cub cadet 18 hp kohler operators manual

Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Riding Mower
MODEL
18HP Kohler
48" Stamped Deck
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B.Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C.Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A.General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B.Related to Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C.When Mowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A.General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B.Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C.Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D.Zero Turn Break-In and Operating Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4
A.Mower Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B.Hydraulic Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C.Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D.Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E.Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F.
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
G.Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A.High Speed Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B.Engine RPM Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C.Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
D.Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E Lap Bar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
F Deck Leveling Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
D409,208; 5,946,8 94; 6,070,690
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FORWARD
The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability. The machine incor­porates many safety features th at should be studied by all operat ors before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
This manual presents all of the operating and mai ntenance instruc tions necessar y to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service.
CAUTION:
Only thoroughly trai ned persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can cause serious injur y to anyone who mis­uses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal safety, all operators ar e 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. Not withstand­ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper­ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS
A. DANGER
1. Do not operate machine in con fined areas where exhaust gases can acc umulate.
2. Do not operate machine without mower c hut e deflector in place and operational.
3. Do not carry pas se ngers.
B. WARNING
1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcoh ol or drugs.
2. Do not operate machines wi th out all guards and safety devices in place and functional.
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or spillage — clean it up.
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leak­ing fuels .
5. Do not stop or park machine ov er dry leaves, grass, debris, etc. that could be comb ust i ble.
6. Use extreme care wh en backing up.
7. Do not operate machine on slo pes greater than 15 de grees (27%).
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when tractio n i s reduced (wet gr ass, ice, sof t ground , l o ose grou nd , l eaves , pi n e needle s , debris, etc.).
9. Avoid turning dow nhill if possible, go slowly and use extra care when turning downhill.
10. Do not operate machines durin g reduce visi­bility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).
11. Do not operate machines wi th non-approv ed attachments.
12. Do not operate machines that are dam-
aged... .. have mach i ne repaired.
13. Do not operate machines that have not been properly maintained.
14. Use onl y repla cem ent p arts that a re th e sam e or equiv alent to the original eq ui pment.
15. Do not mod ify m ach i nes or any of their c om­ponents, especially the engine gov ernor!
16. Do not oper ate ma chine f or mor e than 2 hours without hearing protection.
C. CA UTION
1. Use proper protective equip m ent when oper­ating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing protect ion are recommended).
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.
3. Make sur e operators are full y trained in the safe use of the machine.
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the machine.
5. Keep al l safety signs legible and properly installed.
6. Do not check for hydraulic l eak s with any pa rt of the body.
7. Do not add f uel to a mac hine when the en gine is running and/ or t he exhaust syst em i s hot.
8. Keep m achine c lean and f ree o f de bris , g r ass , leaves, oil, grease, etc.
9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, and remove ignition k ey before you dismount from machine.
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descend­ing slopes .
12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces such as asphal t, co ncrete, loose ground, sand, gravel, etc .
13. Use extra care when loading and unloading machines from trucks or trailers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General
1. Read this Operator’ s Manual before starting the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation.
2. Do not allow anyone to op erate or maintai n this ma c h ine who has not re ad this ma nu al . Never pe rmit children to operate this machine.
3. Never carry passengers.
4. Do not remo ve any shields, guard s or safety devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is damaged or doe s not function, repai r or replace it be fore opera ting the mower.
5. Always wear saf ety glasses and safety shoes when oper atin g or ma intai ning this mo wer. Do not wear loose-fitting cloth i ng.
6. Disconnect the spark plug wi res and remove the key from th e igniti on to prevent th e engi ne from accident al l y st arting before perf orming any maint enance on this mower.
7. Never run the engine indoors without ade­quat e ve ntilation. E xhaus t f um es are de a dl y.
8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled after it has been shut off.
9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid. Alway s wear saf ety glas ses and rub ber glo ves when working on the battery. Do not overfill the battery.
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mix­ture. Keep sparks and flam es awa y at all times.
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11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Ne v er tighten or adju st hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressu re. If high-pre ss ure oil penet rate s the s kin , the oil must be rem oved withi n a few hours by a doc­tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result.
B. Related to Fuel
1. Fuel is hig hly f l am m able. Plea se respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to sm ok e while handli ng fuel.
3. Always use appro ved contai ners for fuel.
4. Always shut off the en gi ne and permit it to cool before removing the fuel tank cap.
5. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
6. If the fuel container spout w ill n ot fit inside the fuel tank op eni ng, use a funnel.
7. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the f uel reaches on e inc h from t he top. This space i s necessary for tank expansion.
8. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Do not overfill
C. When Mowing
1. Keep adults, chil dren and pets aw ay from the area to be mowed.
2. When oper ating this mower in the fo rward direct ion, DO NOT allo w t he st eerin g levers to return to the neut ral position on their own. Always maintai n a firm gri p on t he l evers, opera te them smooth l y and avoid any sudden mov ements of the levers when st arting or stopping.
3. If the mower i s equipp ed fo r side disc harg e , nev e r use th e mo wer wit hout t he disc harge chute in stalled and pla ced i n the do w n posit ion.
4. Always remove debris and oth er objects from the area to be mowed.( grass will reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
6. W atch for hole s , sprinkler heads an d other hidden haz ards.
7. Avoid driving too c l os e to trees, creeks , ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.
8. Be for e backin g up, ch e ck be hind you an d watch w here you’ re going.
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.
10. Always mow across slopes, ne ver up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning.
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Alw ays turn off the b l ade clutch swi tch and wait until th e blades stop rota ting and raise the cutting deck to the transport
Note
: debris and lo ose
position. Always allo w other vehic l es t o have the right-of-way.
12. If you hit a solid object while mo wi ng, turn off the bl ade c lutc h s witc h, pla ce the le ft and ri ght steering levers in the neutral, opened-out position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking bra k e, shut off the engine and take the key fr om t he i gnition swit ch. Inspect fo r damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades ar e in good condition and t hat the blade bolt s are tight before restarting the engine.
13. Never leave the mower unat tended without : turning off th e blade clutch switch; placing the left and right st eeri ng levers in the neutral opened-ou t po sition; moving t he t hrottle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engi ne an d tak ing the k e y f rom th e ig niti on switch.
