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Husqvarna LT17538 Lawn Tractor

The Husqvarna LT17538 is a two-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from 2019 to 2022. The Husqvarna LT17538 drivetrain system components: Briggs and Stratton 31R977 Intek 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine and Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

A 30.5 cu.in (500 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.56" (91 mm), piston stroke of 3.06" (78 mm), and rated power of 17.5 hp (13 kW). The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 2.5 mph (4 km/h).

The Husqvarna LT 17538 tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, pneumatic wheels, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The lawn tractor is compatible with a 38" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-101 mm), manual blade engagement, six cut positions, and mechanical lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31R977 Intek
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 30.5 (500)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 17.5 (13.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Idle Speed, rpm 1750
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Fuel Pump Integral type
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Oil pump with filter
Air Cleaner Dual element
Cooling System Forced air
Ignition System Electronic
Spark Plug Type Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Rating, Amps 8
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery CCA 300
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Clutch Mechanical
PTO Speed, rpm 3000

Transmission
Transmission Model Tuff Torq K46
Transmission Type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Drive Train Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) 0.75 (19.1)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Front Axle Cast-iron
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Tire Type Pneumatic wheels
Front Tire Size 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size 20x8.00-8

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 46.8 (1190)
Length, in (mm) 69 (1760)
Height, in (mm) 41.5 (1050)
Overall Width (Max), in (mm) 49 (1245)
Overall Width (Min), in (mm) 40 (1015)
Weight, lb (kg) 383 (175)

38" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Mower Deck Construction Stamped, reinforced
Mower Deck Material 13-Gauge steel
Cutting Methods Collect, mulch, side discharge
Number of Blades 2
Blade Engagement Manual
Cutting Width, in (mm) 38 (965)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (38-101)
Spindle Material Aluminum
Cut Positions 6
Anti-Scalp Wheels 2
Deck Drive Belt
Lift System Mechanical, hand operated

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