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Cub Cadet 6284 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. 10 in Weight W ROPS Used ieee an Renee de Rabe Ra and UR est e nave 1945 lbs 47 SECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When purchasing your tractor you probably had it equipped for your particular needs at that time You may later wish to obtain additional equipment or accessories to perform other tasks Refer to the chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessories currently available through your Cub Cadet dealer DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER Backhoe Bucket 8 12 16 18 or 24 590 469 100 thru 590 473 100 Front End Loader 9 590 812 100 Loader Mounting Kit 590 814 100 Front Hitch Kit 590 611 100 Backhoe 1 590 612 100 54 Mower Deck 590 810 100 60 Mower Deck 590 811 100 Deck Mounting Kit 590 831 100 60 Front Dozer Blade 2 590 615 100 Tractor Cab 590 617 100 Canopy 590 616 100 54 Snow Thrower 9 590 619 100 Sub Frame Kit for Backhoe 590 621 100 Angle Kit Front Hitch 590 623 100 PTO Kit Front 4 590 624 100 60 Rear Blade 590 626 100 48 Box Blade 590 627 100 Post Hole Auger 590 628 100 42 Rotary Tiller 5 590 669 100 58 Rotary Tiller 590 670 100 48 Rotary Cutter 5 590 630 100 60 Finish Mower 5 590 631 100 60 Landscape Rake 590 632 100 Deluxe Suspension Seat 590 491
2. a DR kalk 1500 psi Brakes Mc Dry Shoe Drum Parking Brake 0 tee Hand Operated Lever Steering TYPE T Hydrostatic Power TUNING RATUS s ours ae syrer RE DES a Seen boa hw unde E pete Gale d 30 in Power Take Off TVG FE Ita ELI EE LEN Electric Clutch Speed EC 540 rpm Mid Front Optional 00 2000 rpm Shaft Size acc 1 375 in 35 mm MA Eee 1 0 in 25 4 mm Horse Power at PTO ses ceed be bL a bades Sad E EUR e 21 Hitch System TYPE MEE Three Point Category 1 Capacity 24 Behind Hitch 950 Ibs Maximum Height we cok RE one Phe PR RR a eee ble Get rente pe ate 31 in Cylinder Pace Skadden ed Pe due d eee dad Single Acting Tires Turf gon ep 23 x 9 5 12 REAP tha PCI 31 x 12 15 Industrial epa RE Rr IO WEA ret seedet eee d 23 x 8 5 REA LES URI eee eae age ee eae eaten eed 10x 16 5 General Dimensions Overall Length w o Hitch 0 0 0 tees 91 in Overall Length w Hitch 0 2 0 0 0 ccc cee 109 in Overall Width spd ek eee ee eee ed ease bak ede eo ese deed pee se fan 48 in Overall Height ROPS 2 4 56 in Overall Height W ROPS csp kcn i naaa n eee 82 in Wheelbase ERRENA Matane ask ner sd 58 in Minimum Ground Clearance
3. RH BRAKE LINK ASS Y RARA NC BRAKE ROD ADJUSTMENT FERRULE INTERNAL COTTER PIN ROD FN 160 minimum gap w brake fully engaged Figure 32 e Turn the adjustment ferrule onto the rod as needed to shorten the rod and acquire the 160 minimum gap e Reinstall the ferrule and internal cotter pin in the brake link e Engage the parking brake and recheck the brake rod gaps Repeat the above procedures as necessary to obtain the specified minimum gap ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD Correct adjustment of the feedback rod Refer to Figure 33 is instrumental in proper operation of the position control hydraulic lift system The feedback rod is adjusted at the factory and should not require further adjustment Because of the precise nature of the feedback rod adjustment it is recommended that any adjustment be per formed by a qualified mechanic at your Cub Cadet dealer If a high pitched squeal continues to emit from the lift valve after repositioning the lift or the position control feature is not functioning properly have the position control linkage inspected by your local Cub Cadet dealer Refer to Figure 33 FEEDBACK LINKS an tll ex
4. Figure 2 The PTO switch is a rocker type switch located to the right of the steering wheel on the dash panel Push the top of the PTO switch downward to engage the PTO Push the bottom of the switch downward to disengage C Throttle Handle 4 e The throttle handle is located to the right of the steering wheel on the dash panel When set in a given position a uniform engine speed will be maintained Rotate the handle rearward to increase the engine speed This symbol indicates the fast position This symbol indicates the slow position D Ignition Switch NOTE To prevent accidental starting and or battery discharge remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use The ignition switch has three positions as follow Ora C jon PREHEAT O START Figure 3 10 OFF The engine and electrical system is turned off ON The electrical system and glow plugs are energized START The starter motor will turn the engine Release the key immediately when the engine starts E Brake Pedal Brake Pedal Symbol Figure 4 The brake pedal is located at the front of the right floor board Depress to engage the tractor brakes and neutralize the hydrostatic transmission Fully depress the brake pedal to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor F Forward Reverse Pedal The forward reverse pedal is a self neutralizing rocker style pedal locate
5. e Push the lever rearward to engage the rear PTO e Move the lever to the center position to simultaneously engage both the rear PTO and mid PTO D Hydraulic Lift Lever w Position Control The hydraulic lift lever is located on the right fender This lever controls the position of the three point hitch lift arms There is a direct relationship between the position of the lever and the height position of the installed equipment e To lower the lift arms move the lift lever forward until the desired height setting is attained e raise the lift arms move the lift lever rearward until the desired height setting is attained E Transmission Hi Lo Range Shift Lever The Hi Lo range shift lever is located on the right fender The lever has two speed range settings and a neutral position The lever must be shifted into either the high or low range prior to depressing the forward reverse pedal to drive the tractor Push the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the shift gate then shift the lever as follows e Push the lever fully forward to shift into the high range e Push the lever fully rearward to shift into the low range e Move the lever to the center position to shift into the neutral position A F Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the right fender WARNING Never attempt to shift the range lever when the tractor is in motion G Hand Holds Hand holds are built into both the left and r
6. AAW us AY KA a g eee SAG GA SAU 1 PLUG UA RH FINAL MT il gt N Figure 47 If the oil level is low use a funnel with a flexible spout to add enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level up to the bottom of the fill port Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL Change the front axle and final reduction gear case oil after every 300 hours of operation The total dry capacity of both gear cases and the axle housing is approximately 82 oz 2 5 qts Change the front axle and final reduction gear case as follows Operate the tractor for a short period to warm the oil to the normal operating temperature Place the tractor on a level surface engage the parking brake and stop the tractor engine To prevent debris from entering the front axle housing clean the area around the oil fill plug dipstick and the axle drain plug located at the center front of the axle Refer to Figure 46 and Figure 48 Place a suitable container beneath the front of the axle housing Remove the oil fill plug dipstick to help vent the axle then remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain into the container Reinstall the drain plug after draining the oil See Figure 48 37 A FRONT AXLE DRAIN PLUG Figure 48 Fill the axle with Cub Cadet Gear Lube until the oil level reaches the full mark on the dipstick Do not over fill
7. Figure 14 e Either fully depress and hold the brake pedal or engage the parking brake NOTE The parking brake indicator on instrument panel will light if pedal is properly depressed e Turn the ignition key clockwise to the RUN PREHEAT position and observe the glow plug indicator light on the instrument panel Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns off before cranking the engine NOTE Preheating may not be necessary if the engine has been running and is warm e Turn the ignition key to the START position and release it as soon as the engine starts however do not crank the engine continuously for more than 20 seconds at a time If the engine does not start within this time turn the key to OFF and wait at least one minute to allow the engine s starter motor to cool Try again after waiting e After the engine has started slowly move the throttle lever to the idle position Allow the engine to idle for approximately three to five minutes before putting the engine under load 17 e Observe the instrument panel If the battery indicator light oil pressure light or coolant temperature light comes on immediately stop the engine Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer COLD WEATHER STARTING Ensure that the correct viscosity grade of lubricating oil is used for the ambient temperature range in which the engine will run as shown in the lubrication table in the MAINTENANCE section of this m
8. The length of the hitch chains attached to each lower hitch link limit the side to side move ment of the lower links Loosen the jam nut and turn the chain s hex shaft as shown in Figure 29 to adjust the length of the hitch chain Tighten the jam nut after adjusting Turn Hex Shaft to Lengthen 7 Loosen FM y Jam Nut Zy Turn Hex Shaft ND s Shorten pe HEX SHAFT HEX JAM NUT Figure 29 ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE IN The front wheel toe in is set at the factory and should maintain the proper setting However the toe in should be checked periodically and readjusted if necessary CHECK THE TOE IN AS FOLLOWS Place the tractor on a level surface with the wheels in the straight ahead position Place an easily visible mark on the center lines of both front tires at the horizontal center line of the wheel Measure and record the distance A between the two marks See Figure 30 Roll the tractor forward or rearward until the marks are at the horizontal center line at the rear of the wheels Measure and record the distance B between the marks See Figure 30 25 Distance A should be 0 20 less than distance B if the toe in is correct If it is not readjust the toe in Figure 30 READJUST THE TOE IN AS FOLLOWS NOTE The left ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded Loosen the jam nuts at both the LH and RH ball joints See Figure 31 Slide
9. becomes low the engine may overheat and could cause severe damage to the engine Use a permanent type antifreeze containing corro sion and rust inhibitors Dilute the antifreeze with water at a 1 1 ratio to mix the coolant solution 50 antifreeze 50 water NOTE Distilled water is recommended for the cool ant solution IF your tap water has a high mineral content Minerals cause scaling in the engine and the radiator coolant passages System efficiency will be greatly reduced over time and severe engine damage may result e Check the coolant level when the engine is cold and the tractor is on a level surface e Raise the tractor hood and check the coolant level in the overflow reservoir on the right side of the engine Refer to Figure 55 e f the coolant level is below the LOW mark remove the cap from the reservoir and add coolant solution to the FULL mark NOTE The cooling system is a closed type Normally to prevent air from entering the system the radiator cap should not be removed If the overflow reservoir is empty the radiator cap should be removed and the coolant level in the radiator checked before adding coolant to the reservoir If necessary first refill the system through the radiator filler neck as follows A e Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop to release any pressure Refer to Figure 50 e Push downward on the cap and turn counter clockwise until the cap stops then lift
10. inants caused by the normal break in of internal transmission and hydraulic system components will collect in the oil filters Because of this the filters should be changed after the first 25 hours of opera tion Hydro Pump Filter Part No 723 3014 Hydraulic System Filter Part No 723 0405 NOTE A large volume of oil may drain from the transmission while performing the 25 hour change of the oil filters If collected in a clean container and kept free of debris this oil may be reused in the transmission hydraulic system Perform the INITIAL change of the transmission and hydraulic system oil filters as follows e Remove any belly mounted attachments e Clean the areas around the hydrostatic trans mission and hydraulic system oil filters Refer to Figure 45 e Position a CLEAN suitable container below the hydrostatic transmission filter See Figure 45 e Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydrostatic filter e Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it counterclockwise and immediately replace with the new filter Turn the filter clockwise by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn e Position the collection container below the hydraulic system filter See Figure 45 e Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydraulic system filter Remove the o
11. 2000 hours of engine operation Contact your Cub Cadet dealer SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Munere Caterpillar RUN Medes Im HARE YI nue Peedi peeked n LE e ee UR 28 dati T RA CREE Ra Ea du REN RAS CURE au Rad 3 OHV Cooling Systeri ami x katong dt endo sees TG Skee ales da bd asse RUP Da aod Liquid BOG emp rr 3 0 in 77 mm STOKE La sues Rhe ever bodas GEER sae ee ued aeta d 3 1 in 81 mm Displacement ananas ERG made seeds Meet 69 0 cu in 1 1 L Compression Ratio 2 da musea diner 23 1 Low Idle Speed eire lekse seere DAR eee al Kea teins nad 1400 rpm High Idle Speed fers as PERS OY Ee 3400 rpm Valve Clearance Cold ET OE 008 in 0 2 mm Exhausb xcs tienes cata Moa Qe aes RAN ERA aid er RR UR adios als 008 in 0 2 mm Crank Case Capacity With Filter MINIMUM ssx Seeders ee TEES OS dee db ence Mie Ra aah ded ape Sabre 3 6 qts 3 4 L MAXIMUM issued rece de Ra Re hrec opa Seeds ja eden ele Se 5 2 qts 4 9 L Cooling System wie Bie seeks le Die dd PRE ie RE eee ee ary Pressure System Thermostat Bypass Impeller Type Pump Radiator Cap icc sese ke ace Reset GR Laure CHR Ple ede duele eme rade te 13 psi Capacity MC hein es a AU Reina drole Gee oni a et 5 5 qts 5 2 L Electrical System Charging System 232 suis died akk anse rase CURE
