Operator’s Manual
48" and 54" MOWER DECKS
For Series 3000 Tractors
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model Numbers
289
295
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.
ECO 18790
FORM NO. 770-0840F
(10/04)
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, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be 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. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester 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 WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
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 all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference.
2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine. Know the
controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
3. Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or
near rotating parts.
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
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, bystanders and helpers at
least 75 feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Always wear safety 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 roads.
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5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
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 excessive
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 dismounting.
11. Turn off blades when not mowing.
12. Stop the engine and wait until the blades 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 light.
14. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not
be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck
under power, because the unit could tip over
causing serious personal injury. The unit must be
pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload
properly.
17. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running if the operator must dismount to
do so.
18. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals
or sneakers.
19. Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low
hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving
buildings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit,
which could result in serious injury.
20. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly
depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral
before attempting to start the engine.
21. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential
grass of a height no more than 10”. 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 accessories approved for this machine
by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all
instructions provided with the approved
accessory.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow 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
15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this
unit on that area or serious injury could result.
DO:
Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear 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 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 injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
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.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.
Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded
dump cart, lawn roller) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going downhill, the extra weight may
cause you to loose control and possibly overturn the
tractor.
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 open flame or spark,
such as a gas hot water heater, space heater
or furnace.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
They do not understand the dangers. 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.
Children may fall off and be seriously injured or
may interfere with safe machine operation.
5. Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects
that may block your vision of a child who may run
into the machine.
6. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage
the cutting blades before shifting in reverse. The
"Reverse Caution Mode" should not be used
when children or others are around.
7. Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
8. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the
machine. Children 14 years and over should only operate the machine under close parental supervision and
proper instruction.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the en-
gine 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.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of
grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage. Allow the machine to cool at
least 5 minutes before storing.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually
inspect blades for damage (e.g., excessive wear,
bent, cracked). Replace with blades which meet
original equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
your safety protection, frequently check the
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts when necessary.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing blades.
11. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
12. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot
during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to
cool down before touching.
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
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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 immediately following the draining of fluids.
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.
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. With the exception of utilizing the deck wash
feature, we do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
tractor. Water may cause damage to electrical
components; 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 48 inch Model 190289 , and 54 inch Model 190-295 mower decks.
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
Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by
logging on to our Web Site at:
www.cubcadet.com
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, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
Remove the top and break down the sides of the crate
to remove the deck assembly from the shipping
container. Cut the tie strap securing the 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
FRONT LIFT BRKT/ROD ASS’Y.
— SHIPPED ON TRACTOR
NOTE: The chute deflector may have been factory installed. If so, skip to Step B.
A. DECK PREPARATION
WARNING
Never operate the mower deck without the chute
deflector installed and in the down position.
To aid in assembly, the chute deflector is shipped with
the torsion spring mounted and tie-strapped in place
(See Figure 2). Do not cut the tie strap until after the
chute deflector has been installed.
1. Mount the chute deflector on the right hand castor
channel hinge brackets, with the long end of the
spring flat against the top of the deck and pointing
toward the center of the deck (See Figure 2).
2. Insert the tapered end of the hinge pin into the
front mounting tab of the chute deflector. Then
drive the pin through the chute and hinge brackets making sure it passes through the torsion
spring. DO NOT drive the pin fully into place now.
3. The torsion spring should hold the chute deflector
downward in the operating position. Lift the chute
deflector to check for spring tension. If very little
tension is felt, pull the hinge pin and load the
spring by turning the long end one turn in the
DECK ASSEMBLY
REAR DRIVE
SHAFT
FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT
Figure 1
same direction as the spring coil windings.
Reinsert the hinge pin and drive completely into
the deflector
4. When the hinge pin is assembled correctly, the
end will be slightly past flush with the chute
deflector tab (See Figure 2). Cut and remove the
tie strap from the torsion spring.
TORSION
TIE
STRAP
CASTER CHANNEL
HINGE BRKTS.
Figure 2
SPRING
LONG END
OF SPRING
HINGE PIN
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
TAB
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B. TRACTOR PREPARATION
WARNING
Place the tractor on a level surface and engage
the parking brake lever.
NOTE
Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are
equipped with a deck downstop 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 pressure
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
Figure 4B
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
provide clearance for 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 installation position as follows:
a. Use the tractor lift system lever to lower the lift
links. Stop the tractor engine.
b. Holding the left lift rod downward, lift upward
on the release tab of the lift stop bracket while
raising the rearward end of the lift link 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).
SWING
LIFT ROD
FORWARD
Figure 4C
LIFT LINK
LOCKED
VIEWED FROM
RIGHT SIDE
Figure 4D
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SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK
A. INSTALLATION OF DECK
After locking the left lift link as described 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 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).
