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Husqvarna LTH1542 User's Manual

1. BATTERY olili ho SOLENOID tes le I on oe fo AMMETER FUSE OPTIONAL us olf e STARTER WHITE PTO r J DISENGAGED ern TR ee SZ i O i WHITE O 8 iye an on u 5 T Ctr Desk l l j CLUTCH BRAKE 3 075 5 PEDAL UP wn K een GRAY 6 SEAT SWITCH NOTQGCUPIED _ _ en 6 e gt _ e W W Uly BLACK GRAY o L i REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR mM IN BLAok NOT IN REVERSE l I BLACK Ae ites tate ELECTRIC CLUTCH I l a E ae BLACK arn hit ee RED l En AE Et WE E e EE BLACK WHITE IGNITION SPARK PLUGS Q UNT pms ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE HOUR BLACK 9 FUEL SHUT OFF METER 9 9 e ice OPTIONAL u ai CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT IF SO EQUIPPED 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM e e REGULATOR YELLOW pis nee Fa A en ORANGE REGULATOR DISCONNECTED i QO LIGHT SW _ BROWN N BLACK o BLACK EY NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS Bi EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT O CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE IGNITION SWITCH OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CEEA BECAUSE OF THIS THE M G A1 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE Ya ANN Mier uber ETES SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS 27 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09
2. 42 D elec t path stit 4 117 8 A a 116 Tg 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 58 92 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 872 14 05 06 Bolt 3 532 13 80 17 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 3 42 4 532 16 54 60 Bracket Asm Deck 42 Sway Bar 5 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 6 532 17 80 24 Bar Sway Deck 8 800 85 08 57 Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 patched 9 810 03 06 00 Washer Lock 10 532 14 02 96 Washer Hardened The following Blades are available 11 532 13 89 71 Blade Mower 42 Hi Lift for bagging and discharging 532 13 41 49 Blade Mulching 42 Std for mulch ing mowers only 532 13 97 75 Blade Mulching 42 Premium For better wear when mulching 13 53213 76 45 Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented 14 532 12 87 74 Housing Mandrel Vented 15 532 11 04 85 Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 53217 44 93 Stripper Mandrel Deck 18 872 14 05 05 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 19 532 13 28 27 Bolt Shoulder 20 532 15 97 70 Baffle Vortex 21 873 68 05 00 Nut 23 532 17 75 63 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 24 532 10 53 04 Cap Sleeve 80 x 112 Blk Mower 25 532 12 37 13 Spring Torsion Deflector 2 52 26 532 11 04 52 Nut Push Phos amp Oil 27 532 17 18 59 Shield Deflector 42 Bik 28 819 11 10 16 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 532 13 14 91 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 30 532 17 39 84 Screw Thdrol 31 532 18 76 90 Wa
3. SECTION BEARING ZERK ENGINE IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI CATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT 15 SPARINGLY 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 checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e 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 e The engine should not start unless the brake pedal i
4. e f grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height e 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 assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired e When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Joor Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in
5. 56 81706 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 532 14 02 94 V Belt Ground Drive 59 532 16 96 91 Keeper Center Span 61 817 12 06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 63 532 17 46 07 Pulley Engine 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5 1 5 Thr 33 KEY PART NO 65 66 69 71 151 156 158 159 161 162 163 165 166 168 169 197 198 199 200 202 205 254 263 NO DESCRIPTION 810 04 07 00 Washer 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 532 16 91 83 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 532 16 91 82 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 812 00 00 01 E Ring 532 12 35 83 Key Square 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 532 16 55 96 Shaft Asm Cross Hydro 532 16 57 11 Spring Torsion T A 819 17 12 16 Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 532 16 98 43 Link Transaxle 532 19 48 10 Console Shift 532 17 02 01 Control Asm Bypass Hydro 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 819 09 12 10 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 532 17 54 56 Spacer Retainer 819 13 32 10 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 532 16 60 02 Washer Srrted 5 16 ID x 1 125 532 16 55 89 Bracket Shift Mount 532 18 39 00 Hub Shift 872 14 04 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 873 68 04 00 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 unc 874 78 04 16 Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 unc x 1 Gr 5 532 16 56 23 Bracket Pivot Le
6. ELECTRICAL ken le a N oO oO o li li li t li li 28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49 27 Battery 2 874 76 04 12 Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 8 532 17 66 89 Box Battery 16 532 17 61 38 Switch Interlock 21 532 17 56 88 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41 52 Bulb Light 1156 24 532 12 47 80 Cable Battery 25 532 14 61 47 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 44 26 532 17 51 58 Fuse 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 12 Blk 6 Ga 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 19 33 76 Harness Ign 41 871 11 04 08 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 17 88 61 Solenoid 45 532 12 28 22 Ammeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 51 532 14 04 05 Ring Retainer PTO 52 532 14 19 40 Hourmeter Adapter 90 532 18 04 49 Cover Terminal 92 532 19 34 65 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 532 19 25 40 Screw Plastite 10 14 x 2 0 94 532 19 18 34 Module Revers ROS NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 29 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 CHASSIS chassis husqy stit 28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 CHASSIS KEY PART NO NO DESCRI
7. Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel SONDOUIPOMDZ Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 25 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION oo 10 NOaAPON gt 9 AUN 10 11 12 13 14 15 NOahoON gt DONOAPWON gt DRONOARWN 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 gasoline Check all wiring S
8. 2 Year COMMERCIAL Warranty Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment zero turn riders wide area walks and ground engaging commercial equipment 2 Year NON COMMERCIAL Warranty Automatic Mower Riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers chain saws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws snow blowers handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers electrical products and power assist collection systems for noncom mercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Power cutters stump grinder pole pruners and pole saws for non commercial non pro fessional non institutional or non income producing use All trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hovering trimmers stick edgers backpack blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers power assist collection systems used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months 90 Day Warranty Automatic Mower Chain saws power cutters stump grinders pole saws p
9. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG 16 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 17 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown e Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length e If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link e To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns e When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links e To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length e Whendistance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower atfrontthan rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links e Recheck side to side adjustment MANDREL C FIG
