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CTH2036 XP
Owner's Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER:  THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.  FAILURE  TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine  and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before  WARNING:  In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or   ci den tal starting when setting up,  unclogging the d
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment  the presence of children.  Children are often attracted to  the ma chine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
                    
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                        CONGRATULATIONS  on your purchase of a new tractor.   PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give  you the best possible dependability and per for mance. Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons    and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily  remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service  Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)    SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and  the pro
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Insert (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Steering Wheel Slope Sheet Key Adapter (2) Keys Steering Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.   To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  Use  the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. STEERING WHEEL  TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. LARGE FLAT WASHER (2)  7/16" wrenches  Util
                    
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                        02277 02591 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op- er  a tion section for location and function of  BATTERY  con trols) COVER NEGATIVE  • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever  CABLE  to its highest po si tion. (BLACK) DISCARD  • Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake  TERMINAL  KEPS  ped al. PROTECTIVE  NUT CAPS • Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged  position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion  section of this manual). HEX BOLT • Ro
                    
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                        02330 02590 02306 ASSEMBLY • Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor  TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5A-5C)  back plate, install the bagger support tube to the back  • Unfold bag by pivoting front bagger tube all the way  plate as shown. Tighten securely. forward and pressing the bottom vinyl binding onto the  tube. • Inside the bag, install spreader bars and retainer springs  onto pins on both sides of bag as shown. • Press the vinyl bindings onto the sides of front bagger  SUP PORT
                    
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                        02983 A A 02214 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER  HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT PLUG (See Fig. 8) • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and  • Remove spring retainer  and pin from handle. LH hor i zon tal adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough  • Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A"  so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to  be moved.  on both the plug and handle are on the same side and  that they can both be seen from the top when laying  • Move the
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW  TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory   TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE  for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS  for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓   All assembly instructions have been completed.
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED 
                    
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                        OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. SERVICE  ROS "ON"  REMINDER/ POSITION IGNITION HOURMETER ATTACHMENT  SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE  PEDAL ATTACHMENT  LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL PARKING  BRAKE MOTION  HEIGHT  CONTR
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which  can result in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide  vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT:  LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY  TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PAR
                    
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                        OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) CAUTION:  Do not operate the mower  Gauge wheels  are properly adjusted when they are slightly  without either the en tire grass catcher,  off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height  on mowers so equipped, or the deflector  in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck  shield in place. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain  conditions.  REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tract
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS  NOTE:  To protect hood from damage when transporting  your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed  WARNING:  Do not drive up or down  and secured to tractor.  Use an appropriate means of tying  hills with slopes greater than 15° and  hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). do not drive across any slope. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and  • Choose the slowest speed  before starting up or down  hill
                    
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                        OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting  BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to  CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine  The engine in your tractor  has been shipped, from the  starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than  factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.   fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start  • Check engine oil with tractor on leve
                    
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                        OPERATION IMPORTANT:  SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE  MULCHING MOWING TIPS REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD  IMPORTANT:  FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER  BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING  HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.  CLEAN  THE TRACTOR. AFTER EACH USE. 1. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear  • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- and open - with engine off and parking brake set.  pings many times and reduce them
                    
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                        02306 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG 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 bag ger. •  Place motion control lever in Neu tral po si tion 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 bag ger is down and in  proper operating po si tion which will 
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE  EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE(See Figs.20-22) Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.  Replace   te nance. bent or damaged blades. IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE  BRAKE OPERATION SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. IT  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  IS SUG GEST ED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME  speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved  TO ENSURE