Husqvarna CTH2036 Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 32)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

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

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

Disconnect clutch wire harness.

Remove clutch locator.

Remove belt from clutching idler and all stationary idlers.

Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

Install belt through all stationary idlers and clutching idler.

Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

Reconnect clutch harness.

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

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 33)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis- fied.

MOTION CONTROL

NEUTRAL

LEVER

LOCK GATE

 

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLERS

CLUTCH CLUTCH

WIRE LOCATOR

HARNESS

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

02201

FIG. 32

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and be- fore operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

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ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 33

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 camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

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Contents CTH2036 Twin General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To 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 To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSTo 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 Maintenance Lubrication ChartStar 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 Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH2036TWIN 96061021700, Product no 61Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 19 Steering Wheel Engine 532 18 Control Throttle Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresMower CRD Mower Lift Bagger 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger CRDService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 41 02-43 Rev 02.06.07 TB

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