Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; GENERAL OPERATION
2 Look for this symbol to point out impor-tant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE F...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 14.0 GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32 ° F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32 ° F) OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030”) VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .0015” - ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; INDEX
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX A Adjustments: Brake ........................................... 21Carburetor ................................... 24Clutch .......................................... 21Mower: Front-To-Back ........................ 20 Side-To-Side .......................... 20Throttle Contro...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
6 ASSEMBLY STEERINGWHEELADAPTER FIG. 1 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 ...
Page 7 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.Do not tighten. • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Lower seat into operating...
Page 8 - NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connectedfirst to prevent sparking from acciden-tal grounding. • Lift seat to raised position. • Open batt...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWERDECK (See Fig. 7) Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operationsection of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gaugewheels ...
Page 10 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage themower blades, or other attachments mounted to yourtractor. THR...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (
11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom-mend wide vision safety mask for over the spect...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; and; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shutoff the engine.• Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift c...
Page 13 - PURGE TRANSMISSION; MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tankfiller neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off anyspilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill oruse gasoline near an open flame. PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning. To ensure proper operation and perf...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ T RAC T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level/Recharge Check Ti...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-ments sec...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; CUT AWAY VIEW
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 16) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. • Acid solution level in each battery cell should be evenwith bottoms of vent ...
Page 17 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION
17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API serviceclassification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity gradeaccording to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20° 0° 3...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; MUFFLER; CLEANING
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine arekept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremelydusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower hou...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 k...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) I M P O R T A N T : D E C K M U S T B E L E V E L S I D E - T O - S I D E . I FT H E F O L L O W I N G F R O N T - T O - B A C K A D J U S T M E N T I SN E C E S S A R Y , B E S U R E T O A D J U S T B O T H F R O N T L I N K ...
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal onbottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in thissection of this manual.) • Disconnect clu...
Page 23 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGEDBATTERY CABLES CHASSIS 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 re...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE FUSE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 24 TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. Thefuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directlyin front of the dash. TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill. • Replace bulb in ho...
Page 25 - ) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLE FUELADJUSTINGNEEDLE IDLE SPEEDADJUSTINGSCREW FIG. 34 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust-ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,temperature,...
Page 26 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 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 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 27 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 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (954001192A) SCHEMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCH (OFF) HEADLIGHTS BATTERY G B S M L IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLECONNECTIONS REMOVABLECONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED FORSERVICING OF UNIT, THEYSHOULD BE REPLACED TOPROPE...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL; BATTERY BOX WITH LID
30 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 954001192A ELECTRICAL Comm. Harn. 140421 22 21 24 42 43 40 34 26 28 25 30 44 44 31 32 33 29 23 19 20 19 20 41 51 50 39 38 36 36 70 140426 2 3 4 1 5 6 9 7 8 BATTERY BOX WITH LID 45 D.C. AMPERES 46
Page 31 - KEY
31 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 954001192A ELECTRICAL 1 532121537 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 3 819091016 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 4 810040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 5 532121264 Caps Battery 20/25/30 Amp 6 873220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 7 ...
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO.954001192A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 81 3 2 3 38 39 35 26 3 3 13 35 26 33 10 34 1 3 11 3 59 9 15 64 76 25 26 71 69 71 70 82 83 84 24 26 91 92 90 86 85 50 79 78 80 17 87 16 67 66 15 99 26 68 46 94 95 77 97 98 3 28 42 29 93 72 71 75 51 40 43 26 41 56 3 6 3...
Page 33 - DESCRIPTION
33 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 954001192A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532140341 Chassis 11 ga 2 532140356 Drawbar 3 817490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 6 532125453 Saddle 8 532126471 Clip Insulator .406 Mtg. Hole 9 5321404...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (954001192A) DRIVE 88 86 87 51 32 61 30 52 61 58 32 45 59 42 42 51 31 81 38 61 49 19 27 37 41 42 40 44 48 45 19 97 16 73 18 103 102 94 3 19 16 100 91 98 46 53 35 55 36 50 26 47 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 28 29 89 69 16 1 15 100 77 96 92 100 71 18 77...
Page 36 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
36 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (954001192A) ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 24 23 44 31 33 37 33 40 73 75 74 76 32 77 4 80 79 79 3 14 38 15 16 62 62
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (954001192A) STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 33 35 34 33 3 34 35 32 43 6 43 8 17 18 19 22 21 20 8 27 23 11 12 24 29 25 5 8 10 12 11 11 38 40 39 1 41 37 36 37 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 14 13 47 16 16
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (H954001192A) SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 18 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532124185 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 3 874760616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 4 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga ...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532138956 Decal Instruction Dash Eng/fr 2 532140863 Decal Ins Hood RH LTH140 Hydro 3 532140728 Decal Hood RH Husq 4 532140729 Decal Hood LH Husq 5 532121549 Decal Caution Battery Fr/ger 6 532140865 Decal Ins Hood LH LTH140 Hydro 7 532131582 Decal Fender Husqvarna 8 ...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLY
44 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH140 (954001192A) MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLY 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 10 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 37 41 35 36 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13
Page 48 - SERVICE 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; 006-J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE
51 Effective May 1, 1992 WARRANTY STATEMENT (2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna. (3) Alterations or modifications that affect the unit's performance, operation, safety, durability, change its intende...
