Husqvarna LTH18538 manuel d'utilisation

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: in order to prevent acci= dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repa[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers & ill. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out ofthe mowing area and in the watc[...]

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.2 Reverse: 0 - 2.9 Charging System: 3 AMPS Battery 5 AMPS Headlight Battery: AMP/HR: 28 Min. CCA: 230[...]

UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel 1 / *_ I Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel tt _ x | i / i i t Steering Wheel ""J--" Adapter Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt Steering Extension Shaft (1) Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt Key(s) (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 5[...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wren[...]

ASSEMBLY iNSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4) * Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. * Connect switch to seat. Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. TO INSTALL HOOD SCOOP (See F[...]

ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. _iL.WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people [...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. L I",1 'e -Ib CHOKE FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH LOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL IGNiTiON[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03133 Fig. 6 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the Americ[...]

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR [...]

OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 11) The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. Fig. 11 • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.[...]

OPERATION TOWING CARTS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too 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 tractor. REVERSE OPERAT[...]

OPERATION Insert key into ignition andturn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does[...]

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engi[...]

MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua[...]

MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- sible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fan to [...]

MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- heating and engine damage. CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AIR Fig. 20 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral position. * Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. * Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. * Make sure the blades and all [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. Fig. 24 • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). ATTACH REAR LIFT L[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. 29) • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears un[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward o[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 38) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.[...]

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 tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. AIIowthe engineto cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. CORRECTION 1. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wir[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine continues to run when oper= ator [eaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut = uneven Mower blades wi[[ not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery wii[ not charge Loss of drive Engine "back- fires" when turn= ing engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor i[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 56 2 11 12 KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 532 41 16-58 Decal 532 42 91-96 Decal 532 43 20-88 Decal 532 42 38-29 Decal 532 43 65-56 Decal 532 43 10-93 Decal 532 1450-05 Decal KEY PART NO. NO. Fender Warn./Instructions 11 532 17 05-63 Hood Logo 12 532 19 43-02 Hood Panel - - 532 16 69-60 C[...]

SCHEMATIC SCH 11 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGH[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) T02S With 12V Outlet Option I With Service Minder Option I I I I I f IJ_-- I I I k I I I 1 ] I _ t 1 87 34 4O t ! I I I I I "f /I 33 I I _27 43 42 16 z 29 71 q I I 3O[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 25 532 41 28-94 Cable Starter 26 5321751-58 Fuse 27 873 51 04-[...]

CHASSIS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 203 204 206 176 181 196 I I 37 36 .194 58 189 137 /_ 234 205 235 236 183 _ 239 238 191 25 150 151 34 _235 236 68 228 I 217 189 52 152 189 chassis-tex TEX LT HUSQ 16 r2 32[...]

CHASSIS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) KEY NO. 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 58 68 130 137 138 150 151 152 159 162 175 176 177 180 181 182 183 PART NO. 532 40 532 40 532 41 532 41 532 42 532 41 532 19 817 06 532 41 873 68 532 41 817 49 532 41 532 40 532 40 532 40 532 40 532 19 817 00 532 14 532 19 532 40 532 19 532 41 532 40 532 40 874 52[...]

DRIVE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 216 42 221 184 35 185 167 170 231 227 226 125 / 29 159 17 33 183 205 230 drive-tex K46 fender 18 rl 125 211 166 / _ 279 176 174 175 • 232 166 230 205 33 183 34[...]

DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) KEY PART NO. NO. 2 532 12 35-83 15 819 13 13-16 17 532 41 36-78 22 532 19 78-60 23 532 14 08-45 29 532 40 38-06 33 812 00 00-01 35 532 40 10-31 42 532 12 48-72 49 872 11 08-14 50 532 19 43-27 51 873 90 08-00 52 532 19 43-28 58 532 13 09-89 84 532 19 82-00 70 532 41 14-74 73 874 49 05-44 74 532 14 24-[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 21 18 7 15 _96 _--37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester engine-tex_BS_36 1 122 42 85 69 2 36[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Engine Bnggs Model No. 31N707-1374-B1 2 532 13 73-52 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 12 532 40 54-71 Pulley Engine 15 532 40 75-45 Tank Fuel 18 532 43 02-20 Cap Fuel 20 532 18 38-97 Control Throttle/Choke 21 532 41 83-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 28 532 40[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) STEERING ASSEMBLY / 63 i 16 13 28 19 9 7 66 steering-tex_STDHRR 5 rl _ / 62 13 53 13 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 532 42 34-69 2 532 19 59-68 4 532 40 30-87 5 532 40 30-88 8 532 12 49-31 7 532 12 17-48 8 812 00 00-29 9 532 12 12-32 13 532 12 17-49 14 810 04 06-00 15 873 54 08-00 16 532 42 93-74 19 532 19 47-29 20 532 41 11-39 21 532 18 87-37 22 532 42 05-37 28 532 41 59-87 28 817 0[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 118 19 I 21 34 189 21 29 199 / 123 ....116 21 23 / 27 38-8_Tex-LT_5 19 11 4O[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) KEY PART NO. NO. 1 532 41 14-83 8 532 19 51-86 7 532 41 83-58 8 532 19 30-03 11 532 19 39-57 - - 532 13 84-97 13 532 19 28-72 14 532 18 72-81 15 532 11 04-85 19 532 19 85-39 21 873 68 05-00 23 532 19 25-57 24 532 10 53-04 25 532 19 70-28 28 532 11 04-52 27 532 19 39-88 29 532 13 14-91 30 532 17 [...]

MOWER LIFT TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 87 3 / 10 89 90 2 100 KEY NO. 2 3 7 10 87 89 9O 91 91 PART NO. DESCRiPTiON 532 42 20-27 532 19 52-31 532 41 15-55 532 19 63-14 532 19 42-09 819 19 19-12 532 19 42-08 532 19 51-81 Shaft Asm., Lift Lever Asm., Lift RH Grip, Lever Spring Torsion Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock Washer Clear Zinc Pin Cot[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 seat-tex_6-tex LT 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 532 42 40-67 2 532 18 01-68 3 532 14 06-75 6 873 80 08-00 7 532 12 41-81 8 532 17 18-77 10 532 19 69-77 21 532 17 18-52 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Asm Fender Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sem[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA 101 / 102 I 96 58 107 10g 105 MODEL K46BA 7A646084100 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN _m87 i _/_-'_ _--s6 --84 _83 97 72 I Om34 _m34 lO9 102 106 72 I 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 7 532 41 43-95 Vent Valve 15 8 532 41 43-96 Magnet 9 532 41 43-97 Magnet Holder 10 532 41 59-23 Pump Shaft/Bearing Kit 13 532 41 43-98 Bypass Lever 15 532 41 43-99 Sealing Cap 30 16 532 41 44-00 Snap Ring C 35 19 532 41 44-01 O-Ring la P10a 20 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I , 132_g REPLACEMENT ENGINE 51 358 ENGINE GASKET SET l, 12 104 105 Q 11 943 _> 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 ' / 1266 i( ,,i) 1022 868 _ 883 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 584 -,_ 12[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 3o_ 643 967 1005 5240 334 851 54% 654 :# 12 222 306 309 510_1051 =' 801 783 513 462 579 544 616 1023_ 1022 5 305 lO4O ,,,%. ,,_' ,o5, _+ 37 .:::_ i 1044 15 _ 22 85O 404 # 684 614 [l 1044 47[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 796010 2 399265 3 • 391086s 4 697106 5 796025 7 ._ 796584 11 794683 12 • 697110 13 793988 15 690946 16 797579 20 • 795387 22 692125 23 698281 24 222698s 25 796172 796173 26 791936 792649 27 698469 28 796007 29 794122 32 7911[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31 N707, TYPE NUMBER 1374-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. 562 691119 579 691029 584 794682 585 • 697109 601 791850 614 691620 616 692012 617 .& 692138 633 699813 634 _698779 635 691909 643 698401 654 690958 684 697157 691 • 692407 718 690959 724 697478 729 691224 741 697128 757 7932[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 O ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _ ARNING: 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 prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme[...]

Husqvarna Consumer Wheeled Products - Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna{R} product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance ti_om the date of retail purchase tbr the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A. Certain components (e.g., engines and tran[...]

c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator's mamml. In addition, you nmst cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any fi_rther use. 4. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered. The Limited W[...]

Exhibit A Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Consumer (personal, household use only) 5 Years 3 Years 1 Year Pro-rated 3 Years 1 Year Pro-rated 3 Years 1 Year Pro-rated 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year Pro-rated 2 Years 2 Years Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Product/Comp[...]

Exhibit A Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Consumer (personal, Commercial (any commercial, Rental (any rental household use only) professional, institutional usage) arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Product/Component Engine .... Transmission Battery Other Non-Expendable Components Battery Other Non-Expendable Compone[...]

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