14. Never walk or st and on the dis charge s ide of a mower with the engine running. Turn off the
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blade clut c h switch if anot her person approaches while you are op erating the mower .
15. Never attempt to operate the traction un it without the mowing deck attached.
16. Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and lea ves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
WARNING
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
Part Number: 00030635
Part Number: 00030633
Part Number: 01003859
DANGER
Part Number: 01003858
ROTATING BLADE
Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
Part Number: 01003449
Part Number: 01003450
Part Number: 01003451
Part Number: 01003452
Part Number: 01003857
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Part Number: 01002166
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS
CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 18 HP Kohler Engine Type: Vertical air cooled Air Cleaner: Dual Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Engine to two v ariab l e-sp eed hydraulic pump/motor BDR units to
gearbox on each drive wheel
Hydraulic Tank: 10 quart capacity, One quart filter Cutter Deck;Drive: 48", Belt Driven Clutch: Electric Deck Lift: Hand lever w/pin 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; choke; left and right
steering lev ers; electric blade clutch switch; parking br ake; mow er deck lift
Parking Brake: Internal, mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Front Caster Wheels: 11 x 4 - 5 Tire Pressure: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster Drive Wheels: w/48" deck, 23x9.50 - 12 Frame: 2” Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction Seat: Milsco Adjustable seat. 5" Adjustment Fuel Tank: Two 5 gallon w/shutoff valve Tool Box Pai nted Steel Ground Speed: 0-8.0 + MPH forward. 0-4.3 MPH reverse Instrumentation Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder Net Weight: 850 lbs. w48" deck
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OPE RATIN G IN ST R U CT ION S
Figure. 1 Figure. 2
Electric Blade Clutch Switch
Ignition Switch
Tach and Hour Meter
A.General
1. When Mo wi n g:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from
the area to be mowed.
b. 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 lev ers when s tarting and stopping.
c. If the mower is equipped for side dis-
charge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position.
d. Always remove debris and other objects
from the area to be mowed (Note: debris
and loose grass will reduce traction). e. Mow only in daylight. f. Wat ch f or holes, sprinkler heads, and other
hidden hazards. g. Avoid driving to close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. h. Before backing up, check behind and
watch where you are going. i. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet. j. Always mow across slopes, never up and
down the slope. Do not operate on steep
slopes and slow down before turning.
Avoid tur ning downhill if possible, start at
the bottom and work up to the top. Use
extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill. k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
switch and wait until the blades stop rotat-
Engine throttle
Choke Lever
ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans­port position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way.
l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn
off the blade clutch switch, place the steer­ing levers in the neutral, opened-out posi­tion, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.
m. Nev er leave t he mower unattended without
observing the following: turn off the blade clutch switch, placing the steering levers i n the neutral open-out position, moving the throttle to slow, setting the parking brake, shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side
of the mower when the engine is running. Tur n off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operat­ing the mower.
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit
without having the mowing deck attached.
p. 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.
q. Always mow at full throttle.
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those
above 15 degrees (27% slope).
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
extra care and go slowly.
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c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction
is at a minimum going downhill.
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the
mowe r toward st reets, buildings, p l ay-
grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-
mals, and other people.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip-
pery.
f. Use extra care when grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, or debris are present
as traction can be reduced.
g. Slow-down before turn ing and come to a
complete stop before any zero t urn maneu-
ver.
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over
combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, debris, etc.
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped P at­tern
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
b. If on an hillside, star t at the bottom so that
the turns are uphill rather than downhill.
c. Align the mower so as to head directly
toward the object on the far side.
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine
to match cutting conditions, terrain, and 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.
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a zero turn is required. The speed of a U-turn that will allow for machine controllability and mini­mal turf defacement will be dependent on several factors including: the speed of the turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread pattern, the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction surface, the slope of the trac­tion surface.
f. Remem ber, 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.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed.
B.Controls
Engine Ignition and Start Switch:
1. ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing below the rig ht side of the operator’s seat. When the key is inserted and turned clock­wise, 45 deg ree s, the ign itio n ci rcuit is cl osed. Turning the switch further against spring pres­sure starts the engine. The engine will only start if the blade clut ch switch is in th e “off” position, the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steeri ng lever s are in the neutral, opened-out position. The ke y sh ould always be re m oved from the swit ch if the operator l eaves the mower’s seat.
Engine Throttle Control:
2. Located on th e left side of the mow er next to the operat or’s seat. Moving the t hrot tle c ontro l from the rear to the front will increase the engine spee d fr om slow to fast.
Left and Right Steering Levers:
3.
3.) These hin ged lever s open out to the side in the neutr al posit ion to pe rmit the opera tor to be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The operator, when seated, can pull th e levers up to the operating position, a comfortable fore­arm’s length away. These levers control all of the movements of the mower. Pushing both lev ers forward causes the mower to move for­ward. Pulling both lev ers bac k causes the mower to move bac k ward. Pushing one lever ahead of the ot her lever cau ses the traction wheel on the side where the lever is ahe ad t o rotate f aster than the other traction wheel, making the mo we r tu rn tow ard t he side w here the le ver is behind. When on e l ever is pushed forward and the other l ever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse a nd the mower will turn within its own length.
In order to start the engine, both steering lev ers must be opened out to the side in the neutral position; the parking brake must be engaged; and the blad e clu tch s w itch m us t be “off”. However, once the engine starts, the parking bra k e must be release d before the operator pl aces the steering levers into the operating position or the engine will automatically shut off.
Note:
neutral when released, but they should be placed in neutral b y the driver. If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor may creep.
(See Fig-
(See Figure 2.)
(See Fi gure
The Steering Le ver will return tow ard
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Steering Levers
Deck Lift Handle
Brake
Figure. 3
Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
4.
(See Figur e
1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the i gnition swit ch . Thi s i s an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade c l ut ch which supplies po wer to the cut­ting b lades through the PT O. The switch must be cut of f to s tart the eng ine a nd should be off for safety any time another pe rson approaches the mower or the mo wi ng 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 Br ake :
5.
