Husqvarna LTH125 manual

L TH125 Owner’ s Manual[...]

2 Look for this s ymbol t o p oint out impor- t a n t s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s . It me an s CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. SAFETY R ULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B [...]

3 PR O DUCT SPECIFICA TI ONS HORSEPOWER: 12.5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 2 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM (GAP: .030”) VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005” - .007” EXHAUST: .009” - .011” GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.0 REVERSE: 2.4[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIO NS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITI ES ..................... 3, 15-19 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-9 OPERATION ....................................[...]

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6 ASSEM B L Y STEERING WHEEL LOWER STEERING SHAFT RETAINER CLIPS (TAB TO OUT SIDE) STEERING WHEEL HUB STEERING SLEEVE 5/16 LOCKNUT 5/16 HEX BOLT ADAPTER STEERING SLEEVE ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION SHAFT LARGE FLAT WASHER 3/8-24 LO CKNUT INSERT Your new tra ctor ha s been assembled a t the factory with exceptio n of those parts left un assembled for sh ipp[...]

7 ASSEM B L Y INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat befor e tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pa n and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer l oosely. Do not t ig hten. • Tighten sho u lder bolt securely. • Lower seat int o operating position and sit on sea t .[...]

8 ASSEM B L Y NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE POSITIVE (RED) CABLE HEX NUT FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL BATTERY BOX DOOR LOCK WASHER FIG. 4 INSTALL BATTERY (S ee Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short ba ttery termi- nals. Before insta lling battery, remove me ta l b r a c el e ts , w r is t w at c h b a nd s , rings, etc[...]

9 ASSEM B L Y INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs.6 & 7) • Install two l atch hooks to mulcher p late u sing scre w, washer, lock washe r, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assem b le weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the t op with hook po inting down. • Tighten hardware secur ely. • Raise and hold deflecto r shield in upright [...]

10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT O R READ THIS OWNER 'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Our tractors conform t o the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CL UTCH LEVE R : Used to engage th e mower blades, or o ther attachments mou nted to your tracto r. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL : Used fo[...]

11 OPERA TION The oper ation of any trac tor can result in for eign ob jects thr own i nto the eyes, which can result in severe eye d amage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shie lds while operating your tractor or pe rfor ming any adjustm ents or r epairs. We recom- mend a wi de vision saf ety m ask f or o ver the spectacles o r standard sa fety [...]

12 OPERA TION TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not d rive up or d own hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopp in g or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move t hrottle cont rol leve r to slower position. • If stoppin g i[...]

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14 OPERA TION MOW ING TIP S • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housi ng is attach e d to tractor. • Mower shou ld be properly leveled for best mowing performa nce. See "TO LEVE L MOWER HOUSING" in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The l eft hand sid e of mower shou ld be used for trim- ming. • Drive s[...]

15 CUST O MER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRI CA TI ON CHART FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ATTACHM ENT CLUTCH PIVOT(S) 1 ENGINE 3 SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK 2 2 2 2 SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO CUSTOM ER RESP ONSIBI LITIES “ENGINE” SECTION I M P O R T A N T : D O N O T O I L O R G R E A S E T H E P I V[...]

16 CUST O MER RESPONSIBILITIES TRA CT O R Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance . BRAKE OPERATION If tra ctor requires mor e than six (6) fe et stopping dista nce at high speed in highest gear, th en bra ke must be ad justed. (See "TO ADJUS T BR AKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this m anual) . TIRES[...]

17 CUST O MER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 16) Your tractor has a bat tery charging system which is suffi- cient for no rmal use. Ho wever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's li fe. • Acid so lution l evel in each battery cell should b e even with botto ms of vent wells. Add only distilled or i[...]

18 CUST O MER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATIO N Only use high quality d etergent oil rated w ith AP I service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grad e according to your e xpected operating temperature. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See F ig.17) Determine temperature r ange expect e d bef ore oil change. All oil must me et AP I[...]

19 CUST O MER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muf fler a nd spa rk ar rester ( if equipped) as it could cre ate a fire h azard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the b eginning of ea ch mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, w hichever comes first. Spark p lug type and gap settin g are shown in &qu[...]

20 SER VI CE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake peda l fully and set parking brake. • Place mot i on control lever in neutral (N) pos ition. • Place attac hm ent clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn i gnition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades [...]

21 SER VI CE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See F igs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: D E C K MU S T B E L E V E L S I D E - TO - S I D E . I F T H E F O L L O W I N G F R O N T -T O - B A C K A DJ U S T M E N T IS N E C E S S A R Y , B E S U R E T O A DJ U S T B O T H F R O N T LI N K S EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To o btain [...]

22 SER VI CE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" JAM NUT OPERATING ARM NUT “A” TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig.28) Park the tr actor on level surface. Eng age pa rking b rake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footre st . • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in th is [...]

23 SER VI CE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST MO TION C ONTROL LEVER (See Fig .2 9) The motion contr ol l ever has been preset at the facto ry and adjustment sh ould no t be necessary. If for a ny reason the motion cont rol lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjust ed at the friction pack locat ed on the right side of t[...]

