Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • 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 i...
Page 3 - Never; SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
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 m...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 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.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent,...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 CONNECT BATTERY (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 sparkin...
Page 7 - TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO
7 FIG. 2 02591 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 flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for a...
Page 9 - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
9 ASSEMBLY FIG. 6 HORIZONTAL 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 mov...
Page 10 - CHE CKLIST; BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-; 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 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 FOR...
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 appl...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
13 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 tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spec...
Page 14 - CAUTION: Do not operate the mower; USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
14 OPERATION FIG. 12 FIG. 11 02710 "DISENGAGED" PO SI TION AT TACH MENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION AT TACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH "EN GAGED" PO SI TION LOW POSITION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operat...
Page 15 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; WARNING: Do not drive up or down; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; NOTE
15 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 stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quick...
Page 16 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
16 OPERATION 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...
Page 17 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; there may be movement of the drive
17 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 into the grass ...
Page 19 - LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
19 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YO...
Page 20 - STAR PATTERN BLADE; BLADE CARE; TRACTOR; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE
20 MAINTENANCE FIG.21 FIG.20 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE 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. BLADE CARE (See Figs.20-22) For best results ...
Page 21 - STAR PATTERN BLADE; Left Hand threads; BATTERY; IMPORTANT; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
21 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE 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 BLADE BOLT LEFT HAND THREADED LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER BLADE MANDREL ASSEMB...
Page 22 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; CLEANING
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...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; with
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....
Page 24 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
24 01156 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. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of t...
Page 25 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02232_Hydro WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR EST AU THO RIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT “A” FIG. 31 1-9/16" TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 31) Your tractor ...
Page 26 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER
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 cambe...
Page 27 - WARNING
27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02614 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. FIG. 34 0066 3 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COV...
Page 28 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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 stori...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
29 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE FBI SWITCH BAG INTERLOCK FBI BUZZER HOUR METER REGULATOR IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS (OPTIONAL) CARBURATOR SOLENOID FUELLINE ALTERNATOR SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGI...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 33 30 28 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 27 40 50 197434 29 94 93 92 34 REPAIR PARTS 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
Page 33 - Battery; KEY PART
33 REPAIR PARTS 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 ...
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 REPAIR PARTS 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...
Page 36 - DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS 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 3...
Page 37 - All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 8 532 19 27-06 Rod, Shift Fender Adjust Lt 9 532 19 81-43 Clutch Electric 10 876 02 04-16 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 810 04 ...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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
Page 42 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 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 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...
Page 43 - DECALS
43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 DECALS MAX + _ 90N MAX + _ 150N WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 00-65 Decal, Side Panel 2 532 40 03-89 Decal, Warning Symbols CE 3 532 12 44-33 Decal, 80 DBA 5 532 40 44-84 Decal, Wheel Logo ...
Page 44 - MOWER
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) REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600)...
Page 46 - MOWER LIFT
46 REPAIR PARTS 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 PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner...
Page 47 - BAGGER
47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH1736 (96061021600), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 02-16 BAGGER KEY PART 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 ...
Page 48 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 51 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
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 great...
