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02595
CTH151
Owner's Manual
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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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Only al
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - machine if anyone enters the area. den tal start ing when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades porting, ad just ing or making repairs, off. al ways dis con nect spark plug wire Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways and place wire where it can not contact loo
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per formance . 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 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the pro
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Insert Battery (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Steering Boot Steering (1) Oil Drain Tube Extension For Future Use Shaft Key (2) Keys (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife 1/2 HEX NUT (1) 3/4" wrenches Tir
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02591 ASSEMBLY Remove battery cover. SEAT Remove terminal protective caps and discard. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter- minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- SEAT PAN minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. SHOUL DER BOLT Replace battery cover. Open battery cover for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). Inspection for co
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02330 02590 02277 02306 ASSEMBLY Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle 3/8 LOCK NUT control to idle position. Release parking brake. 3/8 LOCK NUT Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly drive tractor off skid. Apply brake to stop trac tor, set parking brake and place SUPPORT BRACKET motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion. 13/32 FLAT Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. WASHER Continue with the in struc tions that follow. 3/8
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A A 02214 ASSEMBLY Slip all the vinyl bindings over the bagger tubes 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the bagger top, install the clevis pin and secure with retainer TOP SURFACES spring. EVEN HOR I ZON TAL Push cap over end of bagger dump handle. AD JUST MENT NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in BRACKET order to use the handle to clear the chute in the event it has become clogged. VERTICAL AD JUST MENT BRACK ET DU
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instr
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 SWITCH SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE FREEWHEEL MOTION CONTROL CONTROL LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG
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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 trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. 00155 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARK
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OPERATION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level CAUTION: Do not operate the mower surface. without either the en tire grass catcher, Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation shield in place. sec tion of this manual). With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge TO OPERATE ON HILLS wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. In stall gaug
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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH MENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, fuel from the tank to the engine. while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with Be sure freewheel control is
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- ve loped dur ing shipping of your tractor. 00272 IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD FIG. 14 BE
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02306 OPERATION Certain types of grass and grass con di tions may re quire Replace bagger or optional rear dis charge de fl ec tor to that an area be mulched a second time to com pletely allow mower to operate. hide the clippings. When doing a sec ond cut, mow You are now ready to begin mulching. across or perpendicular to the fi rst cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the MULCHER PLUG next week. Thi
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Al ways ob serve safety r ules when per forming an y main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If trac tor re quires more than six (6) feet stop ping dis tance at high speed in high est gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE W/RIGHT HAND THREAD ED TIRES BOLT Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual). 6 STAR PATTERN
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MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Raise mower to highest position to allow access to The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - blades. nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your blade. near est au tho rized service center/depar tment. Install new or resharpened blade with trail ing edge up towards deck as shown
