Husqvarna LTH140 owner manual Install Battery See Figs, To Attach Front Bumper See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

•Lift seat to raised position.

•Open battery box door.

•Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.

•Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).

•Inspection for corrosion.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•

Periodic charging.

 

 

POSITIVE

 

 

(RED)

 

 

CABLE

NEGATIVE

 

 

(BLACK)

 

 

CABLE

 

 

LOCK WASHER

 

HEX NUT

FLAT

 

WASHER

 

 

HEX

 

 

BOLT

 

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL

FIG. 4

BATTERY

BOX COVER

VENT CAPS

FIG. 5

TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 6)

NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting bumper to tractor.

•Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube.

•Slide reinforcement plates inside flattened ends of bumper and align holes in plates with slots in bumper as shown.

•With plate and bumper holes aligned, set bumper on ground in front of tractor and align the end holes in bumper with the rear holes in tractor chassis. On both sides of chassis loosely install carriage bolt, washer and locknut. Do not tighten.

•Pivot bumper upwards to align holes with forward chassis holes and install carriage bolt, washer and locknut to both sides of chassis.

•Tighten all four (4) locknuts securely.

REINFORCEMENT

PLATE

BUMPER

CARRIAGE

BOLT

END CAP

Install Rear

Hardware First

Then Pivot

Upwards

WASHER

LOCKNUT

8

FIG. 6

 

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Contents LT H 1 4 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersModel Number LTH140 Serial Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities 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 To Attach Front Bumper See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Purge Transmission Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Lubrication Chart Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Brake OperationTires Blade CareBattery See Fig To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeEngine LubricationCleaning Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Acceleration TestStorage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic 14 HP 42 Tractor Model NO. LTH140 954001192AElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Description Drive KEY Part Description Engine 532132753 Control Th/ch Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly 14 HP 42 Tractor Model NO. LTH140 H954001192ALSB42 DecalsLBD48 Mower KEY Part NO. no Description Mower Lift Assembly Repair Parts HYDRO-GEAR Transaxle Model no Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideWarranty Statement Limited Warranty
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