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Cub Cadet 53AJ8CTX750 User's Manual

1. 3 attach to spindle with 3 4 bolts Deck Spindles 1 1 4 diameter tapered roller bearings aluminum housing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 Hour Meter tach optional indicator lights Electric Blade Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Engine throttle A General 1 a b When Mowing Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed When operating this mower in the forward direction do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping If the mower is equipped for side dis charge never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid driving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles Before backing up check behind and watch where you are going Always reduce speed when making a turn and when grass is wet Always mow across slopes never up and down the slope Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning Avoid turning downhill if possible start at the bottom and work up to the top Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill
2. Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 60 Fabricated Deck Digital Fuel Injection Liquid Cooled TABLE OF CONTENTS This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents D409 208 5 946 894 6 070 690 6 301 864 6 662 538 Pending FOreWOrd Natal A eee SA AS RDA DS Es General Safety Operati0NS ooocooocccocrnr A Danden o A A A EN AR AA ee BEWarning esca A RE a CE AN ONE 2er REED Sehens Safety Presas lt a a ea ae a ls aos E AAA A O IN Re ae ae ds B Related to Record e EA E A A 6 Relalsd to Batteries sneri 25250 dl stos posea pes de RE Lois DO VV TSR OWN Sac a A ARE yada a Bigeye TOWING a er ee A ance ne ahaa IT a tia de ibd E de ewe aude ee eee Specifications zer sae seg li at wie toa la Oe to ee awh We elle eas Pe Se Mr Operating INStrUCtONS raai n aaa darth AA cider AR ASIA A Sone ates nee B CONTOS saene eae Sah ee ete Seed oie ein ein eee Sve Gee e ed 10 Cinta AG USUNGIIS lat o Aloe ee ea a baa ee ee 12 D Zero Turn Break In and Operating Procedures 000 000eees 13 E Mower Cutting Blades tonteras oer hh Wane ew Hee Deane its Gate eo ie 15 Maintenance and Service esse ac das wh bee eae he owe dna bee Pewee Gud ed 16 A Mower Deck na a dade ee ee Pease A Baws ee ated ate 16 BANara tl ee to teases Id in 17 Electrical System yo sonir enne
3. Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our Web site at www cubcadetcommercial com In Canada For all provinces excluding Quebec contact Modern Power Products d o MTD Canada Ltd At 60 Ottawa Street South Kitchener Ontario N2G 387 or call 1 800 567 6775 or log on to our website at www cubcadet ca In Quebec contact Les Distributions RVI Ltee d o MTD Canada Ltd 2955 jean Baptiste Deschamps Ville Lachine Quebec H8T 1C5 or call 1 800 361 5770 or log on to our website at www cubcadet info This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments control linkages drive system engines and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer For products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet s authorized channels of export distribution Damage or failure resulting from the use of defective or improper peplacement parts and or accessories other than genuine Cub Cadet parts Transportation charges and service calls Failure to operate and maintain the product in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product Damages and failures resulting from misuse abuse n
4. 2 8 A o 17 RED BLK AE O CF SEAT SWITCH NO BATTERY SHOWN UNOCCUPIED 25 RED 18 RED BLK ae a a CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2006 lawn mower In California new lawn mower must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower Your EECS may include parts such as the carburetor fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converter fuel tanks fuel lines fuel caps valves canisters filters vapor hoses clamps connectors and other associated emission related components Where a warrantable condition exists MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your lawn mower at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related part on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn mower owner you are res
5. B Every 25 Hour Checks 1 Service the engine foam element air pre cleaner 2 Grease the three spindle bearings C weny or Every 50 Hour Checks Change the engine oil Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation 2 Clean or replace the engine s paper air cleaner element 3 Check the battery s electrolyte level 4 Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces 5 After the first 50 hours change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter Change them every 500 hours thereafter Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent 6 Oil wear points Follow the Oiling Chart Lo Tp 25 7 Lubricate all grease fittings Follow the Lubrication Chart D Every 100 Hour Checks 1 Change the engine oil filter Every 50 hours under heavy duty operation 2 Check the engine spark plugs E Every 500 Hour Checks 1 Change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter F Yearly Checks 1 Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir 2 Check the air gap on the blade brake clutch PTO Clutch and if it exceeds 0 025 adjust to 0 015 0 022 Engine coolant Use only Shell Dex cool extended life anti freeze diluted with water to create a 50 50 mixture Hydraulic fluid Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil Engine Oil Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil Spindle Lubricant Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease This grease is an amber colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications It has a base oil viscosity t
6. Control the speed and direction of the zero turn machine primarily with the speed directional control lap bar of the downhill side of the machine l E 10 Figure 2 Parking Brake maintain the uphill side lap bar essen tially in a fixed position Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotat ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans port position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the steer ing levers in the neutral position move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch Inspect for damage Repair the damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine Never leave the mower unattended without observing the following turn off the blade clutch switch placing the steering levers in the position moving the throttle to slow setting the parking brake shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operat ing the mower Never attempt to operate the traction unit without having the mowing deck attached Keep the m
7. blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal threaded rods Start at Point C to raise the rear of the deck tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck pitch Adjust the rear jam nut at Point D to take the slack out of the threaded rod The final adjustment would be to take the slack out of the left rear linkage Point D by adjusting the jam nuts on the eyebolt Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the upper nut to remove slack In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck height using both eyebolt adjustments and pitch adjustment to achieve the correct blade to ground heights If you remember that the front right blade tip adjustment is fixed and you level to that height adjusting the decks will be simplified Once the deck is level one may find that the height of cut does not match the height of cut indicator A final adjustment may be made by lowering or rais ing the height of cut link accordingly To raise the deck remove the shoulder bolt mounting the height of cut link to the lift handle and reassemble the shoulder bolt in the lowest of the three holes To lower the deck remove the shoulder bolts mounting the height of cut link flip the height of cut link around and reassemble the shoulder bolts in the top of the set of three holes and the bottom hole see Fig 12 Main Frame 000 de a lt ee Eyebolt E g ee Point B A A T Eyeb
8. from the transport or maximum height setting to lower or to momentarily hold the implement at a desired height The pedals can also be used in conjunction with each other when the upper portion of a foot activates the first pedal to raise the implement and the lower por tion of the foot heel activates the second pedal to release the latch This provides a hands free operation with the exception of when an imple ment height change is required For changing implement height at least one hand is required to reposition the pins to provide 1 4 height of cut increments The mechanism includes An adjustable location foot pedal that is used to raise the implement and or latch it in the transport position that is directly connected to the implement lift linkage adjustable force counter balance springs to reduce the effective weight of the implement and thereby reducing the forces needed on the first and second pedals for activation tighten both springs equally to reduce the force at the foot pedal a second pedal pivotally attached to the first pedal that releases the mechanism from the latched configuration a height adjustment link and index provide predetermined height for the implement it is settable in 1 4 increments a lock position for the height adjustment link setta ble by the pin in the highest also transport posi tion or lowest also for mower deck removal and installation The following features are incorporated
9. into the foot pedal implement lift design Foot actuated implement lift with one pedal 1st for lift and latch with a second pedal for release and lower allows for some operators with physical limita tions to use the implement lift mechanisms and the machine reduces potential for operator fatigue accommodates a variety of operator sizes shapes and strengths does not require the use of hands with the exception of resetting the implement height during normal machine 10 1 Figure 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve operation thusly the hands can be used for other functions Fuel Shutoff Valve See Figure 4 Located behind the operator s seat the valve has three 3 positions off Left Tank Right Tank Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine The fuel system operates at 25 psi when the ignition switch is in the on position Note in the left tank position fuel will be drawn from the left tank only and excess fuel not consumed by the engine will be returned to the left tank This also applies to the right tank Seat Adjustment Lever The Seat Adjustment Lever is located beneath the seat The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat for ward and backward To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjustment lever to the left then push the seat forward or back to the desired position Release the
