I’m glad it was helpful:).

@carolj4387 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this...it's perfect for me. My guy kind of gets mad at me for not remembering the procedure. At least I can come back for refreshing my memory. I always got confused about the choke. LOL PERFECT explanation.

@carolj4387 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and I am so glad you told me I can get off while it's running, cause I was afraid I would have to restart it again etc when I come up branches, so I've just been running over them...duhhh lol

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this video was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

@carolj4387 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Well I am back again for another refresher before I go back out again. I don't know why but it still scares me a little lol...but I like doing it. I think I got it now, but really your vid is perfect, and again I was afraid to get off for picking up things etc. I think you said to turn the blade off first though..oh duhhh me...lol. thank you again.

@user-io9vj6ol9u Ай бұрын

Thanks for your explication. Help me a lot

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching!

@silverdragontaylir8252 Жыл бұрын

Thank you(great demonstration)

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@shanebrain2009 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching:)

@hisaddle 11 ай бұрын

bought one yesterday, cut about 2 acres of 2 foot tall grass and weeds, it does great. I am impressed. I have the 54 inch deck, have 5 acres to cut.

@R3efa 3 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to cut 2 acres?

@hisaddle 3 ай бұрын

@@R3efa Let me get back to you later this year. Last season the grass was 2 or 3 foot tall and I had to make two passes. It did great. This year/season will be totally diffferent in a good way.

@Gracenredemption 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you… this was very helpful…

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. Please give this a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching:)

@DeVaughnZaloog 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a like, subscribe if you haven’t yet and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@karpetech Жыл бұрын

Great video. I dont have one but I might get one soon and your video was very informative.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. It seems to be a good machine for home owners so far.

@joses8168 9 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment.

@cjay6664 Жыл бұрын

I love this mower

@joelcovarrubias30 Жыл бұрын

Great vid man keep it up!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel, will do!

@fancoffee3395 2 жыл бұрын

so many thanks!!! God send!!! 🙏🙏🤌💖💝

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

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@prestonsmilesabundance Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and and you for the kind comment.

@jimlee5626 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome:) I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

@remyjenney7103 11 ай бұрын

Thank you a year later! Mowing for the first time!😂

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad was helpful again and thank you for the kind comment

@DavidFerree54 2 жыл бұрын

On the control arm forward stop adjustment bolts, it's important to note that you have to be on a level surface to test whether you have both sides right. If sloped even slightly right or left the mower will go that way due to the caster front wheels.

@jonnieinthe256 2 жыл бұрын

Great info

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

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@jonnieinthe256 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines just got my new z248 delivered today👍🏻

@marioncobaretti2280 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou sir

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

@randyb49 Жыл бұрын

First thank you for sharing your videos ... I just purchased the same machine and I love it, but the control arms are so stiff I can hardly push them out to park and they are it's difficult to go forward and backwards. How can I adjust equally without having to take the mower back to the dealer which is 45 miles one way! Do you have a video for this situation? Thank you for your time and expertise.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

They should get easier as you use the machine, but if need to, you can loosen the pivot bolt where are the arms pivot? I do not have a machine to look at, so I’m just telling you through what I think you can do just follow the handle down to where it pivots and gets stiff. There should be a bolt and a lock nut there loosen that bolt a little bit and see if it works.

@luisbeltran4137 2 жыл бұрын

My husqarvana Z248 my engine has to warm up before I turn on blades or else it will shut off. Do you know why?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

You may not have the throttle fast enough? Make sure it’s at full speed. What is the outside temperature? The carburetor may be running to lean. Try pulling the choke out a little then engage blades then take choke off.

@michaeljohnson-zl4yu Жыл бұрын

I have the same mower as shown in this video and only have one issue. It has a creeping throttle cable and I can’t figure it out. If put in full forward position it will immediately start to creep back to the mid throttle position. Any help for this problem would be greatly appreciated.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

If there is a bolt and lock nut going through the center where the throttle handle is to tighten? Tighten it. If there is not, then it is a pressed together throttle cable and the easiest way to repair that issue is to replace the throttle cable.

