Husqvarna LTH130 Tractor, Customer Responsibilities, Brake Operation, Tires, Blade Care, Battery

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer).

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

	CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT	BLADE
OR PIN

FIG. 17

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 16)		BATTERY
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to		Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
blades.		cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing		battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
		• Keep battery and terminals clean.
blade.
		• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
		• Keep small vent holes open.
towards deck as shown.
		•	Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
		TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
exact order as shown.
		Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
		the battery to “leak” power.
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
		• Open battery box door.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you
		•	Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
			tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
		• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
		• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
BLADE	MANDREL		until bright.
	ASSEMBLY	• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
		• Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the
			Assembly section of this manual).

	V-BELTS
	Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
TRAILING EDGE	operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
	adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER	TRANSAXLE COOLING
	The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
HEX BOLT	clean to assure proper cooling.
(GRADE 8)*	Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
	running or while the transmission is hot.
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE	• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.	clean.
FIG. 16	• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
	materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 17)	compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
	cooling fins.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An	TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-	The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
tual damage to mower and engine.
	nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
	transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.	17 est authorized service center/department.