Husqvarna LTH1538 Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G).

•Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of bracket.

•Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm (R).

•Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer spring and washer.

•Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis pin (B) and rear lift link (C) from rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer springs and washers.

CAUTION: AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS

ARE DISCONNECTED, THE ATTACH-

MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING

LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT

LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION

OF THE LEVER.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20-23)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.

•Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING

LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON

LIFT LEVER, LOWER IT SLOWLY AND

ENGAGE IN LOWEST POSITION.

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

•Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

•ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LIKS

(C)FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING

(Q)INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH.

P

C

K

L

G MF

G

A E

B

R

D

FIG. 19

Q

19

 

 

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Contents LTH1538 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigsAdjust Seat See Fig Steps 1, 2 Attach Hood Scoop See FigCheck 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 FigsTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Lubrication Chart Maintenance Tractor Battery Blade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning Into the Cable Guide on Front Edge of Lower Dash Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigInstall 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 Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem 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
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