Husqvarna LT18542 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack 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.

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Utility knife

(2)

3/4" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

Pliers

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 SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURETIRESWHERETRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEELSTEERING BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 1

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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 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 Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsMowing Tips ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt 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