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Husqvarna LT130 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 LT130 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. MODEL NUMBER LT130 SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________ THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 14-17 ASSEMBLY ... 6-9 OPERATION ... 10-13 INDEX Adjustments: Brake ... 20 Carburetor ... 23 Mower Front-To-Back ... 19 Side-To-Side ... 19 Throttle Control Cable ... 22 Air Filter, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4...

  • Page 6: Operation

    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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.

  • Page 7: Lock Washers #10

    CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. • Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

  • Page 8: Locknut

    TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 crownlock nuts as shown.
  • Page 9 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
  • Page 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. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER...

  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which SAFETY GLASSES can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 12: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.

  • Page 13: Mowing Tips

    TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. •...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 15: Lock Washers

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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).
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

  • Page 17: Spark Plugs

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES COVER KNOB COVER FOAM PRE-CLEANER FIG. 17 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. •...

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 your mower.

  • Page 20: Replace Mower Blade/Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER”...

  • Page 21: Washers

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 22: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHASSIS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG. 31 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 grill.

  • Page 23: To Adjust Carburetor

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de- creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/...

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Points

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) SCHEMATIC WHITE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” G + M + L NONE RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y B + L NONE START B + L + S NONE BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP.

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. PART DESCRIPTION 532144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 819091016 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 129 819091016 134 532150132 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 PART DESCRIPTION 532145501 Chassis Weldment 11ga 532140356 Drawbar, Stretch 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 819131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) DRIVE 88 87...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532142603 Transaxle 6sp Dana 4360-79 532146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532123666 Pulley Transaxle 18"tires 812000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 874490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.5...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532124415 Wheel Steering Auto Grey 532142033 Axle Asm Fr LT W/gzks 38/42 532135227 Spindle Asm LH 532135228 Spindle Asm RH 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 532121748 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532140838 Seat V250 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 532145006...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532140820 Decal Instruction Dash Eng/fr 532145005 Decal Bat Dan/Poi P/L Sym 532150724 Decal Hood LH 532150723 Decal Hood RH 532150616 Decal Grille Husqvarna 532150617 Decal Fender Logo 532133795 Decal Caution Fender Eng/fr...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) ENGINE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 532140310 Control Th/ch 23 5 LH Flag 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - - Engine B&S 12.5 ICQ...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) MOWER DECK 81 82 90 91...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532144393 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 872140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 532138017 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 532138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"sway Bar 532124670 Retainer Spring 532130832...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) MOWER LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532136973 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 532150588 Shaft Asm Lift 532138284 Pin Groove 812000002 E Ring #5133-62 819211621 Washer PLTD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 532120183 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT130 (954830071A) DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532142671 Housing, Upper 532002274 Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 1/4-20 x .734 532134400 Ball, Detent 532105904 Spring, Detent 532105905 Screw, Set 532138235 Kit, Shifter Assembly...
  • Page 46 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

  • Page 47: Replacement

    Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.
  • Page 48 532150710 09.22.95 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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