Operator’s Manual
60" MOWER DECK
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model Number
291
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-0841F
ECO 07819
(12/01)
CONTENTS
Section Page
Safe Operation Practices ..................................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................................... .. 2
To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... 5
I Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................ 6
II Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ........................................................................... 8
III Adjustments ................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ............... 12
IV Maintenance .................. .......................... ................................ ................................. ............... 15
Lubrication Guide ....................... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. ....... 18
Product Graphics ..................................................................................................................... 19
Warranty ........................ ................................. ................................ ......................................... 20
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.
IMPORTANT
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.
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
DANGER
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.
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.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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
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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.
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
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.
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.
18. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and clos efitting 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.
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
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 accidental 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 Environ-
mental Protection Agency to determine the
proper method for disposing of the waste. Re-
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.
cycling 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 immediately 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 Environmental Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, 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.
TO THE OWNER
Contained in this manual are instructions covering
installation and maintenance of the 60 inch Model 190291 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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SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION
WARNING
When handling the mower deck, b e car eful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
Remove the top and break down the sides of the crate
to remove the deck components from the shipping
container. Cut the tie straps securing the chute
deflector assembly and front drive shaft to the deck
assembly. Remove all padding material from the drive
shafts. Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE: The mower deck front lift bracket/rod assembly
is shipped on the tractor. If not already done, cut the tie
strap securing the front lift bracket/rod assembly to the
front of the tractor frame. Pull the center of the tractor’s
quick latch rod downward to remove the lift bracket assembly from the tractor.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
ASSEMBLY
HINGE
BRACKET
FRONT LIFT BRKT /ROD ASS’Y.
—SHIPPED ON TRACTOR
A. DECK PREPARATION
WARNING
FASTENERS
FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT
Figure 1
DECK ASSEMBLY
REAR DRIVE
SHAFT
Hex Flange Lock Nuts
& Carriage Bolts
Do not operate the mower deck without the
chute deflector installed and in the down
position.
Install the chute deflector onto the right side of the deck
over the discharge chute opening as follows:
1. Remove the two carriage bolts and hex flange lock
nuts from the deck housing at the discharge chute
opening.
2. Position the chute def lec to r as sembly on the deck
above the discharge opening, aligning the two
holes in the hinge bracket with the holes in the
deck housing.
3. Insert the carriage bolts from the unde rside of the
deck and through the holes in the hinge bracket.
Secure with the two hex flange lock nuts (See Figure 2).
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
Figure 2
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B. TRACTOR PREPARATION
NOTE
Tractors built Mfg. Cod e 1K060G and a fter are
equipped with a deck downst op feature. In the
raised position, the downstop will prevent the lift
links from being adequately lowered to allow installation of the deck. If the deck is being installed on a tractor which does not have the
downstop feature, skip the following step 1 and
go to step 2.
1. If installing the deck on a tractor with the deck
downstop feature, make certain the downstop is in
the lowered position as follows (See Figure 3):
a. If necessary, use the tractor’s lift handle to
raise the center lift and relieve any p ressure
from the downstop arm.
b. Lower the deck downstop by continuously
turning the height adjustment knob counterclockwise.
LEFT
LIFT
ROD
NOTCH
HOLD
DOWN
LIFT STOP BRACKET
RELEASE TAB
Figure 4A
LEFT
LIFT
LINK
SLOT
VIEWED FROM
RIGHT SIDE
LIFT
UPWARD
LOWER
RAISE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Figure 3
2. The left lift link of the tractor must be raised to pro-
vide clearance f or sliding the mower deck under,
or out from under, the tractor. Referring to Figures
4A through 4D, lock the left lift link in its deck in-
stallation position as follows:
a. Use the tractor lift system lever to lower the lift
links.
b. Holding the left lift rod downwar d, lift upward
on the release tab of the lift stop bracket while
raising the rearwar d end o f th e l if t l ink to align
the notch of the rod with the slot of the link
(See Figures 4A and 4B).
c. Swing the lift rod forward until fully to the front
of the lift link slot (See Figures 4C and 4D).
Figure 4B
SWING
LIFT ROD
FORWARD
Figure 4C
LIFT LINK
LOCKED
VIEWED FROM
RIGHT SIDE
Figure 4D
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SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOV AL OF M O WE R DECK
A. INSTALLATION OF DECK
After locking the left lift link as desc ribed in Section I
(step B-2), start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to
fully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5). Stop engine.