12. a given quantity of oil Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in the MAINTE NANCE SECTION of this manual to determine the proper type of oil to add to the crankcase for the conditions under which the engine will be operated e Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key e Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase See Figure 53 OIL FILL CAP OIL FILL TUBE i 7 Une I ER PE EC iil 22 N Eie eu ee Figure 53 e Turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise to unscrew from the oil fill tube e SLOWLY pour oil into the crankcase until the oil level reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick Refer to Figure 52 e Insert the oil fill cap into the oil fill tube and turn clockwise until fully tightened Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and push firmly into the tube IMPORTANT The oil fill cap and dipstick must always be installed securely in place when the engine is running Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after every 250 hours Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in the MAINTENANCE SECTION of this manual for the quantity of oil needed and to deter mine the proper type of oil to use for the conditions unde
13. an open end wrench onto the flat area at either end of the tie rod and turn the tie rod as follows Rearward to shorten the tie rod and decrease the toe in See Figure 31 Forward to lengthen the tie rod and increase the toe in See Figure 31 Front of Shorten Rod Decrease Toe in NZ Lengthen Rod Increase Toe in LH BALL JOINT Figure 31 Readjust the tie rod as necessary to obtain the correct toe in then tighten the jam nuts against the ball joints ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and should experience minimal wear if the tractor is operated normally However all brake pads are subject to wear and at some point the brake linkage may have to be adjusted Check the brake linkage as follows e Place the tractor on a level surface e Stop the tractor engine and engage the parking brake e From the right rear side of the tractor check the gap between the flange of the brake rod and the ferrule connected to the transmission brake arm The gap should be a minimum of 160 See Figure 32 e Check the gap of the brake rod on the left side of the tractor in the same manner e If either gap is less than 160 the brake rod should be adjusted Adjust the brake linkage as follows e Disengage the parking brake e Remove the internal cotter pin and disengage the adjustment ferrule at the front of the brake rod from the brake link See Figure 32 BRAKE PEDAL X
14. cap off WARNING It is dangerous to remove the radiator cap when the system is hot Allow the system to cool before removing the radiator cap e Slowly pour coolant into the filler neck until the level reaches the bottom of the filler neck overflow flange e Wait a few minutes to allow as much air as possible to escape through the filler neck then reinstall the radiator cap e Fill the overflow reservoir to the FULL mark e Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period Stop the engine e Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed Reinstall the reservoir cap INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt for any cracks or deterioration after every 100 hours of operation Check for loose hose connections Replace any damaged hoses and tighten any loose connections Replace a worn or damaged fan belt CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant should be drained and replaced with new coolant solution yearly The dry capacity of the cooling system is approximately 5 5 Qts Dilute the antifreeze with water at a 1 1 ratio to mix the coolant solution 50 antifreeze 50 water Change the engine coolant as follows e Drain the coolant when the engine is cold e Place the tractor on a level surface and raise the tractor hood e Slide the overflow reservoir upward and off the res ervoir bracket to access the radiator drain plug e Lo
15. ek e e eria ec veo an dren 24 SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ire 27 SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE 40 SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS iii 46 SECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 48 lisant 52 TO THE OWNER This Operators Manual is an important part of your new tractor The information contained in this manual has been prepared in detail to help you better understand the features correct operation adjustments and maintenance of your tractor The performance and dependability of this tractor rely greatly on the manner in which it is operated and maintained Therefore it is recommended that all operators of the tractor carefully read this manual and fully understand its operation Also keep the manual available for reference to ensure proper operation and that maintenance procedures are performed as scheduled to assure the tractor s optimal mechanical condition NOTE All references to LEFT RIGHT FRONT and REAR unless specifically stated otherwise indicate that relative position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator s seat Your authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information is equipped with the
16. enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children To avoid back over accidents always disen gage the cutting blades before shifting in re verse The PTO Reverse switch should not be ON when children or others are around Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation OPERATING THE PTO When operating PTO driven equipment disengage the PTO stop the engine and wait until the PTO stops before dismounting the tractor and disconnecting the equipment Do not wear loose fitting clothing when operat ing the PTO or when near rotating equipment e prevent injury do not adjust unclog clean or service PTO driven equipment while the tractor engine is running e certain all PTO shields are always installed 5 SAFETY FRAME ROPS Your tractor is equipped with a rollover protective structure ROPS which must be maintained in a fully functional condition Use care when driving through doorways or spaces with a low overhead e Never mo
17. error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury To help prevent accidents read and take the following precautions before operating this tractor Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the operators manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly Use the roll bar and seat belt for safe operation Overturning the tractor without a roll bar or with a roll bar and the seat belt unfastened can result in death or injury Always use the seat belt except if the roll bar has been removed or if applicable the roll bar is in the folded position Use the handholds and running boards when getting on and off the tractor to help prevent accidental falls Keep the running boards clear of mud and debris Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes Never operate the tractor in bare feet sandals or sneakers Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride on the tractor There is no safe position on the tractor for additional riders Keep all safety decals clean and readable Replace any missing illegible or damaged safe
18. is a toxic substance Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner Contact your area EPA office for proper disposal methods and recycling center locations A c 44 Draining The Fuel Filter The fuel filter is equipped with a valve to drain condensate water that has separated from the diesel fuel and settled at the bottom of the filter Drain the condensate from the fuel filter before each use Refer to Figure 59 e Stop the engine and place a suitable container beneath the filter drain valve See Figure 59 FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE 53 Turn to pen 199 Close a SZ nm FUEL E FILTER DRAIN Figure 59 e Turn the filter drain counterclockwise to open Allow the water at the bottom of the filter to drain until only pure diesel fuel drains from the valve See Figure 59 e Turn the filter drain clockwise to close Refer to Figure 59 e Slowly turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise until fuel begins to seeps out around the bleed knob Turn the air bleed knob clockwise to close Refer to Figure 60 Changing The Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter cartridge after every 500 hours of operation NOTE There is no shut off valve in the fuel system To stop the flow of fuel while replacing the filter it will be necessary to carefully clamp the fuel line between the fuel tank and the filter e Place a suitable container beneath the filter drain Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuel
19. it counterclockwise Refer to Figure 45 e Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new filter Install the filter by turning it clockwise by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn e Loosely position a funnel in the oil fill hole so that there is enough clearance around the fun nel to allow the transmission to vent while the oil is poured into the transmission Fill ONLY to the full mark on the dipstick never overfill the transmission NOTE Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil and fillers to ensure correct formulation and filtering capacity Substitute oils and or filters could affect performance and may cause damage to the transmission e HReinsert the oil fill plug dipstick into the transmission housing and turn clockwise until tight e Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes Shut the engine off then check for leaks and recheck the oil level in the transmission housing CHANGING HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS NOTE With the exception of the first oil filter change after the 25 hour break in period the hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic system oil filters should be changed along with the hydrostatic transmission hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation Initial Break In Period Filter Change During the initial hours of tractor operation contam
20. latest tools and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating and specifications If you have difficulties with the tractor and or equipment have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment or desire additional information not found in this manual contact your dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling 1 877 282 8684 Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by logging on to our Web Site at www cubcadet com Before calling your dealer make sure that you have your model number s and manufacturing date available for the dealer RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor The numbers on these plates are important if your tractor should require dealer service or if you need additional information on your tractor Prior to using your tractor for the first time record the numbers from the identification plates in the appropriate spaces provided below The tractor model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire e The engine model serial number plate and engine information plate are located on the right side of the engine above a
21. the axle housing Reinstall the fill plug dipstick in the axle housing Move the drain pan underneath either of the final reduction gear cases Remove the fill plug and drain plug from the gear case and drain the oil See Figure 49 After the oil has drained reinstall the drain plug Using a funnel with a flexible spout fill the gear case up to the bottom of the fill port with Cub Cadet Gear Lube Reinstall the fill plug P Kel ING AT d i J L Jx p EN ae 5 VG 3 il FILL PLUG 9 RH FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE DRAIN PLUG Figure 49 Repeat the previous three steps to change the oil in the other final reduction gear case Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner If necessary contact your area EPA office for proper disposal proce dures and recycling center locations LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT Lubricate both ends of the main drive shaft after every 50 hours of operation as follows e The front end of the drive shaft can be accessed from under the hood and the rear end by removing the six screws and the center fender cover The drive shaft can also be accessed from the underside of the tractor NOTE t may be necessary to rotate the drive shaft to access the grease fittings e Using a pressure lubricating gun lubricate the drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease LUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT Lubricate both ends of the F
22. turn clockwise to lock it in the socket e Position the rear lense in the housing and secure with the two screws removed earlier SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses are installed to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amper age Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement If the electrical system does not func tion check for blown fuses See Figure 39 If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses have the tractor s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer 2 H GOOD BAD Figure 39 Checking Replacing Fuses The main fuse in the tractor wire harness protects the tractor s entire electrical system A blown main fuse will prevent battery current from passing though the harness If all the tractor s electrical functions are disable check the main fuse The timer fuse protects the glow plug timer from amperage spikes If the glow plug timer does not operate check the timer fuse To access the fuses proceed as follows e Raise the tractor hood and remove the right side panel e Locate the appropriate fuse holder on the front of the bulkhead just inside the right side of the dash panel See Figure 40 GLOW PLUG RELAY Figure 40 e Pull the fuse from the fuse holder check the fuse per Figure 39 and if necessary replace with the same capacity fuse 30 amps for the
