Husqvarna LTH18538 User Manual Page 1

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OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to fa

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

OPERATIONTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT(See Fig. 11)The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines thecutting height.Fig. 11• Put attachment

OPERATIONTOWING CARTS & OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by andcomply with specifications ofthe manufacturer of your

OPERATIONInsert key intoignitionandturn key clockwise to "START"position and release key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continu

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCESCHEDULECheck Brake OperationCheckTire PressureT Check Operator Presence & ROS SystemsA Checkfor Loose FastenersC Check/Repl

MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing anymaintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at hig

MAINTENANCETRANSAXLE MAINTENANCEThe transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept cleanto assure proper cooling.Do not attempt to clean fan or tran

MAINTENANCEENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20)Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Removeblower housing and clean the area shown to p

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersDANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TOCHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outsideof tractor chassis and secure w

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWERMake sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown ontires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affec

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 33)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on leve

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35)The motion control lever has been preset at the factoryand adjust

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSREPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 38)WARNING: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both t

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the endof the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 daysor more.WARNING: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerExcessivevibrationCAUSE1. Out of

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMEngine continuesto run when oper=ator [eaves seatwith attachmentclutch engagedPoor cut =unevenMower blades wi[[not rotatePoor gr

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)56 21112KEYNO.1245689PARTNO. DESCRIPTION532 41 16-58 Decal532 42 91-96 Decal532 43 20-88 Decal532 42 3

SCHEMATICSCH 11TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)NOTEYOUR TRACTOR ISEQUIPPED WITH A SPECIALALTERNATOR SYSTEM.THE LIGHTS ARE NOTCONNECTED TO TH

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers&ill. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of chi

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)T02SWith 12V Outlet OptionIWith Service Minder Option\IIIII fI\J_--I \ II \ kIII \1] I_ t1 87344Ot

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532 16 34-65 Battery2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 532 19

CHASSISTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)203204206176181196II3736.19458189\137 /_234 205235236183 _2392381912515015134_23523668228I 217189\5215

CHASSISTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)KEYNO.3514151825343637525868130137138150151152159162175176177180181182183PARTNO.532 40532 40532 41532

DRIVETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)2164222118435185167170231227226125/291591733183205230drive-tex K46 fender 18 rl125211166/_ 279 176 17417

DRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)KEY PARTNO. NO.2 532 12 35-8315 819 13 13-1617 532 41 36-7822 532 19 78-6023 532 14 08-4529 532 40 38-0

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)2118715 _96_--3729OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attesterengine-tex_BS_361122428569236

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Engine Bnggs Model No.31N707-1374-B12 532 13 73-52 Muffler9 532 19 43-20

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)STEERING ASSEMBLY/63i16 13 281997 66\steering-tex_STDHRR 5 rl _ /62 \\13531338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 532 42 34-692 532 19 59-684 532 40 30-875 532 40 30-888 532 12 49-317 532

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONSGasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallonsand Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)Oil Capaci

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)11819I213418921 29199/\\\\123...1162123/2738-8_Tex-LT_519114O

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)KEY PARTNO. NO.1 532 41 14-838 532 19 51-867 532 41 83-588 532 19 30-0311 532 19 39-57- - 532 13 8

MOWER LIFTTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)873/1089902100KEYNO.2371087899O9191PARTNO. DESCRiPTiON532 42 20-27532 19 52-31532 41 15-55532 19 63

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)SEAT ASSEMBLY21seat-tex_6-tex LT3KEY PARTNO. NO.1 532 42 40-672 532 18 01-683 532 14 06-756 873 80 08-007 53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA101/102I965810710g 105MODEL K46BA7A646084100ACTUAL PARTSMAY NOT APPEARAS S

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BAKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON7 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 158 532 41 43-96 Magne

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B148 SHORT BLOCK 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL1058 OPERATOR&ap

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B13o_6439671005524033485154%654:#12222306309510_1051 =

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1KEY PARTNO. NO.1 7960102 3992653 • 391086s4 6971065

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600)BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1KEY PARTNO. NO.562 691119579 691029584 794682585 • 6

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel1/ *_ISteeringWheel InsertSteeringWheeltt _ x| i /i i tSteering Wheel ""J--"Adapter Steering Boot(1) Lar

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1OONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, o

HusqvarnaConsumer Wheeled Products - Limited WarrantyHusqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna{R} product is free from

c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's mamml.In addition, you nmst cease using the product immediately upon any failure or dam

Exhibit AConsumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Consumer (personal,household use only)5 Years3 Years1 Year Pro-rated3 Years1 Year Pro-rated3 Years1 Year

Exhibit AConsumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Consumer (personal, Commercial (any commercial, Rental (any rentalhousehold use only) professional, insti

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and pro

ASSEMBLYiNSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4)* Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat tocardboardpacking and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.R

ASSEMBLYNOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow theinstructions below to remove the tractor from the skid._iL.WARNING: Before startin

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.L I",1 'e -