10. 5 Husqvarna LTH1542 Owner s Manual A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A IMPORTANT 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 WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and com ply with specifications of the manu facturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a 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 A Engine exhaust some of its constituents and cer tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A WARNING A Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 3 GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruct
11. Suspension Rear 20 532 16 35 52 Retainer Spring 31 532 16 98 65 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 873 5406 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It knob 13 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 01 20 Seat 2 532 14 05 51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06 16 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 4 819 13 16 10 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 6 873 80 06 00 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 7 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bik Zi 8 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Smgml 9 819 13 16 14 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 532 18 24 93 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat 12 532 17 46 48 Bracket Mounting Switch 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 873 80 05 00 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 819 17 19 12 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 53212 70 18 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 DECALS 11 16 5 4 4 3 10 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5821
12. 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 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 Re insert the 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 e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual 13 e 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 assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE G
13. e Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY e Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown e Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVE BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS TRAILING EDGE UP FLAT WASHER LOCK dimi pa se BLADE BOLT FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not MAINTENANCE e Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy e
14. engine and set parking brake e Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual e Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal e Slowlymove motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times e Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming e Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting e 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 9 FIG 9
15. high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check brake operation e Check tire pressure e Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation e Check for loose fasteners 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART e Soy elojoeul yos Jurew SPINDLE SPINDLE ZERK ZERK FRONT WHEEL FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK la EP en at RS GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE
16. operate engine at full throttle e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate e Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 5 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever e Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position e Release parking brake e Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height e Grasp lift lever e Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine notrunning These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed e The average lawn should be cut to 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 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 6 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in
17. to release attachment lift lever when changing its position MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed OPERATION 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 op WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 5 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 e Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE THROTTLE CHOKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO ENGAGE BRAKE POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION a PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION FIG 5 STOPPING See Fig 5 M
18. tractor e Lower lift lever to its lowest position e Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs e Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs e Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring e Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY SUSPENSION RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES jo on RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 e Raise mower to its highest position e Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other e f adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only e To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side e To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE
19. 18 NUT E TRUNNION FRONT LINKS FIG 19 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual e Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION e Install new belt in reverse order of removal e Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides e Install mower in reverse order of removal instruc tions MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS PULLEY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle 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 checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE e Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Therearwheels mustlock and skidwhen you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wh
20. 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 116 532 18 43 62 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8 1 25 13 532 18 59 09 Muffler Gasket 117 532 18 86 54 Exhaust Tube LH 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Oil Drain 1 A A 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning Debris Guard NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 29 532 13 71 80 Arrester Spark 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 532 18 77 50 Tank Fuel For engine service and replacement parts call the toll free 32 532 14 05 27 Cap Fuel number for your engine manufacturer listed below 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose Bik Briggs amp Stratton 1 800 233 3723 37 532 13 70 40 Line Fuel Kohler Co 1 800 544 2444 38 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil Easy Tecumseh Products 1 800 558 5402 40 532 12 40 28 Bushing Snap Honda Engines 1 800 426 7701 Kawasaki 1 949 460 5688 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 MOWER LIFT PART NO DESCRIPTION 532 15 94 60 Plunger Asm 532 15 94 71 Shaft Asm Lift RH w Inf 532 10 57 67 Pin Groove 812 00 00 02 E Ring 5133 62 819 21 16 21 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 532 12 56 31 Grip Handle 532 12 45 26 Button Plunger 532 13 98 65 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 37 lift rh 1piece 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 532 17 32 88 Link Front 16 873 35 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Trunnion 18 873 80 08 00 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 532 13 98 68 Arm
21. 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 19 36 52 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 81911 38 12 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 OD x 12 Ga 40 87354 06 00 Crownlock nut 41 532 18 67 37 Adapter Steering 42 532 16 96 34 Boot Steering 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 532 19 07 52 Extension Steering Shaft 46 5832 12 12 32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 532 18 32 26 Fitting Grease 65 532 16 03 67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 87211 06 18 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 71 532 17 51 46 Steering Asm 68 532 16 98 27 Axle Brace 82 532 16 98 35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 88 532 17 51 18 Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 unc 91 532 17 55 53 Clip Steering 95 532 18 89 67 Washer Harden 739 x 1 637 x 060 97 87478 05 64 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 4 L Gr 5 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine kohler_43 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 08 05 Control Throttle Choke 44 817 67 04 12 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 817 72 04 08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 45 81700 06 12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 EZ Engine Kohler Model SV470 46 81909 14 16 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Order Parts from Engine Mfg 81 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 4 532 18 86 55 Muffler 105 817 12 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 8 532 17 18
