Husqvarna LTH1742 manuel d'utilisation

02596 L TH1742 Owner's Manual[...]

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 CAP A CITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP A CITY : 3.5 PINTS SP ARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FOR W ARD: 5.2 REVERSE: 2.7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT : 14 PSI REAR: 12 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @[...]

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) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2[...]

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 ma y now roll or drive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instr uction below to remov e the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section f or 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 TRA C- TOR, 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- DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE[...]

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 op- erating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard saf ety glasses. IMP[...]

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 WING CARTS AND O THER A T TA C H MENTS T o w only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the man ufacturer of y our trac- tor . Use common [...]

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 FIG. 9A 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. Hav e the cut area to [...]

15 MAINTENANCE B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 MAI[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remo ve b lade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade. • 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 ST[...]

17 MAINTENANCE V- B E L T S Check V -belts f or deter ioration 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 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 or tr[...]

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

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 16 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. 21 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 21) 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 - • Remove mo wer from tractor (See “TO REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this man ual). • W or k belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pu[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24) 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. 26 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle co ver , retaining r ing and washers to allo w 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 sq[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 29) • 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 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. Dir ty fuel fi lter . 6. [...]

26 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment depar tment. clutch enga ged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade . 1. Replace b lade. Tight[...]

27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 SCHEMA TIC 87 87A 85 86 30 RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BATTERY RED BLACK M SOLENOID A AMMETER RED RED[...]

28 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 90 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 22 21 81 81 81[...]

29 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-37 Switch Inter lock 21 532 17 56-88 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 12 [...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 58 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 166 39 261 28 259 260 258 212[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 3 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper 9 532 17 18-53 Dashboar[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 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 51 89 90 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 16[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 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 Fen[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 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[...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 54-37 Wheel Steer ing 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 Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 81[...]

36 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 08-38 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin He x 3/8-16unc 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 Hex w/Ins . 3/8-16 Unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spr ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06-16 Screw [...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 DECALS 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 Asm 6"fro[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 101 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 77 4 80 101 13 23 45 14 38 40[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 ENGINE 1 532 17 08-05 Control Th/ch Flag 2 817 72 04-08 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, K ohl CV490 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 532 17 46-67 Muffl er 13 532 16-38-31 Gasket Eng 14 532 14 84-56 T ube Drain Oil Easy 16[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 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 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 1[...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 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 Sway 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 Swa[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NO . L TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 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 TH1742 (L TH1742A), PRODUCT NO . 954 57 03-76 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 Washer PL TD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 532 12 01-83 Bear ing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 10 94-13 Gr ip Handle [...]

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46 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqv ar na”) warrants Husqv ar na 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, trimme[...]

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 15 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 44-93 11.20.02 RH Printed in U.S .A.[...]