Husqvarna CTH2542 XP Install Seat See Fig, To Install Bagger Components to, Tractor See Figs A-4D

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ASSEMBLY

BATTERY COVER

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

DISCARD

NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK)

•

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

 

to its highest position.

•

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

TERMINALKEPS

PROTECTIVENUT

CAPS

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE CABLE

 

(RED)

02591

 

FIG. 2

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 assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

pedal.

• Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged

position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this man- ual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

SEAT

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

SHOULDER BOLT

motion control lever in neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

 

 

Continue with the instructions that follow.

SEAT PAN

TO INSTALL BAGGER COMPONENTS TO

 

TRACTOR (See Figs. 4A-4D)

 

• Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook

FLAT

the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from

WASHER

tractor.

02466

• Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and flat washers from the

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

bolts at the tractor back plate.

 

02464

DISCHARGE

 

CHUTE

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

 

 

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

 

 

tractor from the skid.

 

3/8 NUT

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

 

FLATWASHER

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

 

02277

 

 

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

7

FIG. 4A

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

 

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Contents CTH2542 XP II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Key Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel SeatBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONTo 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 Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation 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 To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBagging See To Dump Bagger SeeTo Convert Mower See Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsCheck Operator Presence System TractorBlade CARESee Figs.20-22 Star Pattern BladeEngine 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 Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting 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

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