Husqvarna LTH140 owner manual Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 7)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

GAUGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER	17/32 WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL	SHOULDER
	BOLT

FIG. 7

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 8B

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 8A & 8B)			PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,			✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.			✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting			✓	Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.				1 hour at 6 amps).
• Tighten hardware securely.			✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.			✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
				the tires were overinflated at the factory).
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
			✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
opening and slide into place, as shown.
				front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.				properly inflated for leveling).
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.			✓	Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
				properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
			✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
				and wires are properly clamped.
	WELD NUT	HOOK POINTS	✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
	FROM THE TOP	DOWN		drive position.
	LOCK		WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
	WASHER
WELD			EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
NUT	SCREW		ITEMS:
LATCH			✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
			✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
HOOK
		LATCH		gasoline.
		HOOK	✓ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
		LOCK		function. Operate them before you start the engine.
WASHER			✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
		WASHER WELD	✓ It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
		NUT
MULCHER		WASHER		ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
PLATE		SCREW		and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START
				ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Opera-
		FIG. 8A
			9	tion section of this manual).