Cub Cadet G1332 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 6 lt ANA ir Berne en 11 TO CHAS Blade a ei 11 2 18 Sharpen aBlalenau e re ls 11 3 10 Change the Blade Drive Bells uu ac 11 4 To Change the Transmission Drive Belt ua enge 12 5 To Change Either Traction Drive Belt nnenenensenmensennnnnnnnenennennnnnnen 12 6 16 Change a dorada Ii 13 7 10 Adjust the Lite Touch Manually nenn nad 13 Suggested Replacement Parts MOWED ccccsscsesesseseseseeseseeeeseseeeseeacseseeasaeaeeasseaeeeeteasaeeseaeaeeteneaeeees 14 Suggested Replacement Parts Engine mssnennennnennnnnennnnenennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnannnnen 14 O a BC FOREWORD The Cub Cadet Commercial Walk Behind Rotary Mowers have been developed for use by professional landscapers commercial lawn service companies professional turf managers and golf course superintendents The machines incorporate 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 the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cadet Commercial mower at peak efficiency If properly operated and maintained your Cub Cadet Commercial mower will give dependable and trouble free service Although hazard control and accident prevention2. G1332 G1336 G1548 Walk Behind Commercial Rotary Mowers Professional Turf Equipment 4 OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL INDEX FOLEWOr A ic 3 O 4 A Generale e 4 BoRelated to USM dato 4 C ee u 4 Sale DECAB O lu 5 6 A ery E 7 Operating NSU Cl NS hated 7 9 PAS OUT OG een as eee resina 7 Notion SWilchE aussen nannte 7 2 Elle Shuto Valor ar N ee 7 2 ENGINE een een 7 ARCOS tano ausser rd NS ace Boston 7 5 Transmission Shift LeVer um sun ne eis 7 6 Blade Cl ee Hein 8 7 Steering Brake LOVER ee delta eo 8 8 Ne tral aten Levers nn ae ann 8 9 Operator Pfesence levers einer een 8 8 Mital AQUsinentS circa ee een dit 8 G Break and 8 9 Cutting Height Adjustment Table ad 10 MISION ANOS anne ie a N 10 14 General Maltenance 10 B Daily Maintenance After 0 44444 0 204 20 0 042 00111 17100001 610808000 100 00000509 7 10 G Maintenance Every 40 su ae ae een ee 10 D k brication Chalet 11 EE MG Iie Maintenance maus einen 11
3. Park the mower outside the storage facility with the 3 Check the condition and tension of all belts SE IT 4 Clean th k pl d check th k 2 Close the fuel shutoff valve gan Spar pug en 5 Follow the lubrication chart on page 7 3 Permit the mower to cool j 6 Check condition and operation of all safety switches 4 Disconnect the spark plug wire 10 MAINTENANCE D LUBRICATION CHART See Figures 3 4 amp 5 for Item Location NUMBER OF GREASING POSITIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION 32 amp 36 48 amp 52 DAILY 2 3 A Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings 2 2 Caster Wheel Bearing 2 2 Caster Wheel Pivot Shafts EVERY 1 2 D Deck Idler Pulley Pivot Arms 40 2 2 E Drive Wheel Bearings HOURS 2 2 F Brake Lever Pivots 1 1 G Blade Clutch Bellcrank Pivot 2 2 Transmission Jackshaft Couplers E ENGINE MAINTANENCE For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine on your mower see the separate engine manual packed with your mower F MOWER MAINTANENCE 1 2 TO CHANGE A BLADE See Figure 6 a Remove the deck cover b Tip the mower back and block up the front of the deck c Place one wrench on the hex head bolt under the blade Use a second wrench to remove the locknut on top of the spindle pulley Remember the number of blade spacers both above and below the spindle e Remove the long 9 1 2 blade bolt the flat washer the blade a
4. WORK PERFORMED 22222 22 22222 22 222222222222 2222 2 11 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 ow
5. may be excluded 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 19 Cub Cadel MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owner s responsibility Follow the instructions in your owner s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule Your Cub Cadet Commercial dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment s engine transmission chassis and attach ments What is Covered By This Warranty This limited warranty covers any defect in materials and or workmanship in your Cub Cadet Commercial equipment to the original owner for the following time periods A First 18 Year of Original Ownership Both Parts found defective in materials and or workmanship and the associated Lab
6. operate or maintain this machine who has not read the manual Never permit children under the age of 16 to operate this machine Always have your feet and hands clear of the cutter deck when starting the engine Do not remove any shields guards decals or safety devices If a shield guard decal or safety device is damaged or does not function repair or replace it before operating the mower Always wear safety glasses long pants and safety shoes when operating or maintaining this mower Do not wear loose fitting clothing Never run the engine indoors without ventilation Exhaust fumes are deadly adequate To avoid serious burns do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled for at least 30 minutes after it has been shut off Do not allow anyone to ride on this mower No passengers Do not operate this mower under the influence of alcohol and or drugs Related To Fuel Gasoline is highly flammable Respect it Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling gasoline Always use approved containers for gasoline Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the cap of the fuel tank If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening use a funnel When filling the fuel tank stop when the gasoline reaches one inch from the top This space must be left for expansion Do not overfill Wipe up any spilled gasoline When M