10. lever so the seat will lock in place Hourmeter Digital Tachometer Optional See Figure 1 on page 10 Located on the right side of the mower in front of the ignition switch When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm When the machine is off the tachometer displays running time Warning Lights Indicator lights are provided to notify when conditions of Low oil pressure High temperature coolant Low alternator output and Trouble are present Note There will be a flashing LUBE for each recommended lubrication interval There is a flashing OIL at each recommended engine oil and filter change C Initial Adjustments Check the fluid levels and tires Note These checks should be made daily before starting the engine a Fuel Using a good grade of unleaded reg ular gasoline for a gasoline engine fill the 13 fuel tank beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank stop DO NOT OVERFILL Space must be left for expansion b Engine Oil Filled at the factory before shipment Pull out the oil dipstick wipe it off and reinsert it Pull it out again and read the oil level If it is below the operating range add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operating range Note Gasoline Engine Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil rated for service SJ Shell Rim
11. move rearward Release the lap bars and the machine should stop The more the lap bars are moved toward the rear of the machine the faster the machine will move in the reverse direction Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling in reverse this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement and or loss of traction To turn retard one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the same side that was retarded I E to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the LEFT lap bar rearward more than the right side and to turn clockwise to the RIGHT move the RIGHT lap bar rearward more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is retarded the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed Turf deface ment could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To perform a zero turn Please note a zero turn maneuver can not be executed while the machine is moving in the Forward or Reverse directions the machine m
12. rotate If the blades do not turn the blade clutch switch must be replaced the seat switch must be replaced or the electric PTO clutch must be repaired The air gap should be checked every 100 hrs or less if Severe operating conditions exist such as when there are many on off cycles mulching operations material collection sys tems used and dusty dirty conditions and the air gap adjusted if more than 0 025 To inspect remove the negative cable from the battery and all sparkplug wires The air gap should be checked with feeler gages in the three slots of the BBC PTO Clutch See page 24 for air gap adjustment specs There are three inspection slots in the brake cover To adjust successively tighten each of the three gap adjustment nuts an equal amount Insert a feeler gage See page 25 for specs into each slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tightened The correct adjustment occurs when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs Engage the BBC PTO Clutch a cou ple of times and re check the air gap If it is not between the specs listed on page 25 repeat the adjustment procedure Steering lever Parking Brake Switch Sit in the operator s seat With both steering levers in the neutral position and the blade clutch switch off release the parking brake and try to start the engine The engine should not D Tires start If it does the parking brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced If the
13. the battery strap Replace control panel b Clean the battery before storing A dirty bat tery will lose its charge over time c Store the battery with a full charge A dis charged battery will freeze refer to the table below Specific Gravity Freezing Temp F 1 265 71 1 250 62 1 200 16 1 150 5 1 100 16 d Recharge battery when ever the specific grav ity value is less than 1 225 3 Battery Removal A warning When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame a Remove the Negative black cable b Remove the Positive red cable c Release the hold down straps d Remove the battery without tipping 4 Installing the Battery Note The battery is delivered from the factory fully charged and filled with electrolyte a Attach the Positive red cable b Attach the Negative black cable c Attach the rubber battery strap 5 Jump Starting A warning Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking and the gases in the battery to explode a Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal of the charged battery b Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal of the low charge bat tery c Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the Negative terminal of the charged battery d Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the frame o
14. wipe off the hydraulic tank fill cap and the area around it before removing the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 15W40 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is a 1 4 below the oil tank fill neck Leave this air space for expansion Start the engine and let it run at idle for about five minutes Check the filter for leaks Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air from the system Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level in the tank Top off if necessary until the oil level is a 1 4 below the oil tank fill neck Note after unit is up to operating tempera ture turn off engine and re check hydraulic oil If oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bub bles DO NOT OPERATE UNIT Contact service technician 3 Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors The pumps are the hardest working components in the hydraulic system They are in operation all the time the engine is running Because of extremely close tolerances wear is an important factor in their life Contaminants in the hydraulic oil and cavitation does the greatest harm to the pumps Cavitation is a blockage in the supply lines that produces a partial vacuum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the pump Check the two suction hoses the hoses con nected to the filter daily before starting the engine Look for a flattened condition or any leaks and repair or replace
15. 2 Changing the Spindle Assembly a Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position b Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged c Remove the deck cover d Remove the drive belts See 3 Changing Blade Drive Belts e Remove the cutter blade See 2 Chang ing a Blade Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four hex nuts and the four hex head cap screws Remove the spindle assembly B Hydraulic Oil A WARNING Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30 angle to maintain balanced cutting blades Do not sharpen the underside of the blades Use a electric blade sharpener a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing it on a blade bal ancer Do not use un balanced blades If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting surface on that end Note Blades that cannot be easily bal anced REPLACE Changing the Blade Drive Belts Set the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps 18 Never overfill the hydraulic units Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range Note when adding hydraulic oil do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion
16. Figure 8 1 a b 2 Hydraulic Tank Adding Hydraulic Oil use Rimula SAE15W40 Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level The correct level is a 1 4 below the oil tank fill neck Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 1 4 below the oil tank fill neck if necessary Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly Do not pour it down a drain or sewer or dump it on open land this creates an environmental hazard Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil a b Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Remove the mower deck See section on Mower Deck Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap Remove hydraulic fill oil cap Place a suitable container at least 2 gal lon under the hydraulic reservoir and filter Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydrau lic oil to drain Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain Replace the plug Place a small pan under the pump motor frame Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for faster drainage Remove nut caps and drain oil from both
17. TIONS GENERAL INFO Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle left and right steering levers electric blade clutch switch parking brake mower deck lift Parking Brake Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat Adjustable seat with armrests 5 Adjustment fore amp aft Frame 2 Steel square tube and plate all welded construction Instrumentation Hourmeter Tachometer Maintenance minder Front Caster Wheels 13 x 6 50 x 6 Drive Wheels 60 deck 24x12 12 Tire Pressure 8 10 psi Rear 20 25 psi front caster Fuel Tank Two 6 5 gallon w shutoff valves Ground Speed 0 10 MPH forward 0 4 MPH reverse Net Weight 1170 lbs w 60 deck ENGINE INFO Engine 29HP Digital Fuel Injection Liquid Cooled OHV Kawasaki Type Horizontal Crankshaft V Twin Air Cleaner Dual Element Canister Type Lube System Pressurized with oil filter Hydraulic System 4 quart capacity One quart filter Starter 12 volt electric Blade Brake Clutch Electric TRACTION DRIVE INFO Traction Drive Variable speed hydrostatic pumps and hydraulic wheel motors for each drive wheel CUTTER DECK INFO Cutter Deck Drive 60 Belt Driven Deck Lift Hand lever w pin lock for height adjustment amp foot pedal assist Cutting Height 1 1 2 to 5 No of Blades
18. ace the lug nuts and using a torque wrench tighten them to 60 10 Ib ft If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel block both traction wheels and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the locknut from the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the caster yoke The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free Slip the axle assembly through one side of the caster yoke through a spacer sleeve a spare wheel the other spacer sleeve and finally through the other side of the caster yoke Then tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing The wheel with the leaking tire should be taken to the maintenance area the tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a large bucket of water Carefully inspect the tire rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection If the leaks you find are pin hole size to 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired using an aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer available from any auto supply store Follow the directions on the can If the leaks are larger than 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired with rubber plugs also available in a kit from any auto supply store If the tire bead is damaged a tube will have to be installed in the tire or the tire will have to be repla