(See Figure 3.) Located on the left side of t he traction unit. Th e handle is an overcenter lever which applies the internal drum-typ e brake on each dri ve wheel when the handl e is in the up position. The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine.
Deck Lift Handle and Optional Foot Pedal
6.
Lift Assist:
(See Figure 3.) Located on the right fron t c orner of the mowing deck. Raise the mowi ng deck to the transport position, by pulling the l ever t o th e rear and movin g i t inwar d into th e stop f or tr anspo rt. To lower the mowing deck, pull the deck lift handle and mov e i t outward. This lo wer’s the deck to the cutting position.The foot pedal lift assist (not pictured above) can provide “lift assist” to the hand le v er or wit h “f oot eff ort only” . To provid e assistan ce to the lift handle: re m ove the hair­pin clip fro m the lo cking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the pedal down to t he horizontal positi on so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Re­install the l ocking pin and hairpin clip. Pull on the Lift han dl e and depress the f oot pedal to raise the deck. Lifting with “foot effort only” depress the foot pedal (the hand le ver will lock into transport position if fully depressed). To release the lift mechanism depress the foot pedal, move the hand l ever outward and slowly reduce foot pedal effort to lower the
Figure. 4
Fuel Shutoff Valve
mechanism. To service the unit : Remove the hairpin clip from the lo cking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly. Fol d th e pedal up to vertical position so the hole in the pedal aligns wi th the hole in the lever. Rein­stall the locking pin and hairpin clip. This is the required position for th e foot pedal for the foot plat form to tilt forward and to access some of the machines components.
Fuel Shutoff Valve:
7.
(See Figur e 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank(s). When tu rned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fue l to t he engine. When tu rned in a counterclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close thi s valve anytime the mowe r is trailered or you are not goin g to run the mow er for a period of 30 minutes or m ore to prevent flooding the engine.
Seat Adjustment Lever:
8.
The Seat Adjust­ment Le ver is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat fo rward and backward. To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjust­ment lever to the left then push the seat for­ward or back to the desired position. Release the lever so the seat will lock in place.
Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter:
9. Figure 1) Located on the right side of the mower in front of the igni tion s witch. When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm. When the m achine is off the tachometer displays running time.
Choke Lever:
10.
(See Figure 2) The Choke Lever is located on the left instrumen t pa nel next to the se at. The Chok e Lever is oper at ed manually. Having the Choke Lever in the ON position h el ps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the Choke Lever should be in the OFF position.
Note:
each recommended lubrication int erval. There
There will be a flashing “LUBE” for
(See
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is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended engine oil and filter change. Reset after hour .
C.Initial Adjustments
1. Chec k th e fluid levels and ti res:
Note:
before starting the engine.
a.
b.
Note:
SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ.
c.
d.
These checks should be made daily,
Fuel:
Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank. 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 operat­ing range.
Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or
Hydraulic Oil:
(Filled at the factor y before shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is up to the lowest hole on the oil tank fill neck. The top hole is for venting. If the oil level is low, fill with a good grade of SAE20W-50 oil.
Tires:
8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front
Caster Tires
the procedur es below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck.
a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, remove connection of the spark plugs and using the 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 sur­face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four dimen­sions.)
Note:
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 fricti on and reduces the drive power required.
The front edge of the mowing deck
c. If the dimension at the front of the mowing
deck is 1/8"-1/4" lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need to adjust the Deck Lift Spring Assist (See Figure 5). You may also need to adjust the Deck Links (See Figure 5).
Deck Lift Spring inner nut
Note:
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 i nflated to 20-25 psi.
New tires are overinflated in order to
2. Check that all Nuts, Bo l ts and Screws ar e Tight.
3. Check the tension of the deck drive b elts.
a. Remove the deck cover b. The tension of the deck drive belts are
maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.
c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and
excessive wear. Replace if any of these are detected.
d. Replace the deck cover.
Adjust the Mowing Deck:
4.
The cutting height is set any where in the range of 1- 1/2" to 4". You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achie ve the prop er angle for mowing. Fol l ow
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Figure. 5
Deck Li nks
d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi-
tion. With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the Deck Lift Spring Assist. To adjust the deck up or down, use a wrench and with a few turns, adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Spring Assist. 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 Deck Links. With a wrench loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the top bolt clockwise or counter
clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten nuts.
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport
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 has been attained. If the dimensions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” abov e.
5. Lubricate all fittings li sted in the mainte­nance section.
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures
DANGER:
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.
The following procedures are suggested for opera­tors of ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.
1. Orientation:
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual. b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat before-
and-after, then adjust the speed/directional (lap bar) controls (they can be adjusted up­and-down — 9/16" wrench required). Optional lapbar can also be adjusted fore and aft.
c. Become familiar w it h all o f th e ma ch ine
controls, instrumentation, safety and instruction signs, and safety devices.
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a
safe, level area with no obstructions includ­ing objects, pedestrians, and animals.
2. Initia l Ope rat ion :
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.
W ARNING:
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 for­eign 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 hydraul ic tank caps, hoses or fittings.
3. That there are no loose or missing hard­ware nor any missing items.
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 mac hine, 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 “UP” 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. Push the choke control forward t o the on position and the engine speed control (throttle) forward (half way).
3. Inser t the ignition key, tur n the switch toward the spring-loaded “Start” position, maintain the Start position until the engine begins to run, then release the switch (it will return to the “Run” posi­tion).
4. Retard the choke slowly by pulling it rearward. If the engine is “cold”, the choke may need to be partially applied for a few minutes. Be sure to totally pull the choke to the off position after the engine has “warmed up”.
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 neu­tral 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 park brake engaged and the lap bars in the neutral/start position, advance the engine speed control com­pletely forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO control switch (pull upward), then lift off the seat — the engine should stop run-
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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 tachometer on right control panel). This must be increased to full speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming familiar wit h the machine.