7. the belt guard allow you to reposition the hex cap screw to adjust the brake lever The top hole lite tension the middle hole medium tension and the lower hole hard tension The unit is shipped with the hex screw in the top hole SEE THE FIGURE BELOW FOR REFERENCE To adjust the bolt do the following b With a spring puller pull the spring and detach it from the hex cap screw c Remove the lock nut from the lite touch hole in the belt guard d Loosen but do not remove the remaining two nuts on the belt guard e Pull the belt guard away from the unit This will give clearance to remove the bolt Note If you are having difficulty removing the bolt continue to loosen the two nuts on the belt guard BUT DO NOT REMOVE Remove the bolt and nut f Reposition the bolt and nut into the middle or lower hole and retighten all three nuts g Using a spring puller reattach the spring to the hex cap screw Belt Guard Loosen remaining two nuts DO NOT REMOVE Figure 11 MAINTENANCE SUGGESTED MOWER REPLACEMENT PARTS PART Description 32 36 48 00021871 Rotary Blade 16 1 2 2 3 00050125 Rotary Blade 18 2 01007591 Blade Bolt 2 2 3 00011807 Blade Nut 2 2 3 00021924 Blade Spacer 10 10 15 01007578 Drive Belt 1 00050441 Drive Belt 1 00021947 Long Drive Belt 1 00050480 Short Drive Belt 1 01000194 Transmission Drive Belt 1 1 1 01000151 Traction Drive Belt 2 2 2 SUGGESTED ENGINE REPLACEMENT PA
8. the gasoline reaches one inch from the top This space must be left for expansion Use fresh clean unleaded regular gasoline Move the mower to a test area where you can operate the mower for about half an hour without being disturbed To start the engine Shift the transmission to neutral Disengage the blade clutch Place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position Connect the spark plug wire Open the fuel shutoff valve Move the throttle lever to the Choke position Put the key in the ignition switch and turn the switch on For electric start engines Turn the key to Start Do not hold the key in the start position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter For recoil start engines Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until the starter engages and then pull the cord rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback and start the engine Allow the cord to recoil slowly Repeat if necessary Set the throttle at 50 of full engine RPM and allow the engine to warm up Then adjust the throttle to full engine RPM After the engine has warmed up shut off the ignition and check the operation of the safety switches Make certain that the engine will not start unless the ignition switch is turned on the transmission is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged If the engine will start with the transmission in any gear other than neutral immediately shut off the engine and repl
9. the mower will move ahead in a straight line To turn the mower squeeze the steering brake lever on the side to which you want to turn To stop the mowers forward motion squeeze both steering brake levers until the mower stops and place the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock position Before shifting into reverse gear the mower s forward motion must be completely stopped For maximum traction in reverse the steering brake levers should be pushed downward WARNING To avoid possible bodily injury and to prevent damage to the transmission the mower must be completely stopped before attempting to shift from forward to reverse or reverse to forward Practice operating the mower and as you gain confidence shift the transmission from first to second and mow for a while and then shift from second to third Mow for at least one half hour and then return the mower to the shop To stop and shut off the mower squeeze both steering brake levers and place the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock position disengage the blade clutch shift the transmission into neutral turn off the ignition to stop the engine close the fuel shutoff valve and disconnect the spark plug wire Check that all nuts bolts and screws are still tight Check and adjust if necessary the tension of the deck drive belts and the transmission drive belt as described in items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment section Readjust the steering contro
