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Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 50 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Cub TWO YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner s responsibility Follow the instructions in your operator s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment s engine transmission chassis and attachments Riding mowers lawn tractors garden tractors utility vehicles Cub Cadet attachments and home maintenance products This limited warranty for residential users covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet equipment for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 10096 replacement during the first three months V belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only Cub Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydrau lic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal
2. 27 SLOPE GAUGE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY E 1 98 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH VERTICAL TREE Dag TIM 1d AcoRNEROFABUILDING x y T FENCE POST Do not mow inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate ZERO TURN mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes 28 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED
3. 3 a b the same side that was moved I E to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the LEFT lap bar rearward more than the right side and to turn clockwise to the RIGHT move the RIGHT lap bar rearward more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is moved the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed Turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To perform a zero turn 1 Please note a zero turn maneuver can not be executed while the machine is moving in the forward or reverse direc tions the machine must come to a stop first 2 Toturn clockwise slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning 3 To turn counter clockwise slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear ward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Start the Engine Open the fuel shutoff va
4. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF USE EXTRA CAUTIONON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS 30015 AVOID SUDDEN TURNS USE LOW SPEED MAX 1 READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING Part Number 777122290 Part Number 777530015 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Part Number 777122291 Part Number 777530145 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 20HP amp 23HP Kohler Type Vertical air cooled V Twin Air Cleaner Paper element Lube System Pressurized with oil filter drain valve with hose Starter 12 volt electric Traction Drive Engine to two variable speed integrated hydraulic pump and wheel motors on each drive wheel Cutter Deck Drive 44 amp 50 belt driven Clutch Electric Deck Lift Hand lever w lock for height adjustment Cutting Height 1 1 2 to 4 No of Blades 3 belt driven power take off from engine Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle amp choke left and right steering levers electric blade clutch switch parking brake mower deck lift Parking Brake Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Front Caster Wheels 11x5 00 5 Tire Pressure 8 10 psi rear 20 25 psi front cas
5. Part Number 777122421 for 44 Deck Part Number 777930503 To unlock pull part of handle inward A R N N G Lift unlocked handle to increase cutting height To lock release upper part of handle o move outward AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FAD THE CPETIATUDITS WEL GO SLOPES HOT UP AHO DOWN WMALHIRE FORE LONG UPHILL 5 7 BLADE AHD BACE CHOW ELORR Y AVOID MITEN TUANE DG HOT MOA WHEN CELOTEN OR CITHETES A 1 MEVER CARM CHLACH WITH BLADES OFT LEJE HITAN AND HAD BETCHIE WHILE KEEP ZAFET DEVICES 585122 SAAT CHES ETC PLACE AHD YOPE MG OBJECTS THAT OILO BE THFITWH ET THE SLADE HOT OPERATE WERE FT 7245 TU EP EHOW LECA TOH PUN CDR OF ALI CONTROR S SUPE BLADES AHD EHCUME ARE STOPPED 5 PLACING HARTE DA FEET MEA BLADES BEFORE 8 PERATIA POSITION DREEHGAGE BLADES PLATE IH NELTHAL EHGAGE PACING IRE SHUT DHT ANO EMOTE REY BHM SR TSE DFTIOHAL 21852 ATTACHMENT THE PAT COHUHTEN INCLUS ED WITH DAGOEN MET BE IRESTRLL ET LOWERCUTTING DECKHIGHE 122093 Part Number 777122093 w 4 oa Part Number 777532161 x Part Number 777122094 AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
6. pitch on each side of the mower do not adjust If not you will need to adjust the Deck Front Links See Figure 5 Deg Fig t Links 67 t Deck Lift Links Figure 5 d Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi tion With a wrench loosen the inner rear nuts on the Deck Front Links adjust the deck up or down use a wrench and with a few turns adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the outer rear nut of the Deck Front Links Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the Mower Once the deck is adjusted retighten bolts e With the deck still in the cutting position adjust the level side to side With a wrench loosen the top inner nut of the left side of the Deck Lift link To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the lower nut clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns Retighten nuts f Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever g Use the transport lever to lower the mow ing deck to the cutting position and repeat step b above to make sure that the desired cutting height and pitch and level have been attained If the dimensions are not correct repeat steps c through f above 5 Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte nance section D Zero Turn Break In And Operating Procedures DANGER Reread the When Mowing Safety Precautions The following procedures are suggested for opera tors of ride on machines which have zero turn capab
7. 015 Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions Reference Engine Owner s Manual OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 20W 50 engine oil grease or use a spray lubricant Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points Wipe off any excess Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 4 Deck Suspension Pivots 4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin 2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots 2 Height Adjustment Stop Pivots 2 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots 2 Transport Handle Pivots 1 Transport Handle Pin 2 Deck Frame Up and Down Pivots WEEKLY 1 Seat Hinge 2 Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings 2 Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings 2 Pump Control Lever Pivots 2 Grass Collection System Lid Hinges If Mower is so equipped LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease gun filled with NO 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease No of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 WEEKLY 2 Blade Spindle Bearings Front Caster Wheels Front Caster Wheel Spindles Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Take Up Idler Pivots Mower Deck Ball Wheels 23 Performance Adjustments A High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position 1 Check air pressure in all four tires a Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side to side b Re
8. G Hydra lie Syste Msi cornus tie ake te 21 nf ein MNA 21 Maintenance Schedule ues eod Pb b C RE EE Sid ecce hat 22 Performance Adjustments 24 A High Speed Tracking 24 B Engine RPM Check and Adjustment 24 C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 25 D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings 25 Es Lab Bat JAdIUSttie iE ef Far dre cer cM ae iade do ig 25 F Deck Leveling 25 Wiring Diagrams acta 7 obe ae od ea 27 SIGpe adt iae ot a AT E a Se IN Wo E mes 28 Warranty E ard esa eas RE UIN I epu ae ER Back cover This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents D409 208 5 946 894 6 070 690 Pending FORWARD The Hydrostatic Zero Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid mount cut ting The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency If operated and maintained properly your mower will give dependable serv
