Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Rever...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Key
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
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 ...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carto...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORW...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
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. Our tractors conform to the safe...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
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 op-erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION 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...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN D...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE...
Page 16 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
16 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. MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and repla...
Page 17 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE 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 rst. Spark plug type and g...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 38 42 02694 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignitio...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01156 NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL 01268 FIG. 17 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 01267 FIG. 15 SUSPENSION ARM 01553 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 16 “A” “A” BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWERTO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF M...
Page 21 - TO A D
21 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 22 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) 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 need...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. FIG. 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig...
Page 23 - INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS; TO REPLACE FUSE; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
23 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.• Check wiring. 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 beh...
Page 24 - STORAGE; BATTERY; 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
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 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH /...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 179720 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 ELECTRICAL 22 21 90
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 143 60 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 278 39 261 28 259 260 258 212 chassis-husqy.stlt_24 17 272 273 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 CHASSIS AND E...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 15 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 1 41 42 37 36 37 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 32 33 35 34 steering_pl.lt_59 97 34 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 STEERING ASSEMBLY
Page 37 - MOWER LIFT
37 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT1536 (HAU1536C), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-22 MOWER LIFT 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Spring W/plunger 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 4 812 ...
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 01-20 Seat 2 532 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 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprs...
Page 39 - DECALS
39 10 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6.0 - 6 Service 4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" front Silver Service 6 532 12 49-57 Fit ting Grease (F...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 13 11 10 9 8 34 146 148 172 171 21 21 21 113 30 30 30 33 32 1 7 7 4 122 15 31 168 169 2 2 21 21 2 16 27 26 25 24 23 28 29 21 14 2 38 42 40 150 45 45 55 56 36 36 89 40 89 108 107 68 54 21 164 170 19 149 5 6 36_deck_stlt_4 3 129 92 131 130 92 53 184 123 185 67 158 42 _clutc h_mod_7 152 REPAIR PARTS...
Page 42 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES
42 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contai...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD A LONG DOTT ED LIN E THIS IS A 15 D EGREE SLOP E 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 gr...
Page 44 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur-chaser 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 till...
