Husqvarna YTH1542XP Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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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. 15)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

Place attachment clutch switch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

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)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with defl ector shield to right side of tractor.

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs..

Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

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 infl ated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

Raise mower to its highest position.

At the 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.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

SUSPENSION ARMS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

RETAINER

PULLEY

FRONT LINK

SPRING

 

RETAINER

 

SPRINGS

ANTI-SWAY BAR

(BOTH SIDES)

 

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

FIG. 15

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Contents YTH1542XP Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet BatteryUnassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Install Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Cruise Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE MaintenanceService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/EPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsWith attachment clutch Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XP HAU15H42H, Product no 17 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures 30 532 19 18-15 Fender Drive Tractor Model NO. YTH1542XP HAU15H42H, Product no 17KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Optional Equipment EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals532 18 88-22 Pin Groove Mower LiftMower Deck Repair Parts Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationWarranty Statement 532 19 18-52 02.25.04 RD