2. Release the park brake to the down posi­tion.
3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/ star t position to the neutral position (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 direc­tion. Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling f orward. (This is a safety check, the normal pro­cedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position).
4. Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement, loss of traction, and/or instability.
5. To turn, advance one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the opposite from the side that was advance d — I.E. to turn clockwise (to the Right), move the LEFT lap bar f or­ward 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.
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction:
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or objects are behind the machine. Look behind the machine, and use extreme care.
2. 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 direc­tion. Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling in rev e rs e (this is a safety check, the normal proce­dure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position).
3. Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement and/or loss of traction.
4. To turn, retard one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the same side that was retarded — I.E., to turn counter-clockwise (to the LEFT), move the LEFT lap bar rearward more than the right side, and to turn clockwise (to the RIGHT), move the RIGHT lap bar rearward more than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is retarded, the turn side tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will be executed. Turf 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.
j. T o 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 direc­tions, the machine must come to a stop first.
2. To turn clockwise, slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning.
3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta­neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear­ward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position).
3. Start the Engine:
a. Open the fuel shutoff valve. b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”
to the up position.
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c. Move the left and right steering levers to
the neutral, opened-out position.
d. Push the electric blade clutch switch down
to the “Off” position.
e. Push the throttle control to a position a
third of the way between slow and fast.
f. Insert the key in the ignition and start
switc h and turn the switch to “On”.
g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold,
push the choke to the on position.
h. Tur n th e ignition key in a clockwise direc-
tion to the “Start” position until the engine starts.
Note:
position for more than 10 seconds o r you may damage the starter. If the engine d oes not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try again.
i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts,
Operatin g the Mower :
4. ing-ra di us mower is not like operating a trac­tor-typ e riding mo wer . The z ero-turning -rad ius mower is much more maneuverable and much les s fatiguing to operate. Ho weve r, get­ting use d to the fingertip control of the zero­turning-radi us mower ta kes some prac t i ce. We strongly recommend that you locate a “test area” where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.
a. Get into the operator’s seat. b. Start the engine. c. Use the transport lever to r aise the mowing
d. After the engine has warmed, adjust the e. Release the parking brake to the down f. Fold the steering levers in to the operating
Do not hold the key in the “Start”
pull the choke rearward halfway and as the engine warms, pull the choke all the way to the off position.
Operating a zero-turn-
deck to the transport position. Make sure the blade clutch switch is off.
throttle to the fast position. position. position.
levers forward the faster the mower will go forward.
h. To back up, mov e 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 tur ning to fast and too far.
j. After you have mastered operating the
mower, use the transport lev er to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating.
k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When
you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees.
5. Parking the Mower:
a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch. b. Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow-
ing deck to the transport position.
c. Dr ive the mower to the cleanup or storage
area. d. Move the throttle to slow. e. Place the steering levers out in the neutral
position. f. Set the parking brake in the up position. g. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key
from the switch. h. Close the fuel shutoff valves.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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.
WARNING:
When operating this mower forward, do not allow th e steerin g levers to return to the ne u­tral 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.
g. To go forward, move both steering levers
slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward. The farther you move the
A. Mower Deck
1. Removing th e Mower Deck:
a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition
key and both spark plug boot. b. Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap-
ture the lift handle by placing the height of
cut clevis pin above the lift handle. c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving
the belt tensioning rod.
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Figure. 6
Cotter Pins Height of Cut Clevis
Cotter Pins
Note:
tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the t en­sion of the sprin gs will go f rom the dec k to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the li ft linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
There is a certain amount of spri ng
d. Detach the mower drive belt. e. Remove six cotter pins (See Fig. 6) (4)
from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the cotter pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the cotterpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the cotter pins on the front of the
mowe r (2). 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.
2. Changing a Blade:
a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
one foot and block it in that position. b. To prevent the blade from turning, secure
the blade by placing by placing a block of
wood between the blade and the deck
housing. c. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley
side of the spindle to secure. d. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench. e. Remove the hex nut. f. To replace the blade reverse the above
process and tighten nut to 100-120 ft. lb.
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.
a. apply the parking brake. b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep
blades sharp and free of build up at all times.
c. 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.
d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or
dents that cannot be removed by filing.
e. Check the balance of the blade after
sharpening by placing it on a blade bal­ancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.
f. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off
of the cutting surface on that end.
Note:
anced—REPLACE.
Blades that cannot be easily bal-
3. Changing the Blade Drive Bel ts:
a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition
key and both spark plug boots.
b. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov-
ers and remove both covers.
c. Using a 1/2" socket breaker bar or socket
rachet insert the male end into the 1/2" opening in the lower idler arm assembly and pull the idler arm clockwise. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the
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Cover Plate
Spindle
Figure. 7
blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.
d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving
the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining bolt.
e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt
and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt.
f. Reverse the process to install the belt.
Note:
tighten. Adjus t the idler pulley so that a ten­pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys defl ects the belt about 1/2".
When replacing belts do not over-
4. Changing the Spindle Assembly
a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
one foot and block it in that position. b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. c. Remove the deck cover. d. Remove the drive belts. (See 3. Changing
Blade Drive Belts.) e. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Chang-
ing a Blade.) f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove
four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap
screws. Remove the spindle assembly.
B.Hydraulic Oil
WARNING:
Never overf ill t he hydr aulic units. Damage c an occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range.
Note:
small quantiti es and recheck the oil level before ad ding more. It i s im portant th at y ou do not overfill the reservoir.
hen adding hydraulic oil, do so in
W
Figure. 8
1. Adding Hydraulic Oil
Hydraulic Tank
(use SAE20W 50)
a. Place the Mower on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
b. Stop the engine and remove the key
from the igniti on sw itch.
c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill
neck.
d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check
the level. The correct level is up to the low­est hole of the oil tank fill neck.
e. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to
the lowest hole in t h e o il tank fill neck, if necessary.
