190-209-100
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10298B
IMPORTANT:
44" MOWER DECK
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
INSTALLATION AND
Operator’s Manual
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(12/01)
Model Number
209
(190-209-100)
(For Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors)
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
ECO 07686
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WARNING
The engine exhaust, s ome of its constituents, and certain veh icle components of the tractor, to which this
mower deck is at tached, contain or emit chemic als known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
The units which use this mower deck attachment are equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust s ystem is e quipped with a spark arreste r meeting ap plicabl e local o r state la ws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other States may have similar laws. Fe deral laws app ly to federal l ands. A spa rk arrest er muffler is available
at your nearest engine authorized service center.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY W ITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RE SULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— HEED ITS WARNING.
IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
CONTENTS
Section Page
Safe Operation Practices ..................................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................................... .. 2
To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... 5
Product Graphics ..................................................................................................................... 6
I Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................ 7
II Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ........................................................................... 9
III Adjustments ................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ............... 12
IV Maintenance .................. .......................... ................................ ................................. ............... 15
V Lubrication Guide ....................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...................... 18
VI Mowing .................... ................................................................ ................................................ 19
Warranty ........................ ................................. ................................ ......................................... 20
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand and follow al l instructions in the
manual and on th e machine before st arting. Keep
this manual in a sa fe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts
2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine. Know the
controls and how to stop the machine quic kly.
3. Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or
near rotating parts.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc. which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades. A small object may have been overlooked
and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause injury to you or a
bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury,
keep children, animals, bys tander s a nd hel pers at
DANGER
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least 75 feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Always wear safe ty glasses with side
shields or safety goggles during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair, to
protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blades
when crossing gravel drives, walks or ro ads.
5. Be sure the area is clear of other people be fore
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Never carry passengers.
7. Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse
and backing up. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
8. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the chute guard in place.
9. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and ex cessive
speed.
10. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off the blades, place the transmission
in neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove key before leaving the area.
11. Turn off blades when not mowing.
12. Stop the e ngine a nd wait until the bla des come to
a complete stop before (a) removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) making any
repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.
13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial li ght.
14. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or cr oss ing
roadways.
16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck. Thi s unit should
not be driven under power up or down a ramp
onto a trailer or truck, becaus e the unit could tip
over causing serious personal injury. The unit
must be manually pushed on a r amp to load or
unload properly.
17. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running if the operator must dismount to
do so.
18. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and clos e-
fitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals
or sneakers.
19. Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low
hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving
buildings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit,
which could result in serious inj ury.
20. Disengage the power take-off, set the parking
brake and shift into neutral before attempting to
start the engine.
21. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential
grass. Do not attempt to mow through unusually
tall, dry grass (e.g. pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Debris may build up on the mower deck or
contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential
fire hazard.
22. Use only accessorie s approved for the machine
by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all
instructions provided with approved accessories.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents, whic h can resul t in seve re inj ury or
death. All slopes r equire extra caution. If y ou cannot
back up the slope or i f you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge (provided in
tractor Operator’s Manual) to measure slopes before
operating the unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope
is greater than 15 degrees, as shown by the slope
gauge, do not operate the unit on that area or serious
injury could result.
DO:
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacle s su ch as ro cks , limb s, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain c ould
overturn t he mach ine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speeds. Choo se a low enough gear s o that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Always keep the machine in gear when goin g down
slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden 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 injur y.
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Avoid starting or stopping o n a s lope. If the ti res l ose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless abso lutely nec essary. If
necessary, turn slowly and gradually across and down
slope, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, di tc hes or em ban km ents.
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Do not use the optional grass catcher on steep slopes.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not al ert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in
watchful care of an adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter
the area.
3. Before and when backing up, look behind and
down for small children.
4. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
They may fall off and be seri ously inj ured or may
interfere with safe machine operation.
5. Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate the machine. Children 14 years and older
should only operate the machine under close
parental supervision and proper ins truction .
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corner s,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child or other hazar d.
7. Remove the key when the machine is left
unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extreme care in handli ng gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the en-
gine hot or running. Allow the engine to cool at
least two minutes before refueling.
c. Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and oth-
er sources of ignition.
e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel
vapors will accumulate in the area.
f. Never store the fuel container or machine
inside where there is an op en flame or spark ,
such as a gas hot water hea ter, space hea ter
or furnace.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area. Engine
exhaust fumes can be lethal.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of
grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Cle an up
oil or fuel spillage. Allow the machine to cool at
least 5 minutes before storing.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or ins pecting, stop the
tractor engine and remove key. Make certain the
blades and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wires and move them
away from the spark plugs to prevent acc idental
starting.
5. Frequently check all nuts, bolts and screws for
proper tightness to ensure the equipment is in
safe working condition, especially the blade nuts.
Also visually inspect blades for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace only
with blades that meet original equipment
specifications.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wires from the spark plugs and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
8. Grass catcher components are subject to wear ,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown . For
your safety, frequently check the components
and replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts when necessary.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing blades.
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10. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
11. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot
during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to
cool down before touching.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are extremely dangerous.
13. If the machine should begin to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the
cause. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can
harm the environment and the ecology.
a. Prior to disposal, contact your local
Environmental Protection Agency to
determine the proper method for disposing of
the waste. Recycling centers are established
to properly dispose of materials in an
environmentally safe fashion.
b. Use proper containers when draining fluids.
Do not use food or beverage containers that
may mislead someone into drinking from
them. Properly dispose of the containers im-
mediately following the draining of fluids.
c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the
ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond,
lake, or other body of water. Observe Environ-
mental Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, fil-
ters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
15. We do not recommend the use of a pressure
washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They
may cause damage to electrical components;
spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
TO THE OWNER
Contained in this manual are instructions covering
installation and maintenance of the 44 inch Model 190-
209 mower deck.
Information provided will guide you through the
preparation, installation and removal processes.
Proper completion of the adjustment procedures will
help to ensure optimal performance from the mower
deck.
Maintenance procedures outlined in this manual, if
performed as instructed, will provide for a continued
high level of performance and prolonged service life
from the mower deck.
Throughout this manual, the reader will be directed to
refer to various figures. These figures depict and
indentify parts which are relevant to the associated
text. Careful attention to these figures will greatly assist
the reader during both installation and maintenance
processes.
If you have difficulties with the attachment, have
questions regarding the operation or maintenance of
this equipment, or desire additional information not
found in the manual, contact your dealer. If you need
help locating a dealer in your area, contact the
Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling:
1-877-282-8684
NOTE
References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that
side of the tractor when facing forward while
seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT
indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR,
the drawbar end.
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PRODUCT GRAPHICS
Keep safety product graphi cs (decals) clean. Replac e
any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed,
missing, painted over or can no longer be read.
Replacement safety graphics are available through
your dealer.
SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON
LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK
HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC –
LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE
DEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC –
LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK
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