Husqvarna CTH151 manual

CTH151 02595 Owner's Manual[...]

2 SAFETY R ULES Safe Operation Practices f or Ride-On Mower s IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MA CHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THR OW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE T O OBSER VE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manua[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al ways look down and behind bef ore and while backing. • Ne ver carry children. They ma y fall off and be seriously in[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 0-5.5 Re verse: 0-2.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 10 PSI Charging System: 15 Amps @ [...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) [...]

6 02601 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the stee[...]

7 FIG. 2 025 91 DISCARD TERMINAL PRO TECTIVE CAPS BA TTER Y CO VER KEPS NUT HEX BOL T POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGA TIVE CABLE (BLA CK) ASSEMBL Y INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob. • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at w asher securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . ?[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4A FIG. 4B T O INST ALL BA GGER COM PO NENTS T O TRA C T OR (See Figs. 4A-4D) • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor . Unhook the two (2) straps and pull chute out and a wa y from tractor . • Remov e the two (2) 3/8 nuts and fl at washers from the bolts at the tractor bac k plate. • Using the nuts and fl at washers r[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y 02329 02593 CLEVIS PIN RE TA I N ER SPRING 1/4 X 2" CARRIA GE BOL TS DUMP HANDLE TUBE 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") T OP SURF ACES EVEN HOR I ZON TA L AD JUST MENT BRA CKET VERTICAL AD JUST MENT BRA CK ET FIG. 7 VINYL BINDING 1/4 LOCK NUT FRONT B A GGER TUBE FIG. 6 • Slip all the vinyl bindings o ver the bagger tubes • Slid[...]

10 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is properly prepared an[...]

11 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESS[...]

12 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to familiarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future reference . Our tractors conf or m to the saf ety standards of the Amer i[...]

13 OPERA TION 00155 The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thro wn into the eyes, which can result in severe e ye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or ey e shields while operating your trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repair s. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard safety glasse[...]

14 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across an y slope. • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills . • If slowing is necessar y , mov e throttle control lev er to slower position. • If stoppi[...]

15 T O WING CARTS AND O THER A T T ACH MENTS T ow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manuf acturer of your trac- tor . Use common sense when towing. T oo heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous . Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause y ou to lose control of your tractor . OPERA T[...]

16 00272 FIG. 14 MULCHING MO WING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EA CH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing b lade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f all onto the lawn they will disperse into the gr ass and not be noticed. Also [...]

17 • Cer tain types of grass and gr ass 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 per pendicular to the fi rst cut path. • Change your cutting patter n from w eek to week. Mow nor th to south one week then change to east to west the ne xt week. Thi[...]

18 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

19 02223 MAINTENANCE TRA CT OR Al wa ys ob ser v e safe ty rules when per fo r m ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION 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 Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Mai[...]

20 V -BEL TS Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able . Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or transmission while [...]

21 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire br ush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers. See engine manual. AIR FIL TER Y our engine will not r un properly using a dir ty air fi lter . Clean the f oam pre-cleaner aft[...]

22 02375 W ARNING: T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUSMENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion contr ol lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y . • Make sure the bl[...]

23 01156 T O REPLACE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 29) P ark the tractor on lev el surf ace. Engage parking brake. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower from tractor (See “TO REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this man ual). • Remov e screws from RH mandrel co ver and remov e cov er . • Remov e screws from LH mandrel co ver and remov e [...]

24 02232_Hydro SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 FIG. 31 WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGA GED” JAM NUT DO NO T T OUCH THIS NUT . IF FUR THER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSAR Y CONT A CT Y OUR NEAREST A UTHORIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEP ARTMENT OPERA TING ARM NUT “A” 1-11/16" 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOL T FIG. 32 NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE MO TION CONTROL LEVER TR[...]

25 T O ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor iz ontal (left to r ight) when wheels are positioned straight f orward, remov e 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 tr actor . If d[...]

26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov e[...]

27 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral min utes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter. 6. Dir t[...]

28 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. W or n, bent or loose b lade. 1. Replace blade. Tigh[...]