10. RTS Air Filter Engine Oil Filter Air Filter Foam Wrap Spark Plug 01007290 Kawasaki 13 0 HP KM 49065 2078 KM 11013 7017 KM 11013 7016 KM 92070 7003 01009794 Kaw Kai 13 0 HP KM 49065 2078 KM 11013 7031 KM 11013 7025 KM 92070 7003 01007291 Kawasaki 15 0 HP KM 49065 2078 KM 11013 7017 KM 11013 7016 KM 92070 7003 01009795 Kaw Kai 15 0 HP KM 49065 2078 KM 11013 7031 KM 11013 7025 KM 92070 7003 14 Supplement Parking Instructions All Gear Walk Behind Mowers Instructions INCORRECT 1 When parking mower on a hill position mower perpendicular to the slope DO NOT PARK MOWER FACING DOWN SLOPE 2 Turn off the engine 3 Place the Transmission Shift Lever in First Gear 4 Disengage the Neutral Latch Levers 5 Place chocks on both sides of the traction drive wheels Alternate the chocks by placing one chock CORRECT on the rear side of the wheel and another chock on the front side of the opposite wheel MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE
11. ace the neutral safety switch on top of the transmission If the engine will start with the blade clutch engaged immediately shut off the engine and adjust or replace if necessary the blade safety switch mounted on the engine deck Start the engine and hold the left operator presence control lever down against the left handle and move the transmission shift lever into first gear Now take your hand off the operator presence control lever and the engine should die If it does not immediately shut off the engine and adjust or replace if necessary the operator presence switch under the control panel Shift the transmission into neutral restart the engine hold the left operator presence control down against the left handle and engage the blade clutch Now take your hand off of the operator presence lever and the engine should die If it does not immediately shut off the engine and adjust or replace if necessary the operator presence switch under the control panel Disengage the blade clutch Restart the engine 10 11 12 13 A 14 15 16 17 18 19 Push the blade clutch lever forward until it engages and the cutter blades start rotating Shift the transmission into first gear It is suggested that you practice mowing in first gear Squeeze both steering brake levers with both hands and release the neutral latch levers from the neutral lock position Slowly release the steering brake levers and
12. cement safety decals are available through your dealer Left and right sides are determined standing behind the unit in the operating position WARNING Ad warn na CLOSE FUEL VALVE IF VALVE IS LEFT OPEN WHEN MACHINE IS SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE OR HARD STARTING MAY RESULT FROM FLOODING DANGER SAFETY DECALS CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DONOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS ORGRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE KEEP HANDS and FEET AW AY SPECIFICATIONS POWER UNIT Engine 13 or 15 HP Kawasaki Type 4 cycle single cylinder recoil start Air Cleaner Dual element dry type Lube System Pressurized Fuel Tank 5 gallons polyethylene Transmission Traction Drive Ground Speed 5 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse Double V belts 2 to 4 5 MPH maximum Drive Wheels 13 x 6 50 6 pneumatic tires mounted on steel wheels with ball bearings Brakes Two 6 inch drum external band type Controls Right and left steering brake levers over center blade clutch transmission shift lever engine throttle cutter blade transmission neutral and operator presence safety group key type ignition switch Frame Steel Plate All welded construction Handles 1 1 4 diameter tubular steel adjustable CUTTING DECK Cutting Width 32 36 48 52 Overall Width 33 37 49 53 Number of Blades 2 2 3 3 Height of Cut Deck Material Casters 2 to 4 inches in 1 4 increme
13. d the pressure on the belt is relieved and the blades stop rotating Electric Located on the left side of the control panel this is an on off toggle switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cutting blades See Handle Assembly with Electric Blade Clutch in Parts List Steering Brake Levers There is a right hand lever located beneath the outer end of the right handle and a left hand lever located beneath the outer end of the left handle Each lever operates independently and when squeezed against spring tension lifts the idler pulley from applying pressure to the traction drive belt on the right or left side and applies the right or left side brake When the levers are released the mower will move ahead in a straight line if the engine is running and the transmission is engaged in a forward gear Steering is accomplished by squeezing the steering brake lever on the side to which the turn is to be made Neutral Latch Levers Pivoted inside each handle there is a neutral latch lever which works with each of the steering brake levers When either of the steering brake levers is squeezed and its neutral latch lever pushed forward and engaged in the neutral lock position the steering brake lever is held in a position where the idler pulley is not applying pressure to the traction drive belt and the brake is not quite engaged The neutral latch levers should be engaged in the neutral lock position before starting
