Husqvarna LTH1742TWIN User Manual

03002LTH1742TWINOperator's Manual

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATION00155The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear

12OPERATIONFIG. 7TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leav

13OPERATIONADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of

1400272FIG. 10OPERATION MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART01964➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➁ENGINE➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀GENERAL

16BLADE CAREFor best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged blades.CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the

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

18CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Pr

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parkin

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

20MGRQCDLPKAEGFBSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor c

21• If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-ment instructions above.• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are e

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 21TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tra

23FIG. 23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 2200663RE TAIN ING RINGWASH ERSSQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)AXLE COVERTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf stee

24SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 24)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor.

25STORAGEImmediately 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

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operati

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If

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29SERVICE NOTES

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

30SERVICE NOTES

3115 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

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4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (bel

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel(1) Washer Seat(1) SeatSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKeys(2) KeysSlope Sheet(1) Oil Drain Tu

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers(2

7ASSEMBLYFIG. 2bINSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2a and 2b)• Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of

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

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA