Husqvarna CTH151 To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig, Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

If distance is other than 1-11/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-11/16". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission engaged” position.

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-11/16"

NUT “A”

OPERATING

ARM

JAM NUT

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DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER- VICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 30

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31)

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.

Remove clutch locator.

Remove belt from clutching idler and all stationary idlers.

Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around 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 clutch and onto engine pulley.

Install belt through all stationary idlers and clutching idler.

Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

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

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

CLUTCH

CLUTCH

LOCATOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

FAN

FIG. 31

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

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

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 32)

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

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BOLT

FIG. 32

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Contents CTH151 Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Battery Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Install Bagger Components to Tractor See Figs A-4D To Assemble Bagger See FigsBagger Adjustment See Fig Horizontal AdjustmentVertical Adjustment To Assemble and Install Mulcher Plug See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips To Dump Bagger See To Convert Mower See FigBagging see Fig Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH151 HAUCT15HK36A, Product no 17Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 261Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532 16 Steering Wheel Seat Assembly 532 18 SeatDecals Wheels & TiresEngine 117 532 18 Tube Exhaust Mower Lift 532 15 94-60 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger Mower CRD SVCBagger 532 17 Plug Tubing EndWarranty Statement Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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