LEFT LIFT LINK
FULLY RAISED
Figure 5
Remove the internal cotter pins, flat washers, and
adjustment clevis pin s to ad just the fr ont c aster whe el
arms to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) in the
height adjustment brackets of the deck (See Figure 6).
PIVOT LINK
SHOULDER BOLT
ROTATE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
DETENT
HUB
DETENT PIN
GUIDE
BRACKET
SLOT
Figure 7
Install the mower deck on the tractor as follows:
1. Place the tractor and mo wer deck on a firm and
level surface. Position the mower deck on the left
side of the tractor with the front of the deck toward
the front of the tractor (See Figure 8)
CASTER
WHEEL
ARM
FLAT
WASHER
TOP
HOLE
ADJUSTMENT
CLEVIS PIN
HGT. ADJ.
BRACKET
INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
Figure 6
Adjust the rear deck rollers to their highest setting
(lowest deck setting) as follows:
1. From the left/rear of the dec k, pull th e adjustment
knob rearward to disenga ge the detent pin of the
knob from the hole i n the detent hub ( See Figure
7). Hold the knob rearward.
2. Turn the knob clockwise until the shoulder bolt
fastened to the roller pivot link is at the top of the
slot in the roller guide bracket (See Figure 7).
3. Release the knob and turn a s necessary to align
the detent pin with the nearest hole in the hub.
SLIDE
UNDER
Figure 8
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WARNING
NOTE
Before installing the mower deck, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF ” position, engage the
parking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the
“OFF” position. ALW AYS stop t he engine afte r
utilizing the tractor h ydraulic lift system. When
handling the mower deck, be careful not to c ut
yourself on the sharp blades.
2. Slide the deck under the tractor until the slots of
the LH and RH rear deck br ackets align approximately with the tractor lift links (See Figure 9).
3. Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the
rear dec k brac kets so that both spring-loaded pins
are held in the disengaged position against the
inner surface of the deck brackets (See Figure 9).
REAR DECK
BRACKET
SLOT
PIN LOCKED IN
DISENGAGED
POSITION
DECK
SUPPORT
PIN
Figure 9
4. Use the tractor lift system to lower the lift links.
NOTE: If installing the deck on a tractor with the
deck downstop feature, make certain the
downstop is in the lowered position (Refer to
Section 1 step B-1).
The following step 6 appl ies only to the initial
installation of the mower deck on the tracto r.
6. Loosen the hex jam nuts on the front lift br acket /
rod assembly and back off (unscrew) the hex lock
nuts until approxi mately 1/2 inch fro m the ends o f
the threads (See Figure 11).
FRONT
LIFT
ROD
LOCK WASHER
FRONT LIFT
BRACKET
HEX
JAM
NUT
HEX
LOCK
NUTS
Figure 11
7. From the front of the tractor, slide the outer pins of
the front lift brac ket into the latch receiver slots of
the tractor. Press the lift bracket rearward until
both sides are firmly captured in the latch receivers
by the quick latch rod (See Figure 12).
QUICK LATCH ROD
LATCH RECEIVER SLOTS
5. Unlock the left lift link by sliding the left lift rod fully
rearward in the slot of the lift link (See Figure 10).
LEFT
LIFT
ROD
LH LIFT
LINK
Figure 10
FRONT
LIFT
BRACKET
CAPTURE IN
RECEIVER SLOTS
Figure 12
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8. From the side of the tractor, r aise the fr ont lift r od
and roll the deck forward until the lift rod aligns with
slots of the deck front roller bracket. Lower the lift
rod into the front roller bracket slots and slide the
deck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forward
in the slots of the roller bracket (See Figure 13).
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET SLOTS
FRONT
LIFT ROD
Figure 13
NOTE
If unable to align th e support pins with the lift
link holes, loosen the two h ex lock n uts on the
front lift rod to allow the deck to be moved
farther rearward.
SUPPORT PIN
FULLY EXTENDED
THROUGH LIFT LINK
(BOTH SIDES)
9. Guide the LH and RH lift link s into t he sl ots of the
rear deck brackets and release the deck support
pins by aligning with the inner holes of the deck
brackets (See Figure 14).
