Husqvarna LTH18542 User Manual

02494LTH18542Owner's Manual02578_husqvarna

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

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

12OPERATIONAT TACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER"DISENGAGED" PO SI TIONATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH PO SI TION"ENGAGED" PO SI TIONLOWPOSITIONFIG.

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

1400272FIG. 9 MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjust

15MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil fil

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

1702463MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just abl

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

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 in the manual and on the machine before starting.• Only allow responsib

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 ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 21TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23)The motion control lever has been pre set at the fact

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

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 27TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand

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

27TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSEIGNITIONSWITCHREDREDREDBLACKIGNITIONUNITHEADLIGHTSREMOVABLEC

28REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31ELECTRICAL 2829262442432727254127274033903082127521616D.C. AMPERES45

29REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. D

3• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or children ev

30REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1030209311920820920955207144262660261442610209

31REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping2

32REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31DRIVE662928323052325938614153355536623536223934161777730525664652126

33REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART

34REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31STEERING ASSEMBLY445154595779433243954381040118694646869247472630281

35REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.

36KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 53

37REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31DECALS104312KEY PART NO. NO.

38REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31ENGINE21OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2944463231333733401347278813

39REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31ENGINE1 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag2 817 72 0

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 3

40REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31MOWER DECK1514131110981668184303132331461481451504514414714714214954

41REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31MOWER DECK1 532 16 58-92 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 2

42REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31MOWER LIFT15201617182020152045623165478121131323132191913131313

43REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LTH18542 (LTH18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-31MOWER LIFT1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT2

44SERVICE NOTES

45SERVICE NOTES

46SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free fr

4715 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

532 18 98-98 11.18.03 RD Printed in U.S.A.

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteering Wheel Insert(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterSeat(2) KeysSlope She

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.TO

8✓CHE CKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALI

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