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- Page 1 CTH2642TE Operator's Manual 532 43 45-40...
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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. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal of alcohol or drugs. - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children.
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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 2.5 Gallons (9,5 L) and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type (API-SG-SL):... -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Insert Adapter (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Slope Sheet (1) Locknut (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use... -
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 ensure proper tightness. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4-7) • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from of seat to tractor.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY CLEVIS PIN 3/8 X 11/16 SPREADER BARS (Inside of bag) RE TAIN ER SPRING CLEVIS PIN 3/8 X 2 VINYL BINDING SUPPORT BRACKET 13/32 FLAT WASHER RETAINER SPRING SUPPORT BRACKET RE TAIN ER VINYL Fig. 6 SPRING BINDING DISCHARGE Fig.
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Page 9: Check Tire Pressure
ASSEMBLY BAGGER ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 11) TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER PLUG (See Fig. 8) For proper bag function and appearance, it may be nec es- sary to adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6mm • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. (1/4")-9mm (3/8") gap between the bagger top and fender •... -
Page 10: Assembly
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 11: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 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. SERVICE ROS "ON"...
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Page 13: How To Use Your Tractor
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. 11) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly without either the en tire grass catcher, off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height on mowers so equipped, or the deflector in operating position.
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Page 15: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and WARNING: Do not drive up or down comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- hills with slopes greater than 15° and tor. - Page 16 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32° F/0°C) the carburetor fuel mixture When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR”...
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Page 17: Mowing Tips
OPERATION TO OPERATE ELECTRIC DUMP SYSTEM MOWING TIPS (See Fig. X1 and X2) • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in NOTE: For tractors that have the factory equipped elec- the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. tric dump system, the ignition switch must be in the “ON”... - Page 18 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig. X) MANUAL DUMP ONLY Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch. • Position tractor in location you wish to dump bag ger. • Place motion control lever in neu tral po si tion and set parking brake.
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Page 19: Operation
OPERATION BAGGING (See Fig. 18) TO CONVERT MOWER (See Fig.17) • Place deck into the high cut po si tion. (Converting to mulching or rear dis charg ing will require a • Remove the rear discharge deflector or mulching mulcher plug and discharge deflector) plug. -
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 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness... -
Page 21: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE (See Figs.20-22) Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. - Page 22 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not at tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens ad just able.
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Page 23: Spark Plugs
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Ser- Determine temperature range expected before oil change. vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.. MUFFLER •... - Page 24 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to discon- nect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign 10. Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or matter.
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Page 25: 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 26: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links an equal number of turns. or driveway. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not •... -
Page 27: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32) (See Fig. 33) 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 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 35) If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory surface, then brake must be serviced.
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Page 29: Service And Ad Just Ments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE • Raise hood. (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the short against tractor chassis. -
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
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ run when oper-ator leaves seat with department. attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. - Page 33 SERVICE NOTES...
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