Husqvarna LT130 Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the 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).

Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.

Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.

Tighten locknuts securely.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

FIG. 28

LOCKNUT

CENTER ROD

TIRE ROD

TRANSAXLE

FIG. 29

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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. 30)

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.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY

 

 

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

 

 

 

FIG. 30

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 31)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

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

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable 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.

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Contents LT130 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel Number LT130 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Rollingtractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigsInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsKnow Your Tractor OperationHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor BatteryBrake Operation TiresBelts EngineTransaxle Cooling LubricationCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Acceleration TestOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model NO. LT130 954830071A SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Bracket Pnt Fender Drive KEY Part NO. no Description Steering Assembly KEY Part Description NO. no 532140838 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Description LBD48Engine Optional EquipmentStud 1/4 turn Mower Deck 532141043 Guard TUV Idler Mower Lift Repair Parts Dana Transaxle Model Number Repair Parts Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aPerimeter Woods Drive CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Husqvarna Forest & Garden CO532150710 09.22.95 TR

LT130 specifications

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