Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CTH2542 TWIN Husqvarna
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CTH2542 TWIN 04040 Owner's Manual.
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 CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new tractor . It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center .
6 CONNECT BA TTERY (See Figs. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to con tact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental ground ing.
5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Steering Wheel Steeri.
7 FIG. 2 02591 DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BA TTERY COVER KEPS NUT HEX BOL T POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGA TIVE CABLE (BL ACK) AS SEMBL Y INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor .
8 FIG. 4D NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only . Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to float with the mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. 02 306 HOOK BACKPL A TE SL OT DIS CHARGE CHUTE FIG.
9 AS SEMBL Y TO ASSEMBLE AND INST ALL MULCHER PLUG (See Fig. 8) • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. • Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground.
10 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
11 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 onl.
12 03083 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR 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.
13 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.
14 OPERA TION FIG. 12 FIG. 11 02710 AT T ACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" PO SI TION AT TA C H MENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION "EN GAGED" PO SI TION LO W POSITION TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 12) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
15 TO OPERA TE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
16 OPERA TION TO ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position.
17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
18 OPERA TION 02207 FIG. 16 TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) Y our tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. T o turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch. • Position tractor in location you wish to dump bag ger . • Place motion control lever in Neu tral po si tion and set parking brake.
19 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYL ON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL A TTRACT DUST AND DIRT THA T WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-L U BRI CA T ING BEARINGS.
20 MAINTENANCE FIG.21 FIG.20 5 ST AR P A TTERN BL ADE The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads that loosens by turn ing ( ) counterclockwise and tight ens by turning ( ) clockwise.
21 6 ST AR P A TTERN BL ADE The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at- tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning ( ) clockwise and tight en by turning ( ) coun ter - clock wise.
22 FIG. 23 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container .
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 25) Mower will be eas i er to re move from the right side of trac- tor . • Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” po si tion. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.
24 0 1156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 28 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 29 • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • T o lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02232 _ H y dro WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT . IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECES SARY CONT ACT YOUR NEAR EST AU THO RIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEP ARTMENT OPERA TING ARM NUT “ A ” FIG.
26 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer - ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor .
27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BA TTERY FULL Y CHARGED BA TTERY TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BL ACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery .
28 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.
29 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. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug.
30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department.
31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE FBI SWITCH BAG INTERLOCK FBI BUZZER HOUR METER REGULATOR IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS (OPTIONAL) CARBURATOR SOLENOID FUEL LINE ALTERNATOR SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 ELECTRICAL 33 30 28 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 27 40 50 197434 29 94 93 92 34 16 58 2 1 27 81 22 21 66 59 16 46.
33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 ELECTRICAL 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 24 532 10 84-23 Cable Starter 6 Ga.
34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162 164 3 3 24 24 163 209 209 24 24 2 209 35 35 209 26 26 209 26 26 175 185 179 209 2.
35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-20 Chassis 2 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 3 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 532 40 75-90 Bumper Hood/Dash 6 532 18 44-19 Saddle 8 532 12 64-71 Clip Insulator 13/32 Mtg.
36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 DRIVE 77 77 74 78 75 76 15 1 38 42 40 42 39 56 66 51 177 120 27 51 48 50 49 47 50 150 151 187 183 182 181 26.
37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 8 532 19 27.
38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 STEERING ASSEMBL Y .
39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 36-51 Steering Wheel 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm Cast Iron Lt 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly , L.H. 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly , R.
40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 8 10 6 5 116 13 4 25 81 3 17 14 38 23 45 engine-ko.
41 1 532 18 29-37 Control Throt 2 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 3 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler SV730 (Order P arts from Engine Manufacturer) 4 532 14 97-23 Muffler Exhaust 5 532 14 66-9.
42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 11 10 5 14 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 seat_lt.knob_7(CRD) 1 532 18 87-15 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 W asher Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 DECALS MAX + _ 90N MAX + _ 150N WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 00-51 Decal, Side P anel 2 532 40 03-89 Decal, W arning Symbols CE 3 532 40 21-28 Decal, Hood, T op 4 532 19 68-41 Decal, W arning Engine Sym.
44 68 124 131 36 22 13 2 11 8 20 16 69 14 15 2 46 46 45 9 41 130 1 19 5 6 3 46 44 33 32 30 28 31 21 25 21 31 32 33 30 30 30 2 18 39 27 55 38 124 40 41 36 26 23 124 36 84 41 40 61 24 21 21 21 4 21 10 32 36 36 32 36 107cm_deck-elect.(CRD) 164 164 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO .
45 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 MOWER KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 16 91-60 Housing Asm. Mower 107 CRD 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 3 532 16 55-69 Bracket Asm.
46 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 lift-rh.1piece_9 KEY P ART NO .
47 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH2542 TWIN (96061021800), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-18 BAGGER KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
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51 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 01-56 02.05.07 CL Printed in U.S.A..
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