23. turn on the flashing hazard lights depress the top end of the hazard light switch located to the left of the headlight switch e To turn off the hazard lights depress the bottom of the light switch USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK The top link hook is provided to retain the the top link of the three point hitch when not in use To utilize the top link hook proceed as follows e While holding the top link upward raise the hook rod and slide it fully to the left so that it locks in the upright position in the right slot of the mounting bracket e Lower the top link into the hook of the rod To release the top link lift the top link out of the retainer hook then slide the hook rod fully to the right and pivot it downward TOP LINK HOOK ROD MTG BRACKET RELEASED HOOK ROD LOCKED IN BRKT SLOT Figure 21 USING THE THREE POINT HITCH WARNING Always disengage the PTO stop the engine and set the parking brake before dismounting the tractor to connect disconnect or adjust three point hitch mounted implements Use the rear three point hitch system to attach three point mounted implements which are normally driven by the rear PTO Using the position control feature of the tractor s hydraulic lift system the three point hitch system provides for variable positioning of the implement as well as allowing the implement to be fully raised for transport Read the ADJUSTMENTS section for instruction
24. when the kit is installed EAE AT Nel Right side id Fi Aj LI E REVERSE OVERRIDE RELAY REVERSE RELAY Figure 42 Hazard Light Flasher Relay The flasher relay controls the on off flashing of the hazard lights If the hazard lights do not function properly the flasher relay is probably faulty Replace the relay as follows e Remove the dash panel insert by removing the two screws Refer to Figure 41 e Pull the wire harness from the dash opening Cut and remove the electrical tape holding the flasher relay to the harness See Figure 43 e After first noting the position of the two harness leads disconnect the leads and replace the faulty relay with a new relay e Secure the relay to the wire harness with electrical tape e Position the wire harness in the dash panel and reinstall the dash panel insert FLASHER HARNESS LEADS Figure 43 CHECKING TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL Check the hydro transmission hydraulic system oil level after every 50 hours of operation Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface The oil fill plug dipstick is located at the rear of the tractor above the rear PTO shield See Figure 44 e Clean the area around the oil fill plug dipst
25. 100 Front Weight Bracket Bumper 590 490 100 Rear Ballast Box 590 836 100 32 cu ft Mow N Vac 217B 190 217B 100 Slow Moving Vehicle SMV Sign 759 04005 Rear Work Light 759 04007 Lock out for Mid Mount Decks 759 04004 1 Requires front end loader 590 812 100 loader mounting kit 590 814 100 sub frame kit 590 621 100 and choice of available buckets 590 469 100 thru 590 473 100 Requires front hitch kit 590 611 100 Angle Kit 590 623 100 optional 3 Requires front hitch kit 590 611 100 and front PTO kit 590 624 100 Requires front hitch kit 590 611 100 See TRACTOR WEIGHTING in SECTION 2 OPERATION 48 49 50 51 Cub Cadel Y LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner s responsibility Follow the instructions in your owner s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet parts and quality lubricants and filters for your equipment s engine transmission chassis and attachments This limited warranty covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet compact tractor and Cub Cadet attachments from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser COMPACT TRACTOR less the power line ONE YEAR OR 1500 HOURS whichever is first POWER LINE NON COMMERCIAL ie TWO YEARS OR 1500 HOURS whichever
26. 59 38 52 2 52 2 52 52 52 52 p 32 Su l 1 Check Engine Oil Level 2 Check and Clean Air Cleaner 3 Check Engine Coolant Level 4 Check and Clean Radiator e Screen and Oil Cooler Fins 5 Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter 6 Retorque Front and Rear Wheel first Bolts 10 8 hrs 7 Check Transmission Oil Level 8 Replace Hydraulic and first Hydrostatic Oil Filters 25 e hrs 9 Replace Hydraulic and Hydro static Oil 10 Replace Air Cleaner Element t 11 Grease Drive Shaft both ends e 12 Grease FWD Drive Shaft both e ends 13 Grease Front Axle Pivot front and rear lube fittings 14 Check Oil Level of Front Axle AND Final Reduction Gear e Cases both sides 15 Grease Power Steering Cylinder both ends 16 Change Oil in Front Axle AND Final Reduction Gear Cases both sides 17 Grease Three Point Lift Shaft 18 Change Engine Coolant Yearly 19 Check All Hoses and Hose e e Connections 20 Check Condition of Fan Belt e 21 Replace Fan Belt o 22 Drain Fuel Filter Cup e e 23 Replace Fuel Filter Element T often when operating under dusty conditions 29 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING If the tractor has been A recently operated engine surfaces including the radiator will be HOT Allow the engine to cool before open ing the hood or use extreme caution to avoid burns when the hood is open To raise the hood locate
27. CONTROLS BE SURE THE BLADES AND THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADES BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION DISENGAGE PTO ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY SLOW DOWN FOR TURNS ROUGH GROUND AND SLOPES TO AVOID UPSET ON PUBLIC ROADS USE SMV EMBLEM AND HAZARD LIGHTS READ OPERATOR S MANUAL INSTRUCTION AND WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON RUNNING BOARD TUNNEL COVER KEEP HANDS AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM AWARNING EXPLOSION AND INJURY CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF STARTING AIDS WITH HOT GLOW PLUGS DO NOT INJECT GASOLINE ROTATING FAN OR ETHER IN AIR INTAKE AND BELTS TO PREVENT STARTING AID WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD SERIOUS INJURY FAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR SAFETY LABELS Cont AWARNING e To avoid personal injury keep PTO shield in place e Pull only from draw bar pulling from any other point can cause rear overturn e Disengage PTO and stop engine before servicing tractor or implements or attaching or detaching implements FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHER PERSONS PTO WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON REAR PTO SHIELD WARNING BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID AND EXPLOSIVE GAS EXPLOSION CAN RESULT FROM SPARKS FLAMES OR WRONG CABLE CONNECTIONS TO CONNECT JUMPER CABLES OR CHARGER SEE MANUAL FOR CORRECT PROCEDURE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSO
28. Cub Cadet Operator s Manual SERIES 6000 COMPACT TRACTOR MODEL 6284 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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 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 on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 CUB CADET LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 www cubcadet com PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 769 01158A 11 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOTHEOWNER ke 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION connait tent rt cr edit Db red 2 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES in 4 SAFETY LABELS et 7 SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES erret menn kan sakene sene 9 SECTION 2 OPERATION essere eene eren adn ANE ANTEE enne ener 15 SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS ven riter tnt ean tero be e Eo
29. Do not drive the tractor on roadways or at high speeds with the differential lock engaged J Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Symbol Figure 7 11 The parking brake lever is located below the steering wheel in the dash panel With the brake pedal fully depressed push the parking brake lever downward and release the brake pedal to lock the parking brake K Hazard Light Switch Figure 8 The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel Push the top of the hazard light switch downward to activate the flashing amber lights A L Headlight Switch WARNING Always activate the flash ing hazard lights when operating the tractor on or near roadways Figure 9 The headlight switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel Push the top of the headlight switch downward to turn on the headlights instrument panel gauge lights and tail lights M Instrument Panel Figure 10 1 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge monitors the fuel level in the fuel tank The needle pointing to the right indicates a full tank The ignition switch must be in the ON position to activate the fuel gauge 2 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu tions per minute RPM Optimal engine operating speed is approximately 3400 3600 RPM When operating PTO driven attachments the RPM indi
30. ER Figure 23 Using the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle Use the auxiliary hydraulic control handle located on the right fender as follows Pull the handle rearward to raise the front hitch or front loader boom See Figure 24 Push the handle forward to lower front hitch or front loader boom Refer to Figure 24 Push the handle fully forward until it locks in the detent position to place the front hitch or front loader boom in the float position Push the handle to the right to angle if equipped the front hitch to the right or dump the loader bucket Refer to Figure 24 Pull the handle to the left to angle if equipped the front hitch to the left or roll back the loader bucket FLOAT HITCH FLOAT BOOM LOWER HITCH x LOWER BOOM ANGLE RIGHT Ju dn DUMP BUCKET ANGLE LEFT ROLLBACK BUCKET RH FENDER GONER SL A M EB Figure 24 ON DEMAND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE The On Demand Four Wheel Drive system automatically delivers power to the front axle whenever the need for additional traction is sensed by the transmission No action from the operator is required for engagement TRACTOR WEIGHTING When implements are installed on either the front or rear of the tractor the normal balance of the tractor is altered Asa rear mounted implement is raised to the transport position the balance point of the tractor shifts rearward which may result in a loss of steering control and tractor stab
31. In most areas diesel fuel is properly blended for seasonal use as ambient temperatures change Therefore it is important to monitor fuel purchases so that seasonal grade fuels are not carried over after the average ambient temperature has changed A WARNING Never fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck Expansion could result in overflow through the vents in the cap allowing fuel to come in contact with the operator 16 e Do not smoke while refueling the tractor e Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot e The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from an approved container Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity Allow room for expansion e Tighten the fuel cap securely and immediately wipe up any spilled fuel e To minimize condensation keep the fuel tank as full as possible without filling to capacity It is a good practice to fill the fuel tank at the end of the day to reduce overnight condensation Do not allow the fuel tank to run dry Running out of fuel requires bleeding air and repriming the fuel system A NEW TRACTOR BREAK IN PROCEDURES Proper care during the first hours of operation will help to assure optimal performance from your new tractor WARNING Fuel in the engine injection system is under high pressure If not a qualified mechanic do not attempt to service the fuel injection
32. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures Improper inflation will shorten the service life of a tire See the tire side wall or the Tire Inflation chart for proper inflation pressures Observe the following guidelines e Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown either on the sidewall of the tire or the Tire Inflation chart e Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect and service the tire A If you must service the tires observe the following safety precautions to avoid an injury or fatality WARNING Servicing tires can be dan gerous Whenever possible trained personnel should service and mount tires e certain the rim is clean and free of rust e Lubricate the flanges of the rim and beads of the tire with soap solution WARNING When seating the beads A never inflate a tire over 35 PSI Inflat ing a tire with unseated beads beyond 35 PSI could break the bead or rim with sufficient explosive force to cause a serious injury e Inflate the tire to seat the beads If the tire beads have not seated at or before 35 PSI allow the tire to deflate Reposition the tire on the rim lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges and reinflate until seated up to a maximum of 35 PSI e After the beads have seated adjust the infla tion pressure to the recommended operating pressure Do not use a damaged rim or attemp
33. NAL INJURY OR DEATH BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD AWARNING When improperly operated this tractor can roll over or upset Use of the ROPS and seat belt minimize the possibility of injury or death if roll over or upset occurs For low clearance use only the ROPS can be lowered No protection is provided in this position and the seat belt should not be fastened For all other uses secure the ROPS in the upright position and fasten the seat belt ROLL OVER WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON RIGHT REAR FENDER SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS Figure 1 Steering Wheel G Seat Adjustment Lever B PTO Switch H Differential Lock Pedal C Throttle Handle J Parking Brake Lever D Ignition Switch K Hazard Light Switch E Brake Pedal L Headlight Switch F Forward Reverse Pedal M Instrument Panel Steering Wheel and Seat Phantomed For Clarity NOTE References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor to REAR the drawbar end A Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel It is used to change the direction left or right of the tractor while driving NOTE This tractor is equipped with hydraulic power steering With this feature the cap and spokes of the steering wheel may change position B PTO Switch PTO Switch Symbol
