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  • Page 1 02494 LT1536 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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM Battery:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Steering Boot Extension Shaft (1) 5/16 (1) Large Flat Lock Washer Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (1) Oil Drain Tube...

  • Page 6: 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 SEAT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
  • Page 8 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/ BRAKE...
  • Page 11 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

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) 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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
  • Page 13 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 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 Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then brake must be adjusted.

  • Page 16: Clean Air Screen

    NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not nec es sary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak”...
  • Page 17 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

  • Page 18: To Remove Mower

    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 19: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway.

  • Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) 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 MOW ER”...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - •...

  • Page 22: To Remove Wheel For Repairs

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

  • Page 24: Storage

    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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • 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 1. 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. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE BATTERY FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 ELECTRICAL 179720...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-husqy.stlt_24...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 532 19 39-37 Dash 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 DRIVE 52 30 drive-fender.stlt_38...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-545C (Order Parts From Transaxle Manu- factuer) 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_59...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 39-43 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 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 08-05 Control Throttle/Choke 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler Model No.
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 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 #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer PLTD 21/32 x 1 x 21Ga.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_13 PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 01-20 Seat 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 532 14 08-37 Decal Saddle Brake Parking 532 18 89-23 Decal Hood 532 19 11-39 Decal Side Panel...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 MOWER DECK 36_deck_stlt_4...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 45-95 Mower Deck Assembly 872 14 05-06 Bolt 532 13 80-17 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar 532 17 56-54 Bracket Sway Bar 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 42 ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS 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 43 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 gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

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