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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Husqvarna LT130 owner manual Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

LT130 specifications

The Husqvarna LT130 is a ride-on lawn mower designed for homeowners seeking efficiency, comfort, and precision in their lawn care tasks. This model strikes a balance between performance and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for those with medium to large-sized yards.

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One of the prominent features of the LT130 is its cutting deck, which measures 97 cm (approximately 38 inches) in width. This size allows for quick mowing sessions, reducing the time spent on lawn care while providing a clean and even cut. The adjustable cutting heights, ranging from 30 mm to 75 mm, give users the flexibility to customize the mower's performance according to their lawn conditions and preferences.

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