Husqvarna LT1597 manual To Replace Fuse, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, To Adjust Choke Control

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30 AND 31)

WARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect- ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter- minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

Close battery box door.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

02021

FIG. 30

 

KEPS

 

NUT

 

HEX

 

BOLT

02182

 

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 32)

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

03074

FIG. 32

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces- sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

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Contents LT1597 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Check Battery See Fig Install Seat See Figs a and 2BAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control D See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigsReverse Operation System ROS To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Engine To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 41 01-85 03.05.07 JS

LT1597 specifications

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