Husqvarna LTH130 manual

L TH130 Owner ’ s Manual This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before start[...]

3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS A Adjustments : Brake ............................................ 21 Carburetor .................................... 24 Mower Front-To-Back ......................... 21 Side-To-Side ........................... 20 Throttle Control Cable .................. 24 Air Filter, Engine .................................. 18 Air Screen, E[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARDW ARE P ACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2)Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 Seat Manall Steering Wheel Parts Bag (2)  Rondelle 3/16 x 3/4 x  16 Ja. (1) Shoulder Bolt[...]

ASSEMBL Y 6 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. FIG. 1 T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A[...]

ASSEMBL Y 7 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide [...]

ASSEMBL Y 8 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 6) • Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 crownlock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely. NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are position[...]

ASSEMBL Y 9 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. LATCH HOOKS DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 9 CHECK T[...]

10 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTAC[...]

OPERA TION 11 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FIG. 10 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National [...]

OPERA TION 12 The operation of any 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 GLASS[...]

OPERA TION 13 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" LOW POSITION PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION FIG. 12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: 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. ?[...]

OPERA TION 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped [...]

OPERA TION 15 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched g[...]

16 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.  5 - If equipped with adjustabl[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 17 BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 16) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. • [...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful no[...]

CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES 19 OIL FILTER FIG. 19 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP FIG. 20 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) 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 fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, mak[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 21 MANDREL "D" "D" FIG. 24 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "E" NUT "F" TRUNNION FRONT LINKS FIG. 25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMO[...]

SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on y[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHASSIS CABLES POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG. 31 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- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma[...]

24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CABLE CLAMP SCREW SPEED CONTROL BRACKET THROTTLE LEVER FIG. 33 IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW FIG. 34 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in[...]

25 ST ORAGE 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACT OR Remove mower from trac[...]

26 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. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade b[...]

28 SER VICE NOTES[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BROWN M SOLENOID NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.?[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ELECTRICAL 30 28 29 26 24 42 43 44 44 25 41 19 20 19 20 40 33 32 31 30 50 22 21 8 6 3 4 2 1 48 52 16 88 80 51 81 70[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ELECTRICAL 31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 2 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 3 819091016 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga. 4 810040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 6 873220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 8 532156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge [...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 29 28 58 37 20 37 23 51 57 53 52 53 64 14 3 74 3 38 39 60 30 14 4 14 13 14 14 4 11 3 31 1 3 2 140 9 14 14 5 5 37 3 3 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 3 142 143 60 109 110 115 113 145 129 57 68 134 18 37 37[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532160392 Chassis STL Stamping 98 2 532140356 Drawbar, Stretch 3 817490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 4 819131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 532155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532157409 Dash P/L M, N/AMM N/HM Grey 10 872140608 Bolt Carriage[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 DRIVE 34 146 29 28 32 61 30 52 61 32 37 97 16 73 103 108 94 3 19 16 109 147 98 27 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 34 16 1 145 77 96 71 18 77 30 52 57 93 96 26 25 19 24 2 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 100 104 84 16 105 106 144 59 42 61 38 41 42 40 42 39 56 9 63 65 20 51 51 42 19 18 23 [...]

RE P AIR P ARTS TRAC T OR - MODE L NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 DRIVE 35 KE Y PART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE : All component dimensions give in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 61 817490612 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT 62 532124872 Cover, Pedal 63 532161400 Pulley, Clutch Electric EVX 65 81004[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 20 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 5 8 10 40 68 68 11 15 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 67 13 65 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 29 29 29 29 40 11[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 532124415 Wheel Steering 2 532137094 Axle Front Casting Machined 3 532157479 Spindle Asm LH Cast 15" 4 532157478 Spindle Asm RH Cast 15" 5 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532121748 Washer 25/32 X 1-5[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 SEAT ASSEMBLY 38 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532140838 Seat 2 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 874760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 819131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 532145006 Clip Push-In 6 873800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc [...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 DECALS 39 10 4 3 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532059192 Cap Valve Tire 2 532065139 Stem Valve 3 532106222 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532059904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532138336 Rim Asm 6"front Silver Service 6 53212[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005D), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ENGINE 40 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT  Spark Arrester 29 79 79 3 14 38 15 16 62 62 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 35 23 77 4 80 101 13[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005D), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 ENGINE 41 1 532141296 Control THTICH 27 LH FLAG DOM 2 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler, Model No. CV15S 4 532137350 Muffler LT Kohler 12.5/15HD 14 813280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3-1/2 15 813200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 N[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 MOWER DECK 42 15 14 12 128 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 54 133 55 56 40 17 21 5 134 135 136 116 117 119 118 137 140 138 113 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 36 37 37 38 61 59 19 4 3 5 6 2 21 125 132 84 36 37 40 132 85 83 40 21 21 21 18 18 20 35 137 118 136 21[...]

REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 MOWER DECK 43 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532162809 Deck Weldment Mower 42" W/Adj 2 872140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 3 532138017 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 4 532138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"sway Bar 5 532124670 Retain[...]

44 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 MOWER LIFT 1 532159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 2 532159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532105767 Pin Groove 4 812000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 819211621 Washer PLTD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 532120183 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532109413 Grip Handle Bicycle 8 532124526 Button Plunger Bl[...]

46 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500[...]

47 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. L TH130 (954140005E), PRODUCT NO. 954 14 00-05 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142986 Housing, Lower 2 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 3 142932 Seal, Lip 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 5 142933 Ring, Retaining 6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 8 1507[...]

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49 NOTES[...]

50 15° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE 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 pre[...]

W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser 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 tiller tines, trimmer sha[...]

532162073 10.28.97 RH Printed in U.S.A.[...]