ASSEMBLY

SEAT SHOUL-

DER BOLT

SEAT PAN

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

Lift seat pan to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See “BATTERY” in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 4)

(If Previously Removed)

Raise and hold deflector shield in the upright posi- tion.

Position alignment cup over rear baffle.

 

 

• Pivot mulcher plate forward and hook on mounting bolt.

 

 

Be sure hang tab hooks top of deck opening.

SEAT PAN

 

• Assemble flat washer, lock washer and wing nut to

 

mounting bolt and tighten securely.

 

LABEL

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

 

 

shield from mower.

 

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

 

 

DISCHARGING

 

FIG. 3

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

optional grass catcher accessory.

 

NOTE: If discharging or bagging results are unsatisfactory

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

with mulcher blades on mower, remove the mulcher blades

tractor from the skid.

and install high performance discharging blades, which are

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

available at an authorized service center/department.

Operation section for location and function

DEFLECTOR

 

of controls)

 

SHIELD

FLAT

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

 

 

WASHER

to its highest position.

 

 

 

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

HANG

LOCK

pedal.

WASHER

TAB

 

 

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

 

 

 

eration section for location and function of

 

 

 

controls)

 

MULCHER PLATE

WING NUT

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

 

 

 

 

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual.

7

FIG. 4

 

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Husqvarna LT1538 owner manual Discharging

LT1538 specifications

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