Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CTH2542T Husqvarna
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CTH2542T 04040 Operator'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 .
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.
6 AS SEMBL Y Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T o ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely .
7 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 . • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing.
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. 02306 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 ENJOY 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 operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
14 OPERA TION Fig. 12 Fig. 11 02710 AT T ACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" PO SI TION AT T ACH 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 GRAS S 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 Fig. 30 TO REPL ACE MOWER BL ADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 30) P ark the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BEL T REMOV AL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual).
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 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPL ACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor . See “PURGE TRANS MIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
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 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 42 66-50 02.27.09 BAD Printed in U.S.A..
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