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Husqvarna CTH2038 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
CTH2038
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
532 43 36-14 Rev. 3
Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you
English
understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual CTH2038 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 532 43 36-14 Rev. 3 Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you English understand the instructions before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons/5,7L And Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily Oil Type (Api-Sg-Sl): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/10°C) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer (1) Steering (1) Large Flat Wheel Insert Washer (1) Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt (1) Steering Boot (1) Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Steering Extension Shaft Seat Bagger (2) Retainer Spring (1) Bagger Spring Latch (1) Seat (2) Support (2) Clevis Pin...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4 - 7) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly tractor.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY SPREADER BARS 3/8 LOCK NUT (Inside of bag) RE TAIN ER SPRING SUPPORT BRACKET VINYL 10,3MM (13/32) BINDING FLAT WASHER 3/8 X 63,5MM HEX BOLT 3/8 X 19MM HEX BOLT SUPPORT BRACKET RE TAIN ER VINYL Fig. 6 SPRING BINDING NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT • Secure with pin and retainer spring pro vid ed. For in stal- la tion see "To Convert Mow er" in Operation sec tion of • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and LH this manual. hor i zon tal adjustment brackets.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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. ROS "ON"...
  • Page 13 OPERATION 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.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 17) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in (ROS).
  • Page 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 15 & 20) When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, be sure to disengage CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located under the seat. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.
  • Page 16 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 15) PURGE TRANSMISSION When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.
  • Page 17 OPERATION MOWING TIPS TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig. 22) Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch. is attached to tractor. •...
  • Page 18 OPERATION TO CONVERT MOWER (See Fig. 23) DISCHARGE (Converting to mulching or rear dis charg ing will require a CHUTE mulcher plug and discharge deflector) HOOK MULCHING (Requires mulcher plug) • Place deck into the high cut po si tion. •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved ROS "ON"...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 27) BATTERY The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads for normal use.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE ENGINE • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. LUBRICATION • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service bottom fitting of the drain valve.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 32) DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 34) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, its surface as part of its deck wash system.

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front or driveway.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 40) (See Fig. 41) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on BELT REMOVAL - bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 43) NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 42) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do and adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 45) (See Fig. 46) • Raise hood. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate • Unsnap headlight wire connector. ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and •...

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 30: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ to run when oper- department. ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.
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