Cub Cadet 190-002 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
Model 190-002
30” Hydraulic
Tiller Attachment
REQUIRED FOR USE:
Weight Kit Bracket
(190-307-100)
Suitcase Weights (3 Req’d)
(190-390-100)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3
Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6
To the Owner .................................................................................................... 7
Loose Parts........................................................................................................ 7
Assembling the Tiller.......................................................................................... 7
Preparing the Tractor ........................................................................................ 9
Mounting the Tiller ............................................................................................ 12
Know the Tiller ................................................................................................... 14
Operating the Tiller ............................................................................................ 15
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 18
Storage .............................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 22
Templates .......................................................................................................... 23
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tiller attachment. It will help you assemble, prepare
and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on
the model plate is very important if you need help from your local authorized Cub Cadet
dealer.
You can locate the model number by looking at the left side of the tiller frame near the top. A sample model
plate is explained below.
(Model Number) (Serial Number)
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CUB CADET CORP.
P.O. BOX 368023
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.
Call 1-(800)-528-1009 to locate your nearest Cub Cadet dealer. Before contacting your local
dealer, be sure to have your unit’s model number and serial number ready. See previous
section to locate this information.
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result
in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
DANGER: This machine 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 serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Operation
• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this machine before operating it. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• This machine is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to till soil. Do not use it
for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained
and supervised by a parent. Only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use your machine.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys and other foreign objects which could be
picked up and thrown by the tiller tines in any
direction which could cause serious personal injury
to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
Plan your tilling pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
the like. To help avoid tine contact or a thrown
object injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers
at least 75 feet from the tiller attachment while it is in
operation. Stop tiller if anyone enters the area.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an adjustment
or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine in any direction.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry
can be caught in movable parts. Never operate a
unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight
(e.g. canvas) shoes.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the tiller tines at all times as the
rotating tines can cause injury.
• Never operate the tiller without the rear deflector in
its proper place.
• Disengage the PTO and raise the tiller attachment
when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on
any public roadway.
• Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
• Use tiller attachment in daylight or in good artificial
light only.
• Never carry passengers.
• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive
speed.
• Use a slow ground speed when tilling soil for the
first time. Fast speeds may cause you to lose
control and may also damage the machine.
• Disengage the PTO and raise the tiller attachment
before shifting into reverse and backing up. Always
look down and behind before and while backing up
to avoid a back-over accident.
• Disengage the PTO and raise the tiller attachment
before making sharp turns. Leaving the tiller
lowered and engaged may adversely affect the
steering and control of the tractor.
• Use extra caution when making turns, especially in
tight areas or around obstacles. The tiller
attachment extends beyond the back of the tractor
and could strike an adjacent object (e.g. tree, fence,
bystander etc.) which could damage the machine or
cause personal injury.
• Check overhead clearances carefully before driving
under power lines, wires, bridges, low hanging tree
branches, before entering or exiting buildings, or
any other situation where the operator may be
struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in
serious personal injury.
• Disengage the PTO and raise the tiller attachment
when not in use.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, place transmission in neutral, set
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parking brake, turn engine off and remove key
before dismounting.
• Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and wait until
the tiller comes to a complete stop before making
any repairs, adjustments, or removing any rocks or
debris.
• Use extra caution when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck. A tractor with a tiller
attachment should not be driven up or down a ramp
onto a trailer or truck under power, the unit could tip
over causing serious personal injury. The unit must
be pushed manually to load or unload properly.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for use
of counterweights to improve machine stability.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-800-528-1009
for the name of your nearest dealer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or
death. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
do not till it. For your safety, use the slope gauge
included as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the
slope is greater than 10 degrees as shown on the slope
gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious
injury could result.
Do:
• Till up and down slopes, not across. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, and hidden objects
(e.g. rocks etc.) which can be under the soil.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine which
may cause personal injury.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed
setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope. Always keep the machine in gear
when going down slopes to take advantage of the
engine braking action.
• Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front
of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards
which could cause serious personal injury.
• Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, Disengage the PTO and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Use extra care with the tiller attachment as it can
change the stability of the machine.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for
wheel weights or counterweights to improve the
stability of the machine.
