Operation, Know Your Tractor | Husqvarna LTH140 manual

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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	AMMETER	THROTTLE/CHOKE
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH		CONTROL	LIFT LEVER
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH			LIFT LEVER
SWITCH			PLUNGER
LIGHT SWITCH			ATTACHMENT LIFT
LIGHT SWITCH			LEVER
			LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
IGNITION
SWITCH			PARKING BRAKE
			PARKING BRAKE
FREEWHEEL		MOTION CONTROL LEVER
FREEWHEEL
CONTROL
	HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIG. 9

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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Husqvarna LTH140 owner manual Operation, Know Your Tractor

Contents

LT H 1 4 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel Number LTH140 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Battery See Figs To Attach Front Bumper See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartService Dates General Recommendations Tires TractorBrake Operation Blade Care Belts Battery See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals Transaxle Cooling Engine To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Lubrication Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Spark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs Belt Installation To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb Final Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Acceleration Test Storage Other Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction OFF Schematic 14 HP 42 Tractor Model NO. LTH140 954001192A Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Description Drive KEY Part Description Engine 532132753 Control Th/ch Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly 14 HP 42 Tractor Model NO. LTH140 H954001192A LBD48 DecalsLSB42 Mower KEY Part NO. no Description Mower Lift Assembly Repair Parts HYDRO-GEAR Transaxle Model no Repair Parts Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide Warranty Statement Limited Warranty