19. an automatic hydrostatic braking means Whenever the Park Brake lever is moved rear ward to the Park Brake engaged position a cable mechanism connected to each drum brake on the hydrostatic wheel motors applies force to each brake lever so that each wheel brake mechanism can prevent brake drum and wheel rotation At the same time a second cable and linkage mechanism is acti vated to secure both lap bars in their Neutral positions and to activate the Park Brake switch Both lap bars must be in their Neutral positions for the neutral lock linkage to func tion the spring loaded linkage will force rods in through aligning holes in each lap bar whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral positions Note Both lap bars must be in their Neutral positions for the Park brake interlock mecha nism to function so as to prevent lap bar movement movement that would activate the hydrostatic pumps producing Forward or Reverse travel rotation of the wheel motors and to allow the Park Brake switch to be acti vated Whenever the Park Brake is applied l E the Park brake lever moved completely rearward in the control panel slot the lap bars should be secured in their Neutral positions by the linkage rods moving into the holes in the lap bars This lap bar Neutral lock mechanism also activates the Park brake switch which allows for the engine to be started If the lap bars are in their Neutral positions and they are not locked so
20. are of potential contact of the ROPS with items such as trees buildings doorways clothes lines utility wires etc that could cause the machine to upset or roll 10 11 12 over use caution in or avoid areas where the ROPS could come in contact with any structures trees etc The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass that elevates the machine s Center of Gravity C G which negatively affects the machine s stability and traction use extra caution when operating on slopes Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a regular basis for damage and improper operation replace all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts Failure to use the seatbelt properly could result in serious injury or death if an acciden tal overturn occurs In order for the ROPS to be effective the seat belt must be securely fastened around the operator at all times when the operator is on the machine Contact with the ROPS during an overturn could cause serious injury or death The ROPS will not prevent the machine from upsets or roll overs Only approved attachments should be used on this machine G Suspension Seat 1 This unit is equipped with an adjustable sus pension seat system which includes a fold forward seat with retractable seat belt assembly a low profile mechanical suspen sion and an Operator Presence Sensor OPS The seat bottom is covered with a
21. as necessary A flattened or leakng suction hose will permit cavitation to develop which can destroy the pumps in a short time Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps To prevent this use a filter that captures particles as small as 25 microns or 25 millionths of a meter in diame ter You can help in the battle against dirt by being very careful when you remove or repair a component in the hydraulic system Thor oughly clean off any component before you work on it Plug the ends of any hose or line you remove with a rubber or plastic plug Use plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic fittings Place any component you remove in a clean plastic bag so it can t pick up dust or dirt Clean your hands frequently when work ing on the hydraulic components Note The pumps are not owner repairable If a pump fails contact your Cub Cadet Com mercial dealer Do not disassemble the pump Steering Lever Adjustments The steering lever controls on this Zero Turn Mower ZTM incorporate a patented interlock mechanism that secures them in their Neutral position whenever the Park Brake lever is applied Additionally the lap bars can be opened in any position Neutral when traveling For ward when traveling in Reverse or when exe cuting a zero turn maneuvar The lap bars also incorporate a Return To Neutral RTN feature with hydraulic dampers to provide smooth non jerkey control motion while affording
22. as to prevent movement when the Park brake is applied then the link age from the RTN on the hydrostatic pumps and the lap bars must be adjusted This is done by determining which side or both rod is not aligned to the hole in the lap bar then locating that side linkage rod turn buckle at the hydrostatic pump RTN loosening the jam nuts and lengthening or shortening the link age rod so that the rod snaps into the hole in the lap bar Dampers are incorporated into the lap bar linkage to provide smooth non jerkey control action The damper rate can be adjusted by relocating the damper lower to reduce the damper action and elevate to increase Note The engine should be able to be started whenever the Park Brake is applied and the lap bars are locked in their Neutral positions if not the switch may need to be adjusted or replaced Whenever the ZTM is on level ground with the engine running and the lap bars in their Neu tral positions the ZTM should not creep I E move in the Forward or Reverse directions of travel If this occurs contact your Service representative for the procedure to reset the RTN mechanism on the hydrostatic pumps If the hydrostatic pump RTN is adjusted the control linkage must also be readjusted G Storage General If your mower will not be in service for a few months it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature Before storing the following
23. ced Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the lapbars are in the neutral position If your mower creeps refer to Steering lever Adjustments Section F4 page 23 E Brakes While the mower is in motion all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors controlled by the two steering levers When the mower is parked with the engine shut off the hydraulic system locks the traction wheels Note To move the mower forward or in reverse by pushing you must release the dynamic braking Locate the valves on the pump Turn valves counter clockwise using a standard 7 16 wrench one quarter turn to push the unit After pushing the mower to the desired location return both valves to the operating position by turning the valve clockwise but do not overtighten See photo below When the mower is parked with the engine running and the steering levers in the neutral position the parking brakes should be applied The parking brakes are drum type brakes mounted on each traction wheel They are both engaged by the same operating lever 1 Adjustments The parking brake handle is an overcenter lever that should engage with moder ate force Note To increase parking brake capacity adjust brake cables at the brake arms equally Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check parking capacity Repeat if parking brake does not hol
24. cluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused neglected or improperly maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emission warranty parts list are covered Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamps 31 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL TANK ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER Cub Cadet IMPORTANT To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required present proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer Please see the operator s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals In addition Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes purchased and used in the United States and or its territories and possessions and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and or its territories and possessions either entity respectively Cub Cadet Cub Cadet warrants this product exc
25. d 2 Repair The mower is equipped with drum brakes and will not normally require mainte nance lf they are not working properly please contact your service center F Hydraulic System A WARNING Never overfill the hydraulic units Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper oper ating range Note when adding hydraulic oil do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more It is important that you do not over fill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion 1 Hoses Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for leaks or abrasion and replace any damaged 22 hoses Make certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose 2 Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter Note change the hydraulic oil and the oil fil ter element after the first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter To drain the hydraulic oil tank place a 2 gallon drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank Remove the drain plug drain the tank then replace the plug Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and take out the oil filter element You don t have to drain the rest of the hydraulic system Put the replacement filter element in the oil filter and lubricate the sealing surface Install the three screws in the top of the oil filter to secure the oil filter element See photo below Screw Screw Note Always
26. draulic hoses lines or fittings while the system is under pressure If high pressure oil penetrates the skin the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result B Related to Fuel 1 Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Please respect it 2 Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling fuel 3 Always use approved containers for fuel and fill slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup and spillage 4 Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied buildings away from sparks and flames 5 When dispensing gasoline into approved con tainers place the container on the ground when refueling to avoid a possible static elec tricity ignition of fuel vapors 6 Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehi cle trunk the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer 7 Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel tank cap 8 Always fill the fuel tank outdoors 9 If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening use a funnel 10 When filling the fuel tank stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top This space is necessary for tank expansion Do not overfill 11 Wipe up any spilled fuel C Related to Batteries Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that may be serviceable with removable caps the electro lyte levels can be checked or
27. e However getting used to the fin gertip control of the zero turning radius mower takes some practice We strongly recommend that you locate a test area where you can oper ate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed Get into the operator s seat Start the engine c Use the upper foot pedal to raise the mowing deck to the transport position Make sure the blade clutch switch is off d After the engine has warmed adjust the throt tle to the fast position e Release the parking brake f Fold in the steering levers to the operating position TA A WARNING When operating this mower forward do not allow the steering levers to return to the neutral posi tion on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the steering levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping g To go forward move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward The farther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go forward h To back up move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward The farther you move the levers 16 backward the faster the mower will go back ward i To turn pull the lever back on the side to which you want to turn The farther back you pull the lever the faster and more sharply you will turn Initially you will have to be careful to avoid turning to fast and to
