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 •...
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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- •...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance. 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)
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.
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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.
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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. •...
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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 •...
ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 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 TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED...
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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...
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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.
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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 defl...
OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. comply with specifi...
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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- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.
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.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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...
MAINTENANCE 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”...
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BLADE REMOVAL • 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 •...
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MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER coun ter clock wise. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester • To open, pull out on the drain valve. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSt- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated belt guides. above. Readjust if nec es sary. If stopping distance is still greater than fi ve (5) feet in high est gear, further •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRIC CLUTCH LOCATOR MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL CLUTCH LEVER LOCK GATE CLUTCHING IDLER ADJUSTMENT STATIONARY IDLERS BOLT 02239 CLUTCH FIG. 32 WIRE HAR NESS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT TRANS MIS SION If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) IN PUT PULLEY when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS (See Fig. 34) Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the er ate ex plo sive gases.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NO. CTH151XP (HAUCT15H36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-96 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER PTO (DISENGAGED) FUSE WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK FBI BUZZER SWITCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH INTERLOCK BLACK BAGGER RELAY BLACK BLACK...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. CTH151XP (HAUCT15H36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 00-96 BAGGER 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 Blk 874 98 10-32 Screw Pan Hd...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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.