Husqvarna CTH1736 manual

CTH1736 04040 Owner's Manual[...]

2 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • [...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or [...]

4 CONGRA TUL A TIONS 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. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper [...]

5 UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob[...]

6 CONNECT BA TTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to con tact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental ground ing. • If this batter[...]

7 FIG. 2 02591 DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BA TTERY COVER KEPS NUT HEX BOL T POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGA TIVE CABLE (BL ACK) AS SEMBL Y INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot [...]

8 FIG. 4D NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only . Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to float with the mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. 02 306 HOOK BACKPL A TE SL OT DIS CHARGE CHUTE FIG. 5A TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5A-5C) • Unfold bag by pi[...]

9 AS SEMBL Y FIG. 6 HORIZONT AL ADJUSTMENT • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and LH hor i zon tal adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved. • Move the brackets the amount forward or back ward you wish the bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely . VERTICAL A[...]

10 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged.[...]

11 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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 PRESSURE [...]

12  OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING 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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of [...]

13 OPERA TION 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. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE Y[...]

14 OPERA TION FIG. 12 FIG. 11 02710 "DISENGAGED" PO SI TION AT TA C H MENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION AT T ACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH "EN GAGED" PO SI TION LO W POSITION TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 12) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine ru[...]

15 TO OPERA TE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary , push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking b[...]

16 OPERA TION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days t[...]

17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass [...]

18 OPERA TION 02207 FIG. 16 TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) Y our tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. T o 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[...]

19 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section IMPORT ANT : DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HA VE SPECIAL NYL ON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL A TTRACT DUST AND DIRT THA T WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-L U BRI CA T ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE L U BRI CA T [...]

20 MAINTENANCE FIG.21 FIG.20 5 ST AR P A TTERN BL ADE The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads that loosens by turn ing ( ) counterclockwise and tight ens by turning ( ) clockwise. BL ADE CARE (See Figs.20-22) For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent[...]

21 6 ST AR P A TTERN BL ADE The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at- tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning ( ) clockwise and tight en by turning ( ) coun ter - clock wise. FIG. 22 LH BL ADE BOL T LEFT HAND THREADED LO C K WASHER FL A T WASHER BL ADE MANDREL ASSEMBL Y 6 ST AR P A T - TERN 6 ST AR CEN- T[...]

22 FIG. 23 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container . • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter t[...]

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 25) Mower will be eas i er to re move from the right side of trac- tor . • Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” po si tion. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off clutch pulley . • Disconnect anti-sway bar from ch[...]

24 0 1156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 28 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 29 • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • T o lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance “D” [...]

25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02232 _ H y dro WITH P ARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT . IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECES SARY CONT ACT YOUR NEAR EST AU THO RIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEP ARTMENT OPERA TING ARM NUT “ A ” FIG. 31 1-9/16" TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 31) Y our tractor is equipped with an ad just [...]

26 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 . If damage [...]

27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BA TTERY FULL Y CHARGED BA TTERY TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BL ACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery . • RED cable last from both batteries. FIG. 34 0 0 663 RE T AIN ING RING WAS H ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONL Y) AXLE COVER TO ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TT[...]

28 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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from t[...]

29 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air filter . 6. Dirty fuel filte[...]

30 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade [...]

31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE FBI SWITCH BAG INTERLOCK FBI BUZZER HOUR METER REGULATOR IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS (OPTIONAL) CARBURATOR SOLENOID FUEL LINE ALTERNATOR SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) RELAY 85 86 30 87 87A CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDA[...]

32 33 30 28 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 27 40 50 197434 29 94 93 92 34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 ELECTRICAL 1 6 58 2 1 27 81 22 79 21 66 5 9 1 6 48  52[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 ELECTRICAL 1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 10 84-23 Cable Starter 6 Ga. 16" Red 25 532 16 59-87 Cable Batter[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162 164 3 3 24 24 163 209 209 209 209 24 24 2 209 209 207 207 35 35 209 26 26 209 35 26 26 175 185 33 10 179 34 1 208 11 26 26 25 25 26 25 24 165 24 209 8 8 209 6 209 31 30 89 209 145 37 37 256 205 205 38 38 26 69 278 278 39 5 184 186 187 2[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 46-20 Chassis 2 532 18 03-84 Drawbar 3 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 5 532 40 47-42 Bumper Hood/Dash 6 532 18 44-19 Saddle 8 532 12 64-71 Clip Insulator 13/32 Mtg. H[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 DRIVE 77 77 74 78 75 76 15 1 38 42 40 42 39 56 66 51 177 120 27 51 48 50 49 47 50 150 151 187 183 182 181 263 260 171 279 259 187 183 156 165 82 168 166 163 14 159 161 207 158 171 112 21 8 10 167 83 162 29 28 53 36 35 27 252 35 62 36 55 258 258 27 215 37 22 34 24[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 8 532 19 27-06 Rod, Shift F ender Adjust Lt 9 532 19 81-43 Clutch Electric 10 876 02 04-16 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 810 04 04-00 Washer , Lock Hvy Helical 15 874 49 05-[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_60 39 29 88 71 17 43 91 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 97 34 44[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 532 19 36-51 Steering Wheel 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Asm Cast Iron Lt 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly , L.H. 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly , R.H. 5 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 532 12 17-48 W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 [...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 ENGINE   /04)/.!,ª%15)0-%.4 3PARKª !RRESTER    ENGINEKOHLER?                   [...]

41 1 532 18 38-97 Control Throt 2 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 3 - - - - - - - - Engine Kohler SV530 (Order P arts from Engine Manufacturer) 4 532 18 86-55 Muffler Single 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 13 532 18 59-09 Gasket (Order Parts from Engine Manufacturer) 14 532 14 84-56 T ube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98-37 Shield Browning[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 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 19 01-20 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 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 14 50-06[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 DECALS MAX + _ 90N MAX + _ 150N WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 00-65 Decal, Side P anel 2 532 40 03-89 Decal, W arning Symbols CE 3 532 12 44-33 Decal, 80 DBA 5 532 40 44-84 Decal, Wheel Logo 6 532 19 68-41 Decal, W arning Engine Symb[...]

44 124 131 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) REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 MOWER 2 34 21 117 11[...]

45 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 MOWER KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 40 01-08 Housing Asm. Mower 92 CRD 2 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 3 532 16 55-69 Bracket Asm. S-Bar Chass 92 CRD 4 532 16 55-58 Brack[...]

46 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 MOWER 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 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm. [...]

47 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO . CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 BAGGER KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 8 4 5 4 6 6 1 47 21 22 22 20 24 31 43 32 9 9 12 17 19 19 19 19 19 51 53 54 41 41 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 17 11 10 1 1 ª  36 36 16 16 16 14 14 28 [...]

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51 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 preven[...]

532 41 02-28 02.13.07 CL Printed in U.S.A.[...]