22. 9 39 39 Decal Oper 14 532 16 03 96 Decal V Belt Schematic az 1868 17 Decal ood 16 53218 89 16 Decal Hood Rh 4 532 19 42 74 Decal Side Panel Logo 20 532 14 50 05 Decal Bat Dan Psn 5 532 18 09 41 Decal Hood Cust Resp 532 16 69 60 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 6 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning Keep Hand Away 532 13 83 11 Decal Handle Lift 7 532 19 43 70 Decal Replacement Parts 532 18 82 52 Pad Footrest LH 8 582 17 91 28 Decal Deck B 42 532 18 82 53 Pad Footrest RH 10 532 15 71 40 Decal Fender Danger E F 532 19 53 96 Manual Owner s English 11 532 18 89 25 Decal Ins Strg Whl 532 19 53 97 Manual Owner s French KEY PART WHEELS AND TIRES NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62 22 Tire FT 15 x 6 0 6 Service 4 10 4 532 05 99 04 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 532 13 83 36 Rim Asm 6 front Service 6 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel nly 8 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 rear Service 11 9 532 10 62 68 Tire RT 18 x 9 5 x 8 Service 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Bik 1 50 x 1 00 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm oe a oO 39 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 MOWER DECK mn 0 amp 4 e 36 40 e 143 144 45 159 LIN 150 46 408 a 145
23. ASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING 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 of anengine while in 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 TO START ENGINE See Fig 5 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 Besure freewheel control is inthe transmission engaged position e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake e Place motion control lever in neutral N position e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position e Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below e Insertkeyintoignition 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 sever
24. BLE 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 IS 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 consequential 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 from state to 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 but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer 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 Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Gard
25. CE AND ADJUSTMENTS e Holdmotioncontrolleverinthat position and turn engine off e While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt e Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position e Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps e Loosen the adjustment bolt e Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep e Tighten adjustment bolt securely e Start engine and test e If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satis fied MOTION CONTROL VER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE BOLT FIG 23 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 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurr
26. HAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID INSERT 5 16 HEX BOLT Bm 5 16 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING STEERING ADAPTER STEERING INSTALL SEAT See Fig 2 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob e Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor e Pivotseat upward and remove from the cardboard pack ing Remove the cardboard packing and discard e Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan e Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor e Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten e Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat e Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down e Get off seat without moving its adjusted position e Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely ASSEMBLY NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SHOULDER tractor from the skid BOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls e Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal e Pla
27. OWER BLADES e To stop mower blades move attachment clutch switch to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE e To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position e Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE e Move throttle control 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 Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use e Never use choke to stop engine 11 erating 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 before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc A TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always
28. PTION 532 17 46 19 Chassis 532 17 65 54 Drawbar 532 15 52 72 Bumper Hood Dash 532 19 55 76 Dash 872 14 06 08 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 532 17 49 96 Panel Dash Lh 532 18 17 19 Panel Dash Rh 817 49 06 08 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 532 18 73 48 Hood 532 18 49 21 Bumper Hood 1 75 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 unc 532 18 52 92 Grille Lens Asm Includes Key nos 212 258 261 532 19 55 95 Fender Footrest 532 13 99 76 Bracket Fender 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot Hood 532 18 46 41 Duct Air 872 14 06 06 Bolt RDHD Sank 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower STLT 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement STLT 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 532 17 55 82 Bracket Footrest Step thru 532 15 65 24 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 532 16 65 08 Cupholder 532 17 01 65 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 817 67 05 08 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 917 67 06 08 Screw Thdrl 3 8 16 x 1 2 817 00 06 12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 532 18 35 48 Insert Lens 532 18 52 14 Lens RH 532 18 52 13 Lens LH 532 18 54 29 Cover Lens 532 18 54 33 Insert Grille 532 19 16 11 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 532 00 54 79 Plug Button 532 18 78 01 Plug Dome Plastic NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 DRIVE driv
29. T LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION gt AN pOu LOW POSITION ENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH DISENGAGED POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 7 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attemptby the operatortotravelinthe reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position AWARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON 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 e Move motion control lever to neutral N position e With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON position e Look down and behind before backing e Slowly move motion control lever to reverse R position to start movement e 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 WARNING 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 stop
30. TIVE BLACK CABLE FIG 27 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood e Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill e Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill e Close hood 23 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 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Seg Fig 28 Raise hood e Unsnap headlight wire connector e Standinfrontoftractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor e To replace reverse above procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 28 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 ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary 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 p
31. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS e Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position 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 TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor e Place attachment clutch switch in DISENGAGED position e Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position e Roll belt off electric clutch pulley e Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring e Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs e Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs e Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 e Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of