9. creeps to the right or left side and which direc tion the mower moves to the front or the rear To make the adjustment place the steer ing levers in the opened out neutral position and set the parking brake shutoff the engine take the key from the ignition switch and pivot the seat forward If the mower creeps to the right you will adjust the linkage on the left side of the mower and vice versa Loosen the jam nut which prevents the linkage rod from turning If the mower creeps forward turn the linkage rod counterclockwise If the mower creeps backward turn the linkage rod clock wise Then tighten the jam nuts H Storage 1 General If your mower will not be in service for a few months it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature Before storing the following maintenance procedures should be per formed a Clean the mower The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned b Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed c Protect the metal surfaces Repair scratches with the appropriate touch up spray paint Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul leys and blades Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts d Lubricate the mower e Drain the engine oil The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil f Ga
10. its own length In order to start the engine both steering levers must be opened out to the side in the neutral position the parking brake must be engaged and the blade clutch switch must be off However once the engine starts the parking brake must be released before the operator places the steering levers into the operating position or the engine will automatically shut off Note rne Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released but they should be placed in neutral by the driver If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral the tractor may creep Figure 3 Deck Lift Handle Electric Blade Clutch Switch See Figure 1 Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch This is an on off push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut ting blades through the PTO The switch must be turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety any time another per son approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport position Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator s seat Parking Brake See Figure 3 Located on the left side of the traction unit The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the drum brakes on the drive wheels when the handle is pulled to the rear The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine Deck Lift Handle See Figure 3 Located on th
11. key from the ignition switch Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operat ing the mower Never attempt to operate the traction unit without having the mowing deck attached Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling 2 a 3 a Safety Awareness when Mowing Do not operate on steep slopes those above 15 degrees 27 slope Avoid turning downhill if possible use extra care and go slowly Avoid turning when going downhill traction is at a minimum going downhill Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets buildings play grounds parking lots other machines ani mals and other people Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet unstable or slip pery Use extra care when grass clippings leaves pine needles or debris are present as traction can be reduced Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneu ver Do not stop machine or park machine over combustible materials such as dry grass leaves debris etc To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat tern Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed post tree shrub etc If on a hillside start at the bottom so that the tu
12. maintenance blade sharpening set up abuse accidents 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 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 0119 Phone 877 282 8684 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 Form No 02000457 Rev 04 1 10 28 2004
13. on the right hand operator control panel if so equipped or use a hand held tachometer see Fig 1 on page 9 of the manual This display defaults to the tachometer mode when engine is running 4 Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi tion and note the RPM reading on the display 5 Move the throttle lever back to the low speed position and again note the displayed RPM s 6 Compare these noted RPM readings to the specifications in Table 1 for the engine that is on your mower 7 Ifthe readings do not correspond to the ranges in the table refer to the engine owner s manual for the proper adjustment procedures 8 If adjustments per the engine operators man ual do not result in proper RPM readings con tact your service technician 9 Note The throttle cable sheath may shrink or slip over time changing the relationship between the throttle lever on the left hand operator control panel and the throttle arm on the engine To readjust the throttle cable a Make sure the engine is off place lap bars in the neutral position set the parking brake and disconnect and ground both of the spark plug wires b Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the engine throttle plate c Place the operators throttle lever to the high speed position and then slide the cable through the clamp until the throttle arm is in the full throttle position ref engine owner s manual d Tighten the cable clamp e Move the operators throttle le
14. park brake engaged and the lap bars in the neutral start position advance the engine speed control com pletely forward Hi idle engage the PTO control switch pull upward then lift off the seat the engine should stop run ning Sit down and the engine should run Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down h To drive in the FORWARD direction 1 Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm refer to optional tachometer on right control panel This must be increased to full speed 3525 3675 rpm after becoming familiar with the machine 2 Release the park brake 3 Move both lap bars out of the neutral start position to the neutral position 1 toward center of machine Slowly move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward release the lap bars and the machine should stop The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machine the faster the machine will move in the forward direc tion Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling forward This is a safety check the normal pro cedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement loss of traction and or instability To turn advance one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the opposite from the side that was advanced I E to turn clockwise to the Righ
15. to slow e Place the steering levers in the neutral position f Set the parking brake g Turn off the ignition switch and take the key from the switch h Close the fuel shutoff valves MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower A Cleaning your Deck Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clip pings fro the deck s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals Complete the fol lowing steps after each mowing IMPORTANT Make certain the machine s dis charge chute is directed away from people chil dren animals and your house garage parked cars etc a Drive the machine to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water faucet spigot for your garden hose to reach b Make sure that the PTO mower deck blade engage control is in the OFF posi tion c Move shift lever or speed control into the Neutral position d Set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the STOP position to stop the engine e Thread hose coupler packaged with this manual onto the end of your garden hose See Figure 7 f Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your mower deck s surface See Figure 7 Turn the water on g While sitting in the machine operator s position re start the engine and place throttle lever in
