Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow ...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W-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: 0-5.2 Reverse 0-2.7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REA...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Key
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
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 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY FIG. 3A NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise atta...
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 RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓...
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 00155 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 operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask ove...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to s...
Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
13 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 14 - MOWING TIPS
14 002 2 FIG. 8 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. 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 h...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 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 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 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 17 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
17 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 The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; AIR FILTER
18 00667 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...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSt- MENTS:• 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 to “STOP”...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
20 01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 17 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 01267 FIG. 15 01553 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 16 00598 “A” “A” BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWERTO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER T...
Page 22 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE; TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 22) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion co...
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 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 SCHEMATIC 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 SW...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 16 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 ELECTRICAL 22 21
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 10 30 219 20 219 23 31 1 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 159 18 14 14 38 38 166 39 209 2 206 26 chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_36...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 1...
Page 34 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
34 44 51 54 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 38 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 32 33 35 34 12 steering_pl.lt_38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 STEERING ASSEMBLY
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49-92 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 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn...
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 Service4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6" front Silver Service6 532 12 49-57 Fitting Grease (Fron...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 13 11 10 9 8 53 34 146 148 172 171 21 21 21 113 123 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_3 3 129 92 131 130 92 185 67 158 42_clutc h_mod_7 152 REPAIR PARTS TRAC...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 3132 19 19 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LTH1536 (HAU15HK36B), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-23 MOWER LIFT
Page 44 - SERVICE NOTES
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 ALONG DOTTED 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 greater...