2. Draining Hydraulic Oil
Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or du mp it on op en land , th is creates an environmental hazard . Please be aware o f the environment when disposing of used oil.
a. Place the Mower on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
b. Stop the engi ne and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
c. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck
on page 13.
d. Raise the seat forward to expose the
hydraulic oil fill point.
e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil
cap. f. Remove hydraulic fi ll o il c ap. g. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gal-
lon) under the hydraulic reser voir and filter. h. Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydrau-
lic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain.
Replace the plug.
i. Place a small pan under the skid plate.
Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir
for faster drainage. Remove nut caps and
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drain oil from both left and right axles. Replace and retighten nuts.
Transmission
c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-
charged battery will freeze (refer to the
table below)..
Specific Gravity Freezing T em p (°F)
1.265 -71
1.250 -62
1.200 -16
Figure. 9
j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa-
tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil.
k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res-
ervoir. l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level. m. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res-
ervoir and repeat step L.
C.Electrical Circuit
Danger:
Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10.
Battery:
1. operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and check the level of th e l iq uid el ectrolyte in the battery every 50 operating hours. If the level in any of th e six cells has droppe d below the bottom of the split ring inside t he f ill ho le , re fill the cell with distilled water. To keep the out­side of the battery clean, brush on a strong solution of bica rbona te of soda an d w ater and rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and cable en d s c l ea n with a wir e brus h an d make sure the c onnections are t i ght . Coat the termi­nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Battery Stora ge:
2. long periods of t i m e th e following guidelines should be taken.
a. Disconnect the battery cables from the ter-
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty
The battery is located beneath the
When st oring the Mo w er for
minals and remove the battery. You will have to remov e the control panel to access the battery strap. Replace control panel.
battery will lose its charge over time.
1.150 5
1.100 16
d. Re charge batter y when ever the specific
gravity value is less than 1.225
3. B atter y Removal
Warning:
When removing the cables from the battery
follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame.
a. Remove the Negative (black) cable. b. Remove the Positive (red) cable. c. Release the hold down straps. d. Remove the battery without tipping.
4. Installing the Battery
Note:
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
The battery is delivered from the fac-
Warning:
Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode.
a. At tach the end of the red jumper cable to
the Positive terminal (+) of the charged battery.
b. At tach the other end of the red jumper
cable to the Positiv e terminal (+) of the low charge bat t ery.
c. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to
the Negative terminal of the charged bat­tery.
d. At tach the other end of the black jumper
cable to the frame of the unit with the low charge bat t ery.
Fuses:
6. between th e i gnition and start switch and
There is one f use lo ca ted in t he wi ring
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other elect r i cal co m po nents. This is a stan­dard plug-in type au tomotive f use rated at 7. 5 amp.
Safety Switches:
7.
There are five safety swi tc hes in the electrica l circuit which control the engin e. They are (1) th e blade clutch swi tc h, (2) the parking brake sw itc h, (3) the left and (4) the right steering lever switches and (5) the seat switch.They operate so that in order to start the engine, the blade clutch swi tch must be off, the parking brake must be engaged , and both steering levers must be opened- out to the side in the neut ral position. Once the engine is started, the seat mu st 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 occ upied befor e the blade clutch swi tch can cause the blades to rotate.
Safety Switch Operation Checks:
8. lowing operational ch ecks should be made daily.
Blade Clutch Switch:
a.
Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steering lev ers 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. 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 elec­tric PTO clutch must be repaired.
Parking Brake Switch:
b.
Sit in the opera­tor’ s seat. With both steering levers opened-out in the neutral position and the blade clutch switch “off”, release the park­ing brake and try to start the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the park­ing brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced. If the engine does not start, engage the par king 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 reposi­tioned or replaced.
Left and Right Steering Lever Switches:
c.
Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steer­ing levers opened-out in the neutral posi­tion, the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch “off”, swing the left
The fol-
steering lever up to the operating position and try to star t the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the left steering lever switch must be repositioned or per­haps replaced. Open the left steering lever to the neutral position and swing the right steering lever up to the operating position and try to star t the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the right steer­ing lever switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced. If the engine does not star t, Open the right steer ing lever to the neutral position and start the engine. Swing the left steering lev er up to the oper­ating 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 lev e r up to the operating position and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the right steering lever switch must be repositioned or replaced.
Seat Switch:
d.
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, sit in the operator’s seat and swing one of the steering levers up to the operating position. Raise off of 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 f olded 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 operator’s seat, the seat switch must be replaced.
Electric PTO Clutch:
e.
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 tur n, first check the 7.5 amp fuse in the yellow, 16­gauge wire between terminal “L” (for the Gasoline Engine) on the ignition switch and the hour meter and then investigate the wiring harne ss and the connec tions to the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and
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the electric blade clutch. Then check out the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If a prob lem still exists contact your cub cadet service dealer.
D.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 .
Inflation Pressure:
1. a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 8-10 psi rec-
ommended
b. Front Caster Wheel—40 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 pres­sure).
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent
air pressure loss.
Leaking Tires:
2.
or repla ce immed iately. The normal procedu re is to remo ve the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and re pair. If a tire is getting soft , park the mo wer on the nearest l evel, paved area. If the leakin g tire is on a traction w heel, put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and j ack up the tire t hat leaks about an inch off th e ground. Loosen and r em ove the lug nuts and remove t he wheel. Mount a spare whee l and tir e, replac e the lug n uts, and using a to rque wrench, tight en 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 . Loose n and rem ove the locknut f rom the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the caster yoke. The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle assembly through one side of the caster yoke, through a spacer sleeve, a spare wheel, the other spacer sleeve and finally
When a fl at tire occurs, repair
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through the other side of the caster yoke. Then tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly.
Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing. The wheel with the leaking tire should be taken to the maintenance area, the tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles whic h indicat e a leak. Mar k each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the leaks you find are pin hole size to 1/16" diameter, the tire can be repaired using an aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer available from any auto supply store. Follow the directions on the can. If the leaks are larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be repa ired wit h r ubbe r pl ugs also availabl e in a kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in the tire or the tire will have to be replaced.