34. SELECTION LEVER 1 WARNING NEVER shift the PTO selec tion lever while the PTO is engaged Damage to internal components will occur The position of the PTO selection lever will deter mine whether the rear PTO mid PTO or both PTO s will be engaged when the PTO switch is acti vated Pull the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the shift gate then shift the lever as follows 20 e Shift the PTO selection lever rearward to select the rear PTO The rear PTO is used to drive equipment designed to operate at an input speed of 540 RPM See Figure 19 PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH SHIFT GATE PTO SELECTION LEVER Figure 19 e Shift the PTO lever forward to select the mid PTO The mid PTO is used to drive equipment designed to operate at an input speed of 2000 RPM Refer to Figure 19 e Shift the PTO lever to the middle position to select both the mid PTO and rear PTO The mid PTO and rear PTO will run simultaneously when the PTO switch is activated Refer to Figure 19 NOTE Occasionally you may not be able to shift from one PTO selection to another due to a slight misalignment between the internal shift collar and the gears In these instances if will be necessary to jog the PTO while shifting the selection lever Momentarily engage the PTO while applying light pressure on the shift lever to fully engage the internal gears ENGAGING THE PTO WARNING The operator must be in the A seat at all times
35. T RO cu erg MS e EP FEEDBACK ROD HYDRAULIC LIFT VALVE Figure 33 26 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given Proper lubrica tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide monitor the hourmeter on the instrument panel to ensure the required maintenance proce dures are performed The maintenance schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the equipment More frequent inspections and mainte nance is preferable Make certain that all lubrication fittings are installed and functioning Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lube fittings to prevent foreign materials from entering as the new grease is applied Use a pressure lubricating gun to force in new grease Apply pressure until clean grease emerges from the lubrication point Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a good grade of lubricating oil Lubricate the tractor thoroughly before taking it to a remote location for a prolonged period of time Lubricant is cheap Use plenty of it Worn parts can be expensive to replace Store your supply of lubricating grease and oil in clean covered containers to protect them from dust and dirt Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean LUBRICATION TABLE General Information Ten Type of Ap
36. WD drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 50 hours of operation The FWD drive shaft can be accessed from beneath the tractor WHEEL BOLT TORQUE The front and rear wheel bolts should be retorqued after the first ten hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter or if the wheel assembly has been removed Using a torque wrench retighten the bolts as follows Rear Wheels In a staggered pattern retorque the rear wheel bolts to 80 ft Ibs Front Wheels In a staggered pattern retorque the front wheel bolts to 55 ft Ibs MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS Periodically at least every six months visually inspect the ROPS for damage and loose fasteners If damage is noted contact your Cub Cadet dealer If an accident has occurred which may have damaged the ROPS have the ROPS thoroughly inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer WARNING To ensure the structural A integrity of the ROPS to provide opera tor protection do not attempt to straighten or weld the ROPS A dam aged ROPS should be replaced If the ROPS is removed for any reason make sure the proper hardware is used to reinstall it and that the recommended torque values are applied to the fasteners When replacing or reinstalling the ROPS apply Loctite 242 to the threads of the bolts and torque the bolts to 65 to 70 ft Ibs 38 TIRE MAINTENANCE Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly
37. able position that allows you to operate all controls and pedals A e To adjust the seat pivot the seat adjustment lever to the left and hold while repositioning the seat to the desired position WARNING Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving as this could cause the operator to lose momentary control of the tractor and result in an accident e After repositioning the seat release the lever to lock the seat in position Slide the seat either slightly forward or rearward to assure it is locked or until engagement of the lock is felt See Figure 25 Pivot Lever N to Left Figure 25 ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT NOTE f the belt is too long or too short to be prop erly adjusted using the upper belt webbing the adjustment clip should be repositioned To do so firmly grasp the adjustment clip and pull the lower webbing though the clip Move the clip toward the anchor point at the seat to shorten the belt or toward the buckle link the lengthen the belt WARNING Always wear the seat belt when operating the tractor equipped with a ROPS However if the ROPS has been folded down or removed the seat belt should not be used 24 Adjust the final length of the seat belt using the adjuster clip buckle link and upper belt webbing on the right half of the belt To lengthen the belt e Hold the ends of the adjuster clip and tip upward the side of the clip toward the buckle link While holding the clip
38. allow to idle for few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly e Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor systems are functioning properly SECTION 5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Use care when servicing A any component in the engine area If the engine has recently been operated components will be hot and could cause burns Allow the engine to cool before servicing WARNING Before servicing the engine A place the tractor on a level surface stop the engine engage the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition switch CLEANING THE ENGINE This tractor has a liquid cooled engine Air must freely circulate through the fins of the radiator and the transmission oil cooler Keep this area free of accumulated dirt and debris to prevent engine over heating which could possibly cause extensive engine damage WARNING Keep the muffler area clean A Before running the engine remove all combustible debris from the muffler area CLEANING RADIATOR RADIATOR SCREEN To remove the radiator screen lift the hood and care fully lift screen by the center tab Flush the screen with water to clean its surface See Figure 50 RADIATOR SCREEN TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER RADIATOR Figure 50 Check the radiator and transmission cooler fins for any accumulation of debris lodged between cooling fins Blow the debris out using compressed air directed from the fan shroud side of the
39. anual Place the throttle control in the low idle SLOW position if the temperature is below 32 F 0 C then follow the normal engine starting instructions above Allow the engine additional time to warm up USING JUMPER CABLES TO START ENGINE WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric A acid and produce explosive gasses Make certain the area is well ventilated wear gloves and eye protection and avoid sparks or flames near the battery If the battery loses power and is unable to adequately crank the engine to start it the aid of a booster battery may be necessary Connect the booster battery as follows e Connect the ends of one jumper cable to the positive terminals of both the disabled tractor battery and the booster battery e Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery s negative terminal e Connect the other end of that cable to the engine block or frame of the disabled tractor as far from the battery as possible e Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of connection e Have the tractors electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting STOPPING THE ENGINE e Place the PTO switch in the OFF position e Place the throttle control as follows If the engine has been operated at low loads place the throttle control lever in the SLOW p
40. attachments HI LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER SHIFT GATE ___ J Figure 16 19 LOW range Shift the lever fully rearward in slot Forward speed 0 to 6 4 mph Reverse speed 0 to 3 2 mph Low range is recommended for use with most PTO driven tractor attachments Low range must be used when climbing or descending slopes NEUTRAL Shift the lever to the center of slot Disengages the transmission drive Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractor when not under power USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL Depressing the differential lock pedal engages a mechanism in the transmission that locks the differential This prevents the rear wheels from rotating independently of each other and provides constant power to both rear wheels when additional traction is needed IMPORTANT Do not engage the differential lock when one of the rear wheels is rotating Stop the wheel rotation and then engage the differential lock A e Fully depress and hold the differential lock pedal to engage the transmission differential lock Release the pedal to disengage the differential lock See Figure 17 WARNING When operating with the dif ferential lock engaged the tractor will be difficult to steer Do not drive the tractor on roadways or at high speeds with the differential lock engaged DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL Depress and Hold to Engage NOTE Because of the drive load on the internal engagement mechanism releasing the differe
41. attempt to repair the ROPS 15 FOLDING THE ROPS The foldable ROPS feature allows the operator to quickly lower the ROPS to operate in areas where there is low overhead clearance However the ROPS should be used in the lowered position only when absolutely necessary Operate with the ROPS in the up position whenever possible A Reposition the ROPS as follows e Slightly loosen the two hex jam nuts on the two hex screws in the front of the upper ROPS Loosen the hex screws to relieve their pressure on the ROPS See Figure 13 e Remove the two internal cotter pins and while supporting the ROPS withdraw the clevis pins See Figure 13 Carefully lower the ROPS e Reinstall the clevis pins and cotter pins for storage WARNING A folded ROPS does not provide rollover protection When the ROPS is in the folded position the seat belt must NOT be used HEX INTERNAL SCREW COTTER PIN Ci IN gt L N TE LA CLEVIS PIN Figure 13 To raise the ROPS e Remove internal cotter pins and clevis pins and lift the ROPS into position e Insert the clevis pins and secure with the internal cotter pins e Tighten the hex screws against the ROPS then tighten the hex jam locknuts SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the tractor Contact
42. ca tor needle must be within the green range on the tachometer dial 3 Battery Indicator Light llluminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11 5 0 5 1 0 DC volts The bat tery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter If this indicator and display come on during opera tion check the battery and charging system for possible causes and or contact your Cub Cadet dealer NOTE The light illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed on the hour meter briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position 4 Oil Pressure Indicator This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure If this indicator illuminates stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is within the operating range but the light remains on contact your Cub Cadet dealer NOTE The oil pressure indicator will illuminate when the key switch is turned to the on position but should turn off when the engine is started 5 PTO Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates whenever the PTO switch is depressed to the ENGAGED position while the key switch is turned to the ON position Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the START position the indicator 12 should not be illuminated If necessary move the PTO switch to the DISENGAGED position 6 Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates whenever the brake pedal is fully depressed or the parki
43. cate the radiator drain plug in the lower right rear corner of the radiator See Figure 56 RESERVOIR RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG eil Pa EV CUT 1 LY 4 FN Figure 56 e Place a suitable container beneath the drain plug and remove the cap from the overflow reservoir e Turn the drain plug counterclockwise to re move Allow as much of the old coolant as pos sible to drain from the system 43 Coolant is a toxic substance Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner Contact your area EPA office for proper disposal methods and recycling center locations A e Reinstall the drain plug and turn clockwise until fully tightened e Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop then push downward on the cap and turn counterclockwise to remove Refer to Figure 50 e In stages SLOWLY pour the coolant solution into the filler neck allowing as much air as possible to escape through the neck Fill to the overflow flange of the filler neck e Wait a few minutes to allow air to escape through the filler neck and refill as needed then reinstall the radiator cap e Fill the overflow reservoir to the FULL mark e Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period Stop the engine e Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed Reinstall the reservoir cap CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the en
44. cessary to stop while driving up a slope start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward STOPPING THE TRACTOR e Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the trac tor to a complete stop Push downward on the parking brake lever and release the pedal to engage the parking brake Refer to Figure 15 e Disengage the PTO using the PTO switch e Place the throttle control lever in the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for about one minute then turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch e Depress the center button of the seat belt buckle to release the seat belt before dismounting USING THE FORWARD REVERSE PEDAL The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly variable ground speeds within the speed rating of each Hi Lo transmission range The tractor speed is controlled by the forward reverse rocker pedal on the right floorboard The forward reverse pedal is self neutralizing The transmission and pedal return to neutral and the tractor stops when the pedal is released e To move forward slowly depress the front of the forward reverse pedal until the desired speed is achieved The speed of the tractor is directly related to the distance the pedal is depressed Refer to Figure 15 e To move in reverse check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the rear of the forward reverse pedal e When traveling short distances wi
