Husqvarna LT1536 manual

L T1536 Owner's Manual 02494[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions on the machine and in the manual bef ore star ting. • Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsib le adults, who are f amiliar with the in struc tions, to operate the machi[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders bef ore operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers. • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while back- ing. • Ne ver carry children, ev en with the blades shut off . They ma y fall off and be seriously [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Re verse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Re[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) K eys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y Y our new tr actor has been assembled at the f actor y with e xception of those par ts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure safe and proper operation of y our tractor all par ts and hardware you assemb le must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y NO TE: Y ou may no w roll or dr ive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the appropriate instr uction below to remov e the tractor from the skid. FIG. 2 T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and r aise attachment lift lev er to its highest po si tion. ?[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU A L ITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is proper[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y 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) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 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 f orm ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard saf ety glasses. T O[...]

12 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 life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to as[...]

13 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled f or best mowing per- fo r 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 tr im- ming. • Dr ive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area[...]

14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE 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 MAINTENANCE S[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at w asher se cur ing bla d e. • Install new or resharpened 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 [...]

16 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers . MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts f or deter ioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not a[...]

17 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[...]

18 3 8 4 2 02694 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01156 NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL 01268 FIG. 17 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 18 BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU AL IN LENGTH 01267 FIG. 15 SUSPENSION ARM 01553 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 16 “A” “A” BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND BO TTOM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND GROUND LI[...]

20 3 8 4 2 02472 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 T O CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20) Y our tractor is equipped with an ad just able br ake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) f eet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a lev el, dr y concrete or pav ed surf ace, then brak[...]

21 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOL T NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift le ver is in neutral (N) (loc k gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the f actor y; howe ver , if adjustment is needed, proceed as f ollows: • Make sure tr[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull b ulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gr ill . • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the bac kside of the grill. • Close hood. FIG. 24 T O ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 24) WA R N I N G : Lead-ac[...]

23 INTERLOCKS AND RELA YS Loose or damaged wiring may cause y our tractor to run poorly , stop r unning, or prev ent it from star ting. • Chec k wiring. See electr ical wiring diagram in the Repair P ar ts section. T O REPLA CE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse . The fuse holder is located behind the dash. T O REMO VE HOOD AND[...]

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: Never 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 e [...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se ver al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6. Di[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an author ized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose blade[...]

27 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSUL[...]

28 179720 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-22 ELECTRICAL 22 21 90[...]

29 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Inter lock Push-In 21 532 17 56-88 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 12 47-80 Cable Batter y 6 Ga. 11" red 25 532 14 61-47 Cable Batter y 6 Ga. 44" red w/[...]

30 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 143 60 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 278 39 261 28 259 260 258 212 chassis-husqy .stlt_24 17 272 273 58 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-22 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES[...]

31 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532 19 39-37 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carr iage 3/8-16 x 1 11 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 18 17-19 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 18 88-93 Hood L T/PL Husqvarna 18 532 18 49-21 Bumper Hood 26 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock He x [...]

32 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 15 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162 169 197 116 70 6 170 212 drive-f ender .stlt_38 6[...]

33 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - - - T ransaxle , P eer less 206-545C (Order P ar ts From T ransaxle Manu- f actuer) 2 532 14 66-82 Spr ing Retur n Brake T/a Zinc 3 532 12 36-66 Pulley T ransaxle 18" tires 4 812 00 00-28 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 532 12 15-20 Strap T orque 30 Degrees 6 817 06 0[...]

34 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 1 41 42 37 36 37 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 32 33 35 34 steering_pl.lt_59 97 34 38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-22 STEERING ASSEMBL Y[...]

35 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 39-43 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 Thr ust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 7 819 27 20-16 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 532 12 49-37 Bear ing Col Str[...]

36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 23 45 engine-kohler_43 116 117 4 8 13 105 105 3 81 14 38 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-22 ENGINE 1 532 17 08-05 Control Throttle/Choke 2 817 72 04-08 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler Model No . SV470[...]

37 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 lift-rh.1piece_3 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-22 MO WER LIFT 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Spr ing W/plunger 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-2[...]

38 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 01-20 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc 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/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spr ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8[...]

39 10 3 9 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" front Silver Ser vice 6 532 12 49-57 Fit ting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 532 12 49-59 Bear[...]

40 13 11 10 9 8 34 146 148 172 171 21 21 21 113 30 30 30 33 32 1 7 7 4 122 15 31 168 169 2 2 21 21 2 16 27 26 25 24 23 28 29 21 14 2 3 8 4 2 40 150 45 45 55 56 36 36 89 40 89 108 107 68 54 21 164 170 19 149 5 6 36_deck_stlt_4 3 129 92 131 130 92 53 184 123 185 67 158 42_clutch_mod_7 152 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L T1536 (HA U1536C), PRO[...]

41 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 17 45-95 Mower Deck Assemb ly 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt 3 532 13 80-17 Brack et Assembly ,Swa y Bar 4 532 17 56-54 Brack et Sway Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr ing 6 532 17 80-24 Bar Sway Dec k 7 532 14 06-08 Ke[...]

42 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted P eerless Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below , will, at its option, [...]

43 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 [...]

S E C T I ON 1: L I MIT E D W A R R A N T Y Husqvarna F orest & Garden Company (“Husqv ar na”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in mater ial and workmanship from the date of purcha se f or the “W arranty P eriod” of the product as set f orth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines agains[...]