Husqvarna LT1538 To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 

IDLER

 

PULLEYS

MANDREL

ENGINE

PULLEY

PULLEY

RETAINER

R.H. SUSPENSION

ARM

SPRING

 

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 21

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley.

Slide belt into the center span keeper.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-1/2"

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING IDLER

CENTER

SPAN

KEEPER

STATIONARY IDLER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 23

FIG. 22

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Contents LT1538 General Operation IV. ServiceII. Slope Operation III. ChildrenSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonDischarging Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Service Dates MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter See Fig Engine OIL FilterMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- TralFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model NO. LT1538 LT1538A, Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Repair Parts 532 14 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires DecalsEngine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower Lift Repair Parts Page Page Warranty Statement Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 18 43-98 11.12.02 RH

LT1538 specifications

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