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02578_husqvarna
02494
LTH2042
Owner's Manual
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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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Only al
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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. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. trans
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e GASOLINE CAPACITY 4.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians O
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering (1) Knob Wheel Insert (4) Adjusting Bar Steering Extension Shaft (4) Wheels Steering (4) Washers Sleeve 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (2) Keys 5
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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 tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. Utility knife Pliers 1/2 HEX NUT (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure
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02173 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. LABEL 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 attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al. Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER ✓CHE CKLIST DECK (See Fig. 4) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE The gauge wheels are de signed to keep the mower deck BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they QUALITY PRODUCT. are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor- mance. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be ✓ All
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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. LIGHT IGNITION AT TACH MENT SWITCH SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 5 Our tracto
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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 operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKI
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01977 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" PO SI TION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height HIGH PO SI TION in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck AT TACH MENT in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain CLUTCH LEVER conditions. LOW "DIS EN GAGED" POSITION PO SI TION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Adjus
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OPERATION Transmission Engaged CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel nex
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OPERATION The attachments can also be used during the engine MO WING TIPS warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- up. formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold Service and Adjustments section of this manual. temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- need to be adjusted for best e
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments FLAT WASHER section of this manual). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
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MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps year. or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, re place ment is re quired. or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions . CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING A
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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” and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPOR
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Before making any necessary adjustments, check that TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING both front links are equal in length. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See length as other link. “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front tires are over or underinfl ated, you
