Cub Cadet 302 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

42" FRONT BLADE

ATTACHMENT

For Cub Cadet Series 2000 Tractors

(Requires 190-307 Weight Bracket Kit)

INSTALLATION

AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Model Number

302

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. 772-9048B

(12/01)ECO 07686

CONTENTS

Section Page

Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... 2

To The Owner ........................................................................................................ 4

I Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5

II Assembly ................................................................................................................ 6

III Installation .............................................................................................................. 9

IV Removal and Attachment ........................................................................................ 10

V Adjustments and Operation .................................................................................... 12

VI Additional Accessory Requirements ...................................................................... 14

Warranty ................................................................................................................. 16

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.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING

To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual and on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Only allow responsible adults familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

3. Do not put hands or feet near moving parts.

4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys and/ or wire. A small object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown in any direction and cause injury to you or a bystander. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing and adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects.

5. Never carry passengers.

6. To ensure the area is clear, always look down and behind before and while backing up.

7. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

8. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage attachment, place transmission in neutral, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

9. Raise the blade when not in use.

10. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

11. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto or off of a trailer or truck. The unit should not be driven under power up or down a ramp because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load or unload properly.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Disengage power take-off, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

16. Operate blade only in daylight or in good artificial light.

17. Make adjustments only when the blade is attached to the tractor.

18. Keep the blade in the lowest possible position when changing the angle, reversing or removing the blade. Be sure that your feet are not under the blade when the adjustments are made.

19. No person should be allowed near the working area when the blade is being operated.

20. Never operate the tractor at high speeds. A collision with a hidden obstacle may damage the blade cutting edge and unseat the driver.

21. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear show at too fast a rate. Take the time to do the job in a safe manner.

22. Be careful to avoid catching the blade on stumps or other immovable objects.

23. Never tow another object with the blade or use the blade as a battering ram.

24. To ensure maximum side and ground clearance, do not transport the blade in the angled or tilted position.

25. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences or on hillsides.

TRANSPORTING

26. Be sure that the blade in fully raised and is in the straight forward position when in transport.

27. When turning close to buildings or passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient clearance for the blade.

28. Avoid heavily-traveled roads when moving equipment, if at all possible.

AFTER OPERATING

29. Always wait for the tractor to come to a complete stop, lower blade to the ground, shut off the engine and set the parking brake before leaving tractor.

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 work on it.

DO:

1. Operate up and down slopes, not across.

2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

3. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, and objects hidden under the soil (e.g. rocks). Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or cause it to slide.

4. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep tractor in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

5. Use extra care with attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift, tip sideways or slide which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires loose traction, raise the blade and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

8. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of the tractor manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

DO NOT:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, turn slowly and gradually across and down slope, if possible.

2. Do not operate on excessively steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1. Keep children out of the operating area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

2. Be alert and turn off the machine if children enter the area.

3. Before and while backing up, look behind and down for small children.

4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

5. Never allow children to operate the machine.

6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

a. Use only an approved container. b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the

engine hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Wipe dry

any spilled fuel. Do not Smoke. c. Never refuel the machines indoors. d. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame or spark,

such as a water heater, space heater or similar

appliance.

2. Never run a machine inside an enclosed area.

3. Check frequently and keep nuts and bolts tight and equipment in safe working condition.

4. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed.

5. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

6. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting and operating the machine.

7. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

8. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

9. Muffler, engine, and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

10. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

11. If the machine should begin to vibrate abnormally, stop engine and check immediately for the cause. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble.

Danger: This equipment was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

TO THE OWNER

The 42-inch Front Blade Attachment, Model Number 302, is designed for use on Cub Cadet Series 2000 Tractors. The blade may be used for moving snow, terracing or grading operations.

Please keep this manual. The instructions in this manual explain the minor assembly required; installation and seasonal removal; and the adjustment and operating procedures for the blade. Read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the equipment before you install and utilize the front blade.

Read and observe all WARNING and CAUTION statements. They are included to provide for the protection of the equipment installer and user, and to ensure prolonged service life of the equipment.

WARNING: To increase traction and stability of the tractor when using the front blade attachment, the rear weight bracket with a minimum of two suitcase weights should be installed on the tractor. The Rear Weight Bracket Kit is available as kit number 190-307-100, which includes only the bracket and mounting hardware. The individual 42 pound suitcase weights can be ordered under part number 759-3389.

NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the

driver’s seat, unless specifically instructed to reference from a different position on the tractor. Reference to the FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to the REAR indicates the draw bar end.

If you have difficulties with the attachment, have questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your 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

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION

This section will familiarize you with the components of the Model 190-302 — 42” Blade Attachment.

Select a firm and level surface that is large enough to accommodate both the Front Blade assembly and the tractor when installing the blade. Carefully remove the front blade assembly, sub components, and hardware pack from the shipping container. Refer to Figure 1 to confirm that all parts are present and to acquaint yourself with the part descriptions. Throughout the manual the parts shown in Figures 1 will be identified by name, followed by their callout number in parenthesis, to aid in assembly and installation.

NOTE: Some components may have been further pre-assembled at the factory

Figure 1

REF.

NO.

1 N/A Blade Assembly, w/Pivot Cable attached 1 2 746-3059A Pivot Cable Assembly 1 3 747-3240 Blade Lift Rod 1 4 10991 Adjustment Clevis 1 5 N/A Handle Support Tube Assembly 1 6 N/A Blade Pivot Handle Assembly 1 7 711-3401 Rod, .5 x 12.5 Lg. 1 8 603-0271 Lift Bracket 1

9 711-0654 Clevis Pin 1 10 710-0505 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-14 x 1.0 GR5 2 11 736-0407 Belleville Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 2 12 712-3004A Hex Flange Locknut, 5/16-18 2 13 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 GR5 2 14 714-0147 Internal Cotter Pin 4 15 712-0431 Hex Flange Locknut, 3/8-16 1 16 738-0234 Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x .29; 3/8-16 1 17 712-0127 Flat Nut, 10-24 1 18 710-1233 Oval Hd. Cntsk. Screw, 10-24 x 1.375 1 19 725-0157 Cable Tie 3

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