Husqvarna LTH18542 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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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

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

3/4" wrench

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (SEE FIG. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

INSERT

1/2 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

TAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

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Contents LTH18542 Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Key Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Engine OIL Filter CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model NO. LTH18542 LTH18542A, Product no 57Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive CRD THRSteering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly 1712Decals Wheels & TiresEngine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck 152KEY Part Description Mower Lift 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT Service Notes Service Notes Warranty Statement Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 18 98-98 11.18.03 RD
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