Husqvarna CTH180 XP Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

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

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac- tor.

•Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off clutch pulley.

•Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHERTHANTHE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 24)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake.

•Slide mower under tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

•Install belt into clutch pulley groove.

•Install left front link into the left hand front mower bracket (retain with single loop retainer springs as shown).

•Slide right side of mower back and install right front link into right hand front mower bracket (retain with single loop retainer springs).

•Place the suspension arms on mower pins, if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align mower pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer spring, loop down as shown.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

•Raise deck to highest position.

RETAINER

 

SPRING

CLUTCH PULLEY

SUSPENTION

ARMS

 

 

FRONT LINKS

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI SWAY

BAR

FIG. 24

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Contents CTH180 XP Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See FigsHorizontal Adjustment To Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See FigBagger Adjustment See Fig Vertical AdjustmentCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsBagging See To Dump Bagger SeeTo Convert Mower See General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade CareEngine Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo 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 FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysFuel System StorageOther 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
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