Husqvarna CTH180 XP User Manual
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to con tact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to con tact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
fi rst to prevent sparking from accidental
ground ing.
fi rst to prevent sparking from accidental
ground ing.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charg ing instructions).
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charg ing instructions).
• Remove battery cover.
• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter-
• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter-
minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
securely.
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrenches
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-
TON
TON
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 fl at.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
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.
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.
FIG. 1
STEERING
WHEEL
WHEEL
INSERT
TABS
1/2 HEX NUT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
WASHER
BEFORE REMOVING TRAC TOR FROM
SKID
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Remove locknut and large fl at wash er from steering
shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
• Align tabs and press steering sleeve ex ten sion into
• Align tabs and press steering sleeve ex ten sion into
bottom of steering wheel.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large fl at wash er pre vi ous ly removed. Tight en
securely.
securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into cen
ter of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO
ROLL OFF SKID.
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO
ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING
SHAFT
SHAFT
STEERING
SLEEVE
SLEEVE
STEERING
WHEEL ADAPTOR
WHEEL ADAPTOR