Husqvarna 532 42 57-55 manual

LGT2554 Owner's Manual 03002[...]

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 ................................................................. 5-8 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with ex- ception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. AS SEMBL Y Fig. 1 L ABEL TO CHECK BA TTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between termin[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y Fig. 5 0 2 0 5 1 A NOTE: Be su re mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor . • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor . TO INST ALL MOWER (See Figs. 4-12) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowe[...]

7 AS SEMBL Y Fig. 10 B F M C S E K D L D A C H D Fig. 7 • Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar . • Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown • A TT ACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHAS SIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor [...]

8 AS SEMBL Y E F H G J Fig. 11 • T urn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. • A TT ACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor . Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other[...]

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[...]

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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American Na[...]

11 OPERA TION Fig. 14 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.[...]

12 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 18) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep [...]

13 OPERA TION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 13 and 21) 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 . • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control ou[...]

14 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[...]

15 Fig. 23 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. 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 t[...]

16 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Servi[...]

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[...]

18 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. T o prevent pos- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fa[...]

19 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM T o insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty , dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external [...]

20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 stopped. ?[...]

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT - TO -BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 32 and 33) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side. T o obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hand[...]

22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 34) MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL • P ark tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod an[...]

23 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 "BA TTERY" in the MAINTENAN[...]

24 TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERL OCKS AND REL A YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly , stop running, or prevent it[...]

25 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[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 fil[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator -safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Re[...]

28 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 DECALS 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 17 16 16 1 532 05 91-92 Cap, V alve, Tire 2 532 06[...]

29 NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE) SEA T SWITCH (NO T OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECT OR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULA TOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) D ASH HARNESS CONNECT OR (MA TING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHTS ST A TOR FUEL LINE FUEL S[...]

30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T07S 94 92 29 93[...]

31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 41 41-25 Battery Asm. T ray 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 [...]

32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 CHASSIS 182 68 68 176 176 176 175 178 228 165 228 183 194 236 150 180 68 68 213 213 52 218 34 130 130 177 189 189 152 217 235 37 194 194 36 36 199 162 196 221 162 58 189 189 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 298 296 299 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 181 234 234 137 1[...]

33 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood Asm. 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille Asm. 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 Lo[...]

34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 DRIVE 56 216 143 197 196 125 226 125 125 80 125 51 231 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 276 153 233 drive-tex_K46_fender_6 64 161 184 42 221 225 125 211 166 17 159 15 35 167 160 188 29 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 70 74 220 74 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 1[...]

35 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 DRIVE 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 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle, TUFFTORQ K46 AW 2 532 18 62-11 Key 7 532 19 98-44 Hub Asm. Wheel Rear 22" TX GT .06 9 532 14 00-80 Bolt[...]

36 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Kohl Model No. SV730 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 17 93-35 Clutch Electric 12 532 19 43-43 Pulley Engine 15 532 41 41-52 T ank F uel 18 532 42 06-35 Cap Asm 20 532 18 29-37 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x .750 BOS Th[...]

37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot F ender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm F ender 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 Bolt, [...]

38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_special_26 21 1 26 228 35 19 60 59 58 63 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 45 51 63 57[...]

39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., F ront 4 532 40 30-89 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-90 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[...]

40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 MOWER DECK mower_dec k 54-te x_16 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 52 43 196 97 33 192 49 34 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 58 60 59 18 21 194 113 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29 12 16 19 241 242[...]

41 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 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 31-25 Deck Weldment Mower 6 532 19 60-66 Cover Mandrel LH 7 532 19 71-81 Cover Mandrel RH 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade [...]

42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO . LGT2554 (96045001700), PRODUCT NO . 960 45 00-17 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-te x_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 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 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assi[...]

43 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[...]

SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty (Parts and Labor): All tiller tines and trimmer sha[...]