Husqvarna LTH1542 User Manual Page 1

02494LTH1542Owner's Manual

1002869OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tract

11OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safe

12OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose th

13ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 oct

14FIG. 9 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustment

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➁ENGINE➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀GENERAL PURP

16MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl

17MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re

18MAINTENANCEMUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLU

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 15TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are prope

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or

20FIG. 20TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface.

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and

22FIG. 25SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 24)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in fron

24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key totractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" wh

27TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09SCHEMATIC BATTERYFUSESOLENOIDA MAMMETER(OPTIONAL)HEADLIGHTSCLUTCH / BRAKE

28TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09ELECTRICAL 193376 ROS282994932624424327272541272740333092345082127D.C.

29TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 53

3• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not

30TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09CHASSIS 647410302081320811209311209292092082095520714426266026144261020

31TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

32TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09DRIVE 2928305232375335553662353622341617777841626371200731626319932305257

33TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09DRIVE KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO.

34TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09STEERING ASSEMBLY 4459577943324395438104011869464686924747263028141423

35TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

36TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09ENGINE 21OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester292345engine-kohler_431161174813

37TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09MOWER LIFT 15201617182020152045623165471211313231321919131313lift-rh.1pi

38TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 01-20 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket

39TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL)

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41TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH1542 (96013000900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-09MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

4215 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

43SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fr

532 19 53-96 Rev. 3 10.12.05 TRPrinted in U.S.A.

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel InsertSteering WheelAdapterSeat(2) KeysSlope SheetKey(1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers(

7ASSEMBLYNOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.FI

8CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cut

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing.DANGER, KEEP HANDS