32. Y No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v Alltires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Y 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 v Engine oil is at proper level v Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Y Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine v Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition v Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual v Itis important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions Se
33. adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning 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 de veloped 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 e Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set e Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual e Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly dis engage clutch brake pedal e Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 14 e Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off
34. al attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above e When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position OPERATION e Theattachments 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 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below e When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP e Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows e Be sure the tractor is on level ground e Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position e Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period e The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
35. ar 12 PSI Charging System 15 Amps 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 35 Min CCA 280 Case Size U1R Blade Torque 27 35 FT LBS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase ofa 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 service center 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 e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor e Follow the instructions under Maintenace 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 unimproved 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 la
36. atch oil in a suitable container e 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 OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP FIG 13 MAINTENANCE e Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise e To open pull out on the drain valve e 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 e Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve e Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual e 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 FULL line on dipstick Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished 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 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty condition
37. ce freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual e Roll tractor forward off skid e Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor FLAN WAS l TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op ER ki pi A bi l a eration section for location and function of Ry controls AWWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in ADJUSTMENT front of tractor is clear of other people and objects KNOB e Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted e Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline CHECK BATTERY See Fia 3 e Place freewheel control in transmission engaged Lift seat pan to BAS a position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section e Ifthisb f of this manual E INIS battery IS Pul IMO Se nice aner moni ond yaar e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps pedal and set the parking brake a See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this e Place motion control lever in neutral N position manual for charging instructions e Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Startthe engine After engine has started move throttle co
38. der s e Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f 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 Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 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
39. e TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their mean ing SAD R N H L N S REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH A ol 9 g ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINEON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM ROS Ol wW v cat i aa E OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT aX ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION D DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided LIGHTS ON 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 Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol su i mot avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can 4 4 FIRE
40. e end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis e Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER e BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery e RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 26 and 27 WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connect ing battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci dental grounding e Lift seat pan to raised position e Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor e Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery e Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal e Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely SEAT PAN TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGA
41. e hydro stlt_77 32 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 eee Transaxle Hydro Gear 322 0510 Order Parts From Transaxle Manu facturer 8 532 19 25 02 Rod Shift 9 532 18 05 05 Clutch Ogura 10 876 02 04 16 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 CAD 14 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 15 87449 05 44 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5 16 18 Gr 5 16 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 unc 17 532 12 61 97 Washer 19 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 unc 21 532 14 08 45 Knob 22 532 16 94 98 Rod Brake Hydro 23 532 19 07 36 Bracket Anti Rotation 24 87335 06 00 Nut 25 532 10 68 88 Spring Brake Rod 26 819 13 13 16 Washer 27 87602 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD 28 532 17 57 65 Rod Parking Brake 29 532 07 16 73 Cap Parking Brake 30 532 17 49 73 Bracket Transaxle 32 874 76 05 12 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 34 532 17 55 78 Shaft Foot Pedal 35 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon 36 81921 16 16 Washer 37 532 12 49 63 Pin Roll 38 532 17 91 14 Pulley Composite 39 872 11 06 22 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 41 532 17 55 56 Keeper Belt Idler 47 532 12 77 83 Pulley Idler V Groove 48 532 15 44 07 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 49 532 12 32 05 Retainer Belt 50 87211 06 12 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 51 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 52 87368 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 53 532 10 57 10 Link Clutch 55 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch
42. ed to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 24 e Block up axle securely e 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 On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key e Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove e Replace axle cover 22 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 WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR __ gt WHEEL ONLY FIG 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 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 e Connect on
43. ee 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 control 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 gasoline 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 section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine dies when 1 tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge oo Headlight
44. eels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE e Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod e If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A e Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position e Road testtractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT OPERATING ARM 01513 DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO RIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FIG 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 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 and keepers e Disconnect clutch wire harn
45. efuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the 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 GLIO Never operate machine in a closed are 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
46. en Company 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 dealer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer 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 Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 531 83 81 23 2002 532 1953 96 Rev 3 10 12 05 TR 6 Husqvarna Printed in U S A
47. ess e Remove clutch locator e Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler e Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch e Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades e Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION e Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley e Slide belt into the center span keeper e Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley e Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler e Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely e Reconnect clutch harness e Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers e Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH LOCATOR CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSMISSION INPUT PULLEY l j WIRE CLUTCH HARNESS G TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary e Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten e Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward FIG 22 SERVI
48. he machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child v 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 equip ment 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 care in 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 run ning 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 pilot light 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 equipmentfrom the truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then r
49. indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury g could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage 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 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH ROS ON POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR FREE WHEEL CONTROL FIG 4 PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac tor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine 10 LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used
50. ions 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 objects 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 operat ing 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 back ing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Donotoperate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working 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
51. mission is hot To prevent pos sible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle e Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean e 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 cool ing fins 17 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_chart4_e FIG 12 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 12 and 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL e Be sure tractor is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e C
52. nd until the blade is balanced CENTER HOLE 5 8 BOLT FIG 11 BATTERY Your tractor 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 e 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 e Open battery box door e Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright e Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly e Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the 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 assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the trans
53. ntrol to idle position e Release parking brake e Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid e Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position e Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section 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 properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed
54. ole pruners snow throwers model series 580 amp 600 walk behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna product used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use except as oth erwise provided herein Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty 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 Product must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form 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 30 Day Warranty Replacement parts accessories including bars and chains tools and display items 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 filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Engine and dri
55. operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated 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 d
56. 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 the Operation section of this 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 with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely e Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3 8 16 LOCKNUT SHOULDER 3 8 WASHER Sy BOLT GAUGE WHEEL FIG 6 TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 7 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the 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 hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills e Select desired height of cut e Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control e TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers So equipped or the deflector shield in place ATTACHMEN
57. own slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope Ifthe 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 A lil 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 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 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 t
58. ping or changing speed on hills e If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position OPERATION fstoppingisabsolutely necessary pushclutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake e Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED e Torestart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal e Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting e Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 4 and 8 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 e Donot push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH e To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc Transmission Engaged y 2 Transmission Disengaged FIG 8 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
59. repare 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 orspark Allowtheenginetocoolbefore storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placementinstructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e 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 e 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 e After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with batte
60. ry terminals e f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 24 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT 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 OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e 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 e 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 en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S e Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylin
61. s See Engine Manual 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 18 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 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions e Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor e Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned e Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FUEL FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING e Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e 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
