Husqvarna LT1538 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL

ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi- tion.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 25

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

ADJUST-

MENT BOLT

FIG. 24

NEUTRAL LOCK GATE

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

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Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY

FIG. 26

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals 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.

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Contents LT1538 II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceGeneral Operation III. ChildrenSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonDischarging Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceService Dates Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL FilterSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Interlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model NO. LT1538 LT1538A, Product no 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly 532 14 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresEngine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck KEY Part Description Mower Lift Repair Parts Page Page Warranty Statement Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 18 43-98 11.12.02 RH

LT1538 specifications

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