NOTE: The handle of the support pins s hould be
positioned to the rear of the deck brackets as
shown in Figure 15.
LIFT LINK
SLOT
REAR
DECK
BRACKET
DECK
SUPPORT
PIN
INNER HOLE
Figure 14
Figure 15
NOTE
The following st ep 11 applies onl y to the initial
installation of the mower deck on the tracto r.
11. Tight en the hex l ock nuts on the front lift rod until
the rod just contacts the fr ont of both slots in the
deck front roller bracket. F or now, tighten the hex
jam nuts and lock washers until just snug a gainst
the front lift bracket. Refer to Adjustments—
Section 3 for final adjustment of front lift rod.
12. Compress the auto-lok collar of the deck drive
shaft rearward, then cock to lock the collar in the
released position (See Figure 16).
COMPRESS
AUTO-LOK
COLLAR
THEN COCK
TO LOCK
10. Maneuver each side of the deck slightly to align the
support pins with the holes of the lift links. The
spring tension will push the pins inward and, if
aligned, through the hole in each implement lift
link (See Figure 15).
Figure 16
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NOTE
If you do not lock the drive s haft auto- lok col lar
in the released position (step 12), it will be
necessary to compress and hold the collar
rearward when connecting the shaft (step 13).
13. Slide the de ck driv e shaft ful ly onto the PTO sh aft
of the tractor (See Figure 17). The auto-lok collar
of the drive shaft should snap into the locked
position when the shaft i s properly positioned on
the PTO shaft.
PTO SHAFT
DECK DRIVE
SHAFT
Figure 17
14. Refer to Adjustments—Section 3 for mower
deck leveling adjustment procedures.
B. REMOVAL OF DECK
Place the tractor and mower deck on a firm and level
surface with enough room to sl ide the deck out from
the left side of the tractor.
WARNING
Before removing the mower deck, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF ” position, engage the
parking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the
“OFF” position. Always stop the engine after
utilizing the tractor h ydraulic lift system. When
handling the deck, be careful not to cut yourself
on the sharp blades.
1. Support the deck drive shaft to prevent it from
dropping; then pull the auto-lok collar rearward
and slide the drive s haf t o ff o f t he PT O s ha ft ( See
Figures 16 and 17).
2. Using the tractor hydraulic lift system, lift the
mower deck so that the caster wheels are off the
ground. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the internal cotter pins, flat washers, and
adjustment clevis pins to adjust the front caster
wheel arms to their highest setting (lowest deck
setting) in the height adjustment brackets of the
deck (See Figure 6).
4. Adjust the rear deck roller s to their highes t settin g
(lowest deck setting) as follows:
a. From the left/rear of the deck, pull the ad just-
ment knob rearward to disengage the detent
pin of the knob from the hole in the detent hub
(See Figure 7). Hold the knob rearward.
b. Turn the knob clockwise until the shoulder bolt
in the roller pivot link is at the top of the slot in
the roller guide bracket (See Figure 7).
c. Release the knob an d turn as necessary to align
the detent pin with the nea rest hole in th e hub.
5. Use the tractor lift system to lower the deck to the
ground. NOTE: If removing the deck from a tractor
with the deck downsto p feature, make cer tain the
downstop is in the lowered position (Refer to
Section 1 step B-1).
6. Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the
deck hanger brackets so that both sprin g-loa ded
pins are held in the di sengaged position against
the inner surface of the deck brackets (See
Figure 9).
7. Lock the left lift link in its deck installation/removal
position as follows:
a. Holding the left lift rod d ownward, lift upward
on the release tab of the lift stop bracket while
raising the rea rw ard e nd of the lift link to al ig n
the notch of the rod with the slot of the link
(See Figures 4A and 4B).
b. Swing the lift rod forward until fully to the front
of the lift link slot (See Figures 4C and 4D).
8. Use the hydraulic lift to fu lly raise the LH an d RH
lift links (See Figure 5). Stop the engine.
9. Roll the deck forward to disengage the front lift rod
from the slots of the front roller bracket (See Figure
13). Hold the front lift rod upward and slide the
deck rearward until the lift rod r ests on top of the
roller bracket.
10. From th e front o f the tract or, pull the c enter o f the
quick latch rod do wnward to release the front lift
bracket/rod assembly. Slide the front lift bracket
assembly from the latch receiver slots of the
tractor (See Figure 12).