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 mower 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 deck, pull the adjustment
knob rearward to disengage the detent pin of the
knob from the hole in 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).
SLIDE
UNDER
3. Release the knob and turn as necessary to align
the detent pin with the nearest hole in the hub.
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. ALWAYS stop the engine after
utilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system. When
handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut
yourself on the sharp blades.
2. Slide the deck under the tractor until the slots of
the LH and RH rear deck brackets align approximately with the tractor lift links (See Figure 9).
3. Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the
rear deck brackets 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
The following step 6 applies only to the initial
installation of the mower deck on the tractor.
6. Loosen the hex jam nuts on the front lift bracket/
rod assembly and back off (unscrew) the hex lock
nuts until approximately 1/2 inch from the ends of
the threads (See Figure 11).
APPROX.
1/2 INCH
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 bracket 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).
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).
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
QUICK LATCH ROD
FRONT
LIFT
BRACKET
LATCH RECEIVER SLOTS
CAPTURE IN
RECEIVER SLOTS
Figure 12
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8. From the side of the tractor, raise the front lift rod
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
9. Guide the LH and RH lift links into the slots 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 should be
positioned to the rear of the deck brackets as
shown in Figure 14.
NOTE
If unable to align the support pins with the lift
link holes, loosen the two hex lock nuts on the
front lift rod to allow the deck to be moved
farther rearward.
SUPPORT PIN
FULLY EXTENDED
THROUGH LIFT LINK
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 15
NOTE
The following step 11 applies only to the initial
installation of the mower deck on the tractor.
LIFT LINK
SLOT
REAR
DECK
BRACKET
DECK
SUPPORT
PIN
INNER HOLE
Figure 14
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).
11. Tighten the hex lock nuts on the front lift rod until
the rod just contacts the front of both slots in the
deck front roller bracket. For now, tighten the hex
jam nuts and lock washers until just snug against
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
Figure 16
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NOTE
If you do not lock the drive shaft auto-lok collar
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 deck drive shaft fully onto the PTO shaft
of the tractor (See Figure 17). The auto-lok collar
of the drive shaft should snap into the locked
position when the shaft is properly positioned on
the PTO shaft.
PTO SHAFT
DECK DRIVE
SHAFT
Figure 17
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 rollers to their highest setting
(lowest deck setting) as follows:
a. From the left/rear of the deck, pull the adjust-
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 and turn as necessary to align
the detent pin with the nearest hole in the 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 downstop feature, make
certain 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 springloaded pins are held in the disengaged position
against the inner surface of the deck brackets
(See Figure 9).
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 slide 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 hydraulic 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 shaft off of the PTO shaft (See
Figure 16 and Figure 17).
2. Using the tractor hydraulic lift system, lift the
mower deck so that the caster wheels are off the
ground. Stop the engine.
7. Lock the left lift link in its deck installation/removal
position as follows:
a. Holding the left lift rod downward, lift upward
on the release tab of the lift stop bracket while
raising the rearward end of the lift link to align
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 fully raise the LH and 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 rests on top of
the roller bracket.
10. From the front of the tractor, pull the center of the
quick latch rod downward 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 the left side of the tractor, slide the mower
deck out from under the tractor.
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SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE
Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are
equipped with a deck downstop feature which
can be used to set the downstop position of the
mower deck.
The 48" and 54" mower decks are equipped with ground
following front caster wheels and are designed to be operated with the caster wheels and rear rollers on the
ground. If the deck is being installed on a tractor
equipped with the downstop 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 cut on all types of terrain, the
mower deck should be properly leveled. The side to side
leveling procedure will result in the left and right blades
having corresponding cutting-edge-to ground measurements within 1/16 inch of each other. Also, the cutting
blades will have a downward tilt toward the front of the
tractor of approximately 1/8 inch. To level the mower
deck, proceed as follows:
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 level surface to the outer-most
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 smaller
distance between the cutting edge and level surface. If the two blade heights are within 1/16 inch,
proceed to FRONT TO BACK LEVELING.
2
4
3
1.
Finger guard
2. Blade
3. Hard Level Surface
4. Measure This Distance
Figure 19
1
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, place the PTO
switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking
brake lever, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position. When adjusting the mower deck, be
careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
A. SIDE TO SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Check for proper tire inflation 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.
OUTER BLADES
PERPENDICULAR TO FRAME
Figure 18
2. To prevent contact with the surface below, adjust
the front caster wheel arms and rear rollers to
their highest setting (lowest deck setting). Refer
to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT.
5. Side to side leveling 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).
HEX LOCK NUT
LH LIFT LINK
LH LIFT ROD
Figure 20
6. Turn the hex lock nut upward (tighten) on the
threads of the lift rod to raise the left side of the
mower deck. Turn the lock nut down (loosen) on
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 measurement is obtained.
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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 wheel 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 rear of the tractor
(See Figure 21).