Creeping:
3. backward movement of the mo wer when the throttle is on and the lapbars are in the opened-ou t position. If y our mower cr eeps do the following.
a. Jack up rear of unit. b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-
tion.
c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control
assembly in pa rts list ) .
d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-
nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-
trated Parts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.) e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on. f. If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con-
nectors counter-clockwise. And if unit
cree ps in r ever s e, rotat e clockwise.
Adjust the appropriate rod c onnector. The
left rod for the left side of the mower and
the right rod for the right side of mower.
Afterward, retighten jam nuts.
Creeping is the slight forward or
E. Brakes
While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic system loc ks t he tra ction w hee ls.
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Note:
pushing, you must release the dynamic brak­ing. Locate the le vers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers out and lock in position. Afte r pushing the mower to the desired location, return both levers to the operating position (See photo below)
If you wish to move the mower by
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damaged hos es. Make certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose.
Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:
2.
Note:
filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter .
Change the hydraulic oil and the oi l
To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank. Remove the drain plug, drain the tank, then replace the plug. Place the drain pan under the filter and remove the filter by unscrewing in a counterclockwise direction. The filter will be full of oil, so empty it into the drain pan. You don’t have to drain the rest of the hydraulic system. Fill the replacement filter with a good grade of 20W-50 oil and lubricate the sealing surface. Screw the filter onto the filter base until it seats an d then another one-half turn to seal.
Hydro Release Levers
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 drum-type brakes mounted on each traction wheel.They are both engaged by the same operating lever.
Adjustments:
1.
The parking b rake handle is an overcenter lever that should engage with moderate force.
Note:
tighten the brake rods going back to the brake arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and check parking capacity. Repeat Step.
To increase parking brake capacity
To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly. Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount.
Repair :
2.
The mower is equipped with internal wet drum brak es an d w ill no t no rmally require maintenance. If they are not working properly, please contact your service center.If thery are not working properly contact y our cub cadet service dealer
F. Hydraulic System
Hoses:
1. oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for leaks or abrasion and replace any
Check t he hoses from the h ydraulic
Note:
cap and the area around it before removing the cap to prevent dirt from contam inating the oil.
Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill
Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 20W-50 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up to the level of the second hole in the fill tube. Leave this air space for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at idle for about five minutes. Check the filter for leaks. Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air from the system. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off if necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole n the fill tube.
Note:
ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appear s foamy or contains excessive air bubbles, DO NO T OPERATE UNIT . Cont act Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
Hydrostatic Transmissions and motors:
3.
After unit is up to operating t empera-
The pumps are the hardest-working compo­nents in the h ydraulic syst em . They are in operation al l the time the engine is runn i ng. Because of extremely close tolerances, wear is an important factor in their life.
nants
in the h ydr aul ic oil an d
Contami-
cavitation
does the greatest harm to the pumps. Cavitation is a bloc kage in th e supply lines that pr oduce s a partial vacuum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the pump.
Check the two suctio n hos es (th e hose s con­nected to the filter) daily bef ore starting the engine. Look for a flattened condition or any leaks and re pair or replace as nec essary. A flattened or leakng suction hose will permit
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cavitation t o develop which can de stroy the pumps in a sh ort time.
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps . To prevent t hi s, use a filter that ca ptures particles as small as 30 microns or 30 millionths of a meter in diame­ter. You can help in the batt l e against dirt by being very careful when you remove or repair a component in the hydraulic system. Thor­oughly cle an of f any componen t before you work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line you rem ove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic fittings . Place an y compon ent you remov e in a clean plastic bag so it can’t pick up dust or dirt. Clean your hands frequently when work­ing on the hydraulic components.
Note:
If a pump fails, contact y our Cub Cadet Ser­vice Dealer. Do not disassemble the pump.
Steering Lever Adjust ments :
4. mower on level ground with t he engine run­ning, parki ng brake off and s teering levers opened ou t to the neutral position. If the Mower begins to creep, adjust the S teering Levers.
If the mo w er c re eps , firs t de termine wh ether it creeps to the righ t or left side and which direc­tion the mower moves — to the front or the rear. To make the adj us tment, place the steer­ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set th e park i ng brake , s hut off the engine, take t he key from t he 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. Remove the cap screw and lock washer th at secure the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the control lever pivot. Loosen the jam nut which pre vents the rod end bearing from turning. If the mow er c re eps f or w ard, threa d the ro d end bearing one-half turn clockwise into the link­age control arm. If the mowe r c reeps back­ward , th read the r od en d bea ring o ne half tu rn counterclockwise out of the linkage control arm. Then tighten the jam nut and reconnect the rod end bearing to the control lever pivot by repl acing the cap scre w and lock washer.
After a dj us ting the steeri ng linkage, swing t he seat bac k to its normal position and place the steering lever on the side you adjust ed up to the oper atin g posit ion . If y ou feel a slight pu sh forward or a slight pull backward from the neutral position you must adjust the le ver return assembly. To do this, swing the steering
The pumps are not owner-repairable.
Place the
lev er ba ck out t o the n eutr al p osi tion, piv ot the seat fo rward and loosen the ja m nut on the lever return rod where it is threaded into the hex-shaped end of the lever return bolt. If the steering lever was pushed forward, turn the hex-shaped lever return bolt clo ckwise one­half turn off of the lever return rod. If the steer­ing lev er wa s pulled b ac k, turn the he x shape d lev er return bolt counterclockwise one-half turn onto the le ver return ro d. Then tigh ten the jam nut, pivot the se at back into the operating position and st art the mo wer to check tha t your adj us tments were made cor rectly.
G. Storage
General:
1. for a few months, it should be st ored in a dry location that is not subject to dra st ic c hanges in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenanc e procedures should be per­formed.
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 pul­leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any
oil on the drive belts.) d. L ubri cate the mower. e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be
warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the
engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with
fresh oil. f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close
the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the
fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end
into an approved fuel container. Open the
fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel
tank and line into the approved container.
Replace the fuel line on the carburetor.
Star t the engine and allow it to run out of
fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish
deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil-
ter. g. G asolin e Engine Only: Remove the spark
plugs and pour approximately one ounce
of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine
one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on
the cylinder walls. Replace the spark
plugs. h. Clean the batter y and make sure it is fully
charged.