Do Not:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not till near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The machine could suddenly overturn if a wheel or
the attachment is over the edge, or if the edge
caves in.
• Do not operate machine on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding and loss of control of the
machine.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
• Do not till slopes greater than 10 degrees as shown
on the slope gauge.
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 tilling activity. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the tilling area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters the
area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind
and down for small children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child who may run into the
machine.
• Never carry children, even with the attachment
disengaged. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
• Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
power mower. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
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• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for
fuel expansion.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the tractor’s fender.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light as
on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer, or other gas appliances.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
• Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
General Service:
• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the
machine while the engine is running.
• Never check for leaks in the hydraulic lines with
your hands. Hot, high pressure fluid can escape
through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by
puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning.
• Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during
normal operation and can cause a burn. Hydraulic
hoses, fittings and fluid also become hot during
normal operation. Allow the machine, tiller
attachment, and its related hardware time to cool
before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting.
• Check the tine mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect tines for
damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn etc.) Replace
tines with the original equipment manufacture’s
(O.E.M.) tines only, listed in this manual. “Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!”
• Tiller tines are sharp and can cause serious injury.
Wrap the tines or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and
operating.
• Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected
to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service
as required.
• If the tractor or tiller attachment should begin to
vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check over
the equipment immediately for the cause. Abnormal
vibration is a warning of a problem.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm
the environment.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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. The safety label on the equipment is reproduced
below. Take a moment to study the label before operating the unit. Always maintain safety while
operating or servicing the equipment.
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
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SECTION 3: TO THE OWNER
Model 190-002-100, 30-inch hydraulic tiller attachment is designed for use on Series 2000 Lawn Tractors with 23”
rear tires only. It will NOT fit nor operate properly or safely on ANY other tractor. Using this tiller attachment requires
the use of weight kit bracket 190-307-100 and suitcase weights part number 190-390-100 (three weights required).
The instructions in this manual are divided into sections. Carefully read all sections and study the illustrations to
ensure proper installation and usage of this attachment. Read and observe all WARNING and CAUTION
statements. They are included to provide for the protection of the equipment installer and user, and to ensure the
prolonged service life of the equipment.
References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor and tiller attachment when facing
forward in the operator’s position. Reference to the FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor and reference to
the REAR dictates the drawbar end where the tiller attaches.
SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS
The tiller attachment is shipped with the following loose parts in the crate. Please remove all loose parts from the
crate before discarding it. Refer to Figure 1 to identify the parts, noting that these parts may be referred to again in
the following sections of the manual.
Attachment
Hardware Kit
w/ Elect Lift
Tiller Frame w/Roller
Hydraulic Pump Assembly
Rear Tine Shield
(for use w/out roller)
Figure 1
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLING THE TILLER
Attachment Hitch Assembly
The attachment hitch assembly is shipped with a
separate hardware kit that is needed to mount the
assembly to the tractor. See Figure 1.There is also an
electric wiring harness necessary for the lift operation of
the attachment hitch.
The attachment hitch assembly is shipped complete.
This assembly includes the electric lift cylinder, a wiring
harness, and an electric switch that will control the lift
cylinder.
Hydraulic Pump Assembly
The hydraulic pump assembly is shipped together with
a V-belt and a bracket with mounting hardware
attached to it.
The two hydraulic hoses, which are enclosed in a
protective sleeve, are packaged separately from the
hydraulic pump assembly and need to be attached to it.
Both hoses have female connectors on either end and
will attach to male connectors on both the hydraulic
pump assembly and the tiller assembly itself.
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To connect the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic pump
assembly:
• Locate both male hydraulic fittings on the hydraulic
pump. Notice that the fittings are not the same
diameter.
Figure 2
• Thread the end of the small diameter hose onto the
male end of the hydraulic pump by hand, making
sure to not cross thread the connectors.
• Once the fittings are hand tight, use two wrenches
to tighten the connection. One wrench will prevent
the hose from spinning while tightening, and the
other will be used to tighten the connectors
together. Tighten firmly.
• Repeat this step for the large diameter hydraulic
hose.
Tiller Frame and Roller Assembly
The tiller frame and the roller come shipped as an
assembly. The tiller does not get shipped with the
hydraulic fluid that is required to drive the tiller. Before
adding fluid, the two hydraulic hoses that are attached
to the hydraulic pump assembly need to be installed on
the tiller.