16. to the operating position A WARNING When operating this mower forward do not allow the steering levers to return to the neu tral position on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the steering levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping op 9 To go forward move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward The farther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go forward h To back up move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward i To turn pull the lever back on the side to which you want to turn The farther back you pull the lever the faster and more sharply you will turn Initially you will have to be careful to avoid turning too fast and too far After you have mastered operating the mower use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating k Practice mowing in straight passes When you feel confident slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees 5 Parking the Mower a Push off the electric blade clutch switch 15 b Usethe Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow ing deck to the transport position c Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage area d Move the throttle
17. up and down the slope Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning Avoid turning downhill if possible start at the bottom and work up to the top Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill Control the speed and direction of the zero turn machine primarily with the speed directional control lap bar of the downhill side of the machine E Figure 2 LII y Choke Engine throttle maintain the uphill side lap bar essen tially in a fixed position Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotat ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans port position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the steer ing levers in the neutral opened out posi tion move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch Inspect for damage Repair the damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine Never leave the mower unattended without performing the following turn off the blade clutch switch placing the steering levers in the neutral open out position moving the throttle to slow setting the parking brake shutting off the engine and taking the
18. wiring between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components This is a stan dard plug in type automotive fuse rated at 7 5 amp 7 Safety Switches There are seven safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine They are 1 the blade clutch switch 2 the parking brake switch 3 the left and 4 the right steering lever switches 5 the seat switch 6 and 7 the no cut in reverse switches They operate so that in order to start the engine the blade clutch switch a must be off the parking brake must be engaged and both steering levers must be opened out to the side in the neutral position Once the engine is started the seat must be occupied and the parking brake must be released before either of the steering levers is folded up to the operating position or the engine s electronic ignition will be grounded out and the engine will stop Also the seat must be occupied before the blade clutch switch can cause the blades to rotate Safety Switch Operation Checks The fol lowing operational checks should be made daily Blade Clutch Switch Sit in the operator s seat With both steering levers opened out in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged turn the blade clutch switch on and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the blade clutch switch must be replaced If the engine does not start turn the blade clutch switch off and start the engine
19. Blade Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts and the four hex head cap screws Remove the spindle assembly Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly C Hydrostatic Drive System 1 Your zero turn riding mower is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps motors and planetary gear reduction transaxles that are sealed and do not require service maintenance or adjustments AS ot x Hyadrostati Transaxles Figure 9 FN D Electrical Circuit A Danger Read General Safety Precautions Nos 9 and 10 1 Battery The battery is located beneath the operator s seat If so equipped remove the fill caps and check the level of the liquid electro lyte in the battery every 50 operating hours If the level in any of the six cells has dropped below the bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole refill the cell with distilled water To keep the outside of the battery clean brush on a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and rinse with clean water Keep the contacts and cable ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are tight Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion 2 Battery Removal A warning When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame a Remove the negative black cable b Remove the positive red cable c Release the ho
20. Cub Cadet l Hydrostatic Zero Turn Residential Riding Mower Turf Equipment MODEL 20HP Z Force 44 23HP Z Force 50 K se ell TABLE OF CONTENTS ars mies 3 General Safety Operations s pua eS e TR 4 A Geh ral Operation s Pbi TOES a EG EET Ee 4 B Slope Operati OM uo no aed etai 2 5 Sx IMIG ON REP 5 DS VIC Oe Se RV P MET TT 6 Safety Decals 7 Specifications ee erie ere ere 8 COPE 6 1111191810 11 2151115 1 0 2 2 TM 9 CIC 9 5556311116 MELDE a Ih 4 he tn orn he kee ge 10 G Mitia AGUWSIMGING as ur Yeas eee ewe A yar 12 D Zero Turn Break In and Operating 13 Maintenance and 5 15 A Cleaning your Deck iau be ma ph roov E dd there sed a P ae ee ee be aa ss 15 B Mower Deck cs qoi acces Datis ES REED Nac axa 16 Hydrostatic Drive 17 EET TD 18 E DIOS 20 F Braks anuo Goatees eee QUSE EPOR AN Gee PIRE 20
21. J pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck f Turn front caster wheels outward g Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove h To install reverse the process Changing a Blade a Remove the key from the ignition and dis connect the spark plugs b Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position c Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing d Use a 1 1 8 socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle bolt e Remove the hex nut at the blade using a 1 1 8 wrench f Remove the blade 9 Toreplace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100 120 Ib ft A WARNING Never mow with dull blades Blades that are bent should be replaced The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury 3 a b 4 a b Sharpening the Blade Set the parking brake Clean any debris from the blades Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30 angle to maintain balanced cutting blades Do not sharpen the underside of the blades Use a electric blade sharpener a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that ca
22. Now turn the blade clutch switch on and the blades should rotate If the blades do not turn the blade clutch switch must be replaced the seat switch must be replaced or the elec tric PTO clutch must be repaired The air gap should be checked every 200 hrs or less if severe operating conditions exist such as when there are many on off cycles mulching operations material col lection systems used and dusty dirty con ditions and the air gap adjusted if more than 0 035 To inspect remove the nega tive cable from the battery and all spark plug wires The air gap should be checked with feeler gages in the three slots of the BBC The air gap should be adjusted to 0 013 to 0 015 There are three inspec tion slots the brake cover To adjust suc cessively tighten each of the three gap adjustment nuts an equal amount Insert a feeler gage 0 013 to 0 015 into each slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tight ened The correct adjustment occurs when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs Engage the BBC a couple of times and re check the air gap If it is not between 0 013 and 0 015 repeat the adjustment procedure Parking Brake Switch Sit in the opera tor s seat With both steering levers opened out in the neutral position and the blade clutch switch off release the park ing brake and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the park 19 ing brake switch must be repositioned o
