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Husqvarna LT1538 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02494 LT1538 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: 4 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    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

    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 LOCK WASHER ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 2 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 8 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. 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 sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.
  • Page 13 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

  • 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 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •...

  • Page 17: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi...

  • Page 18: Spark Plugs

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVIOD SE RI OUS IN JU RY, 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. •...

  • Page 20: 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 21: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY RETAINER SPRING MANDREL PULLEY FIG. 21 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22) Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fi...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 23: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Lift seat pan to raised position. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst 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 hex bolt and keps nut as shown.

  • 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. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK 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 BLACK BATTERY...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMP 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 532 17 66-89 Battery Box 532 17 61-37...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar, 12 Ga. 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532 15 52-72...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 DRIVE 52 30...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless 206-545C Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18”...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 59-04 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. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 01-16 Seat 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 819 13 16-10...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 63-69 Decal Oper. Step Thru Eng/Fr 532 18 51-92 Decal Hood RH 532 18 51-93 Decal Hood LH 532 18 09-41 Decal Hood Cust.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 08-05 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER DECK 153 154 98 99...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 02-80 Mower Deck Assembly 872 14 05-06 Bolt 532 13 80-17 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar 532 16 99-70 Bracket Sway Bar...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20...

  • Page 43: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER LIFT NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift...
  • Page 47 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 48 532 18 43-98 11.12.02 Printed in U.S.A.

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