Operator’s Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Model: CLT-180 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CADET, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury. 7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope. 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. 26.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. l.
nal equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11.
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE D R EPR E S ENT ING A 1 5 ° SL OPE OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. FOL D ON O T T ED L INE, 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor in this manual is observed from operator’s position. ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL In the event your tractor was crated with the steering wheel and the seat removed for shipping reasons, use the following instructions to properly assemble the parts. ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: The battery cables may or may not be WARNING: Do NOT operate the tractor attached on your unit.
ATTACHING THE SEAT Standard Adjustment Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available: • • • Hex Screws Standard Adjustment Quick Adjustment Knob Adjustment Shoulder Screws Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify your tractor’s seat style and follow applicable instructions.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
SECTION 5: CONTROLS A* E B F A* G H + 1/10 P P I J C K L M D NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 8. Choke Position Never leave a running machine unattended.
SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an ammeter as part of two available system indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 10. To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments on models so equipped with an electric PTO, pull outward on the PTO knob.
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON PARKING BRAKE BUTTON The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the button in, release pressure from the drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control.
• inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. • WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. DRIVING THE TRACTOR NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. MOVING THE TRACTOR MANUALLY Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this valve forces the fluid in the transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel.
Front View Pull Out ON • Push In • OFF • Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut. Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to the SERVICE section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 9. To turn the tractor’s headlights off: To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut and removing the cupped washer, which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 14.
• • • • • • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket.
• • • Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is 0.011". Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is achieved. Install a new cotter pin (part 714-0111) on the crown nut. Hex Nut and Lock Washer Zerk Fitting (if so equipped) Pivot Bar Axle Crown Nut Drag Link Jam Nut Ball Joint Brake Disc Figure 20 • • Hydrostatic Transmission Brake Rod Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link.
Changing Engine Oil • • • • Water Port Hose Coupler (Shown without Hose Attached) • Figure 21 Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 22. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 22. Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
Pivot Points & Linkage Front Wheels Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Transmission Rear Wheels The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory. Oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season.
IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. with the battery of a running vehicle. • The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.
WARNING: Always use a fuse with the IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are same amperage capacity for replacement. specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.
Models with Manual PTO Engine Pulley PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) Left Hand Pulley Deck belt (Bottom) PTO belt (Top) Right Hand Pulley (beneath belt guard) Deck Idler Pulley Center Pulley NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
Transmission Pulley (Beneath Cooling Fan) Fixed V-idler Pulley Left Frame Rail V-idler Pulley Flat idler Pulley Idler Extension Spring Double-Idler Bracket Engine Pulley Drive Belt FRONT OF TRACTOR Hydrostatic Transmission NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 29 IMPORTANT: The fins on the cooling fan are only HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION slightly flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when removing the drive belt from around the transmission pulley.
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO lever engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control not in correct position Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Place PTO lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Place throttle lever to fast or choke (if so equipped). Activate choke.
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by the manufacturer.
NOTES 29
NOTES 30
