Husqvarna YTH1542, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...03002 YTH1542XPT Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...parking 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: ...ach 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 to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injur...

Page 4: ...echnicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly 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 Maintenance and Stor a...

Page 5: ...d on label L label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions L FIG 2 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in positio...

Page 6: ...aged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...HMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed wi...

Page 9: ...throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause en gine to backfire Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than...

Page 10: ...ed when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions FIG 8 FIG 9 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch...

Page 11: ...e and mower see the Maintenance section of this manual NOTE Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but STOP For accurate reading be sure key remains in the STOP position when engine is not running WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should...

Page 12: ... restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle controlinthechokepositionuntiltheenginerunsroughly then move throttle control to fast position This may re quire an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOM...

Page 13: ...e hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it 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...

Page 14: ...ractor 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 ma...

Page 15: ...ing properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engi...

Page 16: ...osity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improvestartingincoldweather theywillresultinincreased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not us...

Page 17: ...uel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 16 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 g...

Page 18: ...ear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are dis connected the attachment 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 D C B H E F M A TO INSTALL MOWER See Figs 17 21 Be ...

Page 19: ...peration section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires If tires are over or under inflated it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VISUAL SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 22 With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut determine which side of mower is cutting low...

Page 20: ... loosen to lower the front mower FIG 23 FIG 24 FIG 25 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Removebeltfromelectricclutchpulley M bothmandrel pulleys R and all idl...

Page 21: ...ti rotation link B on right side of tractor Tighten securely Reconnect clutch harness A Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers FIG 26 R R S M Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual electric 02953 A B C D E F G H J FIG 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 28 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow ...

Page 22: ...th terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent spark ing from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Disconnect BLACK battery cable A then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Firstconnect...

Page 23: ...E The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to ...

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: ... Check all wiring 7 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 Chec...

Page 26: ... air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace 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 d...

Page 27: ... PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 14 AMP DC 36 RPM OPTIONAL NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 03025 194276_Regulated Tex 12V IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B ...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH1542XPT 96043000601 PRODUCT NO 960 43 00 06 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 Battery _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90 ...

Page 29: ...k 6 Ga 29 532 40 15 45 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 34 532 11 07 12 Switch Light Reset 40 532 40 11 05 Harness Ign 41 817 72 04 08 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 43 532 19 25 07 Solenoid 46 532 19 81 38 Gauge Hourmeter 50 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 55 817 49 05 12 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 59 532 40 03 03 Outlet 12 Volt ...

Page 30: ... 130 37 194 194 52 52 181 181 182 68 68 189 216 216 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 52 184 99 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 215 217 139 139 213 213 68 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 162 176 176 205 206 58 189 189 chassis tex_10 gt husq 102 ...

Page 31: ...hing Steering 178 532 19 97 82 Cargo Asm Net 180 532 40 15 59 Chassis 181 532 40 30 25 Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo 182 532 19 47 87 Dash Lower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 184 532 19 57 80 Spacer 189 817 00 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 194 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 196 532 40 02 99 Console Asm Deck Lift 199 532 19 82 59 Plate D...

Page 32: ...06 26 207 209 218 216 219 143 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 51 52 208 210 170 211 166 211 64 185 188 17 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 163 214 125 215 92 125 153 222 125 226 125 125 80 125 29 159 15 159 116 221 221 225 125 116 162 162 2 2 169 169 33 205 1 116 33 37 37 183 183 205 153 drive tex_29 Husq TuffTorq ...

Page 33: ...od Pedal Control 166 532 19 72 90 Nut Push 625 167 532 19 62 11 Latch Brake Parking 169 874 49 05 60 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 75 170 532 19 43 22 Keeper Belt Centerspan 171 872 11 06 16 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16UNC x 2 183 532 13 70 57 Spacer Split 184 532 40 31 18 Handle Parking Brake 185 872 11 06 20 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 186 532 19 43 21 Spacer Retainer 187 819 13 32 10 Washer 188 532 19 ...

Page 34: ... 532 18 67 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 19 48 45 Bushing Strg Blk 26 532 19 36 52 Insert Wheel Steering 28 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 ...

Page 35: ...9 16 11 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 22 532 18 95 41 Control Choke 28 532 40 11 35 Fuel Line 29 532 13 71 80 Spark Arrester Kit 31 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 37 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 41 532 12 61 97 Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 45 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 62 532 14 66 29 Shield Heat Muffler 69 532 16 53 91 Gasket Order part from Eng Mfg 70 532 18 ...

Page 36: ...prsn 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 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 3 8 16 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 ...

Page 37: ...Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 9 532 12 20 82 Tire Rear 10 532 00 71 54 Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 532 13 83 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 14 2 1 532 40 21 04 Decal Operator s 2 532 40 21 28 Decal Hood Insert 3 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning 8 532 16 03 96 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery Dnge Poi 13 532 40 44 84 Dec...

Page 38: ...3 00 06 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 145 190 34 55 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 21 69 69 20 59 40 19 19 6 6 42_D_elec Tex_5 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 36 40 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 113 117 116 118 119 21 2 112 21 117 119 116 2 111 118 113 ...

Page 39: ...1 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 532 13 14 91 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 30 532 17 39 84 Screw Thdrol 31 532 18 76 90 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 32 532 17 34 36 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 40 02 34 Nut Toplock 34 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr SH 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 532 19 61 06 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 45 532 17 79 68 Pulley Idler Glat 55 532 19 72 49 Arm Idler 56 532 19 90 92 Spacer Retainer 57 81...

Page 40: ...14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53 04 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 51 81 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 06 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Smgml Tap R Z 98 532 19 52 7...

Page 41: ...41 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...t 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 EXCEPTIONS ...

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