Husqvarna LTH18542 Bedienungsanleitung

02494 L TH18542 Owner's Manual 02578_husqvarna[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the machine bef ore star ting. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks , toys , wire, etc., which could be pick ed up and thrown by the b lade. •[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people bef ore mowing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind bef ore and while backing. • Ne ver carry children. They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 3.5 Pints W/O Filter : 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 5.2 Re verse: 2.7 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 12 PSI [...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knif e When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing w[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr ive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pr i ate instr uction below to remo ve the tractor from the skid. T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lev er plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • [...]

8 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is proper ly prepared an[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSU[...]

10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . Our tractors conf or m to the safety standards of the America[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Always wear saf ety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard safety glasses. HO W T [...]

12 OPERA TION AT TAC H MENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGA GED" PO SI TION A TT ACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION "ENGA GED" PO SI TION LO W POSITION FIG. 8 T O TRANSPOR T (See Figs. 4 and 8) When pushing or towing y our tractor , be sure to disengage transmission b y placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel c[...]

13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not ov erfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead o xide deposits and reduce valv e lif e). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to a[...]

14 00272 FIG. 9 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled f or best mowing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or trim- ming. • Driv e so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at w asher se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or reshar pened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as shown. IMPORT ANT : T O ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH [...]

17 02463 MAINTENANCE V- B E L T S Check V -belts for deterioration and w ear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an [...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e very 100 hours of operation, whichev er occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICA[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 15 T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr actor is par ked on le vel g round or drive wa y . Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS” section of this manual). If tires are ov er or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust you r m owe r. TRA CT OR W ARNING: T O A V [...]

20 FIG. 20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) The mower b lade drive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on lev el surface . Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tr actor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this man ual). • W or k belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler [...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and move motion control le ver until tr actor do[...]

22 FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 24) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle co ver , retaining r ing and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square ke y - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t squ[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 28) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace , rev erse abov e procedure. T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder [...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov [...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. D[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade . 1. Replace blade. Tighte[...]

27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUT[...]

28 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 22 21[...]

29 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 17 66-89 Bo x Batter y 16 532 17 61-37 Switch Interlock 21 532 17 56-88 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 [...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 17 166 39 209 2 206 74 261 28 259 260 258 159 212 chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_33[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Dra wbar , 12 Ga. 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532 17 17-08 Dash Slkscr 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 532 17 49-96 P anel Dash Lh 13 532 18 17-19 P anel Dash Rh 14 81[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 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 90 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 15[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions give in U .S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 - - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gr Model 322-0510 (Order par ts from transaxle mfg.) 8 532 16 58-66 Rod Shift [...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_46[...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steering 2 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 7 [...]

36 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-91 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brac ket Piv ot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin He x 3/8-16 unc X 1 4 819 13 16-10 W asher 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In 6 873 80 06-00 Nut He x w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06-16 Scre [...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 DECALS 10 4 3 12 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V alve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem V alve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 532 05 99-04 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim A[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_49[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 ENGINE 1 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 2 817 72 04-08 Scre w Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine , B&S 31Q777 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 532 13 73-52 Muffl er 13 532 16 52-91 Gask et Eng 14 532 14 84-56 T ube Dr ain Oi[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3 142 185 67[...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 MO WER DECK 1 532 16 58-92 Dec k Asm MWR 42"weldment 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 3 532 13 80-17 Brac ket Asm F r Swa y Bar 38/42 4 532 16 54-60 Brac ket Asm Dec k 42"swa y Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 6 532 17 80-24 Dec k[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 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 13[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH18542 (L TH18542A), PR ODUCT NO . 954 57 17-31 MO WER LIFT 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger L T 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groov e 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 W asher PL TD 21/32 X 1 X 21Ga. 6 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 12 56-31 Grip Hand[...]

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46 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warr anty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against breakage , tr immer[...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 1 5 D E G R E E S L O P E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make[...]

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