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LT130

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for LT130

Page 1: ...LT130 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attr...

Page 3: ...he instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MODEL NUMBER LT130 SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ DATEOFPURCHASE __________________________ THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIL...

Page 4: ...g Fins 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 12 Oil Type 12 16 Preparation 12 Starting 13 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Removal Installation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chart 14 Engine 16 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 19 Adjustment Side to Side 19 Blade Replacement 15 Blade Sharpening 15 Cutting Height 11 Installation 1...

Page 5: ... 2 Lock Washers 10 Mulcher Plate 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Locknut 3 8 24 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 3 Tinnerman Clips Nose Roller 2 Washers 17 32 x 15 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Center lock Nuts Nose Roller Brackets 2 Latch Hook Assemblys Steering Wheel Insert Steeri...

Page 6: ...re in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton See page 5 Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of carton and lay panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFOREROLLINGTRACTOROFFSKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 PREASSEMBLE SL...

Page 7: ...washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging BATTERY BOX DOOR SEAT PAN FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and asse...

Page 8: ...mbled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 17 32 washer 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs 7 and 8 Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to ...

Page 9: ...t the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prep...

Page 10: ...E CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ...

Page 11: ...y tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses SAFETY GLASSES WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 10 ...

Page 12: ...d change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 3...

Page 13: ...e Fig 12 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and pr...

Page 14: ...L ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY BEFORE EACH USE T R A C 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 P...

Page 15: ...balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide blade on to an unthreaded...

Page 16: ...CIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle ...

Page 17: ...eign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life COVER KNOB COVER FOAM PRE CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE NUT BA...

Page 18: ...rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE ...

Page 19: ...O ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Befo...

Page 20: ...surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions TO ADJUST BRAKE S...

Page 21: ...val rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover RETAINING RING WASHERS AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 30 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 31 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ateexplosiveg...

Page 22: ...L ASSEMBLY See Fig 32 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 procedures ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 33 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust...

Page 23: ...the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburet...

Page 24: ... PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank ...

Page 25: ...ignition switch 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 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solen...

Page 26: ...e mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper...

Page 27: ...VE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST FUSE 30 AMP RED BLACK BLACK WHITE STARTER M RED SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF SOLENOID BLACK LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM ALTERNATOR 14 VOLTS A...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LT130 954830071A ELECTRICAL 28 39 38 36 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 36 40 33 32 31 30 48 15 9 7 8 6 3 4 2 1 22 21 70 52 36 39 35 36 ...

Page 29: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga 44 red w 16 wire 26 532108824 Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green 28 532124773 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532121305 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 532140301 Switch Ign 4 pos w lights 31 532124211 Nut Ignition 32 532141226 Cover Sw Ignition 33 532122147 Key Ign Modleded Generic 35 532108236 Bracket Switch Clutch 36 817021008 Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 38 532140336 Bracket Switch Interlo...

Page 30: ...RACTOR MODEL NO LT130 954830071A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 2 3 38 39 35 26 35 26 33 10 34 3 1 8 68 14 14 9 48 4 11 17 29 129 134 28 14 4 14 13 49 49 57 52 51 50 58 37 20 37 23 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 3 6 51 57 53 52 53 ...

Page 31: ...8 532149776 Grille LT PL Husqvarna 29 532149777 Lens LT PL Husqvarna 30 532143050 Fender Pnt 31 532136619 Bracket Pnt Fender 33 532147203 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 532147202 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 872110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 X3 4 37 817490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 532139886 Bracket Asm Pivot L H Mower Rear 39 532139887 Bracket Asm Pivot R H Mower Rear 48 532138096 Rivet Push Plate D Plast...

Page 32: ...40 38 42 39 89 57 90 51 42 19 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 46 45 44 35 34 37 36 35 27 19 48 62 36 64 65 49 47 26 50 45 59 56 66 19 72 55 63 56 70 77 42 61 31 58 22 27 26 6 5 18 19 5 18 6 85 52 61 30 32 32 30 52 61 11 85 80 4 3 13 88 87 86 81 84 83 82 86 88 87 15 8 21 10 52 ...

