Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow ...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 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 Re...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft 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) ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
6 02601 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly 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 opera...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 FIG. 2 025 91 DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BATTERY COVER KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for...
Page 8 - TO INSTALL BAGGER COM
8 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4A FIG. 4B TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO TRAC TOR (See Figs. 4A-4D) • Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor. • Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and fl at washers from the bolts at the tractor back plate. • Using...
Page 9 - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
9 ASSEMBLY 02329 02593 CLEVIS PIN RE TAIN ER SPRING 1/4 X 2"CARRIAGE BOLTS DUMP HANDLE TUBE 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") TOP SURFACES EVEN HOR I ZON TAL AD JUST MENT BRACKET VERTICAL AD JUST MENT BRACK ET FIG. 7 VINYL BINDING 1/4 LOCK NUT FRONT BAGGER TUBE FIG. 6 • Slip all the vinyl bindings...
Page 10 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
10 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn 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 FO...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
12 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. Our tractors conform to the safe...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
13 OPERATION 00155 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 ov...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; NOTE
14 OPERATION TO OPERATE 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to s...
Page 15 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
15 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 l...
Page 16 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
16 00272 FIG. 14 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-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 i...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
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 D...
Page 19 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Right Hand threads
19 0222 3 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” in the Service and Ad just ments s...
Page 20 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
20 V-BELTS 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 fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not att...
Page 21 - CLEANING
21 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. See engine manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lt...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
22 02375 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. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. ...
Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
23 01156 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove cover. • Remove screws from LH mandrel...
Page 24 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE
24 02232_Hydro SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 FIG. 31 WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER-VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT “A” 1-11/16" 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 32 NEUTRAL LOCK GATE ...
Page 25 - WARNING
25 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 cambe...
Page 26 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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 ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 SCHEMATIC 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...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), 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
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), 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 ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), 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 8...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 SEAT ASSEMBLY 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 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 14 819 13 16-10 Was...
Page 39 - DECALS
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’s Manual Sym3 532 18 89-23 Decal Hood 5 532 18 89-25 Decal Wheel Steering 6 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 7 532 18 89-21 Decal Hoo...
Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), 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
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 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 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 lift-rh.1piece_9
Page 44 - MOWER
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 MOWER 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...
Page 46 - BAGGER
46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 (HAUCT15HK36A), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-29 BAGGER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRD2 872 14 04-16 Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr.53 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 ...
Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
47 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur-chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All t...
Page 48 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 mowslopes greater th...