BLADES POINTING FRONT AND REAR
Figure 21
NOTE: The front lift rod should be fully to the front of
both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one side of
the rod does not contact the front of the slot, tighten the
corresponding lock nut as needed.
5. Tighten the rear jam nuts and lock washers
against the backside 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 installed on a tractor without the
deck downstop feature, the cutting height is set by positioning the front caster wheel arms in one of five settings in the height adjustment bracket of the deck.
If the deck is installed on a tractor with the downstop
feature, cutting height is set by using either the height
adjustment knob to set the deck downstop position or
by positioning the caster wheels in one of five settings.
3. Refer to Figure 22. Measure 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 (measure B) by approximately 1/8 inch.
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 nuts and lock washers 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.
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 turn
the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
IMPORTANT: The index holes of the height adjust-
ment bracket are not sequential top to bottom in relation to their corresponding height setting. The lower
hole in the caster arm is used for settings 2 and 4 (See
Figure 24).
CASTER WHEEL ARM
1
ADJUSTMENT
CLEVIS PIN
3
5
2
4
FRONT
LIFT ROD
HEX JAM NUT
LOCK WASHER
FRONT LIFT
BRACKET
Figure 23
HEX
LOCK
NUTS
HGT. ADJ.
BRACKET
INDEX HOLE POSITION 1 = LOWEST DECK SETTING
INDEX HOLE POSITION 5 = HIGHEST DECK SETTING
Figure 24
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1. Use the tractor lift system to raise the mower deck
off the ground.
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 (Refer to Figure 24). Secure with the flat washer and internal cotter pin. Repeat for other side.
3. From the left/rear of the deck, pull the adjustment
knob rearward to disengage the detent pin of the
knob from the hole in the detent hub. While
holding the knob rearward turn the roller
adjustment 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
c. If the front measurement is greater than the
rear measurement, turn the roller adjustment
knob counterclockwise as needed to lower the
roller and achieve the specified pitch of the
deck. Remember the detent pin of the adjustment knob should engage the nearest hole in
the detent hub.
USING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - TRACTORS
WITH DECK DOWNSTOP ONLY
A full rotation of the height adjustment knob equals approximately a 1/4 inch adjustment in the deck height
setting. 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 tractor lift system to raise the deck.
Move the caster wheels and rollers to their highest
position.
2. Fully lower the deckstop by continuously turning
the height adjustment knob counterclockwise.
LOWER
RAISE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Figure 25
4. Release the knob and turn as necessary to align
the detent pin with the nearest hole in the hub.
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 in the front. If the mower deck has
been properly leveled 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).
6. Lower the deck to level surface below.
7. Holding the chute deflector upward, measure 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 is 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.
Figure 26
3. Use the tractor lift system to lower the deck to the
desired height setting, then turn the adjustment
knob clockwise until it stops turning freely. Turn
the knob to nearest detent position.
4. Position the caster wheels and roller so that they
are approximately 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 approximately 1/4"). Reposition the caster
wheels and rollers if necessary.
USING THE CASTER WHEELS AND ROLLERS ON
TRACTORS WITH DECK DOWNSTOP
To use the caster wheels/ rollers for setting the cutting
height on tractors equipped with the deck downstop,
make certain to lower the downstop using the height
adjustment knob. Then follow the previous instructions
for setting the cutting height using the caster wheels
and rollers.
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SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE DECK
Using Deck Wash System - Model 295 ONLY
WARNING
When using the deck wash system, never
engage the deck from any position other than
the operator’s seat of the tractor. Do not use an
assistant or engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
1. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden
hose connected to a water supply.
2. Move the tractor to an area within reach of the
hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is
not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and
push the adapter onto one of the deck wash
nozzles at either end of the mower deck. Release
the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle.
See Figure 27.
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 deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
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 the wind wing
radius (See Figure 28), it is recommended that new
blades be installed.
WIND
WING
5/8" FROM
RADIUS
Nozzle
Adapter
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Adapter
Lock Collar
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 27
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine
and engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed.
Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.
6. Turn off the water supply.
7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
8. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using
the nozzle at the other end of the deck.
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 spindle covers (Refer to Figure 30) to remove any accumulated grass clippings
from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Service
more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Figure 28
Model 289 48" Deck — Uses a keyed spindle shaft
and pulley, with a hex jam nut securing the pulley.
When removing the blades from this model, use a 11/4 inch wrench to hold the hex shaped hub of the pulley when loosening the hex nut securing the blade.
Model 295 54" Deck — This model uses a hex head
spindle bolt. When removing the blades from this
model, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to hold the head of
the spindle bolt while loosening the hex nut securing
the blade.
A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal
of the hex nut (See Figure 29).