28. e Push the mower outdoors and start the maintenance procedures should be per engine Let the engine idle until it has formed warmed up completely 4 to 5 minutes a Clean the mower The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned b Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed c Protect the metal surfaces Repair scratches with the appropriate touch up spray paint Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul leys and blades Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts d Lubricate the mower e Drain the engine oil The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil f Gasoline Engine Drain all the fuel Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end into an approved fuel container Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container Replace the fuel line on the carburetor Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming Replace the fuel fil ter g Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls Replace the spark plugs h Clean the battery and make sure it is fully charged i Inspec
29. efore the operator places the steering levers into the operating position or the engine will automatically shut off Note The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released but they should be placed in neutral by the driver If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral the tractor may creep Electric Blade Clutch Switch See Figure 1 Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch This is an on off push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which sup plies power to the cutting blades through the PTO The switch must be turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport posi 12 tion Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator s seat Parking Brake See Figure 2 Located on the left side of the traction unit The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the drum type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is pulled to the rear The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine Foot Pedal Lift Assist See Figure 3 Located on the right front corner of the mowing deck A two pedal mechanism is provided whereby one pedal first is used to raise to momentarily hold the implement at a desired height if needed and to latch it in the transport or maximum height setting A second pedal is used to unlatch the mechanism
30. eglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster There are no implied warranties including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of express written warranty above No other express warranties beyond those mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Cub Cadet The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The terms of this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale and or lease of the products covered hereby Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety fea
31. engine does not start engage the park ing brake and start the engine Seat Switch With both steering levers in the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the off position start the engine Now release the parking brake hold down on the back of the operator s seat against spring pressure Release the operator s seat and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the seat switch must be replaced With both steering levers in the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the off position sit in the opera tor s seat and start the engine Turn the blade clutch switch to the on position and the blades should start to rotate Raise up slightly off the operator s seat and the blades should stop If the blades do not stop when you dismount from the operator s seat the seat switch must be replaced Electric PTO Clutch This clutch operates when the engine is running the operator is in the operator s seat and the blade clutch switch is turned on This electric clutch is a fairly trouble free device If a problem devel ops and the blades do not turn first check the 20 amp fuse in the yellow 16 gauge wire between terminal L for the Gasoline Engine on the ignition switch and the hour meter and then investigate the wiring har ness and the connections to the seat switch the blade clutch switch and the electric blade clutch Then check ou
32. es with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s owner s operator s manual packed seperately with your unit for more information MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL 29HP Tank 53AJ8CTX750 GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS A DANGER 1 Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate 2 Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational 3 Do not carry passengers B WARNING 1 Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or drugs 2 Do not operate machines without all guards and safety devices in place and functional 3 Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or spillage clean it up 4 Donot operate machines near spilled or leak ing fuels 5 Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves grass debris etc that could be combustible 6 Use extreme care when backing up 7 Donot operate machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees 27 and always go across slopes not up and down 8 Do not operate machines on slopes when traction is reduced wet grass ice soft ground loose ground leaves pine needles debris etc 9 Avoid turning downhill if possible go slowly and use extra care when turning downhill 10 Do not operate machines during reduce visi bility low light fog rain etc 11 Do not operate machines with non approved attachments 12 Do
33. et the appropriate angle to the mowing deck a Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch remove connection of the spark plugs and using the second foot pedal lower the mowing deck into the cutting posi tion b Using a ruler pencil and paper measure and note the distance from the paved surface to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower Four dimensions Note The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1 8 1 4 below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required c If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1 8 1 4 lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower do not adjust If not you will need to adjust the Deck Lift Spring Assist See Figure 5 You may also need to adjust the Deck Links See Figure 5 Deck Lift Spring inner nut i Deck Links Figure 5 d Lower the mower deck to the cutting position With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the Deck Lift Spring Assist To adjust the deck up or down use a wrench and with a few turns adjust clockwise or counter clock wise the outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Spring Assist Repeat this procedure on the oppo site side of the Mower Once the deck is adj
34. f the unit with the low charge battery 6 Fuses There are two fuses located in the wiring between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components This is a standard plug in 20 a type automotive fuse rated at 20 amp for the main harness and 10 amp for the digital fuel injector and fuel pump Safety Switches There are three safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine They are 1 the blade clutch switch 2 the steering lever park brake switche and 3 the seat switch They operate so that in order to start the engine the blade clutch switch must be off the parking brake must be engaged and both steering levers must be in the neutral position Once the engine is started the seat must be occupied and the parking brake must be released before either of the steering levers can be moved Also the seat must be occupied before the blade clutch switch can cause the blades to rotate Safety Switch Operation Checks The following operational checks should be made daily Blade Clutch Switch Sit in the operator s seat With both steering levers in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged turn the blade clutch switch on and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the blade clutch switch must be replaced If the engine does not start turn the blade clutch switch off and start the engine Now turn the blade clutch switch on and the blades should
35. forming any maintenance on this mower A Mower Deck 1 Removing the Mower Deck a Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps b Lower the cutter deck to the ground Cap ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin in the lock position Cc f g h 2 a b Main Frame Linch Pins Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod Note There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back Detach the mower drive belt Remove six linchpins See Fig 6 4 from the deck and 2 from the front of the mower Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck 2 remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck 2 and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower 2 Turn front caster wheels outward Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove To install reverse the process Changing a Blade Remove the Key from the ignition and dis connect the spark plug Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning o
36. front of the deck are fixed at the factory and can not be adjusted The rollers on the rear of the deck can be adjusted downward one inch Lowering the roller will increase the strip ing effect left behind the mower This positioning of the rear roller will also help to filter the mulched grass clippings into the turf Roller should not be lowered if the cut height is set at 2 1 2 inches or lower E Lap Bar Adjustment 1 a b Cc 2 a Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result in the following In the neutral position with hands on the lap bars 1 Operator s upper arms should be relaxed and approximately vertical 2 Operator s forearms should be approxi mately vertical In the full forward position 1 Operator s back should stay in contact with the seat back 2 Lap bars should not contact operator s legs In the full reverse position 1 Lap bars should not contact the opera tor s legs or torso Set the seat to the preferred operating position Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the seat The seat has five inches of front to rear adjustment available d 5 a b Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts Check factory settings of lap bars for the con ditions listed above Note if lap bar adjustments are required height adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments To adjust the height of the lap bars Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting bolts