45. d along the right floor board Forward Reverse Pedal Pedal Symbol Symbol 8 um Figure 5 Forward Slowly press down on the front of the pedal to start moving forward The forward ground speed of the tractor is directly affected by the distance the front of the pedal is depressed Reverse Press down on the rear of the pedal to move in reverse WARNING Check behind the tractor to be sure the area is clear of people or obstacles and use a slower speed to maintain control of the tractor when traveling in reverse G Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located beneath the left side of the seat This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or backward H Differential Lock Pedal Diff Lock Pedal Symbol Figure 6 Located at the rear of the left floor board the differential lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock The differential lock is used to gain additional trac tion when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil When the pedal is depressed the rear axle differ ential is locked and the rear wheel cannot rotate independently of one another A NOTE Disengagement of the differential lock is recommended prior to turning the tractor on grass or other maintained surfaces tire damage to the turf could occur WARNING When operating with the differential lock engaged the tractor will be difficult to steer
46. dify the ROPS any way e Never attempt to straighten or reweld any part of the main frame or retaining brackets that have been damaged Doing so may weaken the structure and endanger your safety e Never secure any parts on the main frame or attach the safety frame with anything other than the special fasteners specified e Never attach ropes chains or cables to the ROPS for pulling purposes e Although the ROPS provides you the maximum protection possible never take unnecessary risks 6 SERVICE e Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved container e Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running e Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area e Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater or furnace e The cooling system is under pressure Never remove the radiator cap when the system is hot Slowly turn the cap the to the first stop to release pressure before removing the cap Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin If fluid is injected into the skin seek immedia
47. draulic control handle is located on the front of the right hand fender cover Use this handle to control the movement of attachments connected to the auxiliary hydraulic system of the tractor SECTION 2 OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover Protection Structure ROPS and seat belts When used together they are effective in reducing injuries to the operator in the event of an accidental tractor rollover The safety provided by the ROPS is minimized if the seat belt is not properly adjusted AND buckled Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for seat belt adjustment Figure 12 WARNING Always wear the seat belt when operating the tractor equipped with a ROPS However if the ROPS is in the folded position or has been re moved the seat belt must not be used A Use the following guidelines when using a tractor equipped with a ROPS e Be aware of overhead clearances in the area of operation Check for clearance of door or gate openings and other overhead objects such as utility lines and tree branches Overhead objects could catch the ROPS and upset the tractor e Do not modify the ROPS by drilling holes for or welding accessories to the structure e Do not use the ROPS to pull objects with the tractor Use ONLY the tractor drawbar for pulling e In the event of an accident have the ROPS carefully inspected and if necessary replaced by your Cub Cadet dealer Do not
48. e tractor with a light front end e Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding that of the tractor should be equipped its own braking system that is operational from the tractor seat Do not leave equipment in the raised position e Watch for traffic when operating near crossing roadways If local laws permit road travel use the flashing hazard lights and SMV signs when traveling on public roadways e Make certain all tractor lights are illuminated when operating at night e Always watch where you are going especially at blind corners trees or other objects that can obscure your vision e Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines wires bridges or low hanging tree branches before entering or leaving buildings or in any other situation where the operator and or roll bar may be struck which could result in serious injury e To avoid upsets drive the tractor with care and at a safe speed Use extra caution when operating over rough ground when crossing ditches or slopes and when turning corners e If the tractor becomes stuck use reverse to free the tractor to prevent tractor upset 2 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could r
49. ers CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES Check the front axle and final reduction gear case oil levels after every 50 hours of operation Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface Check Front Axle Oil The oil fill plug dipstick is located on the eft side of the axle housing See Figure 46 OIL FILL PLUG DIPSTICK FRONT AXLE Figure 46 e Clean the area around the oil fill plug dipstick to prevent debris from entering the axle housing See Figure 46 e the oil fill plug dipstick counterclockwise to unscrew from the axle housing e Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean then reinsert and screw in all the way Unscrew and withdraw again to read the oil level Always keep the oil level between the bottom and the full mark of the dipstick See Figure 46 e Ifthe oil level is low add only enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level to the full mark on the dipstick NEVER overfill the axle housing e Reinsert the fil plug dipstick into the axle housing and turn clockwise to fully tighten Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check the oil level at the two final reduction gear case fill plugs Locate the fill plugs approximately midway up on the front of the right and left gear cases See Figure 47 Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil level is at the bottom edge of the fill port opening TT
50. esult DO e Operate up and down slopes not across e Remove obstacles such as rocks limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide such obstacles e Place the transmission in the low range when climbing or descending slopes Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action Follow the manufacturers recommendations for counterweights to improve stability Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the PTO and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine Never assume children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the operating area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children
51. filter See Figure 60 Clamp AIR BLEED Fuel Line FUEL LINE FILTER CARTRIDGE LOCK UNLOCK ICONS Figure 60 Open the filter drain and drain the filter into the container below Close the filter drain Turn the filter approximately 1 4 turn counter clockwise as viewed from bottom to align the unlock icons Refer to Figure 60 Pull the filter cartridge straight downward to remove from the filter body 45 e Align the unlock icons of the new filter cartridge and filter body and push the new filter cartridge fully up into the filter body Turn the new filter cartridge approximately 1 4 turn clockwise to lock NOTE The lock icons on the body and cartridge should be aligned or nearly aligned e Remove the clamp from the fuel line The filter should begin to fill will diesel fuel e Slowly turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise until fuel begins to seeps out around the bleed knob Turn the air bleed knob clockwise to close Refer to Figure 60 e Remove the catch container and properly dispose of the diesel fuel e Start and run the tractor s engine for a short period to fully bleed any residual air from the filter fuel lines and injection pump ENGINE BREATHER SERVICE The engine breather should be changed after every 2000 hours of engine operation Contact your Cub Cadet dealer FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE SERVICE The fuel injector nozzles should be checked and serviced after every
52. gine Check for loose or damaged components and check the condition of the filter element Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing Replace the paper air cleaner element after every 300 hours of operation More often if operating the tractor under extremely dusty conditions Check and replace the air cleaner element as follows e Unlock the clamps to remove the air cleaner housing cover See Figure 57 Figure 57 e Pull the air cleaner element from the housing See Figure 58 CLEANER HOUSING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Figure 58 e Lightly blow or brush loose debris from the air cleaner element Clean any debris from the housing e Inspect the paper pleats of the cleaner element for damage and dirt Inspect the sealing surface on the inner end of the element for deterioration or damage Replace a damaged or dirty air cleaner element e Push the new air cleaner element fully into the housing e Position the cover on the housing Hook the two clamps onto the rim of the housing and lock the clamps Refer to Figure 57 IMPORTANT A clean and properly installed air cleaner element significantly contributes to prolonging engine life SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER WARNING Do not service the fuel filter A when tractor is hot or near any source of ignition Allow the tractor to cool The tractor is equipped with an in line fuel filter located on the right side of the engine Diesel fuel
53. ick to prevent debris from entering the transmission housing See Figure 44 34 OIL FILL PLUG DIPSTICK Full Mark Add Mark Figure 44 e the oil fill plug dipstick counterclockwise to unscrew from the transmission housing e Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean then reinsert and screw in all the way Unscrew and withdraw again to read the oil level Always keep the oil level between the add and full marks on the dipstick See Figure 44 e If the oil level is low add Cub Cadet hydraulic oil Loosely position a funnel in the fill hole so that there is enough clearance around the fun nel to allow the transmission to vent while the oil is poured into the transmission Fill ONLY to the full mark never overfill the transmission NOTE Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil to ensure correct formulation Substitute oils could affect performance and may cause damage to the transmission e HReinsert the oil fill plug dipstick into the transmission housing and turn clockwise until tight CHANGING TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Change the hydrostatic transmission hydraulic system oil and filters after every 200 hours of operation The dry capacity of the transmission hydraulic system is approximately 26 quarts Change the transmission hydraulic system oil as follows e Operate the tractor for a short period to warm the oil to the normal operating temperature P
54. ight hand fender covers The handles can be used to assist in mounting and dismounting the tractor H Amber Hazard Lights The hazard lights are located on each side of the ROPS bar The lights illuminate in a flashing mode when the hazard light switch is turned on Always use the hazard lights when it is necessary to warn others that the tractor is being operated in the area 14 J Tail Lights The tail lights illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the headlight switch is turned on K Storage Tray The storage tray is located behind the seat Use the tray to carry small loose articles while operating the tractor L Foldable ROPS Rollover Protective Structure ROPS is installed to prevent or reduce injuries to the operator should the tractor accidentally over turn The foldable feature allows the ROPS to be lowered when operating in areas with low over head clearance The protection provided by the ROPS is minimized if the seat belt is not used and eliminated when in the folded position M Seat Belt The seat belt properly adjusted and used in conjunction with the Rollover Protective Structure ROPS can greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to the operator if an accidental tractor overturn occurs WARNING DO NOT use the seat belt if A the ROPS is in the folded position or the structure has been removed from the tractor N Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle The auxiliary hy
55. ility When a front mounted implement is raised the balance point shifts forward and may result in a loss of traction and stability To counterbalance these weight shifts weight should be added to the tractor in the form of either cast iron weights or liquid ballast However only enough weight should be added to obtain good traction control and stability Excessive weight will unnecessarily load down the tractors engine and transmission NOTE When adding weight to the tractor it may be necessary to increase the inflation pressure in the tires Front Weights To counterbalance three point hitch mounted equipment a weight bracket bumper kit and cast iron weights are available from your Cub Cadet dealer 23 When mounting optional Cub Cadet equipment on the rear of the tractor such as a rotary tiller rotary cutting deck or a rear finish mower the weight bracket and a minimum of four suitcase weights should be used For all other rear mounted equipment follow the guidelines provided in the implement s Operator s Manual to determine how much weight is needed to counterbalance the equipment If guidelines are not available ballast the tractor so that a minimum of approximately 40 of the machine weight is on the front wheels Weighting the Rear of the Tractor Adding weight to the rear of the tractor is not required for most Cub Cadet front mounted equipment currently available for this tractor However if insta