11. From th e left side of the tractor, s lide the mower
deck out from under the tractor.
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SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE
Tractors built Mfg. Cod e 1K060G and a fter are
equipped with a deck downs top feature which
can be used to set the downstop position of the
mower deck, regardless of whether the deck
caster wheels contact the ground.
The 60" mower deck is equipped with ground following
front caster wheels and is designed to be operated with
the caster wheels and rear rollers on the ground.
However, if the deck is being installed on a tractor
equipped with the downs top feature, the deck can be
suspended off the ground by utilizing the deck height
adjustment knob to set the downstop position. In either
case, to ensure an even cu t on all ty pes of ter rain , the
mower deck should be pr operly leveled. The side to
side leveling proced ure will result in the left and right
blades having corresponding cutting-edge-to ground
measurements within 1/16 inch of eac h other. Also,
the cutting blades will have a downward tilt toward the
front of the tractor of appr oximately 1/8 inc h. To level
the mower deck, proceed as follows:
WARNING
Before making any a djustme nts, pl ace th e PTO
switch in the “OFF” po siti on, en ga ge th e pa rking
brake lever, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position. When adjusting the mower deck, be
careful not to cut yo urself on the sharp blades.
A. SIDE TO SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Check for proper tire infla tion before checking
and/or making a leveling adjustment.
1. Position the tractor on a hard, level surface, and
use the tractor hydraulic lift system to raise the
deck to its highest position. Stop engine.
2. To prevent contact with the surface below, adjust
the front caster wheel arms and rear rollers to their
highest setting (lowest deck setting). If necessary,
refer to C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT.
3. Carefully rotate the outer cutting blades so that
they are positioned perpendicular to the tractor
frame (See Figure 18).
4. Referring to Figure 19, measure and record the
distance from the l evel surface to the outer-mos t
cutting edge of the right blade. Repeat this step for
the left blade. If the two blade heights are not within 1/16 inch, the deck must be leveled. Note whether the left blade had the larger or sm al ler di sta nc e
between the cutting edge and level su rface. If th e
two blade heights are within 1/16 inch, p ro ce ed t o
step B. FRONT LIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT.
1
Finger guard
1.
2. Blade
3. Hard Level Surface
4. Measure This Distance
2
4
3
Figure 19
5. Side to side lev eling is attained by adjusting the
hex lock nut on the bottom of the LH lift rod,
located below the LH lift link (See Figure 20).
OUTER BLADES
PERPENDICULAR TO FRAME
Figure 18
HEX LOCK NUT
LH LIFT LINK
LH LIFT ROD
Figure 20
6. Turn the hex lock nut upward (tighten) on the
threads of the lif t rod to raise the left side o f the
mower deck. Turn the lo ck nut down (loosen) on
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the lift rod threads to lower the left side of the
mower deck.
7. Recheck the measurements described in step 4. If
the blade measurements are not within 1/16 inch,
repeat steps 4 and 6 until the correct measur ement is obtained.
B. FRONT TO BACK LEVELING
The front lift rod must be correctly adjusted to maintain
the proper pitch of the deck when mowing uneven terrain.
1. Adjust the front caster wh eel arms and rear deck
rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting).
2. Position the mower blades so the ends of each
blade point to the front and the r ear of the tractor
(See Figure 21).
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
RIGHT HAND BLADE POINTING
TO FRONT AND REAR
Figure 21
3. Refer to Figure 22. Measu re and record the distance from the front cutting edge to the ground
(measure A), and from the rear cutting edge to the
ground (measure B) , for both outer blades. The
front edge of each blade (measure A) should be
lower than its back edge (m easure B) by approxi mately 1/8 inch.
the rod does not contact the front of the slot, tighten the
corresponding lock nut as needed.
FRONT
LIFT
ROD
HEX JAM NUT
LOCK WASHER
FRONT LIFT
BRACKET
HEX
LOCK
NUTS
Figure 23
5. Tighten the rear jam nuts and lock washers
against the backs ide of the front lift bracket after
adjustment of the rod has been completed.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
NOTE
Cutting height adjustment should be performed only
AFTER the mower deck has been properly leveled.
If the mower deck is inst alled o n a tract or without the
deck downstop feature, the cutting height is set by
positioning the front caste r wheel arms in one of five
settings in the height adjustment bracket of the deck.
