Husqvarna LTH1538 owner manual Before Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

ROS "ON" POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

 

(NORMAL OPERATING)

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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 13)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, onmowerssoequipped,orthedeflector shield (S) in place.

S

FIG. 13

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

Pull up and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Re- insert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

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Contents LTH1538 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigsAdjust Seat See Fig Steps 1, 2 Attach Hood Scoop See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Figs To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Lubrication Chart MaintenanceTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove 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 Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor - Model Number LTH1538 96043003800, Product no 43 SchematicWheels and Tires DecalsKEY Part Description Electrical Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock Chassis 238 532 41 Trim 239 532 40 Clip Tinnerman Drive 167 532 40 52-57 Latch Brake Parking UNCEngine Engine Power Rating Information KEY Part Seat AssemblySteering 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