Husqvarna LTH1542 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.25 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

3.0 Pints

 

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

5.2

 

Reverse:

2.7

 

 

 

Tire Pressure:

Front:

14 PSI

 

Rear:

12 PSI

 

 

Charging System:

15 Amps @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

Min. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Torque:

27-35 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS

28-41

WARRANTY

43

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Contents LTH1542 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor - Model Number LTH1542 96013000900, Product no 13Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis 260 532 18 54-29 Cover Lens Drive Tractor - Model Number LTH1542 96013000900, Product no 13 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number LTH1542 96013000900, Product no 13 Engine Optional EquipmentMower Lift Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresMower Deck Tractor - Model Number LTH1542 96013000900, Product no 13 Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXWarranty Statement 532 19 53-96 Rev 10.12.05 TR