If the deck is instal led on a tractor with the downstop
feature,
deck height adjustment knob to set the deck downstop
position or by positioning the caster wheels in one of
five settings.
the cutting height is set by using either the
REAR
CUTTING
EDGE
B
FRONT
CUTTING
EDGE
A
Figure 22
4. Adjust the front lift rod as follows to attain the
proper pitch of the mower deck (See Figure 23).
• Loosen the hex jam nut s a nd l oc k was her s on the
front lift rod.
• From the front of the tractor, turn the front hex lock
nuts clockwise to raise the front of the deck, or
counterclockwise to lower the front of the deck.
• Recheck the measurements described in step 3
and readjust the hex lock nuts until the proper
measurements are obtained.
NOTE: The front lift rod should be fully to the front of
both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one side of
USING THE CASTER WHEELS AND ROLLERS TO
SET CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
Before adjusting the caster wheel/roller positions, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, and t urn
the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
NOTE
Note the index holes of th e height adjustment
bracket are not sequential (top to bottom) in
relation to their corresponding height setting,
and the lower hole in the caster arm is used for
settings 2 and 4 (See Figure 24).
1. Use the tractor lift system to raise the mower deck
off the ground.
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2. Remove the internal cotter pin, flat washer, and adjustment clevis pin from the height adjustment
bracket. Position the caster wheel arm in the desired
height setting and insert the adjustment clevis pin
(See Figure 24). Secure with the flat washer and internal cotter pin. Repeat for other side.
CASTER WHEEL ARM
1
ADJUSTMENT
CLEVIS PIN
3
5
NOTE
Because the weight of the mower deck may
cause some settling of the roller linkage, the
cutting blades should be measured to ensure
they are level or up to 1/8" lower i n the front. If
the mower deck has been pr operly levele d per
the previous instructions, measuring just the
right hand cutting blade is sufficient.
5. Carefully rotate the outer cutting blades so that the
ends of the right blade point to the front and rear of
the tractor (Refer to Figure 21).
2
4
HGT. ADJ.
BRACKET
INDEX HOLE POSITION 1 = LOWEST DECK SETTING
INDEX HOLE POSITION 5 = HIGHEST DECK SETTING
Figure 24
3. From the left/rear of the dec k, pull th e adjustment
knob rearward to disenga ge the detent pin of the
knob from the hole in the detent hub. While holding
the knob rearward turn the roll er adjustme nt knob
as necessary to align the shoulder bolt in the roller
pivot link with the corresponding height index
setting on the roller guide bracket (See Figure 25).
ROLLER
ADJ. KNOB
SET IN
POSITION 3
1
3
5
2
4
SHOULDER BOLT
1
2
3
4
5
6. Lower the deck to level surface below.
7. Holding the ch ute deflector upward, measur e the
distance between the front most cutting edge of
the blade and the surface. Repeat for the rear most
cutting edge and compare the two measurements.
a. If the front measurement is the same as, or up
to 1/8" less than the rear measurement, no adjustment is required.
b. If the rear measurement i s greater than 1/8"
higher than the front measurement, turn the
roller adjustment knob clockwise as needed to
raise the roller and achieve the specified pitch
of the deck .
c. If the front measurement is greater than the
rear measurement, turn the roller adjustmen t
knob counterclockwise as needed to lower the
roller and achieve the specified pitch of the
deck. Remember the detent pin of th e adjustment knob should engage the nearest hole in
the detent hub.
USING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB — TRACTORS WITH DECK DOWNSTOP ONLY
Each full rotation of the height adjustment knob equals
approximately a 1/4 inch adjustment in the deck height
setting, and there are four detent positions per rotation.
Initially set the deck downstop as follows (Refer to
Figure 26):
1. To remove the weight of the deck from the downstop
arm, use the tracto r lif t sy stem to r aise th e d eck. Adjust the caster whe els a nd r oller s to th eir h ighe s t position.
Figure 25
4. Release the knob and turn a s necessary to align
the detent pin with the nearest hole in the hub.
Make certain the pin is ful ly engaged in the hole
(See Figure 7 on Pg. 8).
2. Fully lower the de ckstop by continuously turning
the height adjustment knob counterclockwise.
