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Cadet CLT-180 Operator's Manual
Summary of CLT-180
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772c0701 (1/04) printed in united-states hydrostatic lawn tractor operator’s manual important: read safety rules and instructions carefully model: clt-180 cadet, 60 ottawa street south, kitchener, ont. N2g 3s7.
Page 2: Finding Model Number
2 table of contents page finding your model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 calling customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ...
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3 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. ...
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4 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. 26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.G., pasture) or ...
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5 feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it. G. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. H. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. I. Never allow children unde...
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6 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and rep...
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7 section 3: slope gauge 15 ° sight a n d hold this leve l with a v e rt ical t r ee a po w e r p o l e a co rn er of a b u ildin g or a fen c e post f o l d o n d o t t e d l in e , r e p re s e n t in g a 1 5 ° s l o p e use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safel ...
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8 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 battery cables note: the battery cables may or may not be attached on your unit. If the cables are not attached, please follow the instructions below. N...
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9 attaching the seat seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available: • standard adjustment • quick adjustment • knob adjustment refer to figure 3, figure 4 and figure 5 to identify your tractor’s seat style and follow applicable instructions. Note: for shipping reas...
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10 gas and oil fill-up 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. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot...
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11 section 5: controls note: any reference in this manual to the right or left side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. * tractors vary by model and are equipped with either a pto lever or a pto knob, never both. A* pto (power take-off) lever (models with manual pto) g cruise contro...
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12 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 ...
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13 systems indicator monitor / hour meter 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. Figure 10 if the brake light or pto light i...
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14 cruise control 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 contr...
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15 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. Note: the deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Ref...
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16 note: the parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. Driving on slopes refer to the slope gauge on page 7 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Warning: do not mow on inclines with a slope i...
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17 figure 13 important: the engine or electric pto clutch will automatically shut off if the pto is engaged with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel. Refer to safety interlock switches earlier in this section. Using the lift lever to raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left...
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18 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. Operating the headlights to turn the tractor...
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19 • 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 o...
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20 • 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. Figure 19 steering adjustment if the tractor turns tighter in one direction...
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21 figure 21 important: make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc. 2. Disengage pto, move shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop engine. 3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto the end of your gar...
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22 pivot points & linkage lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Transmission the hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory. Oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. Front wheels each of the fro...
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23 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. Battery the battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. Warning: s...
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24 warning: always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement. Cutting deck removal to properly remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: • place the pto knob in the disengaged (off) position and engage the parking brake. • lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bot...
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25 figure 27 figure 28 • locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the left underside of the frame. See figure 29. • grasp the belt on both sides of the pulley and gently move it toward the left frame rail allowing it to unseat itself from the fixed v-idler. See figure 29. • pivot the double-idler br...
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26 figure 29 important: the fins on the cooling fan are only slightly flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when removing the drive belt from around the transmission pulley. • reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt keepers, if present, exactly as the old one was routed. Refer to figur...
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27 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...
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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. A...
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