Page 33: ... 532109070 Keeper Belt Retainer 42 819131312 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 44 532105706 Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 45 532110812 Washer Hardened 46 812000039 Ring Klip t5304 50 47 532127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 532123789 Bellcrank Asm Clutch 49 532123205 Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 874760624 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc X 1 1 2 51 873680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 52 873680500 Nut Crownloc...

Page 34: ...DEL NO LT130 954830071A STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 21 20 8 27 62 23 11 12 24 29 25 5 8 10 12 11 11 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 14 13 47 16 16 38 40 39 1 41 17 42 37 36 50 44 51 54 57 37 50 55 26 30 28 ...

Page 35: ...y Helical 1 4 22 871070410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 23 532127501 Shaft Asm Pittman 24 532109816 Nyliner Snap In 25 532124036 Bracket Steering 26 543126847 Bushing Link Drag Blk LR 27 532136874 Gear Sector 28 819131416 Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 29 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt 30 876020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 32 532130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 532102803 Bushing Strg 3...

Page 36: ...14 Ga 10 532140552 Pan Seat 11 532120068 Knob seat 1 2 13 Unc 12 532121246 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532121248 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 3 8 15 532134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 16 532121250 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 532123976 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 18 532124238 Cap Spring Seat 21 532139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz 22 873800500 Nut Hex...

Page 37: ...45005 Decal Bat Dan Poi P L Sym 3 532150724 Decal Hood LH 4 532150723 Decal Hood RH 6 532150616 Decal Grille Husqvarna 8 532150617 Decal Fender Logo 9 532133795 Decal Caution Fender Eng fr 10 532101892 Decal Clutch brake Eng fr 11 532137259 Decal Warning Multi Language 15 532136832 Decal V Belt Schematic 17 532273212 Decal HP Engine KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 WHEELS TIRES...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LT130 954830071A ENGINE 38 24 23 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 14 38 15 16 78 19 18 22 30 ...

Page 39: ...4 turn 23 532128953 Shield Heat Browning LT YT 24 817021008 Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 29 532137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 30 532127057 Pinch Weld Hood Black 31 532140280 Tank Fuel Front 2 00 32 532140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 532123487 Clamp Hose Black 37 532137040 Line Fuel 20 38 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 40 532124028 Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 817490412...

Page 40: ...4 52 53 34 55 56 40 17 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 19 4 3 5 6 2 21 58 48 59 84 83 36 37 40 85 43 72 41 74 75 76 77 79 40 80 73 78 45 71 45 81 82 67 102 104 103 105 106 103 104 105 106 101 90 90 91 92 93 94 93 92 95 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 121 120 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 121 113 120 ...

Page 41: ...der 5 16 18 Unc Blkz 53 532131845 Arm Asm Pad Brake 54 532133943 Washer Hardened 55 532140084 Arm Idler 42 mower LT YT 56 532122052 Spacer Retainer Pm Mower 58 532140086 Spring Torsion Brakes 59 532141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 532106933 Knob Rd 1 2 13 Plstc Thds Blk 68 532144200 V Belt Mower 42 71 532142427 Rod Clutch Primary 38 42 72 532131870 Spring Return 73 532127847 Arm Clutch Secondary 74 53212...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LT130 954830071A MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 10 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 43: ...32124526 Button Plunger Black 10 532122512 Spring Cprsn 3 750 Oiled 11 532139865 Link Lift LH 12 532139866 Link Lift RH 13 532124670 Retainer Spring 15 532127218 Link Front 16 873350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 532130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 873800800 Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13unc 19 532139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 532124660 Spring Retainer 31 532140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 873540600 Nut Cro...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LT130 954830071A DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 ...

Page 45: ...37 x 061 36 532002232 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 37 532108978 Spacer 630 x 1 00 x 169 38 532110079 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth 39 532124639 Shaft Idler 40 532120472 Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 41 532105928 Sprocket 9 Teeth Reverse 42 532110084 Gear Bevel 42 Teeth 43 532134394 Assembly Kit Shim 750 Shaft 44 532120473 Shaft Drive 45 532142678 Gear Spur...

Page 46: ...IDE 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 not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 47: ...roduct must be delivered to the dealer at the owner s expense An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory HUSQVARNA FOREST GARDEN CO 9006 J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28216 SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from ...

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