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Husqvarna CTH151 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 02595 CTH151 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3 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. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5 Reverse: 0-2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging System:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Insert (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Bolt...

  • Page 6: 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 • Remove battery cover. • 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- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
  • Page 8 • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • 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 motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion.

  • Page 9: Horizontal Adjustment

    • Slip all the vinyl bindings over the bagger tubes • Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the bagger top, install the clevis pin and secure with retainer spring. • Push cap over end of bagger dump handle. NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in order to use the handle to clear the chute in the event it has become clogged.
  • Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.

  • Page 11: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions...

  • Page 12: Know Your Tractor

    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. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

  • Page 13: To Move Forward And Backward

    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.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    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- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.
  • Page 17 • Certain types of grass and grass con di tions may re quire that an area be mulched a second time to com pletely hide the clippings. When doing a sec ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the fi rst cut path. •...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

  • Page 19: Operator Presence System

    TRACTOR Al ways ob serve safe ty rules when per form ing any 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”...

  • Page 20: Engine Lubrication

    BLADE REMOVAL • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trail ing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
  • Page 21 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment nut on that side. NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If distance is other than 1-11/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-11/16". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “trans mis sion engaged” position. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.

  • Page 26: Storage

    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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment.

  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 ELECTRICAL...

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 49-27 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 17 56-88 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80 Cable Starter 6 Ga.

  • Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-laser_CRD_8 26 25...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 532 18 44-19 Saddle 532 12 64-71 Clip Insulator 13/32 Mtg.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 DRIVE drive-hydro_CRD_Laser_14...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order parts from transaxle manu facturer) 532 16 56-19 Rod, Shift Fender Adjust Lt...

  • Page 36: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_29...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 66-27 Steering Wheel 532 18 47-06 Front Axle Assembly 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_7(CRD) PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 49-92 Seat 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 819 13 16-10 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

  • Page 39: Wheels And Tires

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’s Manual Sym 532 18 89-23 Decal Hood 532 18 89-25 Decal Wheel Steering 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-kohler_42...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 08-05 Control Throt/Ck 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler Model SV470 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 18 86-55 Muffl...

  • Page 42: Mower Lift

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20 lift-rh.1piece_9...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm. Lift 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 MOWER 36(92cm)_deck-elect.(CRD)
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 55-52 Housing Asm. Mower 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 532 16 55-69 Bracket Asm. S-Bar Chass 532 16 55-58 Bracket Bar Sway Deck...

  • Page 46: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 BAGGER Bagger Asy (CRD)_6 PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRD 872 14 04-16 Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr.5 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 Zinc 532 16 99-16 Handle Bagger w/Lvrs Blk CRD 874 98 10-24 Screw Pan Head #10-24 x 1.50...

  • Page 48: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.

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