37. g machines from trucks or trailers SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A General Read this Operator s Manual before starting the mower Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read this manual Never permit children to operate this machine Never carry passengers Do not remove any shields guards or safety devices If a shield guard or safety device is damaged or does not function repair or replace it before operating the mower Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when operating or maintaining this mower Do not wear loose fitting clothing Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower Never run the engine indoors without ade quate ventilation Exhaust fumes are deadly To avoid serious burns do not touch the engine exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled after it has been shut off The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when working on the battery Do not overfill the battery Lead acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mix ture Keep sparks and flames away at all times 11 When looking for oil leaks never run your hand over hydraulic hoses lines or fittings Never tighten or adjust hy
38. ge to the owner 5 Notwithstanding the provisions herein warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment 6 The lawn mower owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective emission related warranted part provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station 7 MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part 8 Throughout the lawn mower warranty period stated above MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts 9 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part WARRANTED PARTS The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be ex
39. hat reduces running losses has been formulated for low noise has excellent corro sion protection and has excellent bearing lubrication General Purpose Lubrication Use any NLGI grade 2 multi purpose grease Shell Albida EP2 is recom mended Shell Albida EP 2 is a red colored multi purpose grease designed for heavy duty bearing applications It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability has been formulated for high load low speed applications and has excellent lubri cation and corrosion protection Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions Reference Engine Owner s Manual OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points Wipe off any excess Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly Number of Oil Points Description DAILY NHANMNNNNAHA vna M Deck Suspension Pivots Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin Height Adjustment Handle Pivots Height Adjustment Stop Pivots Deck Lift Linkage Pivots Transport Handle Pivots Transport Handle Pin Deck Frame Up and Down Pivots Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Control Lever Pivots Brake Lever Pivot Brake Lever Control Rod Ends Brake Control Rod Ends LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease gun filled with NO 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease N
40. heavy duty vinyl fabric and integrates the EVC cushion comfort system that provides up to 1 3 8 dampered for shock isolation suspen sion travel An OPS in the form of a switch is integrated into the seat bottom and is con nected to the machine electrical system The seat back is also covered with a heavy duty vinyl fabric it adjusts to recline up to 16 degrees and it will fold forward for transport or protection from the elements of weather lever actuated on operator s left side The armrests are adjustable for operator comfort knob inside armrests actuated from the bot tom Roller bearing single locking tracks provide easy repositioning fore aft up to 5 lever actuated on lower right A mechanical suspension mechanism incor porates weight ride adjustment controls for operators in the 125 to 275 Ib weight range turn the knob on the front of the seat clock wise to increase the weight capacity and counter clockwise to decrease Self lubricat ing bearings are utilized throughout the sus pension mechanism that provides an additional 2 of suspension travel A retractable seat belt assembly with inertia lock is attached to the ride portion of the seat frame The seat frame is attached to the mechanical suspension which is attached to the roller tracks that are bolted to the seat base in one of the three 3 locations the seat assembly can be detached and re installed 1 forward or 1 aft from the fac
41. imum slope Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop F Operator Protection System Foldable ja 2 This machine is equipped with an Operator Protective System OPS which includes a A Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS or Operator Protective Device OPD which may be of the fixed or folding configuration b Seat belt assembly with retractable function ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to provide a crush resistant space for the oper ator when properly seat belted within the designated seating area of the machine in the event of a machine tip over or roll over Folding ROPS and OPDs shall be used in their fully upright and locked configurations except in those circumstances whereby they need to be momentarily folded down to avoid contact with items such as tree limbs clothes lines guy wires buildings etc At other times and conditions ROPS and OPDs shall be in their fully upright and locked configurations Ah DANGER Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior to operator use 3 Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop erly fastened about the operator s waist at all times except when the ROPS or OPDs are not properly installed and or not properly secured onto the machine damaged in such manner that their struc tural integrity has been compromised not in their fully upright and locked position Seat belts are attached to the movable por tion of the seat when suspension seats are utili
42. left and right pumps Unfasten hose and drain from the bot tom of both pumps j Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter ele ment Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or equivalent Install the three screws back into the oil filter k Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res ervoir Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equiva lent Run and purge pumps and motors Check oil level m Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res ervoir and repeat step L C Electrical Circuit A Danger Read General Safety Precautions Nos 9 and 10 1 Battery The battery is located beneath the operator s seat Remove the fillcaps and check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the battery every 50 operating hours If the level in any of the six cells has dropped below the bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole refill the cell with distilled water To keep the out side of the battery clean brush on a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and rinse with clean water Keep the contacts and cable ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are tight Coat the termi nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion Battery Storage When storing the Mower for long periods of time the following guidelines should be taken a Disconnect the battery cables from the ter minals and remove the battery You will have to remove the control panel to access
43. luding its No Fault Components Engines and Batteries as described below against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original retail purchase or lease and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship Engines are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase or lease Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship with 100 replacement during the first three months After three months the battery replacement credit is based on the months remaining in the twelve 12 month period dating back to the original date of original sale or lease Any replacement battery will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period No Fault Components include only belts tires seats and grass bags which are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of original purchase or lease or one hundred 100 hours of operation whichever comes first HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTAINCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland
44. ly 14 5 0 5 volts DC for a nominal 12 volt DC battery D When Mowing 1 Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed 2 When operating this mower in the forward direction DO NOT allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping 3 If the mower is equipped for side discharge never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position 4 Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight 6 Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards 7 Avoid driving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles 8 Before backing up check behind you and watch where you re going 9 Always reduce speed when making a turn and when grass is wet 10 Always mow across slopes never up and down the slope Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning 11 Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way 12 If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the left and right s
45. may be non service able no attempt should be made to open the vents Batteries may contain lead Pb and sulfuric acid and they must be re cycled and not disposed of nor abandoned Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns and in the event of contact the areas should be flushed with water and a physician contacted Bat tery cases should not be punctured Lead is poison ous and is contained within the positive and negative terminals as well as within the battery s internal grid work of plates and active materials Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re charged so sparks flames and heat sources should be avoided Loose connections at the battery terminals can produce sprks and heat connections to the terminals must be kept tight and the terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corro sion If batteries are re charged or jumped from external sources make sure that the connections are made properly and in the correct sequence connect to the positive terminal of the good battery first then connect that to the positive terminal of the weak bat tery The third connection should be to the negative terminal of the good battery followed by the negative terminal of the weak battery If sparks are observed or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected disconnect in reverse order l E the negative termi nal of the weak battery first Batteries should be re charged at a constant voltage general
