Husqvarna LTH1538 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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

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

(B)CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

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

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

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

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) “ON” POSI- TION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

(J)MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

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Contents LTH1538 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigsAdjust Seat See Fig Attach Hood Scoop See Fig Steps 1, 2Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Figs HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Maintenance Lubrication ChartTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Into the Cable Guide on Front Edge of Lower DashInstall belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Schematic Tractor - Model Number LTH1538 96043003800, Product no 43Wheels and Tires DecalsKEY Part Description Electrical Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock Chassis 238 532 41 Trim 239 532 40 Clip Tinnerman Drive UNC 167 532 40 52-57 Latch Brake ParkingEngine Engine Power Rating Information Seat Assembly KEY PartSteering Assembly Mower Deck 532 40 30-12 Handle Clutch Cable Mower Lift Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 532 41 07-13 REV1 12.07.06 TB