56. is first COMMERCIAL tet rs tue ONE YEAR OR 1500 HOURS whichever is first BAL TERY p M ONE YEAR PRORATED WITH 100 REPLACEMENT DURING THE FIRST 3 MONTHS CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS ONE YEAR Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes In no event will we be responsible for loss of use loss of profit loss of or damage to crops inconvenience commercial loss or other incidental or consequential damages whatsoever The power line is defined as and is limited to Cylinder Block Transmission Case or Center Case Cylinder Head Differential Housing Front Gear Case Final Drive Case Oil Pan Front Axle Case Clutch Housing and all Parts Contained Therein Mid and Rear PTO Output Shafts We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your Authorized Cub Cadet Compact Tractor Dealer ITEMS NOT COVERED The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening set up abuse accident and normal wear It does not cover incidental costs such as transporting your equipment to and from the dealer telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product Specific items not covered are lamp bulbs injection nozzles fuel in
57. jection pumps glow plugs strainers fuses brake linings clutch facings clutch discs coolant rubber products glass products plastic products packings belts and damage caused by use in an application tor which the product is not designed or any other misuse neglect incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts unauthorized alteration improper installation or any causes other than defects in material or workmanship of the product There is no other express warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment If this dealer is not available see the Consumer Yellow Pages under lawn mowers for the name of a dealer near you If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer contact CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CHANGES Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to make changes in the design and other changes in its products at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation to product previously manufactured or purchased
58. lace the tractor on a level surface engage the parking brake and stop the tractor engine e Remove any belly mounted attachments e Clean the area around the transmission drain plug and the oil fill plug dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission Refer to Figure 44 and Figure 45 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER 723 0405 7 HYDROSTATIC OIL FILTER 723 3014 SS amp SER DS TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG Viewed from beneath the Tractor Figure 45 Place a suitable container s beneath the front of the transmission housing e Remove the oil fill plug dipstick to help vent the transmission then remove the drain plug and allow the transmission oil to drain into the container s Reinstall the drain plug after draining the oil See Figure 45 A e Clean around the base of the hydrostatic transmission oil filter and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise See Figure 45 Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner If necessary contact your area EPA office for proper disposal proce dures and recycling center locations 35 e Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new filter Install the filter by turning it clockwise by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn e Clean around the base of the hydraulic system oil filter and remove the filter by turning
59. ld hydraulic system filter by turn ing it counterclockwise and immediately re place with the new filter Turn the filter clock wise by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn e Clean the area around the transmission oil fill plug dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission Refer to Figure 44 and remove the plug e Following the instructions previously provided in CHANGING TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL refill the transmission with the clean salvaged oil or with new hydraulic oil e Reinsert the oil fill plug dipstick into the trans mission housing and turn clockwise until tight e Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes Shut the engine off then check for leaks and recheck the oil level in the transmis sion housing NOTE f a front end loader or a loader and back hoe are installed on the tractor after the first 25 hours of operation it is recommended that the fil ters again be changed after the first 25 hours of operation with these attachments installed 36 Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter Changes Change the hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic System oil filters along with the hydrostatic trans mission hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation Refer to the previous sub section CHANGING TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYS TEM OIL and follow the instructions for changing the oil and filt
60. lling only the optional front end loader without the back hoe weight must be added to the rear of the tractor The most common methods of adding weight are filling the rear wheels with liquid ballast usually a calcium chloride and water solution or mounting a rear weight box Liquid Ballast Properly filling the rear tires with liquid ballast increases the weight of each rear wheel to approximately 200 pounds which should provide adequate counterbalance Because special equipment and a familiarity with the practice is required only a qualified tire technician should perform this procedure Consult with your Cub Cadet dealer about having liquid ballast added to your tires and for any special maintenance instructions after the procedure is performed Rear Weight Box A weight box will provide adequate counterbalance if the following criteria is met e The weight box and contents must total a minimum of 200 pounds The weight box must be positioned a minimum of approximately 20 inches rearward of the rear axle and be carried no more than 12 inches from the ground If the weight box is positioned closer to the rear axle or carried higher additional weight must be added to effectively counterbalance the front loader SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator a single lever adjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aft position of the seat Adjust the seat to the most comfort
61. main fuse and 5 amps for the timer fuse Never use a higher amperage fuse e Install the side panel and lower tractor hood Accessing the Lower Dash Panel Area Some electrical components are housed inside the lower dash panel To access the area remove the dash panel insert by removing the two screws See Figure 41 SCREWS INSERT Figure 41 To reinstall the dash panel insert hook the retaining lip at the bottom of the insert over the bottom edge of the dash opening pivot the insert upward into position and secure with the two screws Electrical Circuit Relays Several relays which control electrical functions of the tractor are located inside the lower dash panel If one of the circuits is not functioning properly have your dealer electrically check the relay See Figure 42 e Start Relay This relay functions in the start circuit to activate the starter motor e PTO Relay This relay operates in conjunc tion with both the Reverse Relay and Reverse Override Relay to engage the PTO e Reverse Relay This relay functions with the PTO relay and Reverse Switch in the No Cut in Reverse circuit Reverse Override Relay This relay functions with Reverse Override Switch and PTO Relay to maintain PTO engagement when driving in reverse e Cruise Control Relay This relay is installed at the factory for use with the optional Cruise Control Kit The relay functions in the cruise control circuit
62. n E EM RE ke Alternator Capacity PETIT 40 Amp Regulated wie e B d BRE RE RU VADO Rodin 12 Volt 500 cca Starter Motor rssi ah bikes ERR rektoren M had Rd fatis Solenoid Fuel System Fuel Tank Capacity iss ek Rs REESE E Re Eee wee Gaga ee teks 6 gal 22 7 L Fuel TVp6 sues Ep REI EE RAN NE Ne ERE DIU Rd dd E add ER wed Diesel Fuel Fuel Filter 5 ey eee xi RIA RE RR ned In line Fuel PUMP 2 54 248 es ma Re serende Gaara E RA ede D atk Mechanical Transmission TYPE DE Hydrostatic bu On Demand 4WD Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Fluid Transmission Capacity Includes 6 5 gal 24 6 L Front Axle Oil Cub Cadet Gear Lube 135 H E P 85W 140 Front Axle Capacity Includes RH and LH Final Drives 2 5 qts 2 4 L Shift RANGES ss JD Hi Lo Forward Travel Speed HRANE e CPP Forward 0 to 11 0 mph Reverse 0 to 5 5 mph EO Range sueco UE See Forward 0 to 6 4 mph Reverse 0 to 3 2 mph Differential Lock vasse nii eg WH ae Ka OR RR CO mere Kia Foot Pedal Control 46 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System MIDI Auxiliary Pump Gear rogi METH CP c Position Control Lever Pump Capacity eid baden es oen ede dire Rer a eae diy aded e Redon 8 gal min Maximum Pressure arva usnm RR Rx aR Ra Leal bake
63. nd aside the injection pump below the air cleaner e transmission serial plate is located on right brake drum cover behind the right rear wheel e ROPS information plate is located on the left vertical leg of the ROPS Tractor Model Plate Model Number Mfg Date Serial No Engine Information Engine Model Serial Number Transmission Serial Plate Serial Number ROPS Information Plate ROPS Serial No TRACTOR MODEL PLATE TRANSMISSION SERIAL PLATE XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX Model Number Mfg Date b C L cC CUB CADET LLC BOX 361131 www cubcadet com CLEVELAND OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER 877 282 8684 A IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING WARNING 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 A DANGER Your tractor was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or
64. nds after handling e Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention e f acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda water NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on as it can cause sparks e Keep all sources of ignition cigarettes matches lighters away from the battery The hydrogen gas generated during charging can be combustible e As a further precaution only charge the battery in a well ventilated area e Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when working near batteries WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases Use extreme caution when handling batteries Keep batteries out of the reach of children BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING Battery posts terminals A and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The battery is located at the front of the tractor beneath the hood just forward of the radiator To remove the battery e Open the tractor hood as described in the previous sub section e Remove the two wing nuts and the battery holddown strap from the battery holddown rods See Figure 36 e Spread the locking clips on the sides of the
65. ned to the OFF position If the over ride switch is illuminated the system is activated WARNING Use extreme caution when A operating PTO driven attachments while traveling in the reverse direction Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area LIGHTING Headlights and Taillights Always use the headlights and taillights for after dusk and pre dawn operation of the tractor The headlights not only illuminate the work area but also increase the visibility of the tractor for anyone who might enter the area of operation The headlights use two halogen bulbs per side The placement of the bulbs provide a broad light range for safer operation of the tractor in low light conditions e To turn on the headlights and taillights depress the top end of the headlight switch located to the left of the steering wheel e To turn off the headlights and taillights depress the bottom of the light switch Use of headlights and taillights is also recom mended when operating the tractor on or near road ways to increase visibility to traffic Hazard Lights Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along with the SMV Slow Moving Vehicle emblem when operating the tractor on or near roadways Also activate the hazard lights when necessary to warn others that the tractor is being operated in the area To
66. ng brake then slowly release the brake pedal e Move the throttle handle to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled normally full throttle e Slowly depress either the front or rear of the forward reverse pedal to move the tractor in the desired direction Refer to USING THE FORWARD REVERSE PEDAL WARNING DO NOT use the seat belt if the ROPS is in the folded position or has been removed from the tractor DRIVING ON SLOPES WARNING Do not operate on inclines A with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury IMPORTANT Always shift the transmission into the LOW speed range BEFORE beginning the climb or descent of any slope Operate the tractor up and down slopes never across slopes Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways 18 Before operating the tractor on a slope walk the slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks mounds stumps or surface irregularities which could cause the tractor to be upset Back the tractor with attachment up the steepest portion of each slope you intend to work If the tractor cannot negotiate the slope in reverse the slope is too steep to be worked Avoid turns when driving on a slope If a turn must be made turn down the slope Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over Avoid stopping when driving up a slope If it is ne
