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532 43 36-14 Rev. 3

Operator’s Manual

CTH2038

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you

understand the instructions before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for CTH2038

Page 1: ... containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the owner s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...e recommended by and comply with specificationsofthemanufacturerofyour tractor Usecommonsensewhentowing Operateonlyatthelowestpossiblespeed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are i...

Page 3: ...ng Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal in...

Page 4: ... you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department Wehavecompetent well trainedtechni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow...

Page 5: ...Wheel Adapter Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 2 3 8 x 63 5mm Hex Bolt 4 3 8 Nuts 2 13 32 Flat Washer 2 3 8 x 19mm Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Steering Wheel Insert 1 Hood Scoop 4 Bolt 4 Lock Washer 4 Nuts 2 Bagger Support Plugs 2 Support Bracket 2 Retainer Spring 2 Clevis Pin 1 Bagger Spring Latch 1 Knob ...

Page 6: ...OMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID Fi...

Page 7: ...r of other people and objects TOROLLTRACTOROFFSKID SeeOperation section for location and function of controls Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch brakepedal Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Continue with the instructions that follow...

Page 8: ...fender and the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the fender To adjust bagger position Fig 9 02906 SPREADER BARS Inside of bag RETAINER SPRING VINYL BINDING VINYL BINDING RETAINER SPRING 02907 CLEVIS PIN 3 8 X 1 3 4 RETAINER CLIP DUMP HANDLE TUBE CAP NOTE For tractors with an electric dump system refer to the kit instructions for more assembly procedures MANUAL BAGGER DUMPIN...

Page 9: ...nutssecuringtheverticaladjustment brackets Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position but allow them to be moved Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the bag assembly to move Retighten the nuts securely Reinstall the bagger assembly and check the bagger to fender fit If necessary repeat the procedure until proper fit is attained After proper fit is attained remove bagger fr...

Page 10: ...ly and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections...

Page 11: ...form ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indic...

Page 12: ...HEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tr...

Page 13: ...eight is controlled by turning the height adjust ment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of gr...

Page 14: ...el 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 machin...

Page 15: ...G CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys tem of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and...

Page 16: ...g 15 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Besurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move t...

Page 17: ...westthe next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Thelefthandsideofmowershouldbeusedfortrimming Ifgrassisextremelytall itshouldbemowedtwicetoreduce l...

Page 18: ...o the mower deck adaptor Attachthechutetothetractorbyhookingthetwostraps to the flange of the chute NOTE Thestraphookmustgothroughthedischargechute 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 REAR DISCHARGING optional accessory required Place deck i...

Page 19: ...ners Check Replace Mower Blades Check Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodica...

Page 20: ...theoperator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch i...

Page 21: ...blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooli...

Page 22: ...ITION YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc...

Page 23: ...ove the tractor s attachment clutch control to the ENGAGED position Remainintheoperator sposition with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGED position Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 8 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to discon nect the adapter ...

Page 24: ...ulley groove Installleftfrontlinkintothelefthandfrontmowerbracket 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 neces sary rock and raise front of mower to align mower pins with the holes in suspension arms Retain wi...

Page 25: ...E TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor Measuredistance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are e...

Page 26: ...ack 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 electric clutch and onto engine pulley Installbeltthroughallstationaryidlers andclutchingidler Reinstall clutch locator and ...

Page 27: ...t securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satis fied ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE MOTION CONTROL LEVER Fig 43 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00663 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 43 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do ...

Page 28: ...tery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED ca...

Page 29: ...SENTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lin...

Page 30: ...ring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring ...

Page 31: ... Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light ...

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Page 35: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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