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Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING

2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...

Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...

Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new tractor.; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; and using your tractor.; TABLE OF CONTENTS; This tractor is equipped with an internal com-

4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.4 5th 4.3 6th 5.5 Revers...

Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Steering Wheel

5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife Pliers Tire pres sure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hi...

Page 8 - CHECKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Batt...

Page 9 - OPERATION

9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW E...

Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

10 02829 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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - ...

Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, b...

Page 12 - Do not mow in reverse unless

12 OPERATION AT TACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER"DISENGAGED" PO SI TION ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH PO SI TION "ENGAGED" POSITION LOWPOSITION FIG. 7 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to lea...

Page 13 - NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

13 OPERATION 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. • Place gear s...

Page 14 - MOWING TIPS

14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has b...

Page 15 - LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE

15 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART d SPINDLE ZERK d FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL d GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE e REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT ...

Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION

16 MAINTENANCE FIG. 9 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un- bal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual dam age to mower and engine.• The blade...

Page 17 - BATTERY; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

17 FIG. 10 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.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 ...

Page 18 - CLEANING; AIR FILTER

18 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unles...

Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19 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. • Turn ignition key to “STOP...

Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) 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” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulley...

Page 21 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 FIG. 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this sec...

Page 24 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

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 ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...

Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM

25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...

Page 27 - SCHEMATIC

27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED RED RED RED WHITE BLACK BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK/WHITE BLACK BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY BLACK SOLENOID M A STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITIO...

Page 28 - ELECTRICAL

28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 ELECTRICAL 197428 28 29 94 93 26 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 92 34 8 2 1 27 48 22 21 52 16 90 16

Page 29 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 ELECTRICAL KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 532 17 66-89 Box Battery16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock21 532 17 56-88 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Li...

Page 30 - CHASSIS

30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 CHASSIS 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 209 2 9 209 208 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 209 142 209 142 143 60 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 17 261 28 259 260 258 278 39 159 212 chassis-husqy.stlt_29

Page 32 - DRIVE

32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 15 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47...

Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY

34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 97 39 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_68

Page 37 - MOWER LIFT

37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 8 1 532 15 94-60 Plunger Asm.2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring ...

Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY

38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 18 49-91 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 14 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In6 873 80 06-00 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc7 5...

Page 39 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES; Decal Hood Rh

39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. 960 13 00-19 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap V...

Page 40 - MOWER DECK

40 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3 142 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LT16542 (96013001900), PRODUCT NO. ...

Page 42 - WARRANTY STATEMENT

42 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All ti...

Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL 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 mowslopes greate...