67. ng brake is engaged and the key switch is turned to the ON position Check this indicator if the engine will not crank when the key switch is turned to the START position the indicator should be illuminated If necessary fully depress the brake pedal 7 Hour Meter Battery Display The hour meter records the hours and tenths of an hour right most digit that the tractor has been operated The hour meter is activated when the key switch is turned to the ON switch position Because the key switch may be accidentally left in the ON position a record of the actual hours of operation should be kept to assure maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual NOTE When the key switch is turned to the ON position battery voltage is briefly displayed and then changes to the accumulated hours 8 Water Temperature Indicator Light Illumination of this warning lamp indicates the engine coolant temperature has risen above the prescribed operating range If the light comes on while operating the tractor eliminate all loads and try cooling the engine by running at mid throttle for a few minutes Stop the engine and allow to cool then check for possible causes e g low coolant level plugged radiator screen 9 Glow Plug Indicator Light Illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The light remains lit for a preset time while the glow plugs heat the precombustion chambers of
68. ntial lock pedal may not always disengage the differential lock It may be necessary to slow the tractor or reverse the direction of travel to disengage the differential lock USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER The hydraulic lift system provides power for raising and positioning three point hitch and belly mounted equipment The system s position control feature maintains the selected height or depth of the equipment When the hydraulic lift lever is moved to a higher or lower setting the system repositions the equipment and maintains that selected position To raise an attachment using the hydraulic lift system the engine must be running e Generally an attachment can be lowered with the engine running or off e There is a direct relationship between the height of the equipment and the position of the lever in its slot Operate the equipment to determine your preferred height setting and consequently the position of the lift lever in its slot Move the lift lever forward in the slot to the position that lowers the equipment to the desired height setting See Figure 18 HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER x EEE Jj ne Highest Lowest I Heiaht Height alll Position Position Figure 18 Move the lift lever rearward in the slot to raise the equipment to a higher height setting or all the way rearward to raise the equipment to the transport position See Figure 18 USING THE PTO
69. oil on the gasket of the new oil filter Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Do not overtighten the filter e Refill the crankcase to the FULL mark on the dipstick with the appropriate type oil e Reinstall the oil fill cap and dipstick e Start the engine and run for about 5 minutes Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug e Wait 3 minutes and re check the oil level If needed add oil to bring the oil level up to the FULL mark T WARNING Never overfill the engine crankcase The engine may overheat and or damage may result For best results fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner If necessary contact your area EPA office for proper disposal procedures and recycling center locations A IMPORTANT The oil fill cap and dipstick must always be installed securely in place when the engine is running Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so 42 CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Before each use the engine coolant level in the overflow reservoir should be checked to ensure it is within the operating range Engine coolant absorbs heat from the engine and transfers the heat to the air flowing through the radiator If the coolant level
70. oling system Refill with a minimum 50 50 antifreeze and water coolant solution Use a higher percentage of antifreeze if the tractor will be subjected to temperatures below minus 30 F 3 Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly 4 Fill the fuel tank with FRESH high grade Number Two diesel fuel 5 Remove the glow plugs and pour a small amount of engine oil into each cylinder Reinstall the glow plugs and slowly crank the engine to distribute the oil 6 Fully charge the battery then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to prevent possi ble discharge Thoroughly clean the battery Recharge the battery periodically when in storage NOTE Remove the battery if exposed to pro longed periods of sub freezing temperatures Store in a cool dry location where tempera tures are above freezing 7 Lubricate all lubrication points 8 Jack up and block the tractor to remove the weight from the tires if stored for a long period If not blocked up reinflate the tires regularly NOTE We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE e Check the engine oil and coolant levels e Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure e Start the engine and
71. osition and allow the engine to idle for about one minute f the engine has been operated at high load run the engine at approximately 1 2 throttle for three to five minutes to reduce the engine coolant and oil temperatures Then move the throttle control to the SLOW position e the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING Avoid sudden starts exces sive speed and sudden stops Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended turn the igni tion key off and remove key e Adjust the operator s seat to the most comfort able position that allows you to operate all controls and pedals See seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section A e Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly but comfortably around your lap then buckle the seat belt Refer to ADJUSTMENTS section e Shift the transmission Hi Lo range shift lever on the right fender to the desired speed setting Refer to USING THE HI LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER in paragraphs below e Use the tractor and or the auxiliary hydraulic lift lever s to raise all tractor attachments from the ground if transporting the tractor to a work site e Depress brake pedal to disengage the parki
72. plication ubricant API Anticipated SAE ipti Capacity Classifi Ambient Viscosity Description cation Temp Use High Quality 10 F to 68 F 5W 20 Diesel Engine Oil CH 4 0 Fto104 F 10W 30 m da Engine Engine Approx CG 4 i Oil 5 Qts or Use High Quality w Filter CF 4 14 Fto122 F 15W 40 Diesel Engine Oil Use High Quality 22 F to122 F 20W 50 Diesel Engine Oil Transmission and Hydraulic Approx Hydraulic Transmission 26 Qts System Fluid 6 5 Gal Use Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Fluid 737 3025 1 Qt 737 3062 1 Gal 737 3063 10 Qt 737 3035 5 Gal Front Wheel Gear Lube Approx Use Cub Cadet Gear Lube Drive Axle 82 Oz 737 3065 1 Qt 2 5 Qts L As Use Cub Cadet Lube Grease Needed 251H EP Grease Fittings 737 3034 14 5 Oz Cartridge Use High Quality Permanent Type Antifreeze Radiator Approx Ethylene Glycol with corrosion and rust and Antifreeze 5 3 Qts inhibitor chemicals Overflow Coolant Mixture Ratio Reservoir Distilled Water 5096 Antifreeze 5096 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION PEN 28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART Service Intervals i o o o o o S Ref Operation to o T o Wo B Sn SolRo So Go Sp og No be Performed 82 23 5 5 3 3 B3 gt 5 gt 5 73
73. pull the upper webbing of the belt through the clip toward the buckle link See Figure 26 e Hold the belt and pull the buckle link to the left to remove the slack in the upper webbing of the belt between the adjuster clip and the link BUCKLE Tip Sides of Clip RELEASE BUTTON Pull Belt to Pull Belt to Lengthen Shorten lt a m i Le EN a P E BUCKLE Sf ADJUSTER LINK CLIP UPPER LOWER WEBBING WEBBING Figure 26 e To shorten the belt tip the other side of the clip upward pull the free end of the belt webbing to the right and pull the buckle link to the eft to remove the slack THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS e Adjust the RH adjustable lift link to level the lower hitch links Loosen the jam nut and turn the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 27 to shorten or lengthen the lift link Tighten the jam nut against the adjustment tube after adjusting L EE NUT ADJUSTMENT qp Lengthen Figure 27 The length of the upper hitch link is normally determined by the design of each implement To adjust the upper hitch link loosen the lock ing lever and turn the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 28 After the appropriate length is attained tighten the locking lever If correctly adjusted the upper hitch link will be parallel or nearly parallel to the lower hitch links Lengthen 27 ADJUSTMENT TUBE Mx 7 Shorten NS LEVER Figure 28
74. r which the engine will be operated WARNING Because the engine is run A prior to draining the oil the engine may be hot Use caution to avoid burning yourself on engine surfaces Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more engine impurities Use care to avoid burns from hot oil While the engine oil is warm proceed as follows e Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key e Clean around the base of the oil filter the oil fill cap and the dipstick tube to prevent debris from entering the crankcase e Remove the dipstick and oil fill cap from the engine Refer to Figure 51 and Figure 53 Locate the engine drain plug on the right of the engine See Figure 54 Place a suitable container below the drain plug to collect the old oil OIL DRAIN PLUG ANO d RT FRAME RAIL OIL PAN Figure 54 e Turn the drain plug counter clockwise to remove from the engine oil pan e Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the container below Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen See Figure 55 MARK COOLANT RESERVOIR Figure 55 e Reinstall the drain plug in the engine and clean up any residual oil Refer to Figure 54 e Apply a light coating of clean
75. radiator Reinsert the screen making sure that it is in the slots of the radiator frame CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL Before each use the oil level in the engine crankcase should be checked to see that it is filled to the correct level During the break in period for the engine closely monitor the engine oil level The oil level should be checked hourly during the first 5 hours of operation e Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is level Clean the area around the oil level dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase See Figure 51 e If recently operated allow the engine to cool and the oil to drain back into the oil pan e To check the oil level withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean Reinsert the dipstick all the way into the tube before withdrawing it for a true reading DIPSTICK PSS A H DIPSTICK a TUBE Figure 51 e Always keep the oil level between the full and the add marks on the dipstick See Figure 52 e Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and push firmly into the tube DIPSTICK e M t FULL MARK ADD MARK Figure 52 ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING Never overfill the engine A crankcase The engine may overheat and or damage may result if the crankcase is below the ADD mark or over the FULL mark on the dipstick For best results fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding
76. s on adjusting the RH adjustable lift link upper hitch link and hitch chain See Figure 22 8 ENT ADJUSTABLE LIFT LINK UPPER HITCH LINK HITCH CHAIN Figure 22 USING THE HITCH PLATE Use only the hitch plate and drawbar Refer to Fig ure 22 for towing pull behind equipment carts trailers etc or dragging loads Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their highest position to prevent interference with the towed equipment IMPORTANT When transporting pull behind equipment on public roadways always use a safety chain to supplement the connection between the tractor and towed equipment The safety chain must have a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the equip ment being towed 22 USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC VALVE This tractor is equipped with an auxiliary hydraulic valve package This package provides two hydraulic circuits for operating optional equipment that can be installed on the tractor The male and female hydraulic couplers located beneath the right running board are marked with color coded washers that should match the color coded hydraulic lines of Cub Cadet equipment See Figure 23 IMPORTANT If color coding is not present note that the inner hydraulic couplers represent one hydraulic circuit and the outer couplers the Do not cross connect circuits when hydraulic other connecting equipment lines of optional OUTER MALE COUPL
77. socket assembly approximately a quarter turn counterclockwise to align its tabs with the notches of the reflector then remove from the reflector e Replace with a new bulb socket assembly Cub Cadet No 725 3161A e Align the tabs of the new bulb socket assembly with the notches of the reflector and insert the bulb e Turn the bulb socket assembly clockwise to lock in place Plug the wire harness into the socket making sure the plug locking tabs lock onto the socket assembly TAIL LIGHT HAZARD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Each hazzard light assembly has two light bulbs the hazzard light bulb and the taillight bulb Replace the taillight bulb or hazzard light bulb as follows e Remove the two screws fastening the rear lense amber and red to the hazzard light housing 32 e Remove the taillight bulb by simply pulling the bulb from the taillight socket Replace with a like bulb Align the bulb terminals with the socket terminals and push the new bulb fully into the socket Refer to Figure 38 J HAZZARD m a SOCKET SOCKET SLOT i TAILLIGHT BULB TAILLIGHT SOCKET Figure 38 e To remove the hazzard bulb push the bulb upward in the socket and turn counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the light socket Refer to Figure 38 e Replace with a like bulb e Align the post of the new bulb with the slot in the socket push the bulb into the socket and
