Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2042 LS Husqvarna
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200 8-01 O 0802 009 2042 LS Operator's Manual Operator' s Manual Ride M o wer 960 43004200 03002.
2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off.
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ....................................
5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube AS SEMBL Y When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
6 AS SEMBL Y CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled.
7 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only.
8 OPERA TION KNOW Y OUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.
9 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
10 OPERA TION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. A TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.
11 TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer .
13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
14 MAINTENANCE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
16 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.
17 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FIL TER Y our engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter .
18 E F M K G B G A Q R P C D L SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
19 E F M K G B G A Q R P C D L SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • A TT ACH REAR LIF T 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. • Install belt on engine pulley (M), in belt keepers (G).
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary , see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORT ANT : Deck must be level side-to-side.
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 27) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 RE T AIN ING RING WAS H ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTERY (See Fig. 29) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies.
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood.
24 STORAGE 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: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. T urn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged.
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 SCHEMA TIC NO TES M FUSE ST ARTER SOLENOID BA TTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PED AL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NO T IN REVERSE.
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 ELECTRICAL 43 41 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 16 42 T21S 2 90 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option .
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 ELECTRICAL KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 19 32-28 Bo.
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 CHASSIS 214 178 204 180 207 208 25 15 211 209 210 212 175 177 182 176 176 176 205 150 130 130 5 176 137 37 194 194 162 282 2.
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 86-06 T rim, Husq. 4 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 6 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille/Lens Asm.
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 DRIVE 56 171 51 52 170 216 143 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 208 210 64 188 161 184 42 163 125 226 125 125 80 125 21.
33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 53-84 T ransaxle, TUFF TORQ K46BT (Internal parts not available) 2 532 12 35-83 Key 15 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 ENGINE 1 29 SP ARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-te x_bs-2cyl_7 81 82 37 28 37 18 15 12 11 41 42 85.
35 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 40G777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 18 05-05 Clutch electric 12 532 40 50-97 Pulley Engine 15 532 40 74-89 T ank F uel 18 532 19 77-25 Cap Asm 20 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x .
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 61 steering-tex_special_9_r1 21 1 1 26 79 26 HUSQ SR PREM 2 * 35 19 60 59 58 57 63 57 63 63 5 62 15 14 13.
37 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm.
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock W/Ins.
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY P ART NO .
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 MOWER DECK 15 14 13 11 8 16 68 30 31 32 33 145 190 34 55 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 21 69 69 20 59 40 19 19 6 6 42_D_elec-T.
41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 MOWER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2042LS (96043004200), PRODUCT NO . 960 43 00-42 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-te x_7 91 91 89 87 100 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm.
SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the d.
15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
532 41 81-29 Rev . 1 12.03.07 AP Printed in the U.S.A..
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