Husqvarna CTH180 XP owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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IGNITION

SWITCH

AMMETERHOURMETER

0

60

60

ELAPSED TIME

 

AMPS

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

HOURS 1/10

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CHOKE

CONTROL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

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FIG. 9

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

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Contents CTH180 XP Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See FigsTo Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See Fig Bagger Adjustment See FigHorizontal Adjustment Vertical AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsTo Dump Bagger See Bagging SeeTo Convert Mower See Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Blade CareEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP HAUCT18H42C, Product no 17Electrical KEY Part Description 259 258 Chassis and Enclosures Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 16 Steering Wheel Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresEngine 532 17 Control Throttle Mower Lift 532 15 94-61 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger Mower Repair Parts Bagger Warranty Statement Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX532 18 99-50 Rev 4.03.04 TR/MH