Husqvarna LT120 manual

L T120 Owner ’ s Manual[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cance[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS HORSEPOWER: 12.0 GASOLINE CAPACITY 2 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32 ° F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32 ° F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007" EXHAUST: .009" - .011" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: [...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS A Adjustments : Brak e ........................................... . 20 Carbureto r ................................... . 23 Mower Front-To-Bac k ........................ . 19 Side-To-Sid e .......................... . 19 Throttle Control Cabl e ................. . 22 Air Filter, Engin e ................................. . 17 A[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size Slope Sheet (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Seat Manual Steering Wheel Parts Bag Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys (1) Large[...]

ASSEMBL Y 6 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 insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket[...]

ASSEMBL Y 7 • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Open battery box door for: [...]

ASSEMBL Y 8 ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. ([...]

OPERA TION 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTA[...]

OPERA TION 10 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. FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National S[...]

OPERA TION 11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator’s posit[...]

OPERA TION 12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. • If stopping is absol[...]

OPERA TION 13 FIG. 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the m[...]

14 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 2 LUBRICATION CHART 2 SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ATTACHMENT CLUTCH PIVOT(S) 1 SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK 2 2 3 ENGINE GEARSHIFT PIVOTS 1 2 1 3 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value [...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 15 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper a[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 16 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20° 0° 30° 40° 80° 100° -30° -20° 0° 20° 30[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 17 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK 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 “PRODUCT SPEC[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 NUT "E" TRUNNION FRONT LINKS NUT "F" FIG. 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust [...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 38 42 MANDREL PULLEY RETAINER SPRING IDLER PULLEYS ENGINE PULLEY R.H. SUSPENSION ARM MANDREL PULLEY 1-1/2" NUT “A” WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” OPERATING ARM JAM NUT FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt ins[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If “jumper cables” are u[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CABLES NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHASSIS CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG. 29 TO REPLACE 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 gri[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow ( ) to fast ( ) position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler- ates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage m[...]

24 ST ORAGE 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tract[...]

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START 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 filter. 6[...]

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

27 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to pre[...]

28 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 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 Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trimmer [...]

27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE BLUE BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT C[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 ELECTRICAL 28 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 40 33 32 31 30 22 21 70 9 7 8 6 3 4 2 1 52 16 16 48[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 ELECTRICAL 29 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 61-39 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 3 819 09 10-16 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga. 4 810 04 04-00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 6 873 22 04-00 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 7 532 10 92-38 Tube Pl[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 123 122 17 80 29 129 134 28 58 37 20 37 23 51 57 53 52 53 64 14 3 74 3 38 39 60 30 14 4 14 13 14 14 4 11 3 31 1 3 2 140 9 14 14 5 5 37 3 3 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 15 38-71 Chassis Weldment 2 532 14 03-56 Drawbar, Stretch 3 817 49 06-12 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 4 819 13 12-16 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532 15 72-61 Dash P/L M, N/AMM N/HM Grey 10 872 14 06-08 B[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 DRIVE 32 66 29 28 112 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 42 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 19 72 55 63 116 70 77 42 61 31 58 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 61 30 32 32 30 52 61 11 85 80 4 3 13 88 87 86 81 84 83 82 86 88 87 15 79 8 21 10 5[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 DRIVE 33 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 930-054A 2 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 3 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18" tires 4 812 00 00-28 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 532 12 [...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 21 20 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 5 8 10 40 68 68 11 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 67 13 65 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 26 30 28 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 29 29 29 29[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 532 12 44-15 Wheel Steering 2 532 15 44-27 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 3 532 15 44-22 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 15 44-23 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 8[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 SEAT ASSEMBLY 36 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 08-38 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 874 76 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In 6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 DECALS 37 10 4 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6"front Silver Se[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 ENGINE 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 14 38 15 16 78 3 5 23[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 ENGINE 39 1 532 14 03-10 Control Th/ch 23 5 LH Flag 2 817 72 04-10 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 285707 4 532 13 73-48 Muffler LT B&S 12/12.5/13HP 13 532 27 22-93 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 813 28 03-24 Nipple Pipe [...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 MOWER DECK 40 86 38 42 2 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 124 31 32 33 69 55 54 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 2 16 96 101 98 99 100 97 21 2 110 43 45 41 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 72 74 75 76 77 79 92 80 73 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 MOWER DECK 41 1 532 14 28 - 2 9 Asm Mower Housing 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 3 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 4 532 13 84-40 Bracket Asm Deck Sway Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 6 532 13 08-32 Arm Suspension Rear 8 532 85 08-57 Bolt 3/[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 10 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 MOWER LIFT 1 532 13 69-73 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 2 532 14 51-17 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 Washer PLTD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 10 94-13 Grip Handle Bicycle 8 53[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS RACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-054A[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - MODEL NO. L T120 (954140002A), PRODUCT NO. 954 1400-02 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-054A REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772108A Cover, Transaxle 2 780086 Bearing, Needle 3 770102A Case, Transaxle 4 776260 Shaft, Counter 5 776219B Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 6 778139 Gear, Output 7 778136 Gear, Spur, 15 Te[...]

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