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Husqvarna CTH135 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02595 CTH135 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal start ing when setting up, •...

  • 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 per for mance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20...

  • 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: How To Set Up Your Tractor

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2) • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- to tractor.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section, for location and func tion of con trols) SUP PORT WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and follow TUBE all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be FLAT sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 9: Vertical Adjustment

    ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5 & 6) DUMP HANDLE NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the TUBE assistance of another person when putting the bagger RE TAIN ER to geth er. SPRING • Holes in front bagger tube are at an angle. Place front bagger tube against lower bagger tube and check for proper hole alignment before assembling bolts.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER PLUG (See Fig. 8) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE • Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS on both the plug and handle are on the same side and QUALITY PRODUCT.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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. LIGHT AT TACH MENT IGNITION...
  • 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: To Operate On Hills

    OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher, Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height shield in place.

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING pings.
  • Page 17 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To 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.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. IT Al ways ob serve safe ty rules when per form ing any main- IS SUG GEST ED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME TO ENSURE PROP ER ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS.

  • Page 20: To Change Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE • Keep battery bolts tight. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils • Keep small vent holes open. will result in increased oil consumption when used above • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. 32°F.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent de te ri o ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not engine dam age from overheating.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUStMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...

  • Page 23: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. •...

  • Page 24: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT (See Fig. 33) Should your transmission require removal for service or • Block up axle securely. replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HOOD WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED...

  • Page 27: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE 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 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...

  • Page 29: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 SCHEMATIC 12VDC STARTER AMMETER BATTERY SOLENOID (OPTIONAL) STARTER FUSE BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK FBI BUZZER SWITCH CLUTCH / BRAKE ATT'MENT CLUTCH (PEDAL UP) (CLUTCH OFF) GREEN OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY GREEN...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 ELECTRICAL...

  • Page 33: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc X 3/4 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 17 56-88 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80 Cable Starter 6Ga 11"...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 chassis-laser_CRD_10...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 16 56-05 Support Battery CRD 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 532 18 11-00 Cover Battery 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 873 90 06-00 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc (Order parts from transaxle...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 66-27 Steering Wheel 532 18 47-06 Front Axle Assembly 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 49-92 Seat 532 12 12-48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 DECALS MAX + _ 90N MAX + _ 150N PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 15 97-36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffl er 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’s Manual Sym...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Throt/Ck 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model 31G777 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 13 73-52 Muffl...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm. Lift 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 MOWER 153 154...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 819 13 13-16 Washer 11/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 532 16 55-52 Housing Asm. Mower 873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc...

  • Page 48: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH135 (HAUCTH135A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-95 BAGGER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 08-80 Bag Asm CRD 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRD 532 16 57-81 Bracket Side Bagger CRD 872 14 04-16 Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr.5 532 16 57-82 Tube Upper Bagger CRD 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr.
  • Page 49 NOTES...

  • Page 50: Warranty Statement

    fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 52 532 18 65-02 01.22.03 Printed in U.S.A.

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