23. Then check the seat switch the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch f No Cut in Reverse Switches When both speed direction levers are moved past neutral to reverse the PTO Clutch will be deactivated and the mower blades will stop rotation The PTO will be reactivated when one or both of the levers are moved back to Neutral E Tires The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free to swivel to accommodate the direction of the mower The two rear wheels are used to propel the mower in the direction of input from the drive handles Inflation pressure of the rear tires is important for stability while the mower is in operation If the tire diameter is not equal between the two tires the mower will pull to one side 1 Inflation Pressure a Traction Tires 20 psi max 8 10 psi rec ommended b Front Caster Wheel 28 psi max 20 25 psi recommended c Cutting Deck Ball Wheels Solid Polyure thane Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires a Balance inflation pressure between the rear tires to help maintain straight travel see tire side wall for proper inflation pres sure b Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent air pressure loss Leaking Tires When a flat tire occurs repair or replace immediately The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it If a tire is getting soft park the mower on the nearest level paved area If the leaking tire is on a
24. Turning the switch further against spring pres sure starts the engine The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in the off position the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steering levers are in the neutral opened out position The key should always be removed from the switch if the operator leaves the mower s seat Engine Throttle Control See Figure 2 Located on the left side of the mower next to the operator s seat Moving the throttle control from the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast Stop at the detent or the choke will be activated Left and Right Steering Levers See Figure 3 These hinged levers open out to the side in the neutral position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower s seat The operator when seated can pull the levers up to the operating position a comfortable fore arm s length away These levers control all of the movements of the mower Pushing both levers forward causes the mower to move for ward Pulling both levers back causes the mower to move backward Pushing one lever ahead of the other lever causes the traction wheel on the side where the lever is ahead to rotate faster than the other traction wheel making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within
25. anges in speed or direction Rapid acceleration or deceleration 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 the tires lose traction disengage the blades and pro ceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and use extra care Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embank ments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will A remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when backing up look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children even with the blades off They may fall off and be seriously injured or may interfere with safe machine operation 5 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine Children 14 years and
26. artires 8 10 psi recommended 20 psi MAX c Fronttires 20 25 psi recommended 28 psi MAX 2 Verify that the mower does not creep when the engine is running the lap bars are in the neutral position and the parking brake is released Refer to section D 3 on page 19 of this manual if this condition exists 3 Recheck the tracking after any adjustments based on the above 4 uneven tracking persists adjust as follows see Fig 10 a Unit tracks to the RIGHT adjust Left lap bar stop bolt to make it longer b Unit tracks to the LEFT adjust Right lap bar stop bolt to make it longer 5 the tracking and make any fine tun ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as required Note stop bolt is adjusted too far track ing problem will change sides Make the fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt Figure 10 Lap Bar Stop Bolt B Engine RPM Check and Adjustment Table 1 Description High RPM Spec Low RPM Spec 20 Kohler 3400 75 1550 100 23 Kohler 3475 75 1550 100 NOTE RPM Specs are for free running engines under load 1 Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi tion the parking brake is on and the PTO drive is disengaged 2 Startthe mower and let it run at approximately half throttle for 3 5 minutes to bring the engine up to operating temperature 3 Locate the optional Hour Meter Tachome ter Service Minder display
27. away from the spark plug to pre vent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blades for damage e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace with blades which meet original equipment specifi cations Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Use all guards as instructed in this manual After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thor oughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check the components and replace with man ufacturers recommended parts when neces sary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra cau tion when servicing blades Check park brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Muffler engine and belt guards 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 regu
28. ck the fuel level by viewing in the tank Check the engine oil level Check the hydraulic transaxels for leaks Check the tires and tire pressure Drive Tires 8 10 psi Front Caster Wheels 20 25 psi Check the spindle belt the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt Check the blades Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight Check the cutting height When ready to start the engine a Checkthe seven safety switches for proper om operation After mowing Clean the mower Clean the engine air screen lubricate the wear points Follow the Lubri cation Chart After the first five hours change the engine oil and engine oil filter 22 B Every 25 Hour Checks 1 Service the engine foam element air cleaner 2 Grease the three spindle bearings C Every 50 Hour Checks 1 Change the engine oil Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation 2 Clean or replace the engine s paper air cleaner element 3 Checkthe battery s electrolyte level if equipped with fill caps 4 Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces 5 Lubricate wear points Follow the Oil Chart 6 Lubricate all grease fittings Follow the Lubrication Chart D edd 100 Hour Checks Change the engine oil filter Every 50 hours under heavy duty operation Check the engine spark plugs Check the air gap on the blade brake clutch PTO Clutch and if it exceeds 0 025 adjust to 0 012 0
29. e in the ON full forward position helps the engine to start during initial start up During normal operation the Choke should be in the OFF the detent for full throttle position C Initial Adjustments 1 a a Check the fluid levels and tires Note These checks should be made daily before starting the engine Fuel Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline fill the fuel tank beside the engine on the left side of the mower When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank stop DO NOT OVERFILL Space must be left for expansion Engine Oil Filled at the factory before shipment Pull out the oil dipstick wipe it off and reinsert it Pull it out again and read the oil level If it is below the operating range add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat ing range Note Gasoline Engine For the recom mended oil weight refer to engine manual Hydraulic Oil Filled at the factory before shipment The hydraulic oil is contained within the integrated hydrostatic transaxles and does not need to be checked or replaced Tires 8 10 psi rear 20 25 psi front caster tires Note New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 8 10 psi The front caster wheels should be inflated to 20 25 psi Check that all Nuts Bolts and Screws are Tight Check the tension of the deck dr
