Husqvarna LTH19530 Operator'S Manual Download

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Operator’s Manual

LTH19530

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you

understand the instructions before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for LTH19530

Page 1: ...e containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the owner s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years a...

Page 3: ...ed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or pro...

Page 4: ...in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state...

Page 5: ...ing Wheel Steering Wheel 1 Washer Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Hex Bolt 1 Hex Bolt Lock Washer Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert 1 Hood Scoop Hood Scoop ...

Page 6: ...uge 2 1 2 wrenches Pliers 1 9 16 wrench Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts o...

Page 7: ...an WIRING HARNESS SEAT SWITCH PAD TAPE SEAT PAN SLOT Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor Raise seat and tighten bolt securely Remove tape and discard Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Press clutch brake pedal all the way down If operating position is not comfortable adjust seat TO ADJUST SEAT See Fig 4 Grasp adjustment handle and pull up...

Page 8: ... are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position See TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with al...

Page 9: ...entify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 10: ...lling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off K FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward move ment of tracto...

Page 11: ...ition Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPR...

Page 12: ...CKWARD See Fig 10 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals Start tractor and release parking brake Slowly depress forward K or reverse L drive pedal to begin movement Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed K L Fig 10 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator...

Page 13: ...te drive pedal to slowest set ting Make all turns slowly TRANSMISSION ENGAGED TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig 14 TO TRANSPORT See Fig 14 When pushing or towing your tractor ensure transmission is disengaged by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment lift control Pull freewheel con...

Page 14: ...ilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer TO START ENGINE See Fig 3 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetran...

Page 15: ...ntrol to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately 5 feet 1 5 m then backwards for 5 feet 1 5 m Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS DO NOT use tire chains when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL M...

Page 16: ... Check Replace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual ...

Page 17: ...is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charge...

Page 18: ...ctor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level Fig 18 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Ensure tractor is on level surface Oil wi...

Page 19: ...100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEAN AIR SCREEN The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top of engine The air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fib...

Page 20: ...ctor at the opposite end from the tap connection Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector and push the connector onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the connector on the nozzle IMPORTANT Tug hose ensuring connection is secure Turn the water on While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the th...

Page 21: ...O BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINK E AND REAR LIFT LINKS C FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING Q INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 24 29 Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to it s lowest position CAUTION LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER LOWER IT SLOWLY AND ENG...

Page 22: ...and secure with retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch c...

Page 23: ...st your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 31 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to its highest position At both...

Page 24: ...ne pulley E Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley E Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input p...

Page 25: ...n and camber are not adjustable If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe in or camber contact a qualified service center TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 37 WARNING Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegases Keepsparks flameand smoking materials away from batteries Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenaround batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it shoul...

Page 26: ...backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 39 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 reverse above procedure TO REPLACE FUSE Re...

Page 27: ... Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM 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 Neverstorethetractorwith gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fla...

Page 28: ...7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4...

Page 29: ...place mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s o...

Page 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 31: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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