The large diameter hydraulic hose needs to be
attached to the tiller frame. There is a male fitting on the
front, right side of the tiller frame. Attach the large
hydraulic hose to the tiller frame using the same
method that was used when attaching to the hydraulic
pump. Refer to Figure 3.
The small diameter hydraulic hose has to be attached
to the hydraulic control valve. Refer to Figure 3. Attach
the hydraulic hose using the same procedure that was
used to attach this hose to the hydraulic pump.
Figure 3
There is a short hydraulic hose that is connected to the
hydraulic motor on one end that was removed from the
hydraulic control valve for shipping (refer to Figure 3).
After installing the small diameter hydraulic hose to the
control valve, attach the short hose to the male fitting on
top of the control valve.
Hydraulic Fluid
The tiller attachment operates using hydraulic fluid. The
fluid should be added to the tiller once the hydraulic
hoses are connected. The following list includes fluids
which are approved for use in this tiller:
• Mobile 424
• Texaco TDH
• Shell Donax
• Farmland TF
• Citgo TF
• Sun Tractor Fluid
• Amoco 1000
• Shell TTF
Remove the dipstick/reservoir cap and add 4.5 gallons
of hydraulic fluid as noted above. Replace the dipstick.
Recheck the hydraulic fluid after the tiller has been
mounted on the tractor and the hydraulic pump has
been engaged. The hydraulic hoses, hydraulic pump,
motor, and valve, and the hydraulic filter will fill up once
the hydraulic pump has been engaged. Hence, the fluid
level will then need to be rechecked and more fluid will
need to be added to maintain the proper fluid level of
the reservoir.
NOTE: Refer to the maintenance section for
information pertaining to changing the hydraulic fluid
and filter after use.
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SECTION 6: PREPARING THE TRACTOR
NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left
and right sides of the tractor and tiller attachment when
facing forward in the operator’s position.
NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a mower deck,
remove it now. Refer to the tractor’s operator’s manual
for instruction on removing the mower deck and
hardware.
IMPORTANT: The use of this tiller attachment requires
the use of the weight bracket 190-307-100, and the
weight kit part number 190-390-100 on the front of the
machine. It is recommended that three weights be used
(three 42lb. suitcase weights). Without front weights,
steering will be extremely difficult and there is potential
for backwards tip over on uneven surfaces. Install these
pieces while preparing the tractor for tilling.
Installing the Lift Switch
The lift switch for the tiller attachment requires
permanent mounting to the tractor’s dash. Remove the
wiring harness from the electric lift cylinder, a part of the
attachment hitch assembly, by unplugging the
connector located near the electric lift cylinder. Refer to
Figure 1.
The lift switch is shipped in a separate bag that can be
found in the box with the electric lift cylinder.
Figure 4
• Secure the lift switch by threading on the nut
removed in the last step, now.
• Working under the dash, connect the five slot
connector in the lift switch wiring harness to the lift
switch.
• Feed the opposite end of the wiring harness, the
end with the two slot connector on it, down toward
the right side of the frame. Continue routing the
harness toward the rear of the tractor between the
running board and the right frame, being certain to
attach it where it will not get pinched by moving
parts.
Drilling a hole in the dash is required to mount the lift
switch and a template is provided on page 23 for
correct placement of the hole. Retrieve the template
from the rear of the book following the instructions from
that page, and secure it to the dash panel with tape.
Refer to Figure 4. Complete the following steps to
properly install the lift switch and electric harness:
• Open the hood of the tractor and carefully inspect
the area below the marked hole location as seen in
Figure 4. Check the area for wires and secure them
as necessary to prevent damage.
• Using a 1/2” drill bit, drill a hole through the plastic
dash panel being certain to center on the drill bit on
the marked location.
• The hex nut is installed on the lift switch prior to
shipping, remove the nut now. Working from
underneath the dash, push the switch through the
newly drilled hole in the dash panel with the threads
showing on the outside and the flat edge of the
threads facing right. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5
• Route the wire harness at the back of the tractor
over the hitch plate. Then route it toward the left
side of the tractor where the connector for the
electric lift cylinder will be after the attachment hitch
is mounted.
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