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. |
FORM NO. 770-0840F |
ECO 18790 |
(10/04) |
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CONTENTS |
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Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................................................ |
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To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... |
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Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................ |
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Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ........................................................................... |
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Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ |
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Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... |
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Lubrication Guide .................................................................................................................... |
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Product Graphics .................................................................................................................... |
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Warranty ................................................................................................................................. |
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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 |
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES |
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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 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.
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.
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.
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 engine 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 other 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.
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.
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.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
TO THE OWNER
Contained in this manual are instructions covering installation and maintenance of the 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 |
DECK ASSEMBLY |
DEFLECTOR |
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT LIFT BRKT/ROD ASS’Y.
— SHIPPED ON TRACTOR 
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Figure 1
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
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
SPRING
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LONG END |
STRAP |
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OF SPRING |
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CASTER CHANNEL
HINGE BRKTS.
HINGE PIN
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
TAB
Figure 2
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