Husqvarna LTH135 manual

02478 L TH135 Owner's Manual 01960_husqvarna[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices f or Ride-On Mower s IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MA CHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THRO W ING OBJECTS. F AILURE T O OBSER VE THE FOLLO WING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. SAFETY R ULES I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manua[...]

3 Safe Operation Practices f or Ride-On Mower s SAFETY R ULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Ne ver carry passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in re verse unless absolutely necessary . Al wa ys look down and behind before and while bac k- ing. [...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAP A CITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP A CITY : W/Filter : 3.5 Pints W/O Filter : 3.0 Pints SP ARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): F orward: 0-5.5 Rev erse 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 1[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y Y our new tractor has been assemb led at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled f or shipping pur poses. T o ensure safe and proper oper ation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemb le must be tightened securely . Use the correct tools as necessar y to insure proper tightness. T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y[...]

7 FIG. 2 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3 NO TE: Y ou ma y now roll or drive y our tractor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remov e the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lev er plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po s[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY 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 ly p[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in liter ature supplied with the product. Lear n 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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRES[...]

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 TRACT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliarize yourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. Our tractors conf orm to the safety standards of the American [...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the ey es, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Alwa ys wear safety glass es or ey e shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard safety glasses. HO W T[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope. • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary , mov e throttle control lev er to slower position. • If stopping[...]

13 OPERA TION PURGE TRANSMISSION CA UTION: Ne ver engage or disengage freewheel le ver while the engine is run- ning. T o ensure proper operation and perf or mance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged bef ore operating tractor f o r the fi rst time. This procedure will remove an y trapped air inside the transmission which ma y h[...]

14 FIG. 8 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly lev eled for best mo wing per- f or mance. See “T O LEVEL MOWER 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. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Hav e the cut area to th[...]

15 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[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remove b lade bolt, lock w asher and fl at w asher se cur ing bla de. • Install new or reshar pened blade with tr ailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT : TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH [...]

17 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be k ept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or tran[...]

18 AIR FIL TER (See Fig. 14) Y our engine will not r un properly using a dir ty air fi lter . Replace pre-cleaner after e very 25 hours of operation or e very season. Ser vice paper car tr idge e very 100 hours of operation or e ver y season, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Pull up on air fi [...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control le ver in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y .[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 19 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 20 BO TH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQ U AL IN LENGTH FIG. 17 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 18 “A” “A” BO TT OM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND BO TT OM EDGE OF MO WER T O GROUND GROUND LINE TRUNNION • Connect sus[...]

21 FIG. 21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 8 4 2 IDLER PUL LEYS MANDREL PULLEY MANDREL PULLEY T O CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22) Y our tractor is equipped with an ad just able brak e 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[...]

22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 24) The motion control le ver has been pre set at the f actor y and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and mov e motion control lev er until tractor does not [...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 01536 HOOD T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . FIG. 29 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace b ulb in holder and push bulb holder securely bac[...]

24 ST ORA GE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORT ANT : IT IS IMPORT ANT T O PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM P ARTS SUCH AS CARBURET OR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR T ANK DURING ST ORA GE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICA TES THA T ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN A TTRACT MOIS TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEP[...]

25 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait se ver al minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dir ty fuel fi lter . 6. Rep[...]

26 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an author ized service center/ seat with attachment depar tment. clutch enga ged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten[...]

27 TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS 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 U[...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 22 21[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 17 56-85 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 74 10 30 51 57 53 52 54 55 17 29 28 12 209 31 1 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 142 208 13 208 11 143 60 209 142 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 212 chassis-pl.lt_stlt_20 209 209[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar , 12 Ga. 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532 17 18-53 Dash Slkscr 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 532 17 49-96 P anel Dash Lh 12 532 14 56-60 Clip Tinner man Grille P/L 13 532 17 21-05 P anel Das[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 89 90 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 271 71[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv e in U.S . inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 - - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gr Model 322- 0510 (Order par ts from transaxle mfg.) 8 532 16 58-66 Rod Shift Fender 10 876 02 04-16 Pin Cot[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) STEERING ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66-27 Wheel Steering 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 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 819 27 20-16 W asher 27/32 X 1-1/4[...]

36 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 08-39 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pivot Seat 8 720 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819 13 16-10 W asher 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 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) DECALS 10 4 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 Service 6 53[...]

38 1 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 2 817 72 04-08 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 31H777 (Order par ts from engine manufac- turer) 4 532 13 73-52 Muffl er 13 532 16 52-91 Gasket Eng 14 532 14 84-56 T ube Drain Oil Easy 16 811 05 06-00 W asher Lock Ext T ooth 3/8 23 532 16 98-37 Shield Br n/Dbr Guard 29 532 13 71[...]

39 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger L T 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 16-21 W asher PL TD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 532 12 01-83 Bear ing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 10 94-13 Gr ip Handle Bi cy cle 8 532 12 45-26 Button Plunger Black 11 532 13 98-65 Link Lift LH 12 532 13 98-66 Link Lift [...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) MO WER DECK 13 11 10 9 8 53 34 146 148 172 171 21 21 21 113 123 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 42 40 150 45 45 55 56 36 36 89 40 89 108 107 68 54 21 164 170 19 149 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 36_deck_stlt 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 1[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - MODEL NO . L TH135 (HA U135H36B) MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 17 45-95 Mower Dec k Assembly 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[...]

42 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD A LO N G D O TTED LIN E TH IS IS A 15 D EG R EE SLO PE 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 gradual[...]

43 S EC TI ON 1: LIMITED W A R R A NTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqvarna”) warr ants Husqv arna product to the or iginal pur- chaser to be free fro m defects in material and w orkmanship from the date of purcha se f or the “Warr anty P eriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against br[...]

532 18 82-41 5.29.03 MH Printed in U.S .A. 01960_husqvarna[...]

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