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  • Page 1 LT1538 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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Stop machine if anyone enters the area. SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured 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 OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...
  • Page 5 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 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. controls) • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE 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. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT POSITION...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which 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 vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with lift control. the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum control in the choke position until the engine runs of 87 octane.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING CENTER EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- HOLE MANDREL nance. ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER BRAKE OPERATION STAR LOCK If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at WASHER BLADE high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not •...

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, 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 to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away R.H. SUSPENSION from tractor. ENGINE MANDREL BELT INSTALLATION - PULLEY PULLEY • Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt IDLER keepers and onto the input pulley. PULLEYS •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- against tractor chassis.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TERMINAL ENGINE KEPS COVER TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and BOLT adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. POSITIVE NEGATIVE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR...

  • Page 22: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the ENGINE season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM gasoline in the tank inside a building DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM where fumes may reach an open flame...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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 flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 24 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 Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 25 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 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 26: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 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 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532 15 52-72 Bumper, Hood/Dash 532 15 59-23 Saddle...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 DRIVE...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-545C 871 17 07-64 Bolt Hex (Order parts from transaxle 810 04 07-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 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 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 T - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 31G777 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 13 73-52 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lc...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 13 08-75 Seat 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4 - 20 X 1 -1/2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Seat Pivot 532 13 43-00 Spacer Split .28 X .96...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 15 97-36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffler 532 18 39-89 Decal, Hood LH 532 15 97-37 Decal Brake/Clutch 532 14 50-05 Decal, Caution, Battery...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 02-80 Mower Housing Assembly 532 16 57-23 Spacer, Retainer 872 14 05-06 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 10 69-32 Knob 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr.
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-85 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 32-88 Link Front 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 873 35 08-00 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc...
  • Page 41 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of Husqvarna product used for commercial, institutional, professional, or income producing purposes or use purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    SERVICE P O L I C Y ® ® 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, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment...
  • Page 43 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 44 532 18 39-54 Rev. 1 6.17.02 RD/MH Printed in the U.S.A.

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