Husqvarna LTH1536, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...02494 LTH1536 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slo...

Page 3: ...Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if ...

Page 4: ...tain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effec...

Page 5: ...asher Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 ...

Page 6: ...re pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 1 2 hex nut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and ...

Page 7: ...raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Starttheengine Afterenginehasstarted movethrottle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow 02466...

Page 8: ... fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Op...

Page 9: ...uld result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoide...

Page 10: ... CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachment...

Page 11: ...utting height Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip withtheenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 in...

Page 12: ...wo 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc 02219 01994 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION ENGAGED POSITION LOW POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO OP...

Page 13: ... Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 4 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cr...

Page 14: ...t is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed tha...

Page 15: ...t_sch tractore new1 LUBRICATION CHART 01964 FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE L...

Page 16: ... TOADJUSTBRAKE intheServiceandAdjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks ti...

Page 17: ...arting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 10W30 oil_visc_chart4_e FIG 11 02463 CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE OIL DRAIN VALVE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must...

Page 18: ...ere are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the ...

Page 19: ...arge retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring 3 8 4 2 02694 SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR HOUSING GUIDE COLLAR LARGE RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING BRACKET FIG 14 RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES FRONT LINK ENGINE PULLEY SQUARE HOLE DEFLECTOR SHIELD CLUTCH SPRING ...

Page 20: ... tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 19 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake FRONT TO BACK ADJUST...

Page 21: ... For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove ...

Page 22: ...itionedstraightforward removesteer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 23 Block up axle securely Rem...

Page 23: ...5 HOOD TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 25 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure FIG 25 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder secure...

Page 24: ...FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 25: ...ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solen...

Page 26: ...n blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leaves...

Page 27: ...FF CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING A AMMETER RED G B S M A1 A2 L HOUR METER OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SPARK PLUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN LIGHT B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE A2 L NONE NONE NONE REGULATO...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1536 HAU15HK36B PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 23 ELECTRICAL 22 21 ...

Page 29: ...t Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 532 17 55 66 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 532 17 97 20 Harness Ign 41 871 11 04 08 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 17 88 61 Solenoid 48 532 14 08 44 Adapter Ammeter Rectangular 52 532 14 19 40 Protection Wire Loop 90 532 18 04 49...

Page 30: ... 954 17 02 23 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 10 30 219 20 219 23 31 1 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 159 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 209 2 206 26 chassis Laser lt stlt_36 261 28 259 260 258 212 273 17 272 ...

Page 31: ...05 08 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 532 18 71 54 Duct Air 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower STLT 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55 82 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 532 15...

Page 32: ... 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 197 95 drive hydro stlt_63 69 ...

Page 33: ...er Pedal 63 532 17 54 10 Pulley Eng 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Ga 5 65 810 04 07 00 Washer 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine 69 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc 70 532 13 46 83 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 71 532 16 91 83 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 73 532 16 91 82 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 74 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 75 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 812 00 00 01 E Ring 77...

Page 34: ... 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 32 33 35 34 12 steering_pl lt_38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1536 HAU15HK36B PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 23 STEERING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 35: ...5 16 35 873 54 05 00 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 16 66 26 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 819 18 24 11 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 12 Ga 40 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 532 15 99 45 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 16 96 34 Boot Steering Shaft 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 532 18 06 40 Extension Steering Shaft LR LT 46 532 12 12 32 Cap Spind...

Page 36: ...6 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 23 45 engine kohler_43 116 117 4 8 13 105 105 3 81 14 38 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1536 HAU15HK36B PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 23 ENGINE ...

Page 37: ...uel W sym Vented 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose Black 37 532 13 70 40 Line Fuel 20 38 532 18 16 54 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 532 12 40 28 Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 817 67 04 12 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 817 00 06 12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 819 09 14 16 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 X 16 Ga 81 873 51 04 00 Nut 1 4 20 105 817 12 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 116 532 18 43 62 Nut Hex Flange Topl...

Page 38: ... 46 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 873 80 05 00 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 819 17 19 12 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 532 12 70 18 B...

Page 39: ...Decal Saddle Brake Parking 3 532 18 89 23 Decal Hood 5 532 18 89 25 Decal Steering 7 532 18 89 21 Decal Pnl Side 8 532 18 21 66 Decal Mower Cutfinger 9 532 18 97 34 Decal Fender 10 532 14 54 98 Decal Read Owner s Manual Syms 11 532 15 97 36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffler KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 wheel_1 WHEELS TIRES 12 532 15 97 37 Decal Brake Clutch Symbol Lt 14 532 13 68 3...

Page 40: ...8 169 2 2 21 21 2 16 27 26 25 24 23 28 29 21 14 2 3 8 4 2 40 150 45 45 55 56 36 36 89 40 89 108 107 68 54 21 164 170 19 149 5 6 36_deck_stlt_3 3 129 92 131 130 92 185 67 158 4 2 _ c l u t c h _ m o d _ 7 152 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1536 HAU15HK36B PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 23 MOWER DECK ...

Page 41: ...wnlock 3 8 16 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 53 532 13 08 40 Brake Assembly 54 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 55 532 13 38 40 Idler Arm Assembly 56 532 16 57 23 Spacer Retainer 67 532 10 69 32 Knob RD 3 8 16 Plstc Thd 68 532 17 49 78 Belt 89 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga 92 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 107 532 13 35 02 Spacer Retainer 108 532 13 35 03 Stiffener Idler Arm 1...

Page 42: ...42 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 lift rh 1piece_3 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1536 HAU15HK36B PRODUCT NO 954 17 02 23 MOWER LIFT ...

Page 43: ...LH 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 15 532 17 32 88 Link Front 16 873 35 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 873 80 08 00 Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 532 13 98 68 Arm Suspension Rear 20 532 16 35 52 Spring Retainer 31 532 16 98 65 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 873 54 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions...

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Page 46: ... at the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTION...

Page 47: ...the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

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