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02764
CTH180 XP
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. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the down the slope. manual and on the machine before
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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 machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. por ting, ad just ing or making repairs, 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 look
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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 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-3
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (1) Bolt Insert Steering Wheel (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Adapter (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Slope Sheet Key Steering Sleeve Extension (2) Keys Steering Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 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. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LARGE FLAT (1) 3/4"
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02591 ASSEMBLY Replace battery cover. Open battery cover for: SEAT Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery. SEAT PAN Jumping (if required). Periodic charging . SHOUL DER BOLT BATTERY COVER NEGATIVE FLAT WASH ER CABLE (BLACK) DISCARD TERMINAL KEPS PROTECTIVE NUT CAPS 02464 HEX BOLT AD JUST MENT KNOB FIG. 3 POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap
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02330 02590 02277 02306 ASSEMBLY Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever 3/8 LOCK NUT to its highest position. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle 3/8 LOCK NUT control to idle position. Release parking brake. SUPPORT BRACKET Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly 13/32 FLAT drive tractor off skid. WASHER Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing brake and place motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion. 3/
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A A 02214 ASSEMBLY 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") Slide front and lower bagger tube assembly into the bagger assemby. TOP SURFACES Assemble front and upper bagger tubes using four (4) EVEN 1/4 x 50,8mm carraige bolts and lock nuts supplied. HOR I ZON TAL Tighten se cure ly. AD JUST MENT BRACKET Slip all the vinyl bindings over the bagger tubes Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the VERTICAL bagger top, install the clevis pin and secure with retainer AD JUST M
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly inst
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P ENGINESTART LIGHTSON ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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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 SWITCH POSITION IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT HOURMETER CLUTCH SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 0000000000 AMPS HOURS 1/10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL PARKING
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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 op- erating 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 “OFF” WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. X) 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 defl ector in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck shield in place. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl a
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start Check engine oil with tra
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OPERATION Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to parking brake set. reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- pings . Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control desired height. in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesira
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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 whi
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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 Check for Loose Fasteners R 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 Filter N 2 G 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). 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE W/LEFT HAND TIRES THREAD ED BOLT Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual). Keep tires f
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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- the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your cur ing b lade. near est au tho rized service center/depar tment. Install new or resharpened blade with trail ing edge up towards deck as show
