Husqvarna CTH2542 XP owner manual Reverse Operation System ROS, To Operate Mower See Fig

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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

OPERATION

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield in place.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System

surface.

 

 

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-

(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse

direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation

the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"

section of this manual).

 

 

position.

 

With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

 

 

 

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-

the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the

with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and

ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment

tighten securely.

 

clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the

adjustment hole.

 

attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless

 

 

 

absolutely necessary.

 

 

LOCKNUT

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

3/8 WASHER

(See Fig. 13)

 

 

 

 

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders

 

 

 

will enter the mowing area.

 

 

 

 

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

 

 

 

• With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise

 

 

 

to ROS "ON" position.

 

 

 

 

• Look down and behind before and while backing.

 

 

 

• Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position

 

 

SHOULDER BOLT

to start movement.

 

 

 

 

• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the

 

FIG. 11

 

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

 

 

 

 

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)

ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position

 

(Normal Operating)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

 

 

 

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the

 

 

engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off

 

 

the engine.You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the

 

 

seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when

 

 

operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

 

 

Select desired height of cut.

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

 

0282

 

 

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

FIG. 13

control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

 

 

clutch control.

 

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENT

 

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

 

 

HIGH POSITION

 

 

 

 

LOW

 

 

ATTACHMENT

POSITION

 

 

 

 

 

CLUTCH SWITCH

 

 

 

"DISENGAGED"

 

 

 

POSITION

"ENGAGED"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

 

02710

 

 

 

 

FIG. 12

 

 

 

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Contents CTH2542 XP General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Seat Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Key Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidTractor See Figs A-4D Install Seat See FigTo Install Bagger Components to Bagger Adjustment See To Assemble Bagger See Figs A-5CTo Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See Fig Horizontal AdjustmentVertical Adjustment Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSSee Fig To Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Operate on Hills ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsTo Convert Mower See To Dump Bagger SeeBagging See General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEStar Pattern Blade TractorBlade CARESee Figs.20-22 Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH2542XP 96061015900, Product no 61Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 19 Steering Wheel Engine 532 17 Control Throt Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresMower CRD SVCMower Lift Bagger Service Notes Service Notes Warranty Statement Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 40 37-50 Rev 04.25.06 VB/TR

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