The "creep" adjustment is near the rod on the back at/on the transmission . It's a Large Allen/hex bolt. Jack the rear tires up off the ground. I do not always remove the tires but, it may be best for you to remove them for your first time. Start motor. Ever so gently, at the Allen bolt, slide the top plate till the wheel does not spin forward or backwards Tighten all bolts up. Super easy job. This procedure has nothing nothing to do with tracking. This simply stops the creep by one or both wheels. Tracking it corrected with the bolt, on each ( R or L) side at each base of the handlebar. Which would normally be behind/beside your leg.
Ray I bought a 254 used almost brand new but the lest side does not engage. What could be the problem or what showing or is what you are demonstrating be the problem?
Hello Sir. My left control arm lags about 4/5 inches behind the right arm when I drive straight. Do you know what I should adjust. There are no loose bolts/nuts/linkages. Thank you...
That’s pretty substantial. I would try to compare the linkages visually and see if they look the same. Also check the arms. When you start it and they are in home position, does it move before lifting the arms? And how about reverse? Is it the same offset but backwards?
sounds like the adjuster needs tightened (or loosened). It should look like a nut that has threads on each side. Take a measurement and turn a few turns then measure again to make sure you’re going the right way
My brand new 54" ZTR mower has extremely tight lap bars, making it impossible to use for a long time. Can the tension be adjusted on the lap bars or is is possibly something else?
Hey Ray, just got the 42 in. When I go forward with both arms , the right arm go about 3/4 in further and then the mower drifts left. Also need to pull back with right arm to go straight How do I adjust? Thanks, Eric
I have a Husqvarna Z254F Special Edition that is 1 week old with an issue (box store not interested in making the sell good by not offering real help), but when unit is cold (not cold weather) upon starting there is no moving forward or reverse (while moving the steering/park brake arms)- the Hydro-Gear makes a whiny-grinding noise and after a minute or two of moving the steering/park brake arms the unit begins to work properly. Any ideas ?
I've had that problem and am pretty sure the fluid is too thick to flow until it warms up a bit. Since most people have no use for a zero turn in the winter, I think this problem goes unnoticed. As long as it functions normally after warming up, I wouldn't worry about it. I don't recommend replacing the hydro fluid, if it's even possible on your machine. For warranty, unless you bought an extended warranty, call Husqvarna directly. They've been helpful to me in the past
Just got a new Z48F special edition delivered and had to adjust the deck and need to adjust the steering now! Is this how I also fix a drifting to the left problem? Manual doesn't even touch on it! -- And the arms are making a VERY annoying whinning sound! Especially when you try to turn with the throttle at lowest. Is there a way to fix the noise problem? It sounds to me like somethings not right just don't know much about zero-turns yet.. Any help will be greatly appreciated and I will sub for sure! :)
@@RayofallTrades I just got it delivered. It arrived with the deck so high it wouldn't touch a blade of 4" high grass so had to figure lower it and level it. The seat wing bolts were just laying under the seat on the frame! - The guy at Lowes told me i'm not supposed to drive/steer it with the throttle at lowest setting. I had a toro for 13 yrs and would drive it with out the pto engaged in low throttle and didn't have no problem. He said it stated that in the manual. BS! The manual doesn't say anything about not steering or moving the mower when the throttle is at it's lowest. -- Maybe I'm wrong thinking it should steer just as good in low throttle as it does in high throttle but like I saidd the Toro sure did. - I mean when this Husqvarna is in low throttle I can't even get it to move an inch! - What would you do? Thanks for your time! --- Subbing to your channel now! :))
@@scottyboy2400 the steering is done by pushing hydraulic fluid through the drive motors. The handle is really just a valve (or gate if you will). The more you open the valve, the more fluid can turn the motor. The pump (fluid supply) is driven by a belt off the motor so the faster the motor, the higher the pump can deliver. All hydros make noise at any speed (more at low speed) but the engine noise masks the hydro noise. The stores "advice" is likely so that more fluid is available for the wheel motors. Temperature, viscosity, design, age, all play a role in the effectiveness of the fluid. Thanks for watching!
Mine is having an issue with moving forward. I have to have both arms in the right position in order for it to move. Will this adjustment eliminate that issue?
This adjustment is to have it not move when in neutral. To balance the arms, you just adjust the handles at the top most position or some need to be bent slightly
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you very much for the video. Mine is a little different but this gave me enough information in order to adjust my mower.
Excellent! Thanks for watching!
The "creep" adjustment is near the rod on the back at/on the transmission . It's a Large Allen/hex bolt. Jack the rear tires up off the ground. I do not always remove the tires but, it may be best for you to remove them for your first time. Start motor. Ever so gently, at the Allen bolt, slide the top plate till the wheel does not spin forward or backwards Tighten all bolts up. Super easy job. This procedure has nothing nothing to do with tracking. This simply stops the creep by one or both wheels.
Tracking it corrected with the bolt, on each ( R or L) side at each base of the handlebar. Which would normally be behind/beside your leg.
Good info! Thanks for sharing.
Ray I bought a 254 used almost brand new but the lest side does not engage. What could be the problem or what showing or is what you are demonstrating be the problem?
Check to see if the release arm in the back or the screw valve on that pump is tight like the right side
Awesome video and great repair!
Thanks for watching friend!
