Husqvarna CTH2542 XP To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).

•Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove cover.

•Remove screws from LH mandrel cover and remove cover.

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal. See belt routing decal located on right mandrel cover.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install left and right mandrel covers and tighten securely. Make sure belt is in mandrel pulley cover.

•Install mower (see "To install mower" in this section of this manual).

LH MANDREL

 

COVER

 

 

RH MANDREL COVER

 

BELT

MANDREL

 

PULLEY

 

IDLER

 

PULLEY

IDLER

 

PULLEY

 

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 30

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 31)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission engaged” position.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

NUT “A”

1-9/16"

OPERATING

ARM

JAM NUT

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DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER-

VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 31

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Contents CTH2542 XP Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsSeat Key Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Install Bagger Components to Install Seat See FigTractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See Figs A-5C Bagger Adjustment SeeVertical Adjustment Horizontal AdjustmentTo Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on Hills Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBagging See To Dump Bagger SeeTo Convert Mower See Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade CARESee Figs.20-22 TractorStar Pattern Blade Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH2542XP 96061015900, Product no 61 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 19 Steering Wheel Engine 532 17 Control Throt 532 18 Seat Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires DecalsMower SVC CRDMower Lift Bagger Service Notes Service Notes Warranty Statement Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation532 40 37-50 Rev 04.25.06 VB/TR

CTH2542 XP specifications

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