@ae4xo Жыл бұрын

had mine on the first mow today and already scratched the left corner panel

@sethperry6210 2 жыл бұрын

great review. My z254f is weaker on the left side. especially noticeable on hills, any thoughts?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Does the machine go straight on flat ground when you push both handles as forward as they can go? If yes you may have a transmission starting to fail. If no you may to adjust hydro arms. It sounds like you may have large hills on the property?? Do you or have you towed anything behind your machine that was heavy at some point? How many hours are on your machine? Just curious.

@sethperry6210 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you for the quick reply! Machine is new to me- 3 years old and only 15 hours on it. I picked it up with a drive tensioner pulley theat had half melted and it wouldnt move. replaced that and now its moving. Right side engages really quickly, left is a bit sporadic. seems better if i engage the right first.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

15 hrs. on the machine and it had a seized drive tensioner pulley. Hmmm, something sounds strange. Is the pulley a transmission drive pulley?

@sethperry6210 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ive actually figured out the issue- the drive belt was routed wrong. the tensioner pulley was between the hydros instead of after. Works great now. I appreciate all the help !

@gregwest1063 22 күн бұрын

Mine has had trouble starting since I got it. It clicks, then you have to move the handles around, put them in the neutral position, then try to start it with a few more clicks, then move the handles around again, then back to the neutral position where it will try to start. sometimes I have to do this several times and there is no way to move those handles out any further.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 21 күн бұрын

Not sure what you mean by "clicks". This video may help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJtho9mYvsndiXU.html

@bujeebboutique1743 Жыл бұрын

Mine shuts down when I try to engage the blades. I have no idea if I am doing something wrong or if something is wrong.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Make sure your motion handles are on not out. If you have a parking brake? Some did and some did not, make sure it is off.

@danielpaiement1156 Жыл бұрын

Im an amp too. Right bove knee.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I was born that way. How did yours happen?

@jairomunguia1390 Жыл бұрын

What are the cables called that are under the seat and connect to the grey thing

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

If you are talking about the electrical cables? they connect to safety switches.

@travisdavissr1818 Жыл бұрын

What type of oil should I use???

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

It should say I’m the manual but most engines today should be ok with with 10W30. but I would confirm that will the manual.

@JoseTorres-wt3tn Жыл бұрын

I’m a heavy set guy , can the seat be adjusted back …. Gotta cut out some beers

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

There should be a lever under seat. Check owners manual to confirm.

@sonnyhill1809 Жыл бұрын

Bought a z254... it starts but doesn't move... when I bring the levers in at the same time it shuts off... can't figure it out

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Watch the video at around 7:30 mark. Your hydro release may be disengaged.

@sonnyhill1809 Жыл бұрын

I have done the hydro thing but still stalls out... is there something else

@LT.X380 Жыл бұрын

Is this a dependable mower ?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

It’s very new to me as I just service the machines. It seems to be a ok machine for non commercial purposes. Time will tell if this machine holds up. I would suggest reading reviews on it. The twin Kohler engine on this machine is doing good on many different machines out there that I service.

@LT.X380 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks. God bless you 🙏.

@yourfavoriteblondepatriot Жыл бұрын

What does PTO mean?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Power Take Off

@bigj6405 2 ай бұрын

My key switch on my Husqvarna has a shortage in it

@sonnyhill1809 Жыл бұрын

My 254 wont move even with the hydros pushed in

@bend012 Жыл бұрын

Ever seen a loose parking brake (on the handlebar parking brake like this one) where anytime you try and leave the handlebar parking brake engaged to get off the mower while leaving the engine on and the loose handle gradually comes out of park and the engine turns off? I have the z254f and have had the issue for about one year. I just haven't seen anyone have the issue or seen a fix. Thanks for your review. The z254f has been a great residential mower for 3.5 years running now. I look forward to many good years to come

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I have not come across that but it sounds like you just need to tighten the e-brake handle where it attaches at the pivot. Basically try and tighten the brake handle. Or you may need to tighten engagement cable or both. If the brake is holding when it is engaged before the handle falls then I would go with tighten the handle.

@DavidFerree54 2 жыл бұрын

I came to this video just to see if mine is ok or has a problem with the hydraulics, because of the noise it makes like a bad power steering pump or one that is low on fluid or has air in it. Sounds like they all make the noise so I guess I'm ok.