Husqvarna CTH2542T manual To Dump Bagger See, To Convert Mower See, Bagging See

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OPERATION

TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16)

Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch.

Position tractor in location you wish to dump bagger.

Place motion control lever in Neutral position and set parking brake.

Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings.

To continue mowing, be sure bagger is down and in proper operating position which will allow mower to operate.

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Fig. 16

TO CONVERT MOWER (See Fig.17)

(Converting to mulching or rear discharging will require a mulcher plug and discharge deflector)

MULCHING (Requires mulcher plug)

Place deck into the high cut position.

Remove bagger or optional rear discharge deflector.

Unhook the two (2) straps and remove discharge chute

Insert mulcher plug and handle assembly through back

plate and onto the mower deck chute adaptor.

Secure the plug assembly by connecting the two straps over the handle and hook into the holes provided .

Replace bagger or optional rear discharge deflector to allow mower to operate.

You are now ready to begin mulching.

MULCHER PLUG

1

3

3

2

0

Fig. 17

BAGGING (See Fig.18)

Place deck into the high cut position.

Remove the rear discharge deflector or mulching plug.

Insert the discharge chute into the opening in the backplate and onto the mower deck adaptor.

Attach the chute to the tractor by hooking the two straps to the flange of the chute.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. If it does, the discharge chute will not float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain.

Install bagger onto tractor.

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

HOOK

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BACKPLATE

 

 

SLOT

Fig. 18

REAR DISCHARGING (optional accessory required)

Place deck into the high cut position.

Remove bagger and mulching plug (if installed).

Depress rear door and install discharge chute through opening in backplate and slide over deck adaptor.

Attach the chute by hooking the two straps into the holes in the flange of the chute.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. If it does, the discharge chute will not float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain.

Install the discharge deflector to the backplate by screwing the four (4) wing screws into the threaded inserts located in the backplate.

Tighten the wing screws securely.

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Contents CTH2542T General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4DVertical Adjustment Bagger Adjustment SeeHorizontal Adjustment To Assemble Bagger See Figs A-5CCheck Deck Levelness To Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Service REMINDER/HOUR Meter To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsTo Dump Bagger See To Convert Mower SeeBagging See Maintenance Lubrication ChartStar Pattern Blade TractorBlade CARESee Figs.20-22 Check Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Carburetor Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 42 66-50 02.27.09 BAD