14. ding but not limited to any claim for loss of profits loss of profits loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the equipment or any associated equipment facilities or continued service downtime the claims of costs of third parties including customers and injury to property Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts of the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Future Changes Cub Cadet Commercial reserves the right to reserve change or modify the construction and design of its equipment or any component part or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifica tions in present equipment How to Obtain Service Contact the authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer at the point of original retail purchase to obtain service or replacement parts Products purchased outside the USA are not covered by this warranty Cub Cadet LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 1 877 282 8684 Form No 01009882 Rev 06 0 1 16 2006
15. e removing the grass catcher If you hit a solid object while mowing disengage the blade clutch shift the transmission into neutral place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position and stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire s and inspect for damage Repair any damage and make sure the blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine Do not mow excessively steep slopes No more than 17 degrees or a 30 grade Mow across the slope not up and down the slope Never raise the mower deck while the blades are rotating Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running Disengage the blade clutch if another person approaches while you are operating a mower Always disconnect the spark plug wire and negative battery cable to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower Keep the mower and especially the engine clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling The operator presence control levers located at each handle are designed for your safety Do not try to defeat their operation If the blade clutch is engaged or the transmission is in gear releasing both handles will shut off the mower s engine SAFETY DECALS Keep safety decals clean Replace any safety decal that is damaged destroyed missing painted over or can no longer be read Repla
16. k pulleys The belt s back side should ride on the idler pulley Replace the cap screw lock washer and nut in the idler pulley arm The idler pulleys should be adjusted so that when the blade clutch is engaged a ten pound pull between two pulleys deflects either belt about 1 2 Do not overtighten these belts The blade clutch should engage with only moderate force Replace the deck cover O CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT See Figure 9 a b Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged Working under the engine deck take the long blade drive belt off of the engine pulley Loosen the locknut holding the transmission drive belt idler pulley in place and slide the pulley away from the transmission drive belt Remove the old belt and mount a new belt on the pulleys Slide the idler pulley back onto the belt and tighten the locknut holding it in place The idler pulley should be adjusted so that a five pound pull on the belt between the engine pulley and the transmission pulley deflects the belt about 3 16 Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine pulley 12 MAINTENANCE Figure 7 Figure 9 5 TO CHANGE EITHER TRACTION DRIVE BELT a b Remove the hex nuts which hold the belt guard in place Remove the belt guard Place the neutral latch lever in the neutral position lock Remove the hairpin cotters from the two swivel joints which are inserted through the idler b
17. l rods and the brake rods They may require frequent adjustment until the belts and brake bands have properly seated These adjustments are described in items 7 and 8 of the Initial Adjustment section After the first full day of mowing all nuts bolt and screws should be rechecked for proper tightness and the belts should be rechecked for proper tension CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE Note The front edge of the cutting 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 1 4 Blade Spacers 1 2 Caster Spacers Above Approximate Above and Below The and Below The Caster Cutting Height Spindle Assemblies Bracket Inches Above Below Above Below 2 0 5 3 1 2 1 8 1 4 3 1 2 3 8 2 3 3 1 Engine Deck bolted to 2 1 2 1 4 2 2 upper holes on cutting 2 3 4 2 3 2 2 deck 3 3 2 2 2 3 1 4 4 1 2 2 3 1 2 5 0 2 2 2 3 4 0 5 2 2 3 1 4 2 2 3 1 4 2 3 2 2 Engine Deck bolted to 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 lower holes on cutting 3 3 4 4 1 2 2 deck 3 1 4 0 5 1 3 3 1 2 1 4 1 3 3 3 4 2 3 1 3 4 3 2 1 3 WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire 5 Wash the mower off with water Be sure to clean out to prevent the engine from accidentally grass clippings from under the cutter deck and also starting before performing any maintenance under the deck cover Allow the mower to dry before
