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Operator's Manual
CTH2642TRE
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 44 86-25 Rev. 3
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
English
you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual CTH2642TRE 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 44 86-25 Rev. 3 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure English you 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. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal weights or counterweights.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...

  • 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 2.5 Gallons/9,46L And Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily Oil Type (API: SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS *Installed by Dealer Slope Sheet Keys *Brush Guard Kit Battery (2) Keys (2) Nut Keps (2) Hex Bolts Bagger (2) Spacer (1) Bagger Full (2) Bagger Spring Latch Lever/extension (1) Actuator (2) Upper Clevis Brackets Bagger Support Assemblies (8) Carriage Bolts (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Carriage Bolts...

  • 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 ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4) • Reinstall carriage bolts and nuts (1) to connect front frame to top frame, passing through bagger fabric (4). • Sit in seat. Tighten securely. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- CAUTION: Do not exceed 100 In-Lbs/11,2 Nm.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Slide weldment (15) through hole in left pivot, then TO INSTALL BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY install the right pivot (16) with one screw (17) and nut (See Figs 8 - 16) (18) as shown. • Install carriage bolts (1) and locknuts (2) onto upper clevis brackets (3) and bagger pivot assembly (4) as shown.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Install the bagger assembly. TO INSTALL BAGGER FULL LEVER/EXTENSION NOTE: Both cross tubes (30) on the bagger support weld- (See Fig. 19) ment need to be placed onto the top support assemblies (31). Before installation or adjusting, tractor engine must be shut Extending the actuator slightly will help make installation off and parking brake engaged.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY • Slide tow hitch through slot in backplate as shown. VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21) • Align holes in tow hitch with the holes in the backplate. If necessary, the vertical position of the bagger assembly Reinstall screws through backplate as shown. Tighten can be adjusted to maintain proper alignment (B) between securely.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST HIGH SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 13 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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. Fig. 24 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 14 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 15 OPERATION • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 28) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1 to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the blade tip with the engine not running.
  • Page 16 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 17 OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac- while on a slope, is dangerous.
  • Page 18 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 24) PURGE TRANSMISSION When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 19 OPERATION MOWING TIPS TO DUMP BAGGER • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn attached to tractor. off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch control. •...

  • Page 20: 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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE (See Fig. 39) For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE BRAKE OPERATION SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 41) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not attaching this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens ad just able.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 42 - 44) AIR FILTER Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or •...
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 47) CLEANING (See Fig. 46) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be matter.

  • Page 25: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 52 & 53) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8"...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 55) (See Fig. 54) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL BELT REMOVAL - • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. •...
  • Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the charged battery. factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber •...
  • Page 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Stand battery upright before placing into battery compartment. • Grab the red and black battery cables and pull towards HOOD center of the battery crisscrossing the cables. • Place battery into battery compartment while holding cables together. CAUTION: Ensure battery cables are in the battery compartment to prevent battery cables from coming in contact with the tires.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ run when operator department. leaves seat with attachment clutch CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until engaged problem is corrected.
  • Page 33 SERVICE NOTES...
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