HEX NUT
WOOD BLOCK
1-1/8" WRENCH
IN POSITION
Figure 29
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When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed
so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the
top of the deck. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs. (122
to 149 N·m).
After replacing the blades, apply grease to the exposed
threads at the bottom of the spindles to prevent rust
buildup.
LUBRICATION
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before putting
the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle as-
semblies 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 spindle
covers. Use grease liberally. Excess grease will be expelled from the inverted upper seals of the spindle assemblies. Listen for the muffled crackling noise of
grease being expelled through the seal to indicate the
spindle assembly is fully greased (Refer to Figure 30).
Apply grease to all other lube fittings after every 50
hours of operation. Refer to LUBRICATION GUIDE.
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1.
Spindle Cover
Hex Screws and Bell Washers
2.
Button Plugs - Access to Spindle
3.
Lube Fitting
SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT
A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from the
mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to Figure 30 and Figure 31, replace the spindle belt as follows:
3&4
2
1
5
Figure 30
123&4
4
4.
Spindle Assembly Lube Fittings
Idler Arm Lube Fitting
5.
Channel Brackets
6.
2. Note the routing of the spindle belt to help ensure
proper installation of the new belt.
3. Remove the RH spindle cover mounting strap by
removing the two carriage bolts and hex flange
lock nuts. Note the rear carriage bolt is inserted
from the top of the deck (See Figure 31).
6
NOTE
Several fasteners are removed from the deck
when replacing the belt. Clean any
accumulated grass clippings from the
underside of the mower deck to ensure proper
reassembly of these fasteners.
REMOVE SPINDLE BELT
1. Remove the hex screws and bell washers securing
the spindle covers. Slide the spindle cover tabs
from the channel brackets to remove the covers
(Refer to Figure 30).
4. Insert a 1/2” drive ratchet or breaker bar into the
square hole of the idler bracket (See Figure 31).
5. Using the ratchet (or breaker bar) for leverage,
pivot the idler bracket toward the left side of the
deck to loosen tension on the spindle belt; then
roll the belt off the right hand spindle pulley.
WARNING
The idler spring may be under tension. Use
caution when disconnecting to prevent injury.
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10
6
1
7
11
3
2
8
12
1
9
1
5
4
Spindle Pulleys
1.
Movable Flat Idler Pulley
2.
Drive Pulley
3.
Fixed Flat Idler Pulley
4.
Spindle Belt
5.
RH Spindle Cover Mounting Strap
6.
Figure 31
6. Unhook the idler spring from the top of the idler
spring screw near the RH spindle assembly. It is
not necessary to remove the spring from the idler
bracket.
7. Slide the belt off and over the LH spindle pulley.
Then pull the belt under the LH spindle cover
mounting strap; off the fixed flat idler pulley and
center spindle pulley; and under the idler bracket.
8. Remove the three hex flange lock nuts and
carriage bolts securing the gear box mounting
bracket to the deck.
9. Lift the gear box/ mounting bracket assembly and
slide the belt off and underneath the drive pulley.
10. Remove the belt from the deck.
Idler Bracket
7.
Shoulder Bolt
8.
Gear Box Mounting Bracket
9.
Idler Spring
10.
Idler Spring Screw
11.
12. Square Hole In Idler Bracket
4. Loop the belt and slide it underneath the idler
bracket and LH spindle cover mounting strap.
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. Hook the idler spring onto the idler spring screw,
between the two lock nuts.
7. After making certain the belt is properly routed
(Refer to Figure 31), insert a 1/2” drive ratchet or
breaker bar into the square hole of the idler
bracket.
INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT
1. Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly to
install the belt around the rear of the drive pulley
and through the center opening of the mounting
bracket.
2. Install the gear box mounting bracket on the deck
and secure with the three carriage bolts and hex
flange lock nuts.
3. Route the backside of the belt around the
movable flat idler pulley.
8. Using the ratchet (or breaker bar) for leverage,
pivot the idler bracket toward the left side of the
deck to loosen tension and allow the spindle belt
to be rolled onto the right hand spindle pulley.
9. Install the RH spindle cover mounting strap with
the two carriage bolts and hex flange lock nuts.
The rear carriage bolt should be inserted from the
top of the deck
10. Install the spindle covers and secure with the hex
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.
Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled 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 paint 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 illustrations indicate 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 dirt. Lubricate at
the hourly intervals indicated on
the symbols.
1
10
50
10
50
5
4
Deck Spindles — Every 10 Hours
1.
Idler Bracket — Every 10 Hours
2.
Deck Drive Shaft — Every 50 Hours
3.
Castor Wheels — Every 50 Hours
4.
Front Castor Spindles — Every 50 Hours
5.
50
2
3
50
50
3
4
50
5
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PRODUCT GRAPHICS
Keep safety product graphics (decals) clean. Replace
any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed,
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATI NG PA RTS.
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.
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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