Husqvarna YTH1542XPT manual

03002 YTH1542XPT Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • [...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or [...]

4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 5-6 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS ( 2 ) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNP ACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along [...]

6 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” [...]

7 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVE[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Nati[...]

9 OPERA TION FIG. 4 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. F[...]

10 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not [...]

11 OPERA TION FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tracto[...]

12 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fu[...]

13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per - formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right [...]

14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R I ns p e ct M u ff ler /Sp ar kA rres t er C lean A ir F il t er Ch an g e E n g ine Oil ( w i th o il f il t er) R e p la c e A ir F il t er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e p la c e Sp ar kP lu g Ch e ck E n g ine Oil L e v el C lean E n g ine Coo lin gF ins C lean A ir Sc reen 1 -C h an g e mo re oft en wh en op era t in [...]

15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02 544 MANDREL ASSEMBL Y BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR BA TTERY Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •[...]

16 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear 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 wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission[...]

17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 17 WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely s[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B C D FIG. 18 FIG. 19 • A TT ACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor . • A TT ACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor . Insert rod end of [...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment [...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 27) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive bel[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RE T AIN ING RING WAS H ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your batter[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, reverse above procedure. 02778 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE Th[...]

24 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Weak or dead battery . 5. Recharge or replace battery . 6. Dirty air[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switc[...]

27 M FUSE S T AR T ER S O LEN O I D BA TT ERY ELEC T RIC CLU T CH CLU T CH/BRA K E ( PE D AL UP ) REVERSE SWI T CH ( N OT IN REVERSE ) SEA T SWI T CH ( N OT O CCUPIE D) SH O R T ING C O NNEC TO R CHASSIS HARNESS IGNI T I O N UNI T H O UR ME T ER REGULA TO R CHASSIS HARNESS C O NNEC TO R ( MA T ING SI D E ) D ASH HARNESS C O NNEC TO R ( MA T ING SI [...]

28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 59 1 94276 D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 B a tt e r y _28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 22 21 16 55 46 46 90[...]

29 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Light # 1156 24 532 40 02-53 Cable Battery 25 [...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 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 1[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 18-23 Dash 14 532 40 18-24 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 48-21 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18-25 Fender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/16[...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 DRIVE 56 70 74 220 74 213 171 197 196 206 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 1[...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 53-84 T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46BN (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 1/4 x 2.5 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 17 532 40 10-72 Spring, Brake 26 532 19 96-79 Spring Retu[...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 6 5 1 3 1 3 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 1 6 1 9 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 1 3 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 1 5 1 5 1 4 1 4 2 1 5 1 26 1 45 6 1 2 6 s t eerin g-t e x_4-h us q KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 ENGINE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 Kohler Co. 1-800-54[...]

36 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 75-26 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 [...]

37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00- 06 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wh eel _ ar t_ 1 -vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 17 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 53[...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 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 _ ele c- Te x_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[...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 40 29-99 Mower Deck Assembly , 42" 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Susp. Rear 8 532 1[...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . YTH1542XPT (96043000602), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-06 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 1 0 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 9 1 li ft-t e x_4 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assist 89 819[...]

41 SERVICE NOTES[...]

42 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 turns gradually to preven[...]

43 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shaf[...]

532 40 64-54 10.04.06 CL Printed in U.S.A.[...]