SER VI CE AND AD JUSTMENTS 24 NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY CABLES CHASSIS TO START EN GINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 31) CAUTION: Lead-ac id batt eries g ener- ate e xplo s ive gases . Keep spa rks , fla me and smokin g materials a way from bat - teries. Always wear ey e protect ion whe[...]

25 SER VI CE AND AD JUSTMENTS GOVERNOR CONTROL LEV ER GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE THROTTLE CABLE HOLES “A” FIG. 33 FINAL SETTING - • Start e ngine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move th rottle co ntrol lever to slow ( ) position. With finger[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately pr epare your tra ctor for stor age at the en d of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may r each an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to c ool bef or e storing in any enclosure. TRA CT O R Remove m [...]

TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS 27 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not s tart 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel t ank. 2. Engine no t “CHOKE D” pr operly. 2. See “T O S TART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine floo ded. 3. Wait sever al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace sp ark plug. 5. Dirty air fil ter. 5. Clean/repla[...]

TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS 28 PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC TION Engine cont inues to run 1. Fau lty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring , switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attach ment clutch department . engage d Poor cu t - uneven 1. Worn, b ent or loose blad[...]

29 T R A C T O R - M O D E L N O . L T H 1 2 5 ( H C 1 2 5 H 4 2 C ) , P R O D U C T N O . 9 5 4 0 0 2 7 - 2 1 SCHEMATIC[...]

R E P A I R P A R T S TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 ELECTRICAL 30[...]

R E P A I R P A R T S TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 ELECTRICAL 31 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 532121265 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 3 819091016 Washer 9/32 X 5 /8 X 16 Ga 4 810040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 /4 5 532121264 Caps Battery 20/25/30 AMP 6 873220400 Nut Fin He[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES - - 532005479 Plug Button 1 532140341 Chassis Weldme nt 11ga 2 532140356 Drawbar, Stretch 3 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/ 8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 4 819131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 811050600 Washer Lock Ext. T ooth 3/8 6 532145206 Saddle LT Fen[...]

R E P A I R P A R T S TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 DRIVE 34[...]

R E P A I R P A R T S TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 DRIVE 35 KEY PART NO. NO. DE SCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DE SCRIPTION 1 532140607 Tra n saxle Assembly 2 532142431 Spring, Re t urn, Brake 3 532144698 Pulley, Transaxle 8 532141003 Rod Shift Hydr o LT 10 8760 20416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 15 8747 80544 Bolt Fi[...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 36[...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 37 1 532121472 Wheel Steering Auto Black 2 532142033 Axle Asm Fr LT W/gzks 38/42 3 532135227 Spindle Asm L H 4 532135228 Spindle Asm RH 5 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532121748 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16ga 7 819272016 Washer 27/32 [...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 ENGINE 38[...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 ENGINE 39 1 532140310 Control Th/ch RH Blk Tee Eec 2 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - Engine B&S 12.5HP Icq Dual 1vt Model No 286707 4 532137348 Muffler LT B&s 12/12.5 HP 13 5321 25593 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 8132 80324 Ni[...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 SEAT 40 1 532127427 Seat V350 Blk/blk Std 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Sea t 8 720 3 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-1 6unc X 1 4 819131610 Washer 1 3/32 X 3/4 X 10 G a 5 532145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 873800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/ 8-16 Unc 7 532124181 Spring Seat Cprs[...]

REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 DECA LS 41 WHEELS AND TIRES 1 532143609 Decal Hood Husqvar na LH 2 532143608 Decal Hood Hu sqvarna RH 3 532143742 Decal Panel Side LH 4 532131582 Decal Fe nder 5 532129057 Decal Engine 12.5 HP B& S ICQ 6 532136832 Decal, V-Belt Sch 3 8 "/42" LT 7 532[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 LIF T[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 LIF T 1 532136973 Wire Asm Inn er w/plunger 2 532140278 Shaft Asm Lift LH Inf Hgt P/L 3 532138284 Pin Groove 4 812000002 E Ring #513 3-62 5 819211621 Washer PLTD 21/32 X 1 X 21 ga 6 532120183 Bearing Nylo n Blk 629 Id 7 532109413 Grip Handle Bicycle Mat t e Blk[...]

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45 R E P A I R P A R T S TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 42" MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144393 Deck Asm Mo wer 42" 2 872140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqn k 5/16-18un c X3/4 3 532138017 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 4 532138440 Bracket Asm Deck S way Bar 42" 5 532124670[...]

46 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 HYDRO-GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NO. 310-0500[...]

47 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT O R- -MODEL NO . L TH125 (HC125H42C), PRODUCT NO. 954 00 27-21 HYDRO-GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NO. 310-0500 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532142986 Housing, Lower 2 532142987 Assembly, Upp er Housing 3 532142932 Seal, Lip 4 532142928 Ring, Wire Ret ai ning 5 532142933 Ring, Retaining 6 532142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 7 5321429[...]

48 SER VI CE NO TES[...]

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Effective Ma y 1, 1992 W AR RANTY ST A TEM ENT (2) Failure t o operate or maintain the unit in accor da nce with the Owner’ s/Op erator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna. (3) Alterations o r mo difications that affe ct the unit's performance, operation, safety, d urability, change its intended use, or cause failure of co[...]

Printed in U.S.A. 532145999 Rev. 1 10.10.94[...]