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L TH1438 Owner's Manual / 96043006900 / California / 2008-12[...]
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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. • [...]
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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 [...]
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4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.3 Reverse: 0 - 1.5 Charging System: 3 AMPS Battery 5 AMPS Headl[...]
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5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel (1) W asher Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) K eys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain T ube F or Future Use He x Bolt (1) He x Bolt Loc k W asher Large Flat W asher Steering Wheel Inser t (1) Hood Scoop Hood Scoop[...]
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6 AS SEMBL Y TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNP ACK CARTON • Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. 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 st[...]
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7 Fig. 4 NOTE: Y ou may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is [...]
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8 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” in the Service and [...]
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9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 REVERS[...]
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10 OPERA TION KNOW Y OUR 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. (A) A TT ACHMENT LIF T LEVER - Used to raise, lower , and adjust the mower[...]
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11 OPERA TION 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 adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. Fig. 7 TO US[...]
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12 OPERA TION Fig. 11 Fig. 10 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 J TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 11) The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. A • 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 bl[...]
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13 OPERA TION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 15) When pushing or towing your tractor , be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. F ree wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor . Fig. 15 Fig. 14 ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERA TING) 0 2 8 2 8 TO OPERA[...]
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14 OPERA TION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. T o ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel - [...]
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15 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. 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 of [...]
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16 02956 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART c SPINDLE ZERK c FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE d REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS L U BRI CANTS WILL A TTRACT DUST AND DIRT THA T WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-L U BRI CA T ING BEAR[...]
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17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of th[...]
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18 Fig. 20 Fig. 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 19 and 20) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container . • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow[...]
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19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. 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?[...]
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20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY , 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. • T urn ignition key to “STOP ” and remove key . • Make sure the b[...]
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21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS E F C G Q R D K G P B L M A IMPORT ANT : CHECK BEL T FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary , adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual. E F H J M Fig. 26 Fig. 27 A B D C Fig. 24 Fig. 25 • [...]
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22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary , see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 31 & 32) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adj[...]
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23 Fig. 34 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 33) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and id[...]
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24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 37) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle cover , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). Fig. 37 RE T AIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 35 Fig. 36 • Repair tire and reassemble. •[...]
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25 Fig. 38 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 38) 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 battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "B[...]
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26 Fig. 40 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMIS SION REMOVAL/RE PL ACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. ENGINE TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE The throttle cont[...]
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27 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[...]
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28 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. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air filter . 6. Dirty fuel filte[...]
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29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 syste[...]
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31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 SCHEMA TIC M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MA TING SIDE) FUEL[...]
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32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2[...]
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33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART 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 Sta[...]
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34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 CHASSIS 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 137 177 175 130 151 234 214 234 205 202 25 203 206 14 297 191 204 15 130 130 18 176 176 182 130 150 176 176 5 137 3 238 239 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 181 287 37 162 138 181 194 194 36 36 196 [...]
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35 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 75-92 Dash 14 532 41 10-73 Hood 15 532 41 10-79 Lens LH 18 532 40 66-67 Grille/Lens Asm. 25 532 41 10-78 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 41 63-07 Fender 52 873 68 05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/16 58 532 41 22-80 Drawbar Upper 68 817 49 05-08 Screw THDROL 5/16-18 x 1/2 130 532 [...]
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36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 DRIVE 70 74 56 185 185 51 190 231 170 165 161 166 2 183 205 205 37 33 drive-tex_T2_fender_11_r1 1 2 99 153 279 153 184 221 42 29 159 64 188 35 167 160 159 15 17 232 233 175 23 166 176 178 174 22 73 11 6 73 11 6 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 114 122 121 80 125 125 216 143[...]
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37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, Hydro Gear T2-AABC - 1X1A-1GX1 (Internal P arts Not Available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key Square 15 819 13 13-1[...]
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38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 ENGINETEX?"3? 12 42 85 9 84 45 1 81 82 69 2 79 37 28 37 18 15 96 97 109 28 114 111[...]
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39 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 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 21B807 2 532 17 97-58 Muffler 9 532 19 43-19 Keeper Belt Engi[...]
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40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 62 35 19 60 59 70 68 69 15 14 61 steering-tex_special_11_r1 16 28 28 13 22 64 71 21 45 33 72 4 15 14 1 1 26 79 26 HUSQ SR PREM 2 * 57 58 63 57 63 63 13 13 53 8 * * 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 20[...]
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41 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Cap, Spindle 13 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 [...]
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30 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 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES 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 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" Front 4 532 05 99-04 T ube Front (Servi[...]
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42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 MOWER DECK 1 144 145 40 19 19 6 6 30 38 189 34 189 188 21 69 21 21 30 38 30 188 43 42 60 63 46 147 55 64 34 56 57 59 40 145 57 209 56 38-8_T ex-L T_1_r3 32 31 33 195 122 123 195 68 25 26 27 24 21 29 23 115 115 199 15 14 13 8 11 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 119 116 118 117 116 118[...]
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43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 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 41 14-83 Mower Housing 6 532 19 51-86 Arm Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer [...]
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44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 75-18 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 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 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bol[...]
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45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER L TH1438 (96043006900), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-69 MOWER LIFT 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring T orsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 19 5[...]
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46 SERVICE NOTES[...]
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SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc (“Husqvarna”) warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply (the “Product”) that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable “Warranty Schedule” o[...]
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† Refer to Section 3 for items not covered by this warranty *All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence. Warranted for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional and nonincome producing use. **HUV 2 Year or 2,000 Hour Powertrain (The engine assembly, unitized transaxle assembly (gasoline vehicle), motor, and ma[...]
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532 42 58-37 12.19.08 TH Printed in the U.S.A.[...]