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  • Page 1 01960_husqvarna 02494 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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - machine if anyone enters the area. den tal starting when setting up, trans- •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Steering Wheel Washer 1/2 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: How To Set Up Your Tractor

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEAT PAN Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • 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 ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for 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. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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 trac- tor 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

    OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will •...

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which for mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor- Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE 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: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP te nance. CEN TER HOLE 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”...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient will result in increased oil consumption when used above for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery 32°F.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum every season.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other CLAMP oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in CLAMP one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester FUEL FILTER (if equipped) as it could create a fi...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) R.H. SUSPENSION ARM Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on ENGINE MANDREL bottom side of left footrest. PULLEY PULLEY BELT REMOVAL -...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi- TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY tion. (See Fig. 25) • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment er ate ex plo sive gases.

  • Page 23: Engine

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE SEAT PAN CONNECTOR 01536 FIG. 26 FIG. 28 ENGINE KEPS TER MI NAL COVER TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig.

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...

  • Page 26: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 1.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) 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 GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK CONNECTOR HOUR METER (OPTIONAL)

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 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 532 17 56-85 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-pl.lt_40...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) 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 18 44-19 Saddle 532 15 51-38 Clip Retainer Slide-On 532 17 17-96 Dash 872 14 06-08 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash LH...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) DRIVE drive-fender_48...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 39-37 Bolt Hex - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-545C 810 04 07-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 532 15 47-78 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 532 13 46-83 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_42...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 66-27 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 819 27 20-16 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga 812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_17...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 T - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 31G777 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 13 73-52 Muffl...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.bolt_1 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 .96 871 11 06-16 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 532 12 12-50 Spring Cprsn 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x10 Ga.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 15 97-36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffl er 532 18 39-89 Decal, Hood LH 532 15 97-37 Decal Brake/Clutch 532 14 50-05 Decal, Caution, Battery 532 18 04-34 Decal, Engine HP 532 14 54-98 Decal, Read Owner's Manual 532 18 21-66 Decal Cut Finger 532 17 05-64 Decal, Steering Wheel...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) MOWER DECK 153 154 38_D.manual-mulch.stlt_3.ai...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 02-80 Mower Housing Assembly 532 10 69-32 Knob 872 14 05-06 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 14 42-00 V-Belt, 42" Mower 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 876 02 03-12 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 532 16 99-70 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42"...

  • Page 42: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1538 (HAUB1538B) MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1piece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 532 17 32-88 Link Front 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift RH 873 35 08-00 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 532 17 56-89 Trunnion 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62...
  • Page 43 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    SERVICE POLICY ® ® WARRANTY Issued January 1980 LIMITED WARRANTIES Revised January 1991 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, 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 47 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 48 532 18 78-97 04.22.03 TR Printed in the U.S.A. 01960_husqvarna...

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