Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; SAFETY RULES; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con-
2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I M P O R T A N T : T H I S C U T T I N G M A C H I N E I S C A P A B L E O F A M P U T A T I N G H A N D S A N D F E E T A N D T H R O W I N G O B J E C T S .F A I L U R E T O O B S E R V E T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S C O...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togive you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easilyremedy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/department. We have compet...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; INDEX
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Adjustments: Brake ............................................ 21Carburetor .................................... 24Mower Front-To-Back ......................... 21 Side-To-Side ........................... 20Throttle Control Cable .................. 24 Air Filter, Engine .........
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2)LockWashers 1/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Seat Manall SteeringWheel Parts Bag (2) Rondelle 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ja...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ASSEMBLY 6 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. Usethe correct tools as necessary to insure proper ti...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY 9 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING ORDISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation ofoptional grass catcher accessory.NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcherblades are designed for discharging and bagging also....
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION 11 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 adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. FIG. 10 Our tractors conform to the...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safetymask for over the spect...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
OPERATION 13 ATTACHMENT CLUTCHSWITCH PULL OUT TO"ENGAGE" LOWPOSITION PUSH IN TO"DISENGAGE" ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION FIG. 12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed...
Page 14 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
OPERATION 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-mended that the transmission be purged before operatingtractor for the first time. This procedure will remove anytrapped air inside ...
Page 15 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS
OPERATION 15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS I M P O R T A N T : F O R B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E , K E E PM O W E R H O U S I N G F R E E O F B U I L T - U P G R A S SA N D T R A S H . C L E A N A F T E R E A C H U S E .• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-pings many times and reduce them...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. ...
Page 17 - TRACTOR
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 17 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 16) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access toblades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securingblade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards deck as shown. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fla...
Page 18 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18)Determine temperature range expected before oil change.All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.• Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remov...
Page 19 - CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; MUFFLER; CLEANING
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 19 OIL FILTER FIG. 19 FUELFILTER CLAMP CLAMP FIG. 20 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brushor compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gumfibers. CLEAN AIR INTAK...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure t...
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assemblysection of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front w...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NEGATIVETERMINAL POSITIVETERMINAL CHASSIS CABLES POSITIVETERMINAL CHARGEDBATTERY NEGATIVETERMINAL FIG. 31 RETAININGRING WASHERS AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY(REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 30 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 31) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-ate explosive ...
Page 25 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore. CAUTION: Never store the tractor withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
26 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 28 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 29 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BROWN M SOLENOID NOTE YOUR TRACTOR ISEQUIPPED WITH A SPECI...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ELECTRICAL 30 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 40 33 32 31 30 50 22 21 8 6 3 4 2 1 48 52 16 88 80 51 81 70
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 28 58 37 20 37 23 51 57 53 52 53 64 14 3 74 3 38 39 60 30 14 4 14 13 14 14 4 11 3 31 1 3 2 140 9 14 14 5 5 37 3 3 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60 109 110 11...
Page 34 - DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 DRIVE 34 146 29 28 32 61 30 52 61 32 37 97 16 73 103 108 94 3 19 16 109 147 98 27 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 145 77 96 71 18 77 30 52 57 93 96 26 25 19 24 2 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 100 104 84 16 105 106 144 59 42 61 38 ...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 20 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 5 8 10 40 68 68 11 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 67 13 65 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 29 29 29 29 40 11
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 SEAT ASSEMBLY 38 KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532140838 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532145006 Clip P...
Page 39 - DECALS
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 DECALS 39 10 4 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532059192 Cap Valve Tire 2 532065139 Stem Valve 3 532106222 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532059904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532138...
Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005D), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ENGINE 40 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 79 79 3 14 38 15 16 62 62 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 35 23 77 4 80 101 13
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 MOWER DECK 42 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 54 133 55 56 40 17 21 5 134 135 136 116 117 119 118 137 140 138 113 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 36 37 37 38 61 59 19 4 3 5 6 2 21 125 132 84 36 37 40 132 ...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 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 48 - NOTES
Page 50 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
50 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15°), never ac...
Page 51 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 “WarrantyPeriod” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W...