You made that look easy, many thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hello Sir. My left control arm lags about 4/5 inches behind the right arm when I drive straight. Do you know what I should adjust. There are no loose bolts/nuts/linkages. Thank you...
That’s pretty substantial. I would try to compare the linkages visually and see if they look the same. Also check the arms. When you start it and they are in home position, does it move before lifting the arms? And how about reverse? Is it the same offset but backwards?
@@RayofallTrades First off thanks! I have no creep whatsoever. One arm lagging both forward and reverse. I thought it was an easy fix... but.
sounds like the adjuster needs tightened (or loosened). It should look like a nut that has threads on each side. Take a measurement and turn a few turns then measure again to make sure you’re going the right way
Also, some arms have a connection half way up the arm that can be adjusted. You would see a bolt there
My brand new 54" ZTR mower has extremely tight lap bars, making it impossible to use for a long time. Can the tension be adjusted on the lap bars or is is possibly something else?
Usually the pivot bolts can be loosened but you have to watch out the the nuts don’t fall completely apart
What causes it to do this in the first place? Mine just started doing this about 3 uses ago.
Usually loose connectors or bent arms
Great vid. Hard to do but your man hands keep getting in the way.😝
Haha, I agree. Thanks for watching!
Hey Ray, just got the 42 in. When I go forward with both arms , the right arm go about 3/4 in further and then the mower drifts left.
Also need to pull back with right arm to go straight
How do I adjust?
Thanks, Eric
If this video didn't have the procedure, then try this video: ruclips.net/video/-TKbGd4R0LM/видео.htmlsi=HLF2aka2vY0W9MkX
I have a Husqvarna Z254F Special Edition that is 1 week old with an issue (box store not interested in making the sell good by not offering real help), but when unit is cold (not cold weather) upon starting there is no moving forward or reverse (while moving the steering/park brake arms)- the Hydro-Gear makes a whiny-grinding noise and after a minute or two of moving the steering/park brake arms the unit begins to work properly. Any ideas ?
Sounds like low fluid or possibly the belt is slipping when cold
I've had that problem and am pretty sure the fluid is too thick to flow until it warms up a bit. Since most people have no use for a zero turn in the winter, I think this problem goes unnoticed. As long as it functions normally after warming up, I wouldn't worry about it. I don't recommend replacing the hydro fluid, if it's even possible on your machine. For warranty, unless you bought an extended warranty, call Husqvarna directly. They've been helpful to me in the past
Just got a new Z48F special edition delivered and had to adjust the deck and need to adjust the steering now! Is this how I also fix a drifting to the left problem? Manual doesn't even touch on it! -- And the arms are making a VERY annoying whinning sound! Especially when you try to turn with the throttle at lowest. Is there a way to fix the noise problem? It sounds to me like somethings not right just don't know much about zero-turns yet.. Any help will be greatly appreciated and I will sub for sure! :)
Is it new or new to you? Sounds like the hydro fluid may be a little low but yes they always make a groaning noise especially at idle
@@RayofallTrades I just got it delivered. It arrived with the deck so high it wouldn't touch a blade of 4" high grass so had to figure lower it and level it. The seat wing bolts were just laying under the seat on the frame! - The guy at Lowes told me i'm not supposed to drive/steer it with the throttle at lowest setting. I had a toro for 13 yrs and would drive it with out the pto engaged in low throttle and didn't have no problem. He said it stated that in the manual. BS! The manual doesn't say anything about not steering or moving the mower when the throttle is at it's lowest. -- Maybe I'm wrong thinking it should steer just as good in low throttle as it does in high throttle but like I saidd the Toro sure did. - I mean when this Husqvarna is in low throttle I can't even get it to move an inch! - What would you do? Thanks for your time! --- Subbing to your channel now! :))
@@scottyboy2400 the steering is done by pushing hydraulic fluid through the drive motors. The handle is really just a valve (or gate if you will). The more you open the valve, the more fluid can turn the motor. The pump (fluid supply) is driven by a belt off the motor so the faster the motor, the higher the pump can deliver. All hydros make noise at any speed (more at low speed) but the engine noise masks the hydro noise. The stores "advice" is likely so that more fluid is available for the wheel motors. Temperature, viscosity, design, age, all play a role in the effectiveness of the fluid. Thanks for watching!
How do you check hydro fluid
Mine is having an issue with moving forward. I have to have both arms in the right position in order for it to move. Will this adjustment eliminate that issue?
This adjustment is to have it not move when in neutral. To balance the arms, you just adjust the handles at the top most position or some need to be bent slightly
What’s the name of the part?
Sorry, but which one? What is the timestamp in the video?
What about one side not pulling?
Did you try to bleed it? Have it off the ground so the tires can free spin.
@@RayofallTrades bleed it? Hydraulic fluid?
@@cliffbrown2566 yes
After you broke that part, I'll bet you were thinking "if it ain't broke don't fix it."
Haha sometimes I do. 😅
Can't you just adjust the block?
I’m not sure. That mower is gone now so I can’t check but how would you do it?
🎉🎉🎉🎉
Can’t see anything in your hands in the way
Ok thank you for letting me know. I’m still learning and appreciate the feedback
Husqavarna... nope. husqvarna, yes.
Yes
Yah it's easy alright. NOT
Well I tried anyway 🤷 thanks for watching!
Sorry but U blocked ever important part of video thumbs down
I’m still learning. What part did I block if you don’t mind?