User manual HUSQVARNA LT 1538 D

[. . . ] 02494 LT1538 Owner's Manual 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. SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. [. . . ] Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 5W-30 F C -30 -20 -20 0 -10 30 32 0 40 10 60 20 80 30 100 40 • TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG. 10 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. 16 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN 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. AIR CLEANER COVER FOAM PRE-CLEANER RUBBER GROMMET COVER KNOB WING NUT CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER BASE OIL FILL CAP/ DIPSTICK AIR FILTER (See Fig. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. • Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. AIR SCREEN FIG. 12 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. 17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. CLAMP CLAMP SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. FUEL FILTER FIG. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. [. . . ] Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16 Spacer, Retainer Stiffener, Idler Arm Bolt Hex Fin 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/2 Upstop Deck Front Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Rod, Brake, LH Rod, Brake, RH Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1. 0 Bolt RDHD 3/8-16 x 1 Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Washer Flat 3/8” Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer Rod Clutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only-Pulley Not Included) Replacement Mower, Complete 13 14 15 16 19 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 40 45 53 54 55 56 67 532 13 76-45 532 12 87-74 532 11 04-85 532 17 44-93 532 13 28-27 873 68 05-00 532 13 76-07 532 10 53-04 532 12 37-13 532 11 04-52 532 17 59-43 819 11 10-16 532 10 67-35 532 17 39-84 532 12 99-63 532 15 35-32 532 17 83-42 532 13 14-94 873 68 06-00 532 12 47-88 532 13 08-40 532 17 85-15 532 13 38-40 532 16 57-23 532 10 69-32 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. 954 56 97-76 MOWER LIFT 7 8 5 13 4 6 11 12 13 19 13 20 2 3 1 6 5 4 15 31 32 13 31 32 20 17 18 16 20 19 20 15 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. [. . . ]