Husqvarna LTH1538, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... LTH1538 Owner s Manual 96043003800 ...

Page 2: ...king brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when ...

Page 3: ...nly with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance t...

Page 4: ... Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenace and Stor age sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 MAINTENANCE 16 19 SERVIC...

Page 5: ...SEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet 2 Keys Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Hood Scoop 1 Hex Bolt 1 Washer 1 Seat Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Washer 1 Hex Bolt Lock Washer Insert Steering Boot ...

Page 6: ...REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut a...

Page 7: ...BATTERY See Fig 4 Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door Ifthisbatteryisputintoserviceaftermonthandyearindicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions FIG 4 ...

Page 8: ...l lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared a...

Page 9: ...entify 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 avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 10: ... into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM ROS ON POSI TI...

Page 11: ...efficiency Full speed fast offers the best mower performance FIG 7 FIG 9 FIG 8 D F B C Disengaged Position Attachment Clutch Engage Position E J STOPPING See Figs 8 and 9 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move motion control lever to neutral N position ENGINE Mo...

Page 12: ... parking brake Slowly move motion control lever to desired position J FIG 13 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely Repeat for all installing gauge wheel in same adjus...

Page 13: ...SEE FIG 15 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment lift control Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than tw...

Page 14: ...fore storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheelleverwhiletheengineisrunnin...

Page 15: ...ound speed by selecting 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 that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine ...

Page 16: ...tor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 17: ...s running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse shoul...

Page 18: ...ry with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt o...

Page 19: ...ctor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and...

Page 20: ... either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMEN...

Page 21: ...pring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into ...

Page 22: ... nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 28 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth R...

Page 23: ...s manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler A and clutching idler B Remove belt from centerspan idler C Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades D Remove belt downward from engine pulley E Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the s...

Page 24: ...is ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries FIG 34 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires...

Page 25: ...T WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD 03074 02021 02603 SEAT PAN NUT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE BOLT TERMINAL COVER BATTERY BOX DOOR REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 35 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first...

Page 26: ...SENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH 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 lin...

Page 27: ...Faulty 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 Fault...

Page 28: ...el speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen 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 b...

Page 29: ...SECURE YOUR WIRING SCH11 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK D E R RED WHITE WHITE GRAY GRAY BLACK BLACK POWER OUTLET OPTIONAL 12V BLACK A AMMETER OPTIONAL RED BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS LIGHT SWITCH ORANGE LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 36...

Page 30: ...OR MODEL NUMBER LTH1538 96043003800 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 38 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2 ...

Page 31: ...2 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ignition 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 10 98 Harness Ign Dash 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 55 817 06 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 71 532 40 04 49 Harness Chassis 79 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 87 532 19 78 02 Switch Interlock Clut...

Page 32: ...CHASSIS 37 182 68 68 176 176 175 228 228 183 194 236 15 25 180 68 68 213 213 52 218 34 177 chassis tex_48_A gt husq 194 194 230 189 189 152 217 181 181 235 162 196 162 138 176 5 176 176 130 150 202 203 18 130 214 206 204 234 205 14 191 238 239 130 151 99 36 36 195 3 137 ...

Page 33: ...54 57 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 89 17 Dash Lower 183 874 78 05 20 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 191 532 40 66 65 Insert Reflective 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 532 41 11 15 Plug Dash 196 532 40 28 43 Console Asm Deck Lift 202 532 41 10 74 Vent Side Hood RH 203 532 41 10 75 Vent Side Hood LH 204 532 41 11 16 Vent ...

Page 34: ... DRIVE 70 74 56 185 171 173 125 114 199 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 240 170 29 165 166 64 188 172 125 2 169 17 195 125 161 35 175 178 1 22 23 203 15 184 167 160 42 drive tex_15 lt hydro 159 166 2 183 205 37 33 1 221 143 216 200 202 201 176 174 276 277 116 162 162 ...

Page 35: ... 532 19 54 03 Spring Return Clutch 162 532 19 57 85 Spacer Transaxle 165 532 19 62 12 Bushing 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 40 52 57 Latch Brake Parking 169 874 49 05 60 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 75 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 22 Bolt 172 532 19 76 56 Strap Torque LH 173 532 19 76 55 Strap Torque RH 174 532 19 72 89 Nut Push 175 532 19 76 53 Shaft Asm 176 532 19 62 14 Asm ...

Page 36: ...nd is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of prod ucts on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due ...

Page 37: ...36 52 Insert Wheel Steering 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 33 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 11 38 12 Washer 11 32 x 3 8 x 12 Ga 53 532 18 89 67 WasherHardened 793x1 637x 060 57 532 40 74 65 Bracket Upstop 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 873 97 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 532 19 47 40 Dr...

Page 38: ... 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 10 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 40 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 41 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 43 874 76 06 12 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 44 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m...

Page 39: ...Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 9 532 10 62 68 Tire Rear 18 x 9 5 8 Turf Saver 532 42 05 31 Tire Rear 18 x 9 5 8 Turf Saver LT 10 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 2 532 40 28 32 Decal Hood 4 532 41 07 78 Decal Hood Panel 5 532 18 09 41 Decal Customer Respons 6 532 41 06 30 Decal Replacement 7 532 40 44 84 Decal Steering Wheel 8 5...

Page 40: ... 960 43 00 38 MOWER DECK 1 144 145 40 19 19 6 6 30 38 189 34 189 188 21 69 21 21 30 38 30 188 42 43 60 63 46 147 55 64 34 56 57 59 40 145 57 209 56 38 8_Tex LT_1_r2 32 31 33 195 122 123 195 68 25 26 27 24 21 29 23 115 115 199 15 14 13 8 11 70 7 7 37 67 152 ...

Page 41: ...4 10 Spring Torsion Brake 43 532 19 72 56 Spring Torsion Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 55 532 19 72 49 Arm Idler 56 532 19 90 92 Spacer Retainer 57 817 12 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 59 532 14 10 43 Guard Tuv Idler 60 532 40 01 30 Arm Brake Mower 62 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 63 532 40 01 32 Arm Brake Mower 64 532 19 99 18 Link Brake 67 532 40 30 12 Handle Clutch Cable 68 532 4...

Page 42: ...on 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 03 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51 81 Link Asm Lift LH Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 57 40 Link Lift Susp Front Mower 100 873 36 07 00 ...

Page 43: ... never across 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 ...

Page 44: ...or which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not co...