30. e panel in front of the seat Raise the mow ing deck to the transport position by pulling the handle to the rear and moving it upward for transport To lower the mowing deck pull the deck lift handle to the rear and lower it to the desired position Fuel Shutoff Valve See Figure 4 Located on top of the fuel tank When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine When turned in a counterclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine 11 10 Figure 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Seat Adjustment Lever The Seat Adjust ment Lever is located beneath the seat The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat forward and backward To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjust ment lever to the left then push the seat for ward or back to the desired position Release the lever so the seat will lock in place Hour Meter See Figure 1 Located on the right side of the mower behind the ignition switch The hour meter displays running time Note rhere will be a flashing LUBE for each recommended lubrication interval There is a flashing OIL at each recommended engine oil and filter change Choke Lever See Figure 2 The Choke is integrated into the throttle control which is operated manually Having the Chok
31. es during operation or while performing influence of alcohol or drugs and adiusinent or repair to protect eyes from 15 Watch for traffic when operating near or cross foreign objects Stop the blades when cross ing roadways ing gravel drives walks or roads 16 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power because the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload properly 17 Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine is running if the operator must dis mount to do so 18 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers 19 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 may be struck or pulled from the unit which could result in serious injury 20 Disengage all attachment clutches set the parking brake to the on position and put the lap bars to the neutral or out position before attempting to start the engine 21 Your mower is designed to cut normal resi dential grass of a height no more than 10 Do not attempt to mow thro
32. h traction wheel They are both engaged by the same operating lever 1 Adjustments The parking brake handle is a lever in a slot that should engage with mod erate force The parking brakes provide a positive means to hold a machine stationary that is similar to Park on an automobile Note rhe parking brakes normally do not need to be adjusted To adjust either brake individually loosen the jam nuts on the cable near the brake arm on the transaxle Adjust the nuts so that the brake pawl comes closer to the gear but not in contact with the gear teeth 2 Repair The mower is equipped with external gear pawl brakes and will not normally require maintenance If they are not working properly please contact your service center G Hydraulic System 1 Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors The pumps in the transaxles are the hardest working components in the hydraulic system They are in operation all the time the engine is running Because of extremely close tolerances wear is an important factor in their life Note The pumps and motors are not owner repairable If a pump fails contact your Cub Cadet dealer Do not disassemble the pump motors 21 2 Steering Lever Adjustments Place the mower on level ground with the engine run ning parking brake off and steering levers opened out to the neutral position If the mower begins to creep adjust the steering levers If the mower creeps first determine whether it
33. ht forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the lapbars are in the opened out position If your mower creeps do the following Jack up rear of unit Place Lapbars in neutral opened out posi tion Locate jam nuts on transaxle control arms They are on the vertical linkage on the front of the transaxles Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con nectors Start unit and push throttle all the way on f If unit creeps forward rotate vertical rod links counter clockwise If unit creeps in reverse rotate clockwise Adjust the appropriate rod connector The left rod for the left side of the mower and the right rod for the right side of mower Afterward retighten jam nuts F Brakes While the mower is in motion all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors controlled by the two steering levers When the mower is parked with the engine shut off the hydraulic System locks the traction wheels Note To move the mower forward or in reverse by pushing you must release the dynamic braking Locate the release levers at the rear of the machine Pull them toward the rear and lower the wide area of the rod into the keyhole slot See photo below Hydro Release Valve When the mower is parked with the engine running and the steering levers opened out in the neutral position the parking brakes should be applied The parking brakes are gear pawl brakes mounted on eac
34. ice CAUTION Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis uses it and does not understand its operation For their personal safety all operators are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment Awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equip ment are essential for hazard control and accident prevention NOTE The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturers owner s operator s manual packed seperately with your unit for more information 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 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 main tained in effective work
35. ilities 1 Orientation a Readthe entire Operators Manual b Sitonthe machine adjust the seat fore and aft then adjust the speed directional lap bar controls they can be adjusted fore and aft as well as up and down 9 16 wrench required c Become familiar with all of the machine controls instrumentation safety and instruction signs and safety devices d Move or have moved the machine to a safe level area with no obstructions includ ing objects pedestrians and animals 2 Initial Operation a Use protective equipment for eyes hands hearing feet legs head and other areas of the body if needed safety eye glasses gloves earplugs boots hats etc A WARNING Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours b Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders especially children c Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to make sure it is free of debris sticks stones wires bones and other for eign objects which could cause injury to bystanders damage to the machine or damage to nearby facilities d Inspect the machine to make sure 1 All guards shields including mower chute deflector are in their proper place are secure and are functional 2 That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil sources nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps hoses or fittings 3 That there are no loose or missing hard ware nor any missing i
36. ing 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 to federal lands A spark arrester muffler may be available IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTH ERS 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 44 HEED ITS WARNING Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet or throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instruc tions could result in serious injury or death DANGER GENERAL SAFETY 5 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone OPERATIONS enters the area 6 Never carry passengers A GENERAL OPERATION 7 T a AE d s 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in Bread d and while backing the manual and on the machine before start 8 aware of theimower and Attachment dis Inge i
37. is is done by loosening the jam nuts on the threaded link and tightening the lower nut to raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the deck Measure the blade to ground height at the right rear blade tip Again be sure to measure at the blade tip at the rear of the right blade when aligned along the mower centerline The blade to ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1 8 to 1 4 higher than the front tip This is referred to as blade pitch The same height difference should be true for the left blade measured front and back To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal threaded links Start at Point C to raise the rear of the deck tighten the front outer jam nut to raise the front of the deck Adjust the rear jam nut at Point C to take the slack out of the threaded link The final adjustment would be to take the slack out of the front linkage Point C by adjusting the jam nuts on the threaded link Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the inner nut to remove slack In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck height using both eyebolt adjustments and pitch adjustment to achieve the correct blade to ground heights If you remember that the front right blade tip adjustment is fixed and you level to that height adjusting the decks will be simpli fied 26 Point B Figure 12 Left Side WIRING DIAGRAM Le
