Husqvarna CTH2036T To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 15)

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.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).

With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely.

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

Fig. 15

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

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 theengine.Youmustremainfullyandcentrallypositionedinthe 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.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 17)

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 to start movement.

When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position

 

(Normal Operating)

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Fig. 17

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION

02710

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

LOW

POSITION

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.

Ifstoppingisabsolutelynecessary,pushclutch/brakepedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

Fig. 16

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Contents CTH2036T Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs Horizontal Adjustment Bagger Adjustment See FigTo Assemble Bagger See Figs Check Tire Pressure Vertical AdjustmentCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Using the Reverse Operation System See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Convert Mower See Fig To Dump Bagger See FigBagging See Fig Lubrication Chart MaintenanceBlade Care See Fig TractorStar Pattern Blade See Fig Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSee Fig Belt RemovalBelt Installation Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine continues Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes 532 42 66-43 04.01.09 CL