01960_husqvarna 02153 YTH1542XP Owner's Manual
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: 4.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular Oil Type(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 3.8 Pints W/O Filter: 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: (Gap: .030") Champion RCJ8Y Ground Speed(MPH): Forward: Reverse: 0 – 5.5 0 – 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: 14 PSI 10 PSI Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM Battery: AMP/HR: MIN. CCA: Case Size: Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 FT. LBS.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert (1) Knob Slope Sheet Steering Sleeve Steering Adapter Steering Sleeve Extension Battery (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Keys (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
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 insure proper tightness. STEERING WHEEL INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY LOCK NUT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY • • • • Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery. Jumping (if required). Periodic charging. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS SEAT SEAT PAN KEPS NUT HEX BOLT SHOULDER BOLT 6 46 02 TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR POSITIVE (RED)CABLE 02 FLAT WASHER 18 0 NEGATIVE (BLACK)CABLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 02464 FIG. 3 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.
ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. 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.
OPERATION 00155 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 CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.
OPERATION • • 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. 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. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" LOW POSITION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig.
OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.
OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. • To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended 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 developed during shipping of your tractor.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E E S S RS AG US RS UR OUR OU SON OR U O H O H H A 0 ST EA 8H SE RE 25 10 50 Y Y Y Y Y RE O R R R R R O F E E E E E F BE SERVICE EV EV EV EV EV BE CH DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R A C T 0 R Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly section of this manual).
MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 01267 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER 00598 TO GROUND A BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND LINE A NUT “E” FIG. 16 NUT “F” TRUNNION 01156 SUSPENSION ARM 01553 FRONT LINKS FIG. 19 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) FIG. 17 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 23) • • Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable.
STORAGE 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. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start CORRECTION Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Fill fuel tank. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 166 10 217 161 10 166 30 28 90 166 159 31 9 209 54 58 209 155 213 54 214 158 166 11 209 20 64 59 209 209 209 209 144 26 209 142 60 1 26 154 143 209 166 142 2 145 37 13 37 209 14 74 38 206 209 38 chassis-stealth.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 DRIVE 57 120 89 63 33 144 66 221 69 219 19 59 221 274 61 224 19 214 254 221 96 222 51 225 220 21 234 236 241232 242 235 233 223 30 223 226 238 33 253 62 221 39 151 51 49 120 36 35 37 6 231 53 28 26 55 96 22 29 77 25 19 27 24 26 26 15 52 32 77 1 drive-hydro.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 ENGINE 3 2 1 8 14 38 13 10 81 25 105 105 6 5 32 101 31 33 37 112 41 45 33 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 4 Spark Arrester KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 8 8 9 14 9 7 7 10 5 6 22 21 2 24 5 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 3 12 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 532 18 49-95 532 14 05-51 871 11 06-16 819 13 16-10 532 14 50-06 873 80 06-00 532 12 41-81 817 00 06-16 819 13 16-14 532 18 24-93 532 16 63-69 532 12 12-46 532 12 12-48 Seat Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1.0 x 10 Ga.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 DECALS 17 7 9 3 12 12 3 17 4 16 10 2 6 15 1 13 14 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 MOWER LIFT 29 28 27 25 24 23 7 8 41 5 37 49 30 38 40 36 13 4 1 3 50 26 6 2 11 6 5 4 12 13 19 13 20 31 32 13 15 19 20 31 32 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 MOWER DECK 68 40 37 36 40 143 159 46 144 45 150 40 37 132 91 145 44 184 59 56 55 94 54 21 5 134 135 182 148 95 132 30 140 21 5 21 136 21 116 134 139 21 117 183 146 33 32 31 119 113 118 2 136 118 119 117 2 116 21 34 21 2 23 1 24 25 138 26 28 113 29 2 27 16 130 131 129 92 15 14 20 18 92 3 61 4 18 149 13 5 6 11 19 21 10 9 8 40 42_D.elec.t-path.adjwl.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOL D AL ONG THIS DOT IS A TED 15 D LINE EGR EE S LOP E 42 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and 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.
01960_husqvarna WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Husqvarna Forest & 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 product.
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