Replacing Battery; To Replace Headlight Bulb; Transmission; Engine - Husqvarna LTH18538 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 38)
WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals 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. Positive
terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide
terminal cover over terminal.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
minal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely.
• Lower seat pan.
SEAT PAN ¸
TERMINAL
COVER NUT
BOLT
POSITIVE
(RED)
Fig. 38
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
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.
• Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
• Checkwiring. 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.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 39)
•
Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
Fig. 39
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operatingthetractor. See"PURGETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
essary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary,
see engne manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.
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