Husqvarna LT18542 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
ATTACHMENT	SWITCH	LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH LEVER		POSITION
CLUTCH LEVER
AMMETER
THROTTLE/		LIFT LEVER
CHOKE		PLUNGER
CONTROL
		ATTACHMENT
		LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/	HEIGHT
BRAKE	ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL	LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 4

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents LT18542 Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck 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 Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model NO. LT18542 LT18542A, Product no 57Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping Drive 116Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly Seatlt.bolt1Decals Wheels & TiresEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterMower Lift NO. NO. DescriptionMower Deck 532 13 39-44 Washer Hardened Smaller Rantywar Tementsta Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 18 92-29 11.11.03 TR