38. ive belts Remove the deck cover The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch Examine the belts for cuts fraying and excessive wear Replace if any of these are detected Replace the deck cover Adjust the Mowing Deck The cutting height is set in 1 2 increments in the range of 1 1 2 to 4 Do not attempt to raise the mower deck higher than 4 because you will damage com ponents on your mower You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper angle for mowing Follow the procedures below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch remove connection of the spark 12 plugs and using the transport lever lower the mowing deck into the cutting position b Using a ruler pencil and paper measure and note the distance from the paved sur face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower Four dimen sions Note The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1 8 1 4 below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required c the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1 8 1 4 lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck
39. la tions Improper disposal of fluids and materi als can harm the environment and the ecology a Prior to disposal contact your local Environmental Protection Agency to determine the proper method for dis posing of the waste Recycling cen ters are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmen tally safe fashion b Use proper containers when draining fluids Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Properly dis pose of the containers immediately fol lowing the draining of fluids C DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground down drain or into a stream pond lake or other body of water Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil fuel coolant brake fluid filters bat teries tires and other harmful waste 15 We do not recommend the use of high pres sure washers to clean your unit They may cause damage to electrical components spin dles pulleys bearings or the engine WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS A DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER Belt UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR P i OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE 30503 ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING Routing
40. ld down straps d Remove the battery without tipping 3 Battery Storage When storing the mower for long periods of time the following guidelines should be performed a Disconnect the battery cables from the ter minals and remove the battery b Clean the battery before storing A dirty battery will lose its charge over time 18 c Store the battery with a full charge A dis charged battery will freeze refer to the table below Specific Gravity Freezing Temp F 1 265 71 1 250 62 1 200 16 1 150 5 1 100 16 d Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1 225 4 Installing the Battery Note rhe battery is delivered from the fac tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte a Attach the positive red cable b Attach the negative black cable c Attach the rubber battery strap 5 Jump Starting A Warning Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking and the gases in the battery to explode a Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the charged bat tery b Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the low charge battery c Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the charged bat tery d Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the frame of the unit with the low charge battery 6 Fuses There is one fuse located in the
41. lve Sit on the Seat Set the parking brake On Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral opened out position Turn the electric blade clutch switch Off Push the choke throttle control to the full forward position Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and turn the switch to On Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc tion to the Start position until the engine starts Note Do not hold the key in the Start position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter If the engine does not start in this time wait about 30 seconds and try again h Gasoline Engine Once the engine starts move the choke throttle to the detent as the engine warms 4 Operating the Mower Operating a zero turn ing radius mower is not like operating a trac tor type riding mower The zero turning radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate However get ting used to the fingertip control of the zero turning radius mower takes some practice We strongly recommend that you locate a test area where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed Get into the operator s seat Start the engine c Usethe transport lever to raise the mowing deck to the transport position Make sure the blade clutch switch is off d After the engine has warmed adjust the throttle to the fast position e Release the parking brake Fold in the steering levers
42. na sate pace tor charge direction and do not point it at anyone future and regular reference and for ordering Do not operate the mower without either the ment pants ae T entire grass catcher or the chute guard in 2 Onlyallow responsible individuals familiar with place the instructions to operate the machine Know 9 Slow dowi before turning Operate the ne S ano how LO aching machine smoothly Avoid erratic operation 3 Ds t hand feet under th tti and excessive speed i ay iM pu CU ee A 10 Never leave a running machine unattended 4 Eu sed i e d S h T Always turn off the blades place the transmis f ear ME OOJECIS SUCIAS TOCKS TOYS sion in neutral set the parking brake stop the wire etc which could be picked up and thrown engine and remove key before dismounting by the blades A small object may have been 11 Turn off blades when not mowing overlooked and could be accidentally thrown 12 Stop the engine and wait until the blades by the mower in any direction and cause injury come to a complete stop before a removing a Ma R Help a a thrown the grass catcher or unclogging chute or b R brad making any repairs adjusting or removing any bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from grass or debris Hie mower While abs Operation 13 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light wear safety glasses with side shields or safety 14 Do not operate the machine while under the goggl
43. nnot be removed by filing Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing it on a blade bal ancer Do not use un balanced blades If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting surface on that end Note Blades that cannot be easily bal anced REPLACE Changing the Blade Drive Belts Set the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov ers and remove both covers Using a 3 8 socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the drive end into the 3 8 square opening in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counter clockwise While holding the idler arm back loosen the blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pul ley Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod Loosen the belt retaining bolt Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt Reverse the process to install the belt Note when replacing belts do not over tighten Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1 2 17 Changing the Spindle Assembly Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged Remove the deck cover Remove the drive belts See 3 Changing Blade Drive Belts Remove the cutter blade See 2 Chang ing a