29 TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY STARTER 12VDC STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE REGULATOR HEADLIGHTS CARBURETOR SOLENOID FUEL LINE ALTERNATOR IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID G B S M A1 A2 L RED RED RED RED RED BLUE RED GR[...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 ELECTRICAL 33 30 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 27 27 40 48 16 58 59 2 1 27 66 81 22 21 66 16 52 16[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 ELECTRICAL 1 532 14 49-27 Batter y 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Inter loc k 21 532 17 56-88 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 12 47-80 Cable Star ter 6 Ga. 11" Red 25 532 16 59-87 Ca[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162 164 209 3 26 24 163 209 209 24 2 209 207 35 209 26 209 35 26 175 185 33 10 209 179 34 1 208 11 208 13 26 25 26 25 24 165 24 209 8 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 209 31 30 89 209 5 5 145 37 37 256 205 205 38 38 26 58 166 39 69 261 28 259 2[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 532 17 46-20 Chassis 2 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 3 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 6 532 18 44-19 Saddle 8 532 12 64-71 Clip Insulator 13/32 Mtg. Hole 9 532 17 17-96 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt, Carr iage 3/8[...]

34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 DRIVE 77 77 74 78 75 76 15 1 180 38 42 40 42 39 56 66 51 184 253 26 254 178 179 179 177 120 27 51 48 50 49 47 50 150 151 187 183 182 181 263 259 187 183 156 165 82 168 166 163 14 159 161 207 158 171 112 21 8 10 167 83 162 29 28 53 36 35 27 26 26 35 62 36 55 [...]

35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order par ts from transaxle manu facturer) 8 532 16 56-19 Rod, Shift Fender Adjust Lt 9 532 18 03-54 Clutch Asm Noram 10 876 02 04-16 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 810 04 04-00 W asher , Lock Hvy Helical 15 874 [...]

36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_29[...]

37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 532 16 66-27 Steer ing Wheel 2 532 18 47-06 F ront Axle Assembly 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly , L.H. 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly , R.H. 5 532 12 49-31 Bear ing, Race , Thrust, Hardened 6 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 SEA T ASSEMBL Y 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 11 10 5 14 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 seat_lt.knob_7(CRD) 1 532 18 49-92 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Brack et Pnt Pivot Seat (b lk ) 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 W asher Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 532 1[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’ s Manual Sym 3 532 18 89-23 Decal Hood 5 532 18 89-25 Decal Wheel Steer ing 6 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 7 532 18 89-21 Decal Hood 9 532 18 89-30 Decal Fender Logo [...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 engine-kohler_42 116 117 4 8 13 105 105 3 81 14 38[...]

41 1 532 17 08-05 Control Throt/Ck 2 817 72 04-08 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine K ohler Model SV470 (Order par ts from engine manufacturer) 4 532 18 86-55 Muffl er 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 13 532 18 59-09 Gasket Muffl er 14 532 14 84-56 T ube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98-37 Shield Br n/Dbr Guard 29 53[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 lift-rh.1piece_9[...]

43 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-60 W asher Asm Inner Spr ing W/Plunger 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 532 10 57-67 Pin Groov e 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 532 12 01-83 Bear ing Nylong 7 532 12 56-31 Gr ip Handle Fluted 8 532 12 45-26 Button Plunger Black 11 532 16 58-29 Link Asm Lift L.[...]

44 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 MO WER 124 131 36 22 13 2 11 8 20 16 69 14 15 2 18 46 46 45 9 41 130 1 19 5 6 3 46 44 33 32 30 30 28 31 21 25 21 31 32 33 30 30 30 2 18 17 27 55 124 40 41 36 26 23 124 36 84 41 40 56 61 24 21 21 21 4 21 10 68 32 36 36 32 36 36(92cm)_deck-elect.(CRD) 2 21 21 [...]

45 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 MO WER KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 55-52 Housing Asm. Mower 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 3 532 16 55-69 Brack et Asm. S-Bar Chass 4 532 16 55-58 Brack et Bar Swa y Deck 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spr[...]

46 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR- -MODEL NO . CTH151 (HA UCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO . 954 17 02-29 B A GGER KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 16 52-49 T ube Handle Bagger CRD 2 872 14 04-16 Bolt Carr iage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr .5 3 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr . 5 Zinc 4 532 16 99[...]

47 SE C TI ON 1: LIMITED W A R R A N TY Husqvar na Forest & Garden Compan y (“Husqv ar na”) w arrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase f or the “W arranty P eriod” of the product as set f or th below: Lifetime W arranty: All tiller tines against b[...]

15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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 t[...]