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  • Page 1 LT125 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering (1) Bolt Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 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.

  • Page 7: How To Set Up Your Tractor

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEAT PAN Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓ CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for best cutting performance.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION HIGH SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • Page 10 OPERATION 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with lift control.
  • Page 13 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a throttle control in the choke position until the engine minimum of 87 octane.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP te nance. CEN TER HOLE 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”...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BATTERY Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient year.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum every season.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester CLAMP (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- CLAMP age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing FUEL season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever FILTER occurs fi...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...

  • Page 20: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

  • Page 21: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT INSTALLATION - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21) • Carefully work new belt down be tween transaxle belt Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system keepers and onto the input pulley. which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE MENT (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- •...

  • Page 23: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TER MI NAL ENGINE KEPS COVER TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) BOLT The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: POSITIVE NEGATIVE...

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...

  • Page 26: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 532 17 18-53 Dash P/L...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 871 17 07-64 Bolt Hex - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 205-544C...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 12 44-15 Wheel Steering 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 14 08-38 Seat 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 532 13 43-00 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 532 15 97-36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffl er 532 14 08-37 Decal Saddle Brake Parking 532 15 97-37 Decal Brake/ Clutch Symbol Lt...

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 13 38-40 Idler Arm Assembly 532 17 45-95 Mower Deck Assembly 532 16 57-23 Spacer, Retainer 872 14 05-06 Bolt...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 MOWER LIFT 17 18...

  • Page 43: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT125 (HAU12536B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-94 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Spring W/plunger 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62...

  • Page 45: Warranty Statement

    fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
  • Page 46 SERVICE POLICY ® ® WARRANTY Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, trans mis sion, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental pur pos es, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Au tho rized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wis con sin, to be DEFECTIVE...
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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.
  • Page 48 532 18 60-12 11.18.02 JH Printed in U.S.A.

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