44. ock d Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described in section a above Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all conditions are met Figure 11 Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts F Deck leveling Procedure 1 Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch disconnect the spark plug wires and using the transport lever position the mowing deck into the 4 height of cut top position The 4 height of cut position is recommended in order for one to see and obtain a measurement Any height of cut posi tion is acceptable as long as a proper measure ment can be taken Check the right and left front tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 20 25 psi Tire pressure can affect blade height by as much as a 1 4 10 Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 8 10 psi Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the right blade To obtain an accurate mea sure align blades in parallel with mower center line i e front to back Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the left blade Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the blades arranged in proper position To level the deck side to side adjust the threaded link at the left side of the deck Point B so that the blade to ground height at the right front blade tip matches that of the left front blade tip Th
45. oned or replaced Seat Switch With both steering levers opened out to the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the off position start the engine Now release the parking brake hold down on the back of the operator s seat against spring pressure and swing one of the steering levers up to the operat ing position Release the operator s seat and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the seat switch must be replaced With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the off position sit in the operator s seat and start the engine Turn the blade clutch switch to the on position and the blades should start to rotate Raise up slightly off the operator s seat and the blades should stop If the blades do not stop when you dismount from the opera tor s seat the seat switch must be replaced Electric PTO Clutch This clutch operates when the engine is running the operator is in the operator s seat and the blade clutch switch is turned on This electric clutch is a fairly trouble free device If a problem develops and the blades do not turn first check the 20 amp fuse in the yellow 16 gauge wire between terminal L on the ignition switch and the hour meter and then investigate the wiring harness and the con nections to the seat switch the blade clutch switch and the electric blade clutch
46. over should only operate the machine under close parental supervision and proper instruc tion 6 Use extra care when approaching blind cor ners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard 7 Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera tion D SERVICE 1 Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive a Use only an approved con tainer b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling C Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion d Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area f 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 Never run a machine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow the machine to cool at least 5 minutes before stor ing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire
47. r perhaps replaced If the engine does not start engage the parking brake and start the engine Swing one steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the parking brake switch must be reposi tioned or replaced Left and Right Steering Lever Switches Sit in the operator s seat With both steer ing levers opened out in the neutral posi tion the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch off swing the left steering lever up to the operating position and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the left steering lever switch must be repositioned or per haps replaced Open the left steering lever to the neutral position and swing the right steering lever up to the operating position and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the right steer ing lever switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced If the engine does not start open the right steering lever to the neutral position and start the engine Swing the left steering lever up to the oper ating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the left steering lever switch must be repositioned or replaced Open the left steering lever out to the neutral position and start the engine Swing the right steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the right steering lever switch must be repositi
48. rns are uphill rather than downhill Align the mower so as to head directly toward the object on the far side Slowly increase the speed of the machine to match cutting conditions terrain and operator familiarity with the controls and keep the machine headed directly toward the alignment object Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed and direction of the machine When approaching the other end of a strip slow down or stop before turning A U turn is recommended unless a zero turn is required The speed of a U turn that will allow for machine controllability and mini mal turf defacement will be dependent on several factors including the speed during turning the radius of the turn the tire tread pattern the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction surface the slope of the trac tion surface Remember a zero turn requires that the forward or reverse travel of the machine be stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or severe turf defacement can occur To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the 10 next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed B Controls 1 Engine Ignition and Start Switch See Fig ure 1 Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator s seat When the key is inserted and turned clock wise 45 degrees the ignition circuit is closed
49. soline Engine Drain all the fuel Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor and put the end into an approved fuel container Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved con tainer Replace the fuel line on the carbure tor Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming Replace the fuel fil ter Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls Replace the spark plugs Clean the battery and make sure it is fully charged Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires 2 ToPut the Mower Back in Service a b Check the battery Charge if necessary Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off Using the starter crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic tank Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure Push the mower outdoors and start the engine Let the engine idle until it has warmed up completely 4 to 5 minutes MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A Daily Checks 1 9 Before starting engine Che
50. t move the LEFT lap bar for ward more than the right side and to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the RIGHT lap bar forward more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is advanced the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To drive in the REVERSE direction Make sure no bystanders animals or objects are behind the machine Look behind the machine and use extreme care Slowly move both lap bars toward the rear of the machine until the machine begins to move rearward Release the lap bars and the machine should stop The more the lap bars are moved toward the rear of the machine the faster the machine will move in the reverse direc tion Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling in reverse this is a safety check the normal proce dure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Do not move the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement and or loss of traction To turn move one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward j