If your mower will not be in service
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i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-
tings. Replace as necessary.
j. Jack the mow er up and store it on block s to
take the weight off of the tires.
2. To Put the M o wer Back in Se rv ic e:
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary. b. Gasoline Engine Only: Rem ove the spark
plugs and wipe them off. Using th e starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition lea ds. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase
and the hydraulic tank.
d. Lower the mower off the block and check
the tire pressure.
e. 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. Before starting engine :
a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-
sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.
e. Check the tires and tire pressure.
Drive Tires: 8-10 psi. Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.
f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive
belt and the hydro drive belt.
g. Check the blades. Make sure they are
sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight.
h. Check the cutting height.
2. When ready to start the engin e:
a. Check the five safety switches for proper
operation.
3. After mo wing:
a. Clean the mower. b. Clean the engine air screen. c. Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling
Chart.
d. After the first five hours, Change the
engine oil and engine oil filter.
B. Every 25 Hour Checks
1. Service the engine foam element air pre­cleaner.*
2. Grea se the three spindle bearings.
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks
1. Chan ge the engin e oil. (Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation. )
2. Clean or replace the engin e’s paper air cleaner elem ent.*
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.
4. Clean th e engine cooling fins and external surfac es.*
5. After the first 50 hours, ch ange the hydr aulic oil and the h ydraulic oil filter. Change them every 500 hours there after.
6. Oil wear points.
7. Lubricate all grease fittings .
Lubrication Chart.
Follow the Oiling Chart.
Follow the
D. Every 100 Hour Checks
1. Chang e the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours under hea vy duty operatio n. )
2. Chec k the engine spark plugs.
E. Yearly Checks
Check th e oi l i n the hydraul i c reservoir.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
conditions.
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual
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OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply
the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off an y excess . St art engine and
operate m ower briefly to insu re that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points Description
DAILY
4 4 2 2 2 2 1 2
WEEKLY
1 2 2 2 1 1 1 4 2 2
Deck Suspension Pivots Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin Height Adjustment Handle Pivots Height Adjustment Stop Pivots Deck Lift Linkage Pivots Transport Handle Pivots Transport Handle Pin Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Cont rol Lever Pivots Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint Brake Rod Clevis Pins Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots 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 2 4 2 1 4 1 1 2
Blade Spindl e B eari ngs
Front Caster Wheels Fro nt Caster Wheel Spin dl es Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Ta ke-Up I dle r Pi v ots Axle Pivot Steering Lever Pivots Hydro Take-up Idler Pivot Park Brake P i vot Mower Deck Ball Wheels
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P erf orm anc e Adj ustm ents
B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
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. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi
MAX.)
c. Front tires 20-25 psi. recommended (40 psi
MAX.
2. Check hydraul ic f lu i d level (Ref. Engi ne
owne r’s manual)
3. Verify that the mower does not creep when
the engin e is running, the lap bars are in the neutral position and the parki ng brake is released. (Refer to section D-3 on page 19 of this manual if this condition exists).
4. Recheck the tracking after any adjus tments
based on the above.
5. If uneven tracking persists, adjust as follows.
(see Fig. 10)
a. Unit tracks to the RIGHT, adjust Left lap
bar stop bolt to make it longer.
b. Unit tracks to the LEFT, adjust Right lap
bar stop bolt to make it longer.
6. Re-chec k the tracki ng and make any fine tun-
ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as required.
Note:
ing problem will change sides. Make the fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt.
If stop bolt is adjusted too far, tr ack-
Description High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec.
-- -- --
-- -- --
18 HP Kohler 3600 +/-50 1650 +/-100
NOTE:
RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load.
1. Verify that the lap bars are in the neut ral posi­tion, the parkin g brake is on, and th e PTO drive is dis engaged.
2. Start the mower and let it run at approximately half throttl e for 3-5 minut es to bring the eng ine up to operat i ng t em perature.
3. Locate the Hour Meter/Tachometer/ Se rvice Minder di splay on t he right hand operator c on­trol panel. (s ee Fig.1 o n page 8 of th e manua l) This display defaul t s t o Tachomet er mode when engine is running.
4. Move the throttle lever to the high s peed posi­tion and note th e RP M reading on the displ ay.
5. Move the throttle lever back to the low speed position and again note the displayed RPM’s.
6. Compare th ese noted RPM readi ngs to the specificat i ons i n Table 1, for th e engine that is on your mower.
7. If the reading s do not correspond to t he ranges in the table, refer to the eng i ne owner’s manual for the proper adjustment pro­cedures.
8. If adjustmen ts per the engine oper at or’s man­ual do not resu lt in prope r RPM read ings , con ­tact your service technician.
9. Note: The throttle cable sheath may shrink or slip over time, changi ng the relationship between th e throttle le v er on the left hand operator control panel and the throttl e 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.
Figure. 10
Lap Bar Stop Bolt
b. Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the
engine throttle plate.
c. Place the operator’s throttle lever to the
high speed position and then slide the cable through the clamp until the throttle arm is in the full throttle position. (Ref.
Engine owner’s manual) d. Tighten the cable clamp. e. Move the operator’s throttle lever between
high and low speed and verify that the
engine throttle arm also moves through it’s
full range of motion.
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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. Matchin g th e set heights of the ball r ol l ers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimi ze any side-to-side variance in cut height.
2. There are thr ee height adjustment holes in the bracket that mo unt the ball rollers to the deck.
a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 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 bo tt om set of holes f or cut heights of
4 inches or higher .
D. Dec k Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings
1. The front and rear rollers hel p prevent the scalping of high spots and uneven terr ai n across the center section of th e deck.
2. The roller s on the fron t of the d ec k a re fixed at the factory and can not be adjusted.
3. The rolle rs on the rear of the deck can be adjusted downward one inch.
a. Lowering the roller will increase the strip-
ing effect left behind the mower.
b. This po s iti on ing of the rear ro lle r w ill a ls o
help to filter the mulched grass clippings into the turf.
c. Roller should not be lowered if the cut
height is set at 2-1/2 inches or lower.