18. ly should initially be adjusted so that there is about a 1 4 space between the rod and the bottom of the slot in the neutral latch lever with the latch in the drive position To make this adjustment remove the large hairpin from the swivel joint at the bottom of each steering control rod and thread the swivel joint up or down the rod as needed The brake rods above each drive wheel should be adjusted so that when the steering brake levers are squeezed and the mower is pulled backward the brakes lock the drive wheels The machine should roll freely when the neutral latch lever is in the neutral lock position To adjust the brake rods remove the large hairpin from the swivel joint at the top of each brake rod and thread the swivel joint up or down the rod as needed Adjusting the cutting height The mower is shipped with the cutting height set at 3 inches 1 4 inch depending on the air pressure in the tires To change the cutting height blade spacers and or caster spacers must be moved according to the table on page 6 10 Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section C Break In and Operation Make certain you thoroughly understand all of the safety precautions before you attempt to operate this machine Check the engine oil level Fill to the proper level with 10W 40 engine oil rated for service SE or SF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Move the mower outdoors Check the engine gasoline level When filling the tank stop when
19. nd the blade spacers f To replace the blade reverse the above procedure Be careful to replace the blade spacers correctly above and below the spindle TO SHARPEN A BLADE a To sharpen a blade clamp the blade in a vise and using a flat mill file carefully file the cutting surface on each end of the blade to a sharp edge g Blades with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing should be replaced h After sharpening check the balance of the blade by placing the blade on a blade balancer fulcrum device i If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting surface on that end NOTE If a blade cannot be easily balanced replace it Figure 4 11 a b 5 3 TO CHANGE THE DRIVE BELTS Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged Remove the deck cover Remove the cap screw which serves as a belt guide and is mounted in the idler pulley arm Item J Figure 7 Figure 6 d Slip the long blade drive belt off of the pulleys k 4 T 48 ONLY Loosen the idler pull rod which holds the idler pulley tight against the short blade drive belt Item K Figure 8 Remove the short blade drive belt from the pulleys Place a new short blade drive belt back on the pulleys and tighten the idler pull rod to hold the idler pulley tight against the belt Place a new long blade drive belt through the belt guide and loop it around the engine pulley and then around the two dec
20. ner you are responsible 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 warra
21. nts 10 gauge steel top with 7 gauge steel skirt 9 x 3 50 4 4 ply tires with inner tubes Wheels have open cage roller bearings OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A Controls 1 Ignition Switch Recoil Start Located in the center of the control panel between the handles When the key is inserted and turned clockwise 90 degrees the engine can be started if the transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged Electric Start Located in the center of the control panel between the handles When the key is inserted and turned clockwise 90 degrees the engine will start if the transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged Fuel Shutoff Valve Located under the fuel tank in the opening of the handle mount frame The handle turns 90 degrees When the handle is in a horizontal position it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine When it is turned to a vertical position it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine Anytime the mower is being trailered or if the mower will not be in use for 30 minutes or more close the fuel shutoff valve to prevent flooding the engine Engine Throttle Located on the right side of the control panel between the handles Moving the throttle lever from the front to the rear will increase the engine speed from slow to fast To start the engine set the throttle all the way to the rear in the Choke position After the engine starts move
22. nty period is two 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 stati
23. oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake or clutch inspections adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blades blade sharpening equipment setup and normal wear items b incidental cost such as transporting equipment to and from the dealer telephone charges or renting product temporarily to replace a warranted product damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed damage caused by accident or Disasters such as fire flood wind and lighting e damage caused by unauthorized attachments modifications alterations improper servicing or maintenance improper storage or f any other abuse or misuse of the equipment Exclusive Warranty The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or remedies whether written oral or implied Any and all implied warranties of merchantability fitness for particular purpose course of delaying or usage of trade are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you Limitation of Remedies Under no circumstances except to the extent such exclusions are prohibited by applicable law shall Cub Cadet Commercial be liable for any loss or damage direct or indirect special incidental or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this equipment inclu
24. on at no charge 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
25. on this mower storing A GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6 Check that the blade mounting bolts are tight 7 Check that the blades are sharp NOTE Never mow 1 If the mower must be tipped on its side for maintenance with dull blades fi in the fuel f h irst erain II DEN from Ihe Me tankand ihg 8 Check the fuel level the engine oil level and clean the engine s crankcase cooling air intake the rotating screen Be careful not to spill lubricant on the drive belts 9 Clean the air cleaner elements foam and paper 3 not tamper with the engine s governor settings They 10 After the first 5 hours of use change the engine oil are adjusted to provide the proper maximum engine Change the oil every 40 hours thereafter speed 11 Follow the lubrication chart on page 7 4 If the mower is to be in storage for more than 30 days 12 Place the mower in locked storage to avoid tampering or drain the fuel tank run the engine to drain the use by an untrained operator carburetor dry change the oil remove the spark plug pour a teaspoonful of oil into the cylinder Pull the MAINTENANGE EVERY a0 HOURS starter cord slowly to crank the engine and distribute the 1 Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter Change oil then replace the spark plug the T oil more frequently under severe operating conditions MAINTENANCE ARIER MOWING 2 Check that all nuts bolts and screws are tight 1
26. or of the particular repair are covered under the terms of this limited warranty B Second 20d and Third 319 Year of Original Ownership Parts found defective in materials and or workmanship covered under the terms of this limited warranty e Limited Battery Warranty 90 day free battery replacement in the case of defects in materials and or workmanship thereafter prorated for the period from the fourth 4th through the twelfth 12 month of ownership No Fault Warranty Covers the No Fault to owner replacement of damaged belts tires seats and grass bags cutting blades are not included for a period of One 1 month or One Hundred 100 hours whichever comes first Limited Engine Warranty Parts and Labor for defects in materials and or workmanship are covered for the first two 2 years of original equipment ownership Refer to the Engine Manual for specific limitations and restric tions Accordingly Cub Cadet Commercial will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations Upon completion of your purchase the Serial Number s of the unit will be registered with the Cub Cadet This will initiate and validate your limited warranty and the applicable Warranty Period What is Not Covered By this Warranty Cub Cadet Commercial does not warrant a routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters
27. owing A WARNING Never mow in fourth gear transport speed Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed Never use this mower without the discharge chute installed and set in the down position Mow only in daylight or proper artificial light Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Reduce speed when making sharp turns Always have proper footing on slopes and hill sides and never operate when conditions are slippery Always keep both hands on the handles when mowing Always walk never run Never engage the blade clutch when the engine is running unless you are on grass that you intend to mow Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road ways Always disengage the blade clutch and wait until the blades stop rotating Never leave the mower unattended without disengaging the blade clutch shifting the transmission into neutral placing the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position shutting off the engine removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the fuel shutoff valve Always park the mower and start the engine on a level surface with the transmission in neutral the blade clutch disengaged and the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position Shut off the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating befor
