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Husqvarna LT18542 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02494 LT18542 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: Charging System:...

  • Page 5: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Boot (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension Shaft (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Keys (2) Keys Seat...

  • 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: How To Set Up Your Tractor

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • 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 The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. 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...
  • 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. AMMETER THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL...
  • 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 operating 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 NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.
  • Page 13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

  • 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 six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual).

  • Page 16: Clean Air Screen

    TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. •...
  • Page 17 PRE-CLEANER BASE FIG. 13 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. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- heating and engine damage.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- 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 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) 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 BELT INSTALLATION - • Carefully work new belt down be tween transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

  • Page 22: To Start Engine With A Weak Battery

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.

  • Page 23: Engine

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 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: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLUE 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...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 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...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-husqy.stlt_22...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 532 15 52-72 Bumper 532 17 17-08 Dash 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 DRIVE 52 30 drive-fender.stlt_26...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-545C (Order Parts From Transaxle Manufactuer) 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_42...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 54-37 Wheel Steering 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.bolt_1 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 49-91 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 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 63-69 Decal Oper. 532 18 92-86 Decal Replc Part 532 18 89-16 Decal Hood RH 532 18 89-17 Decal Hood LH 532 18 09-41 Decal Hood Cust.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT 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 21 Ga.
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT18542 (LT18542A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 17-48 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 58-92 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 532 16 54-60 Bracket Asm Deck 42"sway Bar...
  • 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.
  • Page 44 532 18 92-29 11.11.03 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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