Husqvarna LTH125 owner manual Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, ADD Gasoline

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

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 mower clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

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 dis- charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

LOW POSITION

HIGH POSITION

 

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

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.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11)

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.

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

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.).

FIG. 11

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

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Contents LTH125 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel Number LTH125 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsInstall Battery See Figs Install Mulcher Plate See Figs.6 To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Page Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Blade CareBattery See Fig To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen See Fig EngineLubrication AIR Filter See FigCleaning Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt SeeTo Adjust Motion Control Lever See Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly SeeTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingStorage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. LTH125 HC125H42C ElectricalKEY Part Description NO. no Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering and Front Axle Repair Parts Engine Repair Parts Seat Wheels and Tires LSB42LBD48 Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Mower Deck HYDRO-GEAR Transaxle Model no KEY Part NO. no Description Service Notes Service Notes Page Warranty Statement Husqvarna Forest & Garden CORev