62. s fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM e Whenthe engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine e 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 e The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM e 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 e 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 ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 16 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only areplacement 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 10 e Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades e Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade
63. s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine backfires when 1 turning engine OFF ROD ONDAARWN CAUSE Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and 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 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 and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light 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 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before s
64. sary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 3 4 wrench Pliers 2 7 16 wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left handis mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton e Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat e Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT e Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft e Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL e Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward e Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension e Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter e Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely e Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel e Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID T
65. sher Spacer Mower Vented 32 532 15 35 35 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 17 83 42 Nut Toplock 34 87211 06 12 Bolt Carr SH 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 532 13 14 94 Pulley Idler Flat 40 87390 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 41 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 44 532 14 00 88 Guard Mandrel LH 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 54 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 55 532 15 50 46 Arm Idler 56 532 16 57 23 Spacer Retainer 59 532 14 10 43 Guard TUV Idler 61 532 17 48 82 Spring Ext Elect Clutch 68 532 17 48 83 V Belt 42 Mower 92 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 111 532 17 92 92 Bracket Whl Ga LH 112 532 17 92 93 Bracket Whl Ga RH 113 81700 05 10 Screw 5 16 18 116 532 12 48 42 Bolt Shoulder 117 532 18 86 06 Wheel Gauge 118 873 93 06 00 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 119 819 12 14 14 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 129 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 130 874 78 06 16 Bolt Fin HEx 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 131 872 14 06 08 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 unc x 1 143 532 15 71 09 Bracket Arm Idler 42 144 532 15 86 34 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 145 532 16 58 88 Pulley Idler Flat 146 532 17 19 77 Bolt Carriage Idler 148 532 16 90 22 Spring Return Idler 149 532 16 58 98 Retainer Spring Yellow 150 81909 12 10 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 159 872 1406 14 Bolt Rdhd San 3 8 16 unc x 1 3 4 184 81913 14 10 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 10 Ga 532 13 07 94 Mandrel Assembly Includes Hous ing Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only P
66. the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 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 andin 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 1 25 Gallons and Type Unleaded Regular SAE 10W30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 3 0 Pints Spark Plug Champion RC12YC Gap 030 Ground Speed MPH Oil Type API SG SL Forward 5 2 Reverse 2 7 Tire Pressure Front 14 PSI Re
67. topping engine 26 CORRECTION OV Ns ON OV Ns OSes HOO Non CO Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section 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 slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn light 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 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 SCHEMATIC
68. ulley Not Included 532 17 62 07 Replacement Mower Complete Std deck Order separately gauge wheel componants Key Nos 116 119 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ch SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION a LOpE ne CAN e W a da men SS w DI ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 us MAX 9 WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and an 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 8 Husqvarna SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warranty Period of the product as set forth below Lifetime Warranty All tiller tines against breakage trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand held 3 Year Warranty Spindles on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk Behinds
69. ve 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 pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 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 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruc tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s per formance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws or 4 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 LIA
70. ver 817 49 05 10 Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 532 16 54 92 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 532 16 55 80 Plate Fastening Lt 532 16 96 13 Nyliner Snap In 5 8 ID 532 16 95 93 Washer Nyl 7 8 ID x 105 532 16 96 12 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 872 14 05 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 unc x 1 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 819 17 16 16 Washer 17 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 817 00 06 12 Thdrol Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 STEERING ASSEMBLY i steering_pl it_58 N TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 96013000900 PRODUCT NO 960 13 00 09 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39 43 Wheel Steering 2 532 17 51 31 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 3 532 16 98 40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98 39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49 31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 7 819 27 20 16 Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 8 812 00 00 29 Ring Klip t5304 75 9 532 12 49 37 Bearing Col Strg 10 532 17 51 21 Link Drag 11 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 3 8 13 532 13 65 18 Spacer Brg Axle Front 15 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 532 19 07 53 Shaft Asm Steering 26 532 12 68 47 Bushing Link Drag 28 81913 14 16 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 81700 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 30 87602 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 532 19 27 57 Rod Tie 34
71. ws Federal laws apply on federal lands TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES nuussneennenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnn nn 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS uuusneernneennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnenn 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIEG sscsesesereesees 4 ASSEMBLY c ssccsscesscesseeeeneeseseeeneeeenseeseensnenseeenae 6 8 OPERATION nuussnernnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen nn 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE unnuensnsennnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnen 15 MAINTENANCE nussnnensnnennnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn en 15 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS nnneesneennneennnnnnnn 19 23 STORAGE u a T 24 TROUBLESHOOTING unnesnnnsnnnnunnnnnnenunnennnnnnnnnn nn 25 26 REPAIR PARTS uursnssssnnsnnnennnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 28 41 WARRANTY uuanuussssussnannnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnenannnnnnnnnennnne 43 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Im Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter Insert 1 Knob Steering Key Boot Steering S Extension Shaft 2 Keys c 1 Oil Drain Tube gt Slope Sheet 1 5 16 1 Large Flat Washer Lock Washer m u 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 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 neces

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