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Husqvarna CTH180 XP 02764 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02764 CTH180 XP Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: 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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug...
  • Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: W/O Filter: 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Reverse: 0 –...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Bolt (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Slope Sheet...

  • Page 6: 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 BATTERY COVER DISCARD TERMINAL KEPS PROTECTIVE CAPS HEX BOLT POSITIVE CABLE (RED) FIG. 2 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
  • Page 8 TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4A-4D) • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor. • Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and fl at washers from the bolts at the tractor back plate.
  • Page 9 DUMP HANDLE TUBE RE TAIN ER SPRING 1/4 X 2" CARRIAGE BOLTS 1/4 LOCK NUT FRONT BAGGER TUBE FIG. 6 BAGGER ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 7) For proper bag function and appearance, it may be nec- es sary to adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6mm (1/4")-9mm (3/8") gap between the bagger top and fender and the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the fender.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.

  • Page 11: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 12 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. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 13 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. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    • Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position.
  • Page 17 TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) 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 SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 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 Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Al ways ob serve safe ty rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 20 BLADE REMOVAL • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trail ing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
  • Page 21 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • 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.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • 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: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

  • Page 24: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual). •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT INSTALLATION - • Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley. • Install belt through all stationary idlers and clutch ing idler.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 34) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.

  • Page 27: 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 fl...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Points

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BATTERY FUSE PTO (DISENGAGED) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED)

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 ELECTRICAL 188039B...

  • Page 33: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 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 532 12 47-80...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 chassis-stealth-CRD.stlt_3...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532 18 44-19 Saddle 532 12 64-71 Clip Insulator 13/32 Mtg.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 DRIVE 169 171 drive-hydro_CRD_Laser_9...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 532 16 56-19 Rod, Shift Fender Adjust Lt 532 18 02-20 Clutch Ele 876 02 04-16...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_11...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 36-51 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 532 12 17-48...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_7(CRD) PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-15 Seat 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Blk 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’s Manual Sym 532 18 89-21 Decal Hood 532 18 89-25 Decal Wheel Steering 532 19 11-57 Decal Panel Side 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 532 18 89-32...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex - - - - - - - - - - Engine Kawa FH531V (Order parts from engine manu- facturer)
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-61 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm. Lift 532 18 88-22 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 MOWER 107cm_deck-elect.(CRD)
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 91-60 Housing Asm. Mower 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 532 16 55-69 Bracket Asm. S-Bar Chass 532 16 91-67 Bracket Bar Sway Deck 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 BAGGER Bagger Asy (CRD)_8 PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRD 872 14 04-16 Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr. 5 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 Zinc 532 16 99-16 Handle Bagger w/Lvrs Blk CRD 874 98 10-24...

  • Page 47: Warranty Statement

    It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly 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 48 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. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

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