Husqvarna LTH1538 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.5 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:

51 oz.

 

W/O Filter: 35 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0-5.3

 

Reverse:

1.5

Charging System:

5 AMPS BATTERY

 

3 AMPS HEADLIGHT

Battery:

AMP/HR:

28

 

Min. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Torque:

45-55 FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5-8

OPERATION

9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15

MAINTENANCE

15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

WARRANTY

BACK COVER

4

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Contents LTH1538 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonCheck Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigsAdjust Seat See Fig Attach Hood Scoop See Fig Steps 1, 2Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Figs To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System 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 Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo 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 To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System 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
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