Cadet CLT-542H User Manual

772C0745
(01/05)
PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES
Hydrostatic Lawn
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CADET, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 3S7
Tractor
Model: CLT-542H

Cadet CLT-542H Specifications

General

Brand	Cadet
Model	CLT-542H
Category	Tractor
Language	English

Summary

Finding Model Number

Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Instructions for safe operation and machine use.

Slope Operation

Children

Safety precautions regarding children around the tractor.

Service

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Precautions for handling gasoline safely.

General Service

Routine maintenance and service checks for the tractor.

Section 4: Tractor Set-Up

Attaching the Battery Cables

Attaching the Steering Wheel

Attaching the Seat

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Tire Pressure

Ignition Switch

Choke Control

Brake Pedal

Drive Pedal

Electric PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob

PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever

Cruise Control Button

Parking Brake Button

Section 6: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

Safety Interlock Switches

Explanation of safety interlock system functions.

Reverse Caution Mode

Setting the Cutting Height

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Engaging the Parking Brake

Driving the Tractor

Driving on Slopes

Setting the Cruise Control

Engaging the PTO

Mowing

Mulching

Section 7: Making Adjustments

Leveling the Deck

Seat Adjustment

Parking Brake Adjustment

Steering Adjustment

Section 8: Maintenance

Cleaning the Engine and Deck

Changing Engine Oil

Section 9: Lubrication

Section 10: Service

Cutting Blades

Warnings and precautions for servicing cutting blades.

Battery

Charging

Jump Starting

Cutting Deck Removal

Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt

Section 11: Off-Season Storage

Section 12: Troubleshooting

Three (3) Year Limited Warranty

Chapter 1: Important Consignes de Sécurité

Utilisation en Général

General operating instructions and safety.

Démontage du Plateau de Coupe

Enfants

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