28. partially are dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment CAUTION THE Cub Cadet Commercial Walk Behind Rotary Mowers should A only be operated and maintained by thoroughly trained individuals The machines could cause serious injury to anyone who misuses them or does not understand their operation All operators and maintenance personnel are urged to read this entire manual for their personal safety WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm NOTE The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues 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 This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents D415 503 5 928 097 6 012 274 5 355 665 6 226 966 6 266 949 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A General 1 Read this Operator s Manual completely before starting the mower Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation Retain Operator s Manual in safe place for future reference Do not allow anyone to
29. racket and remove the swivel joints from the idler bracket MAINTENANCE Figure 10 d Lift up on the idler bracket with one hand while removing the belt from the jackshaft pulley with the other hand See Figure 10 e Prop up the side of the mower and slip the belt over the drive wheel f Slip the new traction drive belt over the drive wheel and loop it over the jackshaft pulley while lifting up on the idler bracket g Insert the swivel joints in the holes in the idler bracket and replace the hairpin cotters h Replace the belt guard and the two nuts 6 TO CHANGE A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY a Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged b Remove the deck cover c Remove the blade See paragraph 1 To Change a Blade d Remove the blade drive belts See paragraph 3 To Change the Blade Drive Belts e Remove the two bolts which hold the pulley bushing tight in the spindle pulley and thread the bolts into the other two holes in the bushing f Alternately turn each bolt 1 2 turn clockwise until the bolts force the pulley off of the bushing g Remove the bushing by tapping a large screw driver into the slot in the side of the bushing h Remove the key and the pulley i Tip the mower back and block up the front of the deck j Remove the four bolts and locknuts holding the spindle assembly to the deck k Remove the spindle assembly 13 7 TO ADJUST THE LITE TOUCH MANUALLY a rThree holes in
30. the engine Operator Presence Levers Located above the outer ends of the right and left handles these levers must be held down on the handles against spring pressure in order to shift the transmission shift lever into gear or engage the blade clutch Releasing the operator presence levers with either the transmission shift lever in gear or the blade clutch engaged will shut off the engine Initial Adjustments Disconnect the spark plug wire Check the tire pressure Drive Wheels should be inflated to 25 psi Caster Wheels should be inflated to 15 psi Note New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim Check that all nuts bolts and screws are tight Check the tension of the deck drive belts a Remove the deck cover shield and engage the blade clutch b Make sure the belts clear the belt guides by 1 8 to 1 4 c The tension of the deck drive belts should be adjusted so that a ten pound pull between two pulleys deflects each belt about 1 2 Do not overtighten these belts The blade clutch should engage with only moderate force d Replace the deck cover shield and disengage the blade clutch The tension of the transmission drive belt should be adjusted so that a five pound pull between the engine traction drive pulley and the transmission drive pulley deflects the belt about 3 16 The two drive wheel belts are self adjusting The steering control rods on each side of the handle assemb
31. the throttle halfway between slow and fast Recoil Starter Located on the top of the engine To start the engine set the throttle on Choke and grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until the starter engages Then pull the cord rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback and start the engine Repeat if necessary with the throttle pushed halfway back to the Slow position Figure 1 The Control Panel 1 Ignition Switch 3 Engine Throttle 6 Blade Clutch Lever or 7 Right Steering Brake Lever Electric Blade Clutch 8 Neutral Latch Levers 9 Right Operator Presence Lever 5 Transmission Shift Lever Located under the control panel The lever has seven positions moving from the left to the right Reverse Gear Neutral First Gear Second Gear Third Gear Fourth Gear and Fifth Gear The lever must be in the Neutral position in order to start the engine Never attempt to mow in Fifth Gear Fifth Gear should be used for transport only Note DO NOT shift the transmission from one forward gear to another while moving OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Fuel Shutoff Valve 6 Figure 2 View Looking Under The Fuel Tank 5 Transmission Shift Lever Blade Clutch Manual and Electric Located on the left handle below the control panel This is an over center belt clutch When the handle is pushed forward it snaps to rest and forces the idler pulley into the blade drive belt causing the blades to rotate Pull back the handle an
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