E. Lap Bar Adjustment
1. Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result in the following:
a. In the neutral position with hands on the
lap bars,
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed
and approximately vertical.
2. Operator’s forear ms s hould be approxi-
mately vertical.
b. In the full forward position,
1. Op erator’s back should stay in contact with the seat back.
2. Lap bars should not contact operator’s legs.
c. In the full reverse position,
1. Lap bars should not contact the opera­tor’s legs or torso.
2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.
a. Adjustm ent leve r i s located under the front
edge of the se at .
b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear
adjustment available.
3. Check factory settings of lap bars for the con­ditions listed above.
Note:
height adjustments shoul d be mad e prior to angular adjustments.
If lap bar adjustments are required,
4. To adjust the height of the lap bars,
a. Remove the nut s from the lap bar mounting
bolts (see Fi g. 11).
b. Remov e t he bo lts and l ap ba r a nd rep ostion
to the seconc set of holes in the moun ting block.
c. Replace the bolts and nut s and tighten to
28-34 ft-lbs.
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 mo wer .
(Optional lapbars only)
5.
To adjust the f ront -t o-
rear angle of t he l ap bars,
a. Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting
bolts, leaving the bottom one fairly snug.
b. The top hole is slotted, allowing the lap bar
to pivot on the bottom bolt.
c. M ove lap bar to the desired angle and
tighten the nuts to 28-34 ft-lbs.
Note:
the lap bars should be aligned with approxi­mately a one inch gap between the tips. Adjus­the gap by adding shim wash ers to the top mounting bolt between the lap bar and the mounting block.
In the neutral position, the handles of
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
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F. Deck leveling Procedure
1. Park the mow er on a f lat pa v ed s urf ace, en gage the parking brake , shut off the engine , remo v e the key from the ignition s witch, disc onnect the spark plug wires and using the transport lev e r , lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (T he 4" height of cut position is recom­mended in order for o ne to see and obtai n a measurement. A ny height of cut position is acceptable as long as a proper measure ment can be taken.)
2. Check the right and left front tire pressure. Adjust as necessary to 20-25 psi. Tire press ure can aff ect blade height by as much as a 1/4”.
3. Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure . Adjust as necessary to 8-10 psi.
4. Measure blade-to- ground height at the front tip of the right blade. To obtain an accurate mea­sure, al i gn blades in p arallel with mo wer center­line, (i.e. front to back).
5. Measure blade-to- ground height at the front tip of the left blade. Be sure to measure at t he blade t ip with the blades arranged in proper position.
6. To lev el the deck , adjust the ey eb olt at the left front of the deck (Point B) so that the blade-to­ground h eig ht at the right front bl ade tip matches that of the left front bla de tip . This is done b y loosening the jam nuts on the eyebolt and tighteni ng t he upper nut to raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the deck. The right front b l ade tip height is f ixed so y ou must adjust the left front tip to match it.
7. Measure the blade-to-ground height at the right rear blade tip. Again be sure to measure at the blade t ip at the rear of the right blade when
aligned along the mow er centerline. The blade­to-ground hei ght 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 sam height differenc e should be true f or the left blade, measu red front and bac k.
8. T o adjus t the blade pitc h the dec k pitch must be adjusted. Loosen the inner jam nu ts at the rear of the horizont al t hreaded rods. Sta rt at Point C to raise the rear of the deck, tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck pitch. Adju st th e rear jam nut at P oint D to tak e the “slac k out of the threaded rod.
9. The final adjustment would be to tak e the “s lack” out of the lef t rear linkage (Point D) by adjus ting the jam nut s on the eyebolt. Loosen the jam nuts and tighte n the upp er n ut to remo ve “s lac k”.
10. In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck height us ing both e y ebol t adjust ments an d pitch adjustment to achie v e the correct b lade-t o­ground heights. If y ou remember that the front right blade t ip adjustment is fixed and you level to that height, adjusting the decks will be simpli­fied.
Figure. 12
Height of Cut LInk
Eyebolt
Point B
Eyebolt
Point D
Point A
Jam Nu ts
Point C
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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EQUIPMENT TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty is specific to the product manual it is attached to.
For a complete list of products and warranties contact y our Cub Cadet dealer.
Proper maintenance o f yo ur Cu b Cadet equipment is the ow ner ’s resp on sibility.
Follow the instructions in your owner’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.
1. What Is Covered By This Warranty.
This limited warranty covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet equipmen t for two year f rom t he date of pu rcha se for the first user purchas er. Cub Cadet will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet d ealer. Batteries, belts and tires will be covered for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Engine warranties beyond listed coverage, if available, is handled directly with the engine manufacturer.
2. What Is Not Covered By This Warranty.
Cub Cadet does not wa rra nt (a) rout ine mai nten ance item s such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brak e or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal maintenance, blade sharpening, setu p and normal wear. (b) incidental costs suc h as transporting equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product. (c) damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed; (d) damage caused by accident or disasters such as fire, flood, wind and lightning; (e) damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modification; or (f) any other abuse or misuse of the equipment.
3. EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED. ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WAR­RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED.
4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL Cub Cadet BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT INCLU DING BUT NOT LI MIT ED T O ANY CLA IM FOR L OSS OF P ROF ITS, LO SS OF SA VINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE EQ U IPMENT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUI PMENT, FACILITIES OR SERVICE, DOWNTIME, THE CLAIMS OR COSTS OF THIRD PARTI ES INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, A ND IN­JURY TO PROPERTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of inci­dental or consequential damages, so the abov e limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
5. Future Changes.
Cub Cadet reserves the right to reserve, change or modify the construction and design of its Equipment or any component part or parts thereof without incurri ng t he obl igations to make such changes or modifications in present equipment.
6. How to Obtain Service:
Contact the authorized Cub Cadet dealer at the point of original retail purchase to obtain service or replacement parts. If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servic­ing dealer, contact:
Cub Cadet Corporation P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, OH 44136
Form No. 01007352 Rev.03-0 3/14/2003
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