46. n nha do bese dede he ae Eee 18 DET AAA 20 ESTRES pr Ad conn ke EOS a ESA a Abal 21 F Hydra li System zn dud sett ea eh lend ae ask alas ee 22 GiSlOlage ese cata pd ee eh is ee eh aad ee ee ida 23 Maintenance Schedule ists heine ts aca Lid ada og Saat grant eens Ei 24 Performance Adjustments S social 35228 sad ara Sin hu na ad 26 A High Speed Tracking Adjustments oc 22242 4 eee eae eee te teens 26 B Engine RPM Check and Adjustment 2220er een 26 C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 2 2000 0c eee eee eee 27 D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings oooooomoommooo 27 E Lap Baradero dos 27 F Deck Leveling Procedure vu u es ios 28 a AA A ES OA 29 Warranty FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability mid mount cutting capability for professional landscapers commercial lawn service compa nies professional turf managers and golf course superintendents The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency If operated and maintained properly your mower will give dependable service A CAUTION Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this m
47. ne the faster the machine will move in the forward direction Release the lap bars and the machine should stop travel ing forward This is a safety check the nor mal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement loss of trac tion and or instability To turn advance one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the opposite from the side that was advanced I E to turn clockwise to the Right move the LEFT lap bar forward more than the right side and to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the RIGHT lap bar forward 15 1 j 1 more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is advanced the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To drive in the REVERSE direction Make sure no bystanders animals or objects are behind the machine Look behind the machine and use extreme care Slowly move both lap bars toward the rear of the machine until the machine begins to
48. neutral position The key should always be removed from the switch if the operator leaves the mower s seat 2 Engine Throttle Control See Figure 1 Located on the left side of the mower next to the operator s seat Moving the throttle control Steering Levers Figure 3 Foot Pedal Lift from the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast Left and Right Steering Levers See Figure 3 These hinged levers open out to the side in any position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower s seat The operator when seated can pull the levers up to the operating position a comfortable forearm s length away These levers control all of the movements of the mower Pushing both levers forward causes the mower to move forward Pulling both levers back causes the mower to move backward Pushing one lever ahead of the other lever causes the traction wheel on the side where the lever is ahead to rotate faster than the other traction wheel making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length In order to start the engine both steering levers must be in the neutral position the parking brake must be engaged and the blade clutch switch must be off However once the engine starts the parking brake must be released b
49. not operate machines that are dam aged have machine repaired 13 Do not operate machines that have not been properly maintained 14 Use only replacement parts that are the same or equivalent to the original equipment 15 Do not modify machines or any of their com ponents especially the engine governor 16 Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours without hearing protection C CAUTION 1 Use proper protective equipment when oper ating machine gloves boots and hearing protection are recommended 2 Read entire machine Operator s Manual 3 Make sure operators are fully trained in the safe use of the machine 4 Follow all safety instructions when using the machine 10 11 12 13 1 10 Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and or the exhaust system is hot Keep machine clean and free of debris grass leaves oil grease etc Place lap bars in neutral start position set park brake disengage P T O turn engine off and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes avoid going downhill when possible Go slowly and use extra care when descend ing slopes Disengage P T O when crossing surfaces such as asphalt concrete loose ground sand gravel etc Use extra care when loading and unloadin
50. ns and animals Initial Operation Use protective equipment for eyes hands hearing feet legs head and other areas of the body if needed safety eye glasses gloves earplugs boots hats etc AR WARNING Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours b Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders especially children Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to make sure it is free of debris sticks stones wires bones and other foreign objects which could cause injury to bystand ers damage to the machine or damage to nearby facilities Also make sure that the area is free of toys stakes pipes chain cable potholes drop offs and step slopes Inspect the machine to make sure 1 All guards shields including mower chute deflector are in their proper place are secure and are functional 2 That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil sources nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps hoses or fittings 3 That there are no loose or missing hard ware nor any missing items 4 That no non approved devices are installed 5 That all safety signs and decals are prop erly installed and legible g 1 h 1 This is a one person machine operator only Riders are not permitted under any circum stance To start the engine on the machine Make sure the park brake is set to the ON position both lap bars are in the neutral sta
51. o of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 WEEKLY D _ D _ DPFPDPD Blade Spindle Bearings Front Caster Wheels Front Caster Wheel Spindles Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Take Up Idler Pivots Axle Pivot Steering Lever Pivots Hydro Take up Idler Pivot Mower Deck Ball Wheels 26 Performance Adjustments A High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position 1 Figure 10 Check air pressure in all four tires a Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side to side b Rear tires 8 10 psi recommended 20 psi MAX c Front tires 20 25 psi recommended 28 psi MAX Check hydraulic fluid level Ref Engine owner s manual Verify that the mower does not creep when the engine is running the lap bars are in the neutral position and the parking brake is released Refer to section D 3 on page 21 of this manual if this condition exists Recheck the tracking after any adjustments based on the above If uneven tracking persists adjust as follows see Fig 10 a Unit tracks to the RIGHT adjust Left lap bar stop bolt to make it longer b Unit tracks to the LEFT adjust Right lap bar stop bolt to make it longer Re check the tracking and make any fine tun ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as required Note if stop bolt is adjusted too far track ing problem will change sides Make the fine tuning adjustmen
52. o far j After you have mastered operating the mower use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating k Practice mowing in straight passes When you feel confident slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees 5 Parking the Mower a Push off the electric blade clutch switch b Use the upper foot pedal to raise the mowing deck to the transport position c Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage area d Move the throttle to slow e Place the steering levers in the neutral posi tion f Set the parking brake g Turn off the ignition switch and take the key from the switch h Close the fuel shutoff valves E Mower Cutting Blades The blades normally factory installed on a mower afford the best grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses and mowing conditions however there will be occasions whereby the grass type stage of grass growth soil conditions and weather conditions will require different cutting blade types Since the mower decks are designed so that over lap of the cutting blades generally exceed 1 5 there is no need for orientation of one cutting blade to an adjacent blade I E the blades do not need to be timed nor synchronized Hi lift These are generally the best cutting blades for most grasses and mowing conditions These blades will provide extra lift f
53. o years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no char
54. ols and keep the machine headed directly toward the align ment object Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed and direction of the machine e When approaching the other end of a strip slow down or stop before turning A U turn is recommended unless a zero turn is required The speed of a U turn that will allow for machine controllability and minimal turf defacement will be dependent on several factors including the speed of the turn the radius of the turn the tire tread pattern the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction surface the slope of the traction surface f Remember a zero turn requires that the for ward or reverse travel of the machine be stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or severe turf defacement can occur g To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed B Controls 1 Engine Ignition and Start Switch See Fig ure 1 Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator s seat When the key is inserted and turned clockwise 45 degrees the ignition circuit is closed Turn ing the switch further against spring pressure starts the engine The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in the off position the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steering levers are in the
55. olt on J ha ala BS oP ALS te Point D sel Lo DER Point C Jam Nuts Figure 12 ELECTRIC CLUTCH 39 BLUE ELECTRIC CLUTCH A 16 GREEN RIGHT SIDE GRD GREEN LEFT SIDE GRD 12 GREEN 1 3 GREEN 3 ORG BLK PTO SWITCH NO NO NC SHOWN OFF G A FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP 33 WHITE 15 GREEN 36 BLUE B 35 BLUE WHT 30 RED WHT RELAY 32 RED WHT RELAY 2 9 GREEN o E B 24 RED 3 E D en A B 6 WAY ENGINE PLUG ey me 23 RED 21 RED BLK 28 RED Cc 5 YELLOW 22 RED 5 YELLOW B 14 GREEN WATER _ TEMP LIGHT A 37 BLACK 38 ORG WHT B OIL SENDER LIGHT CHARGE LIGHT BORED ZBL KE 4 YELLOW N3389 01 LHM M 14 9 02002951 GD SONVHO 2 1 1 GREEN KEY SWITCH 01003581 ORG WHT WIG M1A L WIRING DIAGRAM BRAKE SWITCH NO NC SHOWN ON BD 0 3 ORG BLK O STARTER 8 GREEN y SOLENOID 14 GREEN ine 34 BLACK 19 RED BLK
56. or the thinner leaf grasses will handle lush grasses and will provide maximum grass and debris discharge These blades are generally required for material collection systems More horsepower is required for these blades when compared to others and they generally produce the highest noise levels Medium lift These blades require less horsepower than the hi lift and they generally work well in wider leaf grasses and some mulch applications Low lift These blades require less horsepower than hi lift and medium lift blades and they generally work best with wide leaf grasses sparse grass growth and sandy soil conditions They generally produce the lowest noise Height of Cut Clevis Pin Figure 6 Linch Pins levels Bahia blades are configured without offset and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge Mulch These blades are generally designed for use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles The shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu lence in order that the grass can be repeatedly cut and re cut into smaller pieces These blades gener ally require more horsepower than other blades Mulch blades work best when the grasses are cut at the highest levels minimal lengths of grasses are removed and grass conditions are generally dry MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before per
