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SAFETY Safe Operation RULES Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. • WARNING: in order to prevent acci= dental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
SAFETY Safe Operation RULES Practices for Ride=On Mowers & ill. CHILDREN GENERAL 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. • Never operate machine in a closed area. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CUSTOMER Gasoline Capacity and Type: 1.5 Gallons Unleaded Regular • • Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Oil Capacity: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 3 AMPS Battery 5 AMPS Headlight Battery: AMP/HR: Min. CCA: Case Size: Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs. RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules.
UNASSEMBLED Steering 1/ PARTS Wheel *_ I Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel tt (1) Lock Washer _ x (1) Hex Bolt i i Steering Wheel Adapter | i / t ""J--" Steering Steering Extension Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Key(s) 5
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY iNSTALL * * SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4) TO INSTALL HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 5) Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Connect switch to seat. Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. / SEAT / / SWITCH PAD _ SLOT / 7_ t I TAPE WIRING HARNESS Fig.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. J'CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. _iL.WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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. 03133 Fig. 6 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. • HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) • Never use the choke to stop the engine.
OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE (See Fig. 11) MOWER 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.
OPERATION TOWING CARTS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS BEFORE Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. 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. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM CHECK (ROS) • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
OPERATION Insert key into ignitionandturn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, 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. may be movement 4. 5.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY 50 HOURS Check A T Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Engine Enqine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) v' Air Filter G Clean Air Screen Replace Clean Oil Filter Engine Replace v" _,2 (if equipped) v"2 V' Fins Plug Fuel Filter more often when operating under 2 - Service more often when operating in
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe maintenance. safety rules when performing any proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. CAUTION: Using a blade Use not onlyaapproved replacement by the blade manu= ap= facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty. _ 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.
MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. © OiL DRAIN PLUG Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING (See Fig. 20) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AIR iAO O 'OO: vo'Oa i movable parts (See Fig. 22) ..................
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: * * * * TO REMOVE • • • • • • • MOWER IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LINKS (C) FROM TRACTOR AND HOOKTHE CLUTCH SPRING (Q) INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH. (See Fig. 23) Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. • • Fig. 24 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjustment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) (See Fig. 34) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 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 • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35) 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. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 39) (See Fig. 38) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Raise hood. • • Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM 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 OFACIDS DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Engine continues to run when oper= ator [eaves seat with attachment clutch 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. 1. 2. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. 3. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 3. 4. 5.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) DECALS 56 2 11 12 KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 WHEELS 41 16-58 42 91-96 43 20-88 42 38-29 43 65-56 43 10-93 1450-05 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal 11 12 ------ Fender Warn./Instructions Hood Logo Hood Panel Customer Respons. Replacement Engine Battery Dnge/Poi AND TIRES KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - - 1 2 3 4 7 10 9 8 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) SCHEMATIC SCH 11 BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER qD _D FUSE (OPTIONAL) : i : io I ,, I _K I (CLUTCH I O ATT,_,-C}qMENT GRAY I (NOT IN ..... I C___JS--CH REVERSE) J BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK t [ _ GRAY JUNCTION _CONNECTOR SHORTING CONNECTOR NOTE CHASSIS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ELECTRICAL T02S 33 With 12V Outlet Option \ t! I I 1 87 I I I I I I I I f I\J_-I I I \ "f \ k I 34 I With Service Minder Option I /I I I I \1 \ ] _ _27 43 I t 42 4O 16 q I 71 I z 29 3O
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 16 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 40 41 42 43 55 71 79 87 90 92 93 94 PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) CHASSIS 204 239 203 238 206 191 137 /_ 234 25 205 151 176 181 37 196 150 235 36 34 236 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) CHASSIS KEY NO. 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 58 68 130 137 138 150 151 152 159 162 175 176 177 180 181 182 183 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 817 532 873 532 817 532 532 532 532 532 532 817 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 874 40 40 41 41 42 41 19 06 41 68 41 49 41 40 40 40 40 19 00 14 19 40 19 41 40 40 52 KEY NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) DRIVE 216 185 221 42 184 35 125 227 170 231 167 / 226 29 211 159 166 / _ 279 176 174 17 175 33 • 125 232 183 166 205 230 230 205 33 drive-tex K46 fender 18 rl 183 34
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) DRIVE KEY NO. 2 15 17 22 23 29 33 35 42 49 50 51 52 58 84 70 73 74 80 99 116 125 143 153 159 180 161 188 PART NO. 532 819 532 532 532 532 812 532 532 872 532 873 532 532 532 532 874 532 532 532 873 817 817 532 878 532 532 532 12 13 41 19 14 40 00 40 12 11 19 90 19 13 19 41 49 14 41 41 90 00 49 12 02 18 10 42 KEY NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ENGINE 1 21 122 18 7 69 15 _96 _--37 42 85 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester engine-tex_BS_36 36 2
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 9 12 15 18 20 21 28 29 37 42 45 69 79 84 85 90 98 97 122 NOTE: 532 13 73-52 532 19 43-20 532 40 54-71 532 40 75-45 532 43 02-20 532 18 38-97 532 41 83-58 532 40 11-37 532 13 71-80 532 12 34-87 810 04 07-00 873 51 04-00 532 16 52-91 532 19 23-34 817 06 06-20 532 17 39-37 8170006-18 819 09 14-18 817 67 04-12 532 42 19-22 DESCRIPTION Engine Bnggs Model No.
TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ASSEMBLY / i 16 13 28 63 9 7 66 19 \ 13 62 \ \ 13 53 steering-tex_STDHRR 5 rl _ / 38
TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 8 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 28 28 33 35 45 53 57 58 59 60 81 82 63 84 66 67 68 89 70 71 72 PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) MOWER DECK 123 118 ....
TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. 1 8 7 8 11 - 13 14 15 19 21 23 24 25 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 40 42 43 48 55 58 57 59 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 873 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 872 819 532 873 532 532 532 532 532 817 532 - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) DECK 41 19 41 19 19 13 19 18 11 19 68 19 10 19 11 19 13 17 18 19 40 11 13 19 90 19 19 13 19 19 00 14 KEY NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) MOWER LIFT 87 90 / 89 10 3 100 2 97 91 101 KEY NO. 2 3 7 10 87 89 9O 91 PART NO. 532 532 532 532 532 819 532 532 42 19 41 19 19 19 19 19 KEY NO. DESCRiPTiON 20-27 52-31 15-55 63-14 42-09 19-12 42-08 51-81 97 98 100 101 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm., Lift RH Grip, Lever Spring Torsion Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock Washer Clear Zinc Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock Link Asm Lift LH Rear PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 3 seat-tex_6-tex KEY NO. 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 21 LT PART NO. 532 532 532 873 532 532 532 532 42 18 14 80 12 17 19 17 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 40-67 01-68 06-75 08-00 41-81 18-77 69-77 18-52 Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Asm Fender Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 37 40 41 43 44 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1036 EMISSIONS 358 ENGINE GASKET 12 LABEL 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I , 132_gREPLACEMENT ENGINE SET l, 883 943 _> 238 ® 36 35 306 51 1022 ' 1266 i( / ,,i) 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 (_ 1022 51A 868 _ 883 584 -,_ OVERHAUL KIT I 127 51 13o_I) 1266 ( I /_;_ LABEL 108,<_q G_ _1 633_) /I 95e 987 _ 104 1036 EMISSIONS 1141I 125{ 121 CARBURETOR 21z_ 987 _ 3_
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 3o_ 309 510_1051 =' 801 544 783 513 643 967 462 579 1023_ 1022 5 1005 222 305 lO4O ,,,%. ,,_' ,o5,_+ 334 851 5240 37 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 796010 399265 3 • 391086s 4 697106 5 796025 7 ._ 796584 11 794683 12 • 697110 13 793988 15 690946 16 797579 20 • 795387 22 692125 23 698281 24 222698s 25 796172 796173 26 791936 792649 27 698469 28 796007 29 794122 32 791118 33 792868 34 791935 35 691279 36 691279 37 697352 42 499586 43 691968 45 690564 46 793880 48 697761 50 796180 51.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 KEY NO. PART NO. 562 579 584 691119 691029 794682 585 • 601 614 616 617 .& 697109 791850 691620 692012 692138 633 699813 634 _698779 635 643 654 684 691 718 724 729 741 757 758 759 783 789 797 801 802 803 691909 698401 690958 697157 • 692407 690959 697478 691224 697128 793242 793763 697392 693713 698329 693167 691283 691286 830 842 847 850 691095 • 691031 790442 100106 851 692424 868 _.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 O 15 DEGREES _ MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and 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.
Husqvarna Consumer Wheeled Products - Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna{R} product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance ti_om the date of retail purchase tbr the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A. Certain components (e.g., engines and transmissions) are excluded from coverage, and other limitations apply, as described in this document.
c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's In addition, you nmst cease using the product immediately Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any fi_rther use. mamml. upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to an authorized 4. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered. The Limited Warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from detects in material or workmaanship.
Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Product/Component Ridin _wn rs : Frame, Chassis, Front Axle Engine* Transmission (if made by Husqvama/Peerless) Transmission (if third party)** Battery Other Non-Expendable Components _ _ ti#:! Z#ro Turn Mo_:rs Engine* Transmission ** Battery Other Non-Expendable Components #_i_ _tim i _ro::: Turn Mo _ _rs EZ): Engine* Transmission _rin_ 5 Years Rental (any rental usage) NO WARRANTY 3 Years NO WARRANTY NO WAR
Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer household (personal, use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Product/Component Engine ....
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