Husqvarna YTH1542XP User Manual

02153YTH1542XPOwner's Manual01960_husqvarna

10ELAPSED TIMEAMPS60060HOURS 1/10000000000002527OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

11OPERATIONCAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc

12OPERATIONLOWPOSITIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking t

14OPERATIONFIG. 1000272 PURGE TRANSMISSIONCAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning.To ensure proper operation

15BEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil filter)Replace

16MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping

17MAINTENANCECLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or co

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 ADJUSTMENTSTRACTORFIG. 1501698RETAINER SPRINGS(BOTH SIDES)RE TAIN ER SPRINGS(BOTH SIDES)ELECTRIC CLUTCHPULLEYFRONT LINKSUS PEN SION ARMS

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsib

2001156SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSNOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".• Recheck measurements after adjus

2102537SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance,

22TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 23)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be n

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 continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches

27BATTERYFUSEREDREDBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKBLACKNON-REMOVABLECONNECTIONSREMOVABLECONNECTIONSBLACKBLACKBROWNREDORANGEBROWNMSOLENOIDWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNO

28REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25ELECTRICAL227921121211108212780282926403330502442434127252745060AMPS6

29REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPT

3WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci -den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark pl

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES64209158742091319261442620920914220914214360172

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping2

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25DRIVE9292830523237533555366235362234161777724132305257251924262676787

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO.

34REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25STEERING ASSEMBLY1158758743439543840328646468623335346867676713656815

35REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO. DE

36REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25ENGINE1 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle Flg2 532 17 18-

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO. DESCR

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25DECALSKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONK

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25MOWER LIFT36152016171820201520456231654783741403812113132313219191313

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(below 3

40REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25MOWER DECK15141311109816683730313233146148145150184451445455563414644

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1542XP (HAU15H42H), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-25MOWER DECK1 532 18 54-38 Mower Deck Assembly, 42”2 87

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 pur-chaser to be free

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5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Knob(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeSeat(2) KeysSlope SheetSteeringAdapter(1) Oil Drain Tub

6HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (SEE Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact b

7ASSEMBLYFIG. 30246602464SEAT PANSHOULDER BOLTADJUSTMENT KNOBFLAT WASHERSEATINSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.•

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

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