57. ower This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis uses it and does not understand its operation For their personal safety all operators and maintenance personnel are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment Notwithstand ing these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper ation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment A WARNING e The engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm e This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator e In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other States may have similar laws Federal laws apply to federal lands A spark arrester muffler may be available NOTE The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issu
58. ower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling Note If low traction conditions occur follow these procedures for zero turns To turn clockwise front of machine moves toward RIGHT when traveling FORWARD 1 Come to a stop 2 Then slowly move both lap bars rearward no more than 1 2 maximum reverse speed to initiate REVERSE travel 3 Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel position 4 To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal t that of the LEFT lap bar 5 Alternatively release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the Neutral psoition To turn counter clockwise front of machine moves toward LEFT when traveling FORWARD 1 Come to a stop 2 Then slowly move both lap bars rearward no more than 1 2 maximum reverse speed to initiate REVERSE travel 3 Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while maintaining the LEFT lap bar in the rearward travel position 4 To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel slowly move the LEFT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal t that of the RIGHT lap ba
59. ponsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual MTD Consumer Group Inc recom mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn mower but MTD Consumer Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the lawn mower owner you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn mower or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your lawn mower to MTD Consumer Group Inc s distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1 800 800 7310 GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the lawn mower is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the lawn mower is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is tw
60. r 5 Alternatively release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the Neutral psoition 2 Safety Awareness when Mowing a Donot operate on steep slopes those above 15 degrees 27 slope b Avoid turning downhill if possible if not use extra care and go slowly c Avoid turning when going downhill traction is ata minimum going downhill d Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets buildings play grounds parking lots other machines ani mals and other people e Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet unstable or slippery f Use extra care when grass clippings leaves pine needles or debris are present as trac tion can be reduced g Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneu ver h Do not stop machine or park machine over combustible materials such as dry grass leaves debris etc 11 3 To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat tern a Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed post tree shrub etc b If onan hillside start at the bottom so that the turns are uphill rather than downhill c Align the mower so as to head directly toward the object on the far side d Slowly increase the speed of the machine to match cutting conditions terrain and opera tor familiarity with the contr
61. r secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing Spindle Figure 7 d Use a 1 1 8 socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure e Remove the hex nut using a 1 1 8 wrench f Remove the hex nut g To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100 120 lb ft A WARNING Never mow with dull blades Blades that are bent should be replaced The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury 3 Sharpening a Blade a Set the parking brake b Clean any debris from the blades Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov ers and remove both covers Using a 1 2 socket breaker bar or socket rachet insert the male end into the 1 2 opening in the lower idler arm assembly and pull the idler arm clockwise While holding the idler arm back loosen the blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod Loosen the belt retaining bolt Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt Reverse the process to install the belt Note when replacing belts do not over tighten Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1
62. roper measurement can be taken Check the right and left front tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 20 25 psi Tire pressure can affect blade height by as much as a 1 4 Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 8 10 psi Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the right blade To obtain an accurate measure align blades in parallel with mower centerline i e front to back Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the left blade Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the blades arranged in proper position To level the deck adjust the eyebolt at the left front of the deck Point B so that the blade to ground height at the right front blade tip matches that of the left front blade tip This is done by loosening the jam nuts on the eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the deck The right front blade tip height is fixed so you must adjust the left front tip to match it Measure the blade to ground height at the right rear blade tip Again be sure to measure at the blade tip at the rear of the right blade when aligned along the Height of Cut LInk 10 11 mower centerline The blade to ground height at the rear ofthe blade tip should be 1 8 to 1 4 higher than the front tip This is referred to as blade pitch The sam height difference should be true for the left blade measured front and back To adjust the
63. rt position and the Power Take Off PTO also referred to as blade control switch is in the off down position Move the engine speed control throttle for ward half way Insert the ignition key turn the switch toward the spring loaded Start position maintain the Start position until the engine begins to run then release the switch it will return to the Run position Check safety devices With the park brake engaged try to move one of the lap bars speed directional con trol from the neutral start position the lap bars should not move with the park brake engaged Repeat this procedure with the opposite side lap bars With the park brake engaged and the lap bars in the neutral start position advance the engine speed control completely forward Hi idle engage the PTO control switch pull upward then lift off the seat the engine should stop running Sit down and the engine should run Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down To drive in the FORWARD direction Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm refer to tachometer on right control panel This must be increased to full speed 3525 3675 rpm after becoming familiar with the machine Release the park brake Slowly move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward release the lap bars and the machine should stop moving The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machi
64. see Fig 11 Remove the bolts and lap bar and repostion to the seconc set of holes in the mounting block Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to 28 34 lb ft 1 If angular adjustments are also required nuts can be tightened until snug at this point The same adjustments should be made to both sides of the mower To adjust the front to rear angle of the lap bars Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting bolts leaving the bottom one fairly snug The top hole is slotted allowing the lap bar to pivot on the bottom bolt Move lap bar to the desired angle and tighten the nuts to 28 34 Ib ft Note in the neutral position the handles of the lap bars should be aligned with approxi mately a one inch gap between the tips Adjus the gap by adding shim washers to the top mounting bolt between the lap bar and the mounting block Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described in section a above Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all conditions are met Figure 11 F Deck leveling Procedure 1 Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch disconnect the spark plug wires and using the second foot pedal lower the mowing deck into the 4 height of cut position The 4 height of cut position is recommended in order for one to see and obtain a measurement Any height of cut position is acceptable as long as a p
65. t the hydraulic hoses lines and fit tings Replace as necessary j Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires 2 To Put the Mower Back in Service a Check the battery Charge if necessary b Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off Using the starter crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline c Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic tank d Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure 24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A Daily Checks 1 Before starting engine Check the fuel level Check the engine oil level Check the hydraulic oil level Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks abra sion kinks twists or a flattened condition e Check the tires and tire pressure Drive Tires 8 10 psi Front Caster Wheels 20 25 psi f Check the spindle belt the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt g Check the blades Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight h Check the cutting height 2 When ready to start the engine a Check the five safety switches for proper operation 3 After mowing a Clean the mower b Clean the engine air screen c Oil the wear points Follow the Oiling Chart d After the first five hours Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
