Husqvarna LTH17538 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Natalie McphersonAug 19, 2025
Why Husqvarna Tractor will not start?
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  john12Aug 20, 2025
  Several issues can prevent your Husqvarna Tractor from starting. It could be due to: being out of fuel (fill the fuel tank); improper choking (consult the Operation section for starting instructions); a flooded engine (wait a few minutes before restarting); a bad spark plug (replace it); a dirty air filter (clean or replace it); a dirty fuel filter (replace it); water in the fuel (empty the fuel tank and carburetor, refill with fresh gasoline, and replace the fuel filter); loose or damaged wiring (inspect all wiring). For engine valve adjustments, it is best to contact an authorized service center.
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Nicole OrtizAug 25, 2025
How to fix Husqvarna Tractor hard to start?
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  Charles PowellAug 25, 2025
  If your Husqvarna Tractor is hard to start, check these items: a dirty air filter (clean or replace it); a bad spark plug (replace it); a weak or dead battery (recharge or replace it); a dirty fuel filter (replace it); stale or dirty fuel (empty the fuel tank and refill it with fresh, clean gas); and loose or damaged wiring (check all wiring). For engine valve adjustments, it is best to contact an authorized service center.
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Lisa SpencerAug 26, 2025
What to do if Husqvarna LTH17538 engine will not turn over?
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  Melissa OlsenAug 26, 2025
  If the engine of your Husqvarna Tractor won't turn over, make sure of the following: the brake pedal is depressed (depress the brake pedal); the attachment clutch is disengaged (disengage the attachment clutch); the battery is not weak or dead (recharge or replace the battery); the fuse is not blown (replace the fuse); the battery terminals are not corroded (clean the battery terminals); there is no loose or damaged wiring (check all wiring); the ignition switch is functional (check/replace the ignition switch); the solenoid or starter is working (check/replace the solenoid or starter). For faulty operator presence switches, it is best to contact an authorized service center.
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Ryan VaughnAug 30, 2025
What to do if Husqvarna LTH17538 Tractor engine clicks but will not start?
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  diana05Aug 30, 2025
  If your Husqvarna Tractor engine clicks but doesn't start, the problem could be: a weak or dead battery (recharge or replace the battery); corroded battery terminals (clean the battery terminals); loose or damaged wiring (check all wiring); or a faulty solenoid or starter (check/replace the solenoid or starter).
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Steven StewartAug 31, 2025
Why Husqvarna LTH17538 Tractor has poor cut that is uneven?
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  cheryl99Sep 1, 2025
  An uneven cut with your Husqvarna Tractor might be due to: a worn, bent, or loose blade (replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt); the mower deck not being level (level the mower deck); buildup of grass, leaves, or trash under the mower (clean the underside of the mower housing); a bent blade mandrel (replace the blade mandrel); or clogged mower deck vent holes (clean around mandrels to open vent holes).
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Sheila ScottSep 2, 2025
Why Husqvarna Tractor has loss of drive?
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  Catherine PonceSep 2, 2025
  If your Husqvarna Tractor experiences a loss of drive, consider these possibilities: the freewheel control is in the “disengaged” position (place it in the “engaged” position); the motion drive belt is worn, damaged, or broken (replace the motion drive belt); air is trapped in the transmission (purge the transmission); or an axle key is missing (install the axle key at the rear wheel).
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Nicholas PughSep 4, 2025
Why Husqvarna Tractor engine backfires when turning engine off?
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  Christina ChapmanSep 4, 2025
  If your Husqvarna Tractor engine backfires when turning it off, ensure that the engine throttle control is set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping the engine.
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Kenneth LutzSep 6, 2025
Why Husqvarna Tractor has excessive vibration?
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  eric85Sep 6, 2025
  Excessive vibration in your Husqvarna Tractor can be caused by: a worn, bent, or loose blade (replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt); a bent blade mandrel (replace the blade mandrel); or loose or damaged parts (tighten loose parts and replace damaged parts).
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Edward OsbornSep 8, 2025
How to troubleshoot Husqvarna LTH17538 mower blades will not rotate?
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  steelephillipSep 9, 2025
  If the mower blades on your Husqvarna Tractor won't rotate, it could be due to: an obstruction in the clutch mechanism (remove the obstruction); a worn or damaged mower drive belt (replace the mower drive belt); a frozen idler pulley (replace the idler pulley); or a frozen blade mandrel (replace the blade mandrel).
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Dustin LunaSep 12, 2025
How to fix Husqvarna LTH17538 headlight(s) not working?
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  Anthony BrownSep 12, 2025
  If the headlights on your Husqvarna Tractor aren't working, check if: the switch is off (turn the switch on); the bulbs or lamps are burned out (replace the bulbs or lamps); there is a faulty light switch (check/replace the light switch); there is loose or damaged wiring (check the wiring and connections); or the fuse is blown (replace the fuse).

Husqvarna LTH17538 Specifications

General

Horsepower	17.5 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Cutting Width	38 inches
Blades	2
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Fuel Capacity	2.5 gallons
Deck Material	Steel
Weight	450 lbs
Turning Radius	18 inches
Wheel Size (Front)	15 inches
Wheel Size (Rear)	20 inches
Engine Displacement	500 cc