78. system Do not use your hand to check for leaks e Never operate a new engine immediately under full load Allow the engine to warm up e Avoid operating the engine for prolonged periods at either high or low speeds with no load e Use the transmission s low speed range for heavy loads to avoid lugging of the engine due to overload e Closely monitor the engine oil and coolant levels and keep filled to the recommended levels e After the first ten hours of operation check all of the front and rear wheel bolts If necessary retighten to the following torque Front Wheels 55 ft Ibs Rear Wheels 80 ft Ibs e Perform all break in maintenance procedures found in the MAINTENANCE section STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING Always sit in the operator s seat when starting the tractor Never attempt to start the engine while standing beside the tractor WARNING Never use starting fluids such as ether as a starting aid Severe engine damage or fire could result e Check the engine oil and coolant levels e Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat e Move the throttle handle to the full FAST throttle position Refer to Figure 14 e sure the PTO switch is in the OFF posi tion NOTE The PTO indicator light on instru ment panel will light if switch is in ON position THROTTLE HANDLE SLOW hod a pj FAST PTO SWITCH IN OFF POSITION
79. t the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion e Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion e Always keep the terminal covers in place and closed over the battery terminals e Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped BATTERY STORAGE When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery e All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly e battery must be stored with a full charge A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot e Recharge the battery before returning to ser vice Although the tractor may start the engine charging system may not fully recharge the battery HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The tractor is equipped with four headlight bulbs If one of the bulbs should burn out replace the bulb as follows e Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop cylinders hold the hood in the raised position e Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plug away from the bulb socket assembly and unplug the wire harness from the bulb assembly See Figure 37 NN BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLY REFLECTOR LOCKING TAB Figure 37 e the bulb
80. t to repair a rim by brazing welding or pounding out e Make certain the jack used to raise the tractor has a weight capacity adequate for lifting the tractor e Place the tractor on a firm level surface and position jack stands to support the raised tractor while repairing tires e DO NOT place any part of your body beneath the tractor or start the tractor engine while the tractor is raised off the ground with a jack TIRE INFLATION CHART Tread Inflation Position Type Tire Size Pressure Front Turf 23x9 5 12 10 psi max 12 Rear Turf 31x12 15 15 psi max 20 Front Indus 8 5 12 35 psi Rear Indus 10 16 5 45 psi TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period of time thirty days to approxi mately six months the tractor should be prepared for storage Store the tractor in a dry and protected location If stored outside cover the tractor includ ing the tires to protect it from the elements The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage WARNING Never store the tractor with A fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc 1 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in SECTION 5 2 Drain and flush the co
81. te medical attention Do not use your hand to check for leaks Use a piece of cardboard or paper Never run a machine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep the tractor free of any debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain all moving parts have stopped Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Engine components become hot during operation and can cause a burn Allow to cool down before touching Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology Prior to disposal determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion Use proper containers when draining fluids Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground down a drain or into a stream pond lake or other body of wa
82. ter Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil fuel coolant brake fluid filters batteries tires and other harmful waste We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who SAFETY LABELS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS IGNITION KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATORS S MANUAL AND ON THE TRACTOR MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSITION AND TURN KEY OFF A WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS AVOID SUDDEN TURNS DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE TRACTOR AT ANY TIME LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING KEEP SAFETY DEVICES GUARDS SHIELDS AND SWITCHES IN PLACE AND WORKING REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADES KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL
83. terminal covers and lift the tops of the covers to expose the battery connections See Figure 36 HOLDDOWN STRAP CABLE CLAMP WING NUT MOD 9 BATTERY HOLDDOWN ES TERMINAL ROD S Figure 36 e Loosen the cable clamp of the negative battery lead then lift the negative cable and its termi nal cover off the negative battery post Move the cable away from the negative battery post e Repeat the above procedure to remove the cable and cover from the positive battery post e Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order WARNING Always connect the posi A tive lead to the battery before con necting the negative lead CHARGING THE BATTERY Test and if necessary recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time e voltmeter or load tester should read 12 6 volts DC or higher across the battery terminals e Charge the battery with a 12 volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps Voltmeter State of Charging Reading Charge Time 12 7 100 Full Charge 12 4 75 90 Min 12 2 50 180 Min 12 0 25 280 Min BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory However even a maintenance free battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle e Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer or coa
84. th frequent changes in direction the forward reverse rocker pedal may be operated using the heel toe method Place your foot on the center section of the pedal and press downward with your toes to move forward Press downward with your heel to move in reverse NOTE Slightly more effort is needed to depress the forward reverse pedal using the heel toe method FORWARD REVERSE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL Forward EG A J PARKING Heel Toe BRAKE lo X Operation LEVER yN Reverse l Figure 15 WARNING The forward reverse pedal will not operate when the parking brake is engaged Do not attempt to force the pedal when the parking brake is engaged this could cause premature wear or damage to the drive linkage A USING THE HI LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER WARNING The tractor must be A stopped before engaging or disengag ing the transmission Hi Lo range shift lever Shifting while the tractor is in motion will cause damage to the transmission WARNING Always maintain a tractor speed that allows for complete control and stability of the machine Be aware of dangerous areas or conditions Push the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the shift gate then shift the lever as follows HI range Shift the lever fully forward in slot See Figure 16 Forward speed 0 to 11 0 mph Reverse speed 0 to 5 5 mph Hi range is normally used for transport and can be used with some tractor
85. the diesel engine FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 11 A Fuel Fill Cap H Amber Hazard Lights B PTO Reverse Override Switch J Tail Lights Red C PTO Selection Lever K Storage Tray D Hydraulic Lift Lever L Foldable ROPS E Trans Hi Lo Shift Lever M Seat Belt F Cup Holder N Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle G Hand Holds A Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator s seat WARNING Never fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck Expansion could result in overflow allowing highly flammable fuel to come in contact with the operator B PTO Reverse Override Switch The PTO reverse override switch is located on the left fender Depress the front of the switch to engage the override which allows the PTO to oper ate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction The indicator light in the overide switch will illuminate when the switch is depressed to the ENGAGED position Once activated this func tion remains activated until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position WARNING Use EXTREME caution when operating PTO driven attach ments while traveling in the reverse direction 13 C PTO Selection Lever The PTO selection lever is located on the left fender Pull the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the shift gate then shift the lever as follows e Push the lever forward to engage the mid PTO
86. the latch release lever in the hood notch at the front of the tractor Lift and hold the latch release lever while lifting the hood at the hood notch See Figure 34 e Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop cylinders hold the hood in the raised position 7 mas ISO HOOD ees V Fu Sar Lift Lever Figure 34 To remove the two side panels e Flip the tabs of the two quick release fasteners up and turn to align with the slots in the side panel See Figure 35 e Pivot the top of the side panel over and off the quick fastener tabs e Pivot the top of the side panel until the two tabs at the bottom of the panel can be withdrawn from the slots of the side panel mounting brack ets then remove the side panel See Figure 35 To reinstall the side panels e Insert the two side panel tabs into the slots of the side panel mounting brackets See Figure 35 e Pivot the top of the panel toward the tractor and over the tabs of the quick release fasteners e Pull the quick fastener tabs slightly outward and rotate 1 4 turn perpendicular to slot to lock the side panels in place Flip the fastener tabs down 30 QUICK FASTENER SIDE PANEL SIDE PANEL TABS IN MTG BRKT SLOTS Figure 35 Close the hood by pushing downward until captured by the hood latch GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION A WARNING e Battery posts terminals and related accesso ries contain lead and lead compounds Wash ha
87. ty decals Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use only accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory Before starting the tractor engage the parking brake place the PTO switch in the OFF position place the lift control lever in the down position and make certain any remote control valve levers are in the neutral position Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the engine or operating controls Do not start the engine or operate controls while standing beside the tractor Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Contact your Cub Cadet dealer if safety devices malfunction Avoid accidental contact with control pedals while the engine is running as this can cause unexpected movement of the tractor Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and stop engine before dismounting Never park the tractor on a steep incline Pull only from a drawbar or the lower hitch links in the down position Make certain the drawbar pin is locked in place Pulling from the rear axle of the tractor or any point above the axle could cause the tractor to overturn e Maintain the weight balance of the tractor Install front end weights to counterbalance heavy implements attached to the three point hitch Do not operate th
88. when the PTO in engaged If the operator should leave the seat without turning off the PTO switch the tractor s engine will shut off e Move the throttle handle to the mid throttle position Refer to Figure 20 e Push the top of the PTO switch downward to engage the PTO Refer to Figure 20 The PTO light on the instrument panel will come on e Move the throttle handle to the full throttle posi tion When operating PTO driven attachments check the tachometer on the instrument panel to ensure the RPM indicator needle is within the green range on the tachometer dial THROTTLE id Ay G Mid Throttle to 4 Full to Run PTO SWITCH Figure 20 e Push the bottom of the switch downward to disengage the PTO IMPORTANT Normally the PTO will not operate when the tractor is driven in the reverse direction The PTO reverse override switch must be depressed to operate the PTO while traveling in reverse USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH The PTO reverse override switch located on the left fender allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction Refer to Figure 19 PTO must first be engaged using the PTO switch on the dash panel e Depress the front of the override switch to activate the reverse override system The light in the override switch will come on IMPORTANT Once activated the reverse override will remain activated until the ignition switch is tur
89. your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the PTO is OFF safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake e safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO ENGAGED regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged NOTE The PTO switch must be moved to the OFF position to restart the engine safety interlock system will shut off the PTO if the reverse control pedal is depressed unless the reverse override function is activated NOTE f the reverse override function has been activated it will remain activated until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position FUELING THE TRACTOR Fill the fuel tank with only clean fresh diesel fuel Fuel with a cetane number of 45 is recommended but fuel with a minimum cetane number of 40 is acceptable To ensure the freshness of the fuel purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used within 30 days NOTE DO NOT USE KEROSENE OR GASOLINE in your diesel engine Damage to the engine will occur Generally a good grade Number Two Diesel Fuel should be used in your diesel engine However in extremely cold temperatures a quality Number One Diesel Fuel or a blend of Number One and Number Two Diesel fuels should be used

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