3. Use the tractor lift system to lower the deck to the desired height setting, then turn the adjustment knob
clockwise until it stops t urning freely. Turn t he knob to
nearest detent po siti on.
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4. Reposition the caster wheels and roller so that
they are appoximately 1/2 inch above the ground.
5. For subsequent minor adjustments from this
position, use the tractor lift system to raise the deck,
then turn the adjustment knob as necessary to
attain the desired height setting (one full turn
equals approximate ly 1/4"). Reposi tion the caste r
wheels and rollers if necessary.
NOTE: To use the caster wheels/rollers for setting the
cutting height on tractors equipped with the deck
downstop, make certa in to lower the downstop using
the height adjustment kn ob. Then follow the previous
instructions for setting the cutting height using the
caster wheels and rollers.
SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING AND BLADE CARE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the
parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position and remove the key from the
switch. When servicing the mower d eck, be care ful not to cut yourself on the sharpe ned blades.
Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end of
the mowing season or when buildup of cut material on
the underside is noticed.
Once a month remove the thumb screws, bell washers,
and belt covers (Refer to Figure 29) to remo ve any accumulated grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. More of ten whe n m owi ng tall, d ry gr a ss.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the
blades remain balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained. If the cutting edge of a blade has
been sharpened to within 5/8 inch of th e wind wing radius
(See Figure 27), it is recommended that new blades be
installed. New blades are available at your authorized
dealer.
WIND
WING
Figure 27
When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to
hold the head of the spindle bolt whil e loosening the
hex nut securing the bl ade. A block of wood may be
placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge
5/8" FROM
RADIUS
LOWER
RAISE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Figure 26
of the blade to as sist in remova l of the hex nut (Refer
to Figure 28).
HEX NUT
WOOD BLOCK
1-1/8" WRENCH
IN POSITION
Figure 28
When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed
so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the
top of the deck. Tighte n the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs.
(122 to 149 N·m).
After replacing the blades, apply grease to the
exposed threads at th e bottom of the spindle bolts to
prevent rust buildup.
B. LUBRICATION
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before putting
the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle
assemblies and the spindle belt idler arm with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease. The lube fitting for the outer spindles can be
accessed by removing the button plugs in the belt
covers. Use grease liberally. Excess grease will be
expelled from the inverted upper se als of the spindle
assemblies. Listen for the muffled crackling noise of
grease being ex pelle d through the seal to ind icate th e
spindle assembly is fully greased (Refer to Figure 29).
Apply grease to all other lube fittings after every 50
hours of operation. Refer to
LUBRICATION GUIDE.
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3 & 4
2
1
2
2
3 & 4
1
5
1. Spindle Belt Cover
2. Thumb Screws and Bell Washers
3. Button Plugs - Access to Spindle
Lube Fitting
C. SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT
A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from the
mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to
Figures 29 and 30, replace the spindle belt as follows:
NOTE
The two hex flange lock nuts and carriage bolts
securing the lef t side of the g ear box mounting
bracket (See Figure 30) are re moved from the
deck when replacing the belt. Clean any
accumulated grass clippings from the
underside of the mower deck to ensure prope r
reassembly of these fasteners.
REMOVE SPINDLE BELT
1. Remove the thumb s crews and bell washers securing the RH and LH belt covers (See Figure 29).
Slide the tabs of the LH belt cover from the channel
bracket to remove the cover.
NOTE
Note the routing of the spindle belt to help
ensure proper installation of the new belt.
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4. Spindle Assembly Lube Fittings
5. Idler Arm Lube Fitting
6. Channel Bracket
6
Figure 29
WARNING
The idler bracke t and movable flat idler pulley
are under spring tension. To prevent possible
injury, use caution when handling the idler
pulley.
2. Push the movable fla t idler pulley (2, Figure 30)
toward the left side of the deck to relieve belt
tension; then roll the spin dle belt off the movable
flat idler pulley.
3. Slide the belt off and over the LH spin dle pulley.
Then pull the belt under the LH belt cover
mounting strap; off the fixed flat idler pulley and
center spindle pulley.
4. Remove the two hex flange lock nuts and carriage
bolts (10, Figur e 30) securing the le ft side of the
gear box mounting bracket to the deck.
5. Remove the two hex flange lock nuts and carriage
bolts (11, Figure 30 ) securing the r ight side of th e
gear box mounting bracket to the deck plate.
6. Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly an d
slide the belt off and underneath the drive pulley.
7. Remove the belt from the deck.
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2
1
9
11
3
8
10
1
7
Spindle Pulleys
1.
Movable Flat Idler Pulley
2.
Drive Pulley
3.
Fixed Flat Idler Pulley
4.
Spindle Belt
5.
LH Belt Cover Mounting Strap6.
Figure 30
INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT
1. Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly to
install the belt around the r ear an d left side of the
drive pulley, and through the center opening of the
mounting bracket.
2. Secure the gear box mounting bracket to the deck
with the four carriage bolts and hex flange lock
nuts.
3. Route the backside of the belt around the rear and
right side of the movable flat idler pulley.
5
1
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
4
Idler Bracket
Gear Box Mounting Bracket
Idler Spring
Carriage Bolts and Flange Lock Nuts
Carriage Bolts and Flange Lock Nuts
6
5. Route the belt as follows:
• around the left spindle pulley
• around the rear of the fixed flat idler pulley
• around the front of the center spindle pulley
• to the right spindle pulley
6. After making certain the belt is properly engaged in
each pulley, pivot the movable flat idler pulley
toward the left side of the deck to loosen belt
tension and allow the spindle belt to be rolled onto
the right hand spindle pulley.
4. Loop the belt and slide it under the LH belt cove r
mounting strap.
7. Install the belt cov ers and secure with the t humb
screws and bell washers.
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LUBRICATION GUIDE
The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important part
of that care.
NOTE: We do not recomme nd 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. T he use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Be certain that all lub rication fit tings are as semble d in
place, using the lubrication illustration as a guide.
Always lubricate the deck thoroughly before taking it to
the field. Use a pressure lubricating gun.
Be sure all fittings are free from dirt and pa int so the
lubricant is certain to enter the bearing.
Miscellaneous working parts not provided with
lubrication fittings should be oiled daily with a good
grade of lubricating oil.
Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Worn parts can be
expensive to replace.
Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in
clean containers, and covered to protect from dust and
dirt.
Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean and wipe dirt
from the grease fittings before lubricating.
The symbols in the il lus tr ati on s i ndicate the method of
application and the hourly intervals to apply the
lubricant.
Use a pressure lubricating gun
and apply 251H EP grease (or
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithium grease) sufficient to flush
out the old grease and d irt. Lu bricate at the hourly intervals indicated on the symbols.
1
10
50
50
5
4
Deck Spindles — Every 10 Hours of Operation
1.
Idler Bracket — Every 10 Hours of Operation
2.
Deck Drive Shaft — Every 50 Hours of Operation
3.
Castor Wheels — Ev ery 50 Hours of Operation
4.
Front Castor Spindles — Every 50 Hours of Operation
5.
10
2
50
3
50
3
18
50
4
50
5
PRODUCT GRAPHICS
Keep safety product graphi cs (decals) clean. Replac e
any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed,
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING PARTS.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE
THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY
DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR
OTHERS ARE AOUND. NEVER CARRY
CHILDREN.
USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO
NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°.
MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES WORKING.
60" DECK SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED
ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK
missing, painted over or can no longer be read.
Replacement safety graphics are available through
your dealer.
DEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC –
LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK
HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC –
LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet
LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in
the United States, its possessions and territories.
Cub Cadet LLC warrants this product against defects for a
period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original
purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or
workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this
product has been operated and maintained in accordance
with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and
has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use,
neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration,
vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril
or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or
use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Cub
Cadet LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual
will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or
component failures will be covered on the product for a period
of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and
components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts,
blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats,
snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber,
and tires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized
service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your
Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log
on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to
applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and
conditions.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a sepa
rate one year warranty.
c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch
adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal
deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or
exposure.
d. Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for
products sold or exported outside of the United States,
its possesions and territories, except those sold
through Cub Cadet LLC’s authorized channels of
export distribution.
e. Parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts are not
covered by this warranty.
f. Service completed by someone other than an
authorized service dealer is not covered by this
warranty.
g. Transportation charges and service calls are not
covered.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,
shall bind Cub Cadet LLC. During the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub
Cadet LLC shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or
replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to
you and your property and/or to others and their property
arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased
as a gift.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684
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