66. t the seat switch the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free to swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mower The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mower in the direction of input from the drive handles Inflation pressure of the rear tires is important for stability while the Mower is in operation If the tire diameter is not equal between the two tires the Mower will pull to one side 1 Inflation Pressure a b Traction Tires 20 psi max 8 10 psi recom mended Front Caster Wheel 28 psi max 20 25 psi recommended Cutting Deck Ball Wheels Solid Polyure thane Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires 21 Balance inflation pressure between the rear tires to help maintain straight travel see tire side wall for proper inflation pressure Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent air pressure loss Leaking Tires When a flat tire occurs repair or replace immediately The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair If a tire is getting soft park the mower on the nearest level paved area If the leaking tire is on a traction wheel put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel Mount a spare wheel and tire repl
67. teering levers in the neutral position move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the igni tion switch Inspect for damage Repair any a damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine 13 Never leave the mower unattended without turning off the blade clutch switch placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral position moving the throttle to slow setting the parking brake shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch 14 Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower 15 Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached 16 Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling E Towing 1 5 Tow only with a machine that has an approved hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Note 5 degrees 9 max
68. tory installed position When the two 2 hairpin clips are removed from the frame mounted stud bolts the complete seat assembly and seat base can be pivoted forward onto the foot platform this provides access to the battery hydraulic reservoir and filter as well as some of the electrical system and control linkages The seat base must be secured with the hairpin clips prior to machine opera tion Note The seat base must be secured by properly installing the hairpin clips into both frame mounted stud botls otherwise the seat assembly could tilt forward The Operator Presence Sensor must be connected to the electrical wiring harness SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Y WARNING SS SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number 00030635 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY ROTATING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running Part Number 777532840 Part Number 00030633 Part Number 777532797 Part Number 02003514 NWARNING Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lbs Maximum towed load is 500 Ibs Never allow passengers on towed equipment Loss of traction can occur on slopes 5 9 maximum grade Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Use caution during turns to avoid jack knifing Use extra caution when operating in reverse Do not modify hitch or repair hitch Replace hitch if damaged Part Number 02003652 Part Number 02002693 SPECIFICA
69. ts by shortening the same bolt Lap Bar Stop Bolt B Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment High RPM Spec Low RPM Spec 29 Hp Kawasaki 3700 50 1550 100 NOTE RPM Specs are for free running engines under no load 27 Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi tion the parking brake is on and the PTO drive is disengaged Start the mower and let it run at approximately half throttle for 3 5 minutes to bring the engine up to operating temperature Locate the Hour Meter Tachometer Service Minder display on the right hand operator con trol panel see Fig 1 on page 9 of the manual This display defaults to Tachometer mode when engine is running Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi tion and note the RPM reading on the display Move the throttle lever back to the low speed position and again note the displayed RPM s Compare these noted RPM readings to the specifications in Table 1 for the engine that is on your mower If the readings do not correspond to the ranges in the table refer to the engine owner s manual for the proper adjustment pro cedures If adjustments per the engine operator s man ual do not result in proper RPM readings con tact your service technician Note The throttle cable sheath may shrink or slip over time changing the relationship between the throttle lever on the left hand operator control panel and the throttle arm on the engine To readjust the throttle cable Make s
70. tures of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of improper use misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser Leasee or to the person for whom it was purchased or leased as a gift Cub Cadet LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 Phone 1 877 282 8684 Form No 02003432 Rev 07 0 02 08 2007
71. ula 15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL and CI 4 plus c Engine Coolant Use Shell Dex cool extended life anti freeze diluted with water to create a 50 50 mixture d Hydraulic Oil Filled at the factory before shipment The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator s seat Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is 1 4 below the oil tank fill neck If the oil level is low fill with Shell Rimula 15w40 or equivalent oil Equiv alent oil should meet GM Allison C 4 e Tires 8 10 psi Rear 20 25 psi Front Caster Tires Note New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 8 10 psi The front caster wheels should be inflated to 20 25 psi Check that all Nuts Bolts and Screws are Tight Check the tension of the deck drive belts a Remove the deck cover b The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch c Examine the belts for cuts fraying and excessive wear Replace if any of these are detected d Replace the deck cover Adjust the Mowing Deck The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of 1 1 2 to 5 You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper angle for mowing Follow the proce dures below to s
72. ure the engine is off place lap bars in the neutral position set the parking brake and disconnect and ground both of the spark plug wires Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the engine throttle plate Place the operator s throttle lever to the high speed position and then slide the cable through the clamp until the throttle arm is in the full throttle position Ref Engine owner s manual Tighten the cable clamp Move the operator s throttle lever between high and low speed and verify that the engine throttle arm also moves through it s full range of motion Repeat as required to obtain proper throt tle adjustment Verify proper throttle adjustment by check ing RPM readings as outlined above C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 1 Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side to side variance in cut height There are three height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 2 inches or lower Use the middle set of holes for a 2 1 2 3 1 2 inch cut height Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of 4 inches or higher D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings 1 a b The front and rear rollers help prevent the scalping of high spots and uneven terrain across the center section of the deck The rollers on the
73. ust come to a stop first To turn clockwise slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning To turn counter clockwise slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the LEFT lap bar rearward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position 3 Start the Engine a Open the fuel shutoff valve by selecting the left or right tank position b Sit on the Seat Set the parking brake On c Make sure that the left and right steering levers are in their neutral position d Turn the electric blade clutch switch Off e Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way between slow and fast f Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and turn the switch to On g Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direction to the Start position until the engine starts Note Do not hold the key in the Start posi tion for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter If the engine does not start in this time wait about 30 seconds and try again Operating the Mower Operating a zero turning radius mower is not like operating a tractor type riding mower The zero turning radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatigu ing to operat
74. usted retighten bolts e With the deck still in the cutting position adjust the Deck Links With a wrench loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck Link To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the top bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary Retighten nuts f Raise the mowing deck to the transport posi tion using the upper foot pedal g Use the second foot pedal to lower the mow ing deck to the cutting position and repeat step b above to make sure that the desired cutting height has been attained If the dimensions are not correct repeat steps c through f above 14 5 Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte nance section D Zero Turn Break In And Operating Pro cedures AR DANGER Reread the When Mowing Safety Precautions The following procedures are suggested for operators of ride on machines which have zero turn capabilities 1 a b 2 a Orientation Read the entire Operator s Manual Sit on the machine adjust the seat before and after then adjust the speed directional lap bar controls they can be adjusted fore amp aft as well as up amp down 9 16 wrench required Become familiar with all of the machine con trols instrumentation safety and instruction signs and safety devices Move or have moved the machine to a safe level area with no obstructions including objects pedestria
75. zed and therefore the seat mounting base must be secured to its pivot means and the pivot means latched to the frame of the machine Seat belts are attached to the seat or the frame of the machine when non sus pension standard seats are provided how ever if a suspension kit is added to a seat the seat belt must be attached to the mov able portion of the seat or suspension mech anism the seat mounting base must be secured to its pivot means and the pivot means be latched to the frame of the machine Ah DANGER If ROPS and OPDs are folded down or missing seat belts shall not be fastened Worn or damaged seat belt assemblies must be replaced prior to operator use 5 Brush Guards and canopies can afford addi tional protection for the operator The Brush Guard can deflect tree limbs clothes lines and other obstacles that otherwise could come in contact with the ROPS and OPDs Contact of ROPS and OPDs by items such as tree limbs clothes lines guy wires and buildings could create hazardous conditions whereby the machine could experience a tip over or roll over The canopy can provide protection for the operator from some envi ronmental exposure sunlight rain etc Work lights may be available The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with modified in any manner or removed The ROPS extends above and behind the operator position and therefore the operator must be aw

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