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02578_husqvarna
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LTH18542
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, off. al ways dis con nect spark plug wire Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways and place wire where it can not contact look
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians Oi
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Steering (1) Knob Insert Extension Shaft Steering Key Boot (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 LOCK WASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire p
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing SEAT PAN seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly LABEL of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instr
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTA CHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 4 Our tracto
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRA
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01423 OPERATION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level TO OPERATE ON HILLS surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- WARNING: Do not drive up or down JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation hills with slopes greater than 15° and sec tion of this manual). do not drive across any slope. With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off Choose the slowest speed before starting up o
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTA CH MENTS When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- fuel from the tank to the engine. tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with Be sure freewheel control
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the freewheel lever while the engine is run- Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ning. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - that has been cut. Have the cut area
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRAILING MANDREL TRACTOR EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments STAR section of this manual). FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not will result in increased oil consumption when used above necessary. 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER CLAMP Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. CLAMP Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER FUEL Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other FILTER oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in FIG. 14 one year. MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign equipped) as it could
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: 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 con- tact with plu
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D" "D" 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 18 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN L
