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CTH2036T
Operator's Manual
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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. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ci den tal starting when setting up, unclogging the d
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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 the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Ke
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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 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): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F/0°C) center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and SAE 5W-30 (below 3
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Locknut Seat (1) Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 5
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4100 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. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Secure steering wheel to steering shaft w
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02330 02277 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4-7) SEAT SHOULDER • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook BOLT the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor. • Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and flat washers from the bolts at the tractor back plate. SEAT PAN DISCHARGE CHUTE 3/8 NUT FLATWASHER FLAT WASHER Fig. 4 • Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor 02464 back plate, install the bagger support tube to the back ADJ
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02813 02306 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. 9 CHUTE • Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the bagger top, install the clevis pin 10 x 44mm and secure with retainer clip. • Push cap over end of bagger dump handle. NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in HOOK order
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A A 02214 ASSEMBLY VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT CHECK DECK LEVELNESS • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the vertical adjustment For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the their position, but allow them to be moved. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely. CHECK FOR PROPER P
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAG
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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. SERVICE ROS "ON" REMINDER/ POSITION IGNITION HOURMETER ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION HEIGHT CONTR
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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 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. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 15) 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. Gauge wheels then keep the deck shield in place. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tract
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE PED AL IS DEPRESSED. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the clutch/brake pedal. factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Make all turns slowly. •
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting 2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control procedures below. in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than is running, move throttle control to slow position. With fift
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02306 OPERATION • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce • Insert mulcher plug and handle as sem bly through back load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings. Make plate and onto the mower deck chute adap tor. first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Secure the plug assembly by con nect ing the two straps over the han dle and hook into the holes pro vid ed . • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirab
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE (See Fig. 24) TRACTOR 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. IT If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest IS SUG GEST ED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME TO ENSURE PROP ER ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS. speed in high est gear on a l
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 26) The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at tach - to assure proper cooling. ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning ( ) clockwise and tight en by turning ( ) coun ter clock wise. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos - BLADE si ble damage to seals, do n
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00667 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 27) ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Determine temperature range expected before oil change. To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely • Oil will drain more freely when warm. dusty, dirty conditions), remove the
