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04040
CTH2542T
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. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence WARNING: In order to prevent ac- of alcohol or drugs. ci den tal starting when setting up, • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing trans port ing, ad just ing or making road ways. r
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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 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 Key (1) Locknut (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 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. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. NUT (1) 5/16" wrench Utility knife (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pr
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02330 02277 02590 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4A-4D) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook the • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor. seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and flat washers from the bolts at the tractor back plate. • Pi
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02306 ASSEMBLY NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in order only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor to use the handle to clear the chute in the event it has become back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to float with the clogged. mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. DIS CHARGE CHUTE DUMP HANDLE TUBE CLEVIS PIN 10 X 44MM RETAINER SPRING HOOK BACKPLATE SLOT Fig. 4D CAP TO ASSEMBLE BAG
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02983 A A 02214 ASSEMBLY 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOP SURFACES for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important HORIZONTAL EVEN for best cutting performance. ADJUSTMENT BRACK ET • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS VERTICAL For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- FIG. 7 ADJUSTMENT erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the BRACK ET Service and Adju
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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 completed. ✓ No remaianing loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the fac
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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. 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. 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 TO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Do not drive up or down CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL hills with slopes greater than 15° and The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the do not drive across any slope. factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. hills. Reinsert the dipstick into the tu
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OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) 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” in the Service and Ad just- fuel from the tank to the engine. ments section of this manual. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transm
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in AFTER EACH USE. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip pings • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall ming. onto the l
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02306 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG 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. • Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings. • To continue mowing, be sure bag ger is down and in proper operating po si tion which will
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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 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. 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 speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved TO ENSURE
