Husqvarna LT1538 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
7
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
FIG. 2
SEAT PAN
SHOUL-
DER BOLT
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
LOCK WASHER
FLAT WASHER
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Op er a tion section for location and function
of con trols)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
ped al.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion.
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
• Remove banding holding defl ector shield up against
trac tor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
er a tion section for location and func tion of
con trols)
WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow
all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual.
SEAT PAN
LABEL
FIG. 3
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See “BATTERY” in the Maintenance sec tion of this
manual for charg ing instructions).
Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area
in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-
pleted.
• Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive
tractor off skid.
Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
gearshift lever in neutral position.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
WING NUT
MULCHER PLATE
FLAT
WASHER
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
HANG
TAB
LOCK
WASHER
FIG. 4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 4)
(If Previously Removed)
• Raise and hold defl ector shield in the upright posi-
tion.
Position alignment cup over rear baffl e.
Pivot mulcher plate forward and hook on mount ing bolt.
Be sure hang tab hooks top of deck opening.
Assemble fl at washer, lock washer and wing nut to
mount ing bolt and tighten securely.
CAUTION: Do not remove defl ector
shield from mow er.
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: If discharging or bagging results are unsatisfactory
with mulcher blades on mower, remove the mulcher blades
and install high performance discharging blades, which are
available at an authorized service center/department.