Husqvarna LTH1842 Owner's Manual

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03002 LTH1842 Owner's Manual ...

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2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. ...

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3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing....

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4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ........................................

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5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLY When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR ...

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6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS...

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7 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) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFET...

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8 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 manua...

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9 OPERATION FIG. 4 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 ad just ments ...

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10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is ap prox i ...

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11 OPERATION FIG. 11 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is...

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12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract 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 ...

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13 FIG. 12 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. �...

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14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more o...

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15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 02 5 4 4 MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive ch...

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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 The transmission fan and coolin...

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17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of op...

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18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 17 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn igniti...

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19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A B C D FIG. 18 FIG. 19 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposit...

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20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02966 A A 02548 B B NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the re...

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21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - • Re...

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22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ...

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23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reve...

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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 op...

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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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. ...

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26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation se...

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27 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 SCHEMATIC M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASS...

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28 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 ELECTRICAL 30 33 24 42 40 26 28 71 194276D 29 34 43 25 27 41 50 22 21 16 Battery _ 28 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 55 4646 ...

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29 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch I...

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30 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 CHASSIS 37 181 181 194 36 183 152 159 2 180 162 196 229 230 68 222 CHASSISTEX?HUSQªLASERªSV 217 138 99 229 165 182 176 176 176 175 150 202 203 18 5 177 17...

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31 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532 19 42-63 Drawbar 5 532 40 96-26 Dash 14 532 18 88-93 Hood 15 532 18 52-12 Lens LH 18 532 18 35-38 Grille/Len...

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32 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 DRIVE 56 185 171 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 1 51 52 170 125 125 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 160 42 DRIVETEX??HUSQªLASERªSV 203 80 116 2 73 1 2 183 205 3...

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33 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 - - - - - - Transaxle, ...

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34 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 STEERING ASSEMBLY 6 55 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 71 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 50 50 70 65 68 69 67 54 67 66 54 65 15 15 14 14 21 26 1 20 45 33 72 61...

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35 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the ...

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36 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 75-18 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 5 532 14 50-06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 ...

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37 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS ...

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38 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 145 190 34 55 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 21 69 69 20 59 40 19 19 6 6 ?$?HUSQªLASERªSV 21 24 25 26 27 29 23...

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39 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm ...

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40 TRACTOR --- - MODEL NUMBER LTH1842 (96041004800), PRODUCT NO. 960 41 00-48 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_4 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 532 19 64-92 Grip, Lever 10...

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41 SERVICE NOTES ...

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43 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 slo...

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532 40 94-78 Rev. 2 05.01.07 CL Printed in U.S.A. ...