Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be pick...
Page 3 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; In order to prevent ac-; WARNING
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • 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 behi...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONSAND 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: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 REVERSE: 1...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; UNPACK CARTON
6 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.• 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. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard pac...
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 mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE ...
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; NOTE; 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; MULCHING 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; LUBRICATION CHART
14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T RAC 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 DAT...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • 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 HO...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; LUBRICATION
16 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. BAT...
Page 17 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE OIL FILTER
17 MAINTENANCE 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, co...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
18 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 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 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.• Turn ignition key to “STOP” and ...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 19 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 20 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 ma...
Page 22 - TO A D
22 FIG. 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear whe...
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; 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 NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 SCHEMATIC 87 87A 85 86 30 RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TOPROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BATTER...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 90 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 22 21 81 81 81
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 58 64 74 10 30 208 13 208 11 209 31 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 145 37 37 18 206 14 14 38 38 166 39 261 28 259 260 258 212
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 DRIVE 66 29 28 112 13 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 61 55 63 77 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 90 27 5...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91
Page 36 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
36 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 01-16 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 7203 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 14 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga5 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 Cprsn 2...
Page 37 - DECALS
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 DECALS 10 4 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 Service4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only...
Page 38 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 101 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 77 4 80 101 13 23 45 14 38 40
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER DECK 86 38 42 2 15 14 13 11 149 10 98 1 21 2 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 54 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 146 107 68 2 16 97 101 98 99 100 96 21 2 110 19 4 3 5 6 21 1...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. LT1538 (LT1538A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 97-76 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13
Page 46 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
46 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 t...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 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...