51. tems 13 4 That no non approved devices are installed 5 That all safety signs and decals are properly installed and legible e This is a one person machine operator only Riders are not permitted under any circumstance f To start the engine on the machine 1 Make sure the park brake is set to the ON position both lap bars are in the neutral start opened out position and the Power Take Off PTO also referred to as blade control switch is in the off down position 2 Move the choke and the engine speed control throttle forward to the end of the slot 3 Insert the ignition key turn the switch toward the spring loaded Start position maintain the Start position until the engine begins to run then release the switch it will return to the Run posi tion 4 Move the choke speed control slowly by moving it rearward If the engine is cold the choke may need to be par tially applied for a few minutes Be sure to move the choke throttle after the engine has warmed to the detent g Check safety devices 1 With the park brake engaged move one of the lap bars speed directional control from the neutral start position to the neu tral position out of the slot toward the center of the machine the engine should stop running Move the lap bars back to the neutral start position and the engine should run 2 Repeat this procedure with the opposite side lap bars 3 With the
52. ter Drive Wheels 18 x 8 50 8 for 44 amp 18 x 9 50 8 for 50 Frame Structural steel all welded construction Seat Adjustable seat 4 Adjustment w arm rests Fuel Tank One 5 gallon with shut off valve Ground Speed 0 7 MPH forward 0 3 MPH reverse Instrumentation Hour meter Net Weight 598 lbs w 44 amp 618 lbs w 50 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 Electric Blade Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Hour Meter A General 1 a b When Mowing Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed When operating this mower in the forward direction do not allow the steering levers to return to neutral on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping If the mower is equipped for side dis charge never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid driving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles Before backing up check behind and watch where you are going Always reduce speed when making a turn and when grass is wet Always mow across slopes never
53. the Fast rabbit position h Move the PTO control to the ON position i Remainin the machine operators position and with the mower deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes per wash out start with the trim operator s left side and Figure 7 Figure 6 J Pin allow the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse Move the PTO control to the OFF posi tion Turn the engine off Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your mower deck Clean up the grass clippings and other materials washed from underneath the mower deck and dispose of them properly Hose Coupler Shown without Hose Attached B Mower Deck 1 a b Removing the Mower Deck Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps Lower the cutter deck to the ground Cap ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod 16 Note There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back d Detach the mower drive belt e Remove two linchpins See Fig 6 from the front of the mower Pull the two 2 spring loaded
54. traction wheel put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire 20 that leaks about an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel Mount a wheel and tire replace the lug nuts and using a torque wrench tighten them to 60 10 ft lbs If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel block both traction wheels and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the locknut from the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the caster yoke The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free Slip the axle assembly through one side of the caster yoke through a spacer sleeve a wheel the other spacer sleeve and finally through the other side of the caster yoke Then tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing The wheel with the leaking tire should be inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a large bucket of water Carefully inspect the tire rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection If the leaks you find are pin hole size to 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired If the leaks are larger than 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired If the tire bead is damaged the tire can be repaired or the tire will have to be replaced Creeping Creeping is the slig
55. ugh unusually tall dry grass e g pasture or piles of dry leaves Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard 22 Use only accessories approved for this machine by Cub Cadet Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory B SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of con trol and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope A or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as a part of this manual see pg 27 to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across slopes not up and down Remove obstacles such as rocks limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low enough speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Follow the manufacture s recommendations for counterweights with attachments to improve sta bility Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden ch
56. uld not contact operator s legs c Inthe full reverse position 1 Lap bars should not contact the opera tor s legs or torso Set the seat to the preferred operating position a Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the seat b The seat has five inches of front to rear adjustment available Check factory settings of lap bars for the con ditions listed above Note lap bar adjustments are required height adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments To adjust the height of the lap bars a Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting bolts see Fig 11 25 6 b Remove the bolts and lap bar and reposi tion to the second set of holes in the mount ing block c Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to 28 34 ft Ibs 1 If angular adjustments are also required nuts can be tightened until snug at this point d The same adjustments should be made to both sides of the mower To adjust the front to rear angle of the lap bars a Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting bolts leaving the bottom one fairly snug b Thetop hole is slotted allowing the lap bar to pivot on the bottom bolt c Move lap bar to the desired angle and tighten the nuts to 28 34 ft lbs Note in the neutral position the handles of the lap bars should be aligned with approxi mately a one inch gap between the tips Widen the gap by adding shim washers to the top mounting bolt between the lap bar and the mounting bl
57. ver between high and low speed and verify that the engine throttle arm also moves through it s full range of motion f Repeat as required to obtain proper throt tle adjustment g Verify proper throttle adjustment by check ing RPM readings as outlined above C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 1 Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side to side variance in cut height There are five height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck a Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 1 1 2 inches or lower b Use the middle set of holes for a 2 1 2 3 1 2 inch cut height c Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of 4 inches or higher D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller 1 The front roller helps prevent the scalping of high spots and uneven terrain across the cen ter section of the deck The roller on the front of the deck is fixed at the factory and can not be adjusted E Lap Bar Adjustment 1 2 Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result in the following a Inthe neutral position with hands on the lap bars 1 Operator s upper arms should be relaxed and approximately vertical 2 Operators forearms should be approxi mately horizontal b Inthe full forward position 1 Operator s back should stay in contact with the seat back 2 Lap bars sho
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