Cub Cadet 53AJ8CT6050 User Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Commercial Riding Mower

Professional Turf Equipment

60” Fabricated Deck

Digital Fuel Injection,

Liquid Cooled

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

C.Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

B. Related to Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

C.Related to Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

D. When Mowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

E. Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

F.Operator Protection System - Foldable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

G.Suspension Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

B. Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

C.Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

D. Zero Turn Break-In and Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

E. Mower Cutting Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A. Cleaning your Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

B.Mower Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

C.Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

D. Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

E. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

F. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hydraulic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

H.Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Performance Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

C.Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

E Lap Bar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

F Deck Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reconfigurable Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Slope Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Warranty

This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:

D409,208; 5,946,894; 6,070,690; 6,301,864; 6,662,538; Pending

FORWARD

The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.

This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service.

CAUTION:

Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis uses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower.

Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Notwithstand ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.

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 may be available.

NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with

regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed seperately with your unit, for more information.

MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL

29HP Tank,

53AJ8CT6050

GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS

A. DANGER

1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate.

2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational.

3. Do not carry passengers.

4. Do not operate nor store machine in areas where open flames, electrical switches and circuit breakers are present.

B. WARNING

1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2. Do not operate machines without all guards and safety devices in place and functional.

3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or spillage — clean it up.

4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leaking fuels.

5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves, grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.

6. Use extreme care when backing up.

7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees (27%), and always go across slopes, not up and down.

8. Do not operate machines on slopes when traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles, debris, etc.).

9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly and use extra care when turning downhill.

10. Do not operate machines during reduce visibility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).

11. Do not operate machines with non-approved attachments.

12. Do not operate machines that are dam-

aged.....have machine repaired.

13. Do not operate machines that have not been properly maintained.

14. Use only replacement parts that are the same or equivalent to the original equipment.

15. Do not modify machines or any of their components, especially the engine governor!

16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours without hearing protection.

C. CAUTION

1. Use proper protective equipment when operating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing protection are recommended).

2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.

3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the safe use of the machine.

4. Follow all safety instructions when using the machine.

5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed.

6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body.

7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and/or the exhaust system is hot.

8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, leaves, oil, grease, etc.

9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine.

10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.

11. Go slowly and use extra care when descending slopes.

12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, loose ground, sand, gravel, etc.

13. Use extra care when loading and unloading machines from trucks or trailers.

14. Equipment driven on public roads must comply with state & local ordinances, SAE J137, and ANSI/ASABE S279

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. General

1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation.

2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read this manual. Never permit children to operate this machine.

3. Never carry passengers.

4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is damaged or does not function, repair or replace it before operating the mower.

5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when operating or maintaining this mower. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.

6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.

7. Never run the engine indoors without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled after it has been shut off.

9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid. Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when working on the battery. Do not overfill the battery.

10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times.

11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fit tings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result.

B. Related to Fuel

1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Please respect it.

2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling fuel.

3. Always use approved containers for fuel and fill slowly to decrease the chance of static electric ity buildup and spillage.

4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied buildings away from sparks and flames.

5. When dispensing gasoline into approved containers, place the container on the ground when refueling to avoid a possible static elec tricity ignition of fuel vapors.

6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehicle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer.

7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel tank cap.

8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors away from sparks and flames.

9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening, use a funnel.

10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top. This space is nec essary for fuel expansion.

11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

12. Do not use gasoline fuel calssified above E10 (I.E., E-15 through E-85) as it could cause severe damage to the engine and fuel system.

Do not overfill

C. Related to Batteries

Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that may be serviceable with removable caps (the electrolyte levels can be checked), or may be non-serviceable (no attempt should be made to open the vents).

Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid, and they must be re-cycled and not disposed of nor aban doned. Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns, and in the event of contact, the areas should be flushed with water and a physician contacted. Battery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poisonous and is contained within the positive and negative terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of plates and active materials.

Explosive gases are generated when batteries are recharged, so sparks, flames and heat sources should

be avoided. Loose connections at the battery termi nals can produce sprks and heat...connections to the terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corrosion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external sources, make sure that the connections are made properly and in the correct sequence...connect to the positive terminal of the good battery first, then connect that to the positive terminal of the weak battery. The third connection should be to the negative terminal of the good battery, followed by the negative terminal of the weak battery. If sparks are observed or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected, disconnect in reverse order (I.E., the negative terminal of the weak battery first). Batteries should be re-charged at a con stant voltage...generally 14.5 +/- 0.5 volts DC for a nominal 12 volt DC battery.

D. When Mowing

1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be mowed.

2. When operating this mower in the forward direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, oper ate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stop ping.

3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position.

4. Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed.( grass will reduce traction.)

5. Mow only in daylight.

6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards.

7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.

8. Before backing up, check behind you and watch where you’re going.

9. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.

10. Always mow laterally or diagonally across slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning.

11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the rightof-way.

12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any dam

Note

: debris and loose

age. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.

13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.

14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.

15. Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached.

16. Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.

E. Towing

1. Tow only with a machine that has an approved hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

Note:

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

5 degrees (9%) maximum slope.

DANGER:

Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior to operator use!

3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be properly fastened about the operator’s waist at all times, except when the ROPS or OPDs are:

- not properly installed and/or not properly secured onto the machine

- damaged in such manner that their structural integrity has been compromised

- not in their fully upright and locked position

4. Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat when suspension seats are utilized, and therefore the seat-mounting base must be secured to its pivot means and the pivot means latched to the frame of the machine. Seat belts are attached to the seat or the frame of the machine when non-sus pension (standard) seats are provided, however, if a suspension kit is added to a seat, the seat belt must be attached to the mov able portion of the seat or suspension mechanism, the seat-mounting base must be secured to its pivot means, and the pivot means be latched to the frame of the machine.

DANGER:

If ROPS and OPDs are folded down or missing, seat belts shall not be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assemblies must be replaced prior to operator use.

F. Operator Protection System -Foldable

This machine is equipped with an Protective System (OPS), which includes:

a. A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or

Operator Protective Device (OPD) which may be of the fixed or folding configuration

b. Seat belt assembly with retractable function

2. ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to provide a crush-resistant space for the oper ator when properly seat-belted within the designated seating area of the machine in the event of a machine tip-over or roll-over. Folding ROPS and OPDs shall be used in their fully upright and locked configurations except in those circumstances whereby they need to be momentarily folded-down to avoid contact with items such as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires, buildings, etc. At other times and conditions, ROPS and OPDs shall be in their fully upright and locked configurations.

Operator

5. Brush Guards and canopies can afford additional protection for the operator. The Brush Guard can deflect tree limbs, clothes lines, and other obstacles that otherwise could come in contact with the ROPS and OPDs. Contact of ROPS and OPDs by items such as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires, and buildings, could create hazardous conditions

whereby the machine could experience a tipover or roll-over. The canopy can provide protection for the operator from some envi ronmental exposure (sunlight, rain, etc.). Work lights may be available.

6. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with, modified in any manner, or removed.

7. The ROPS extends above and behind the operator position, and therefore the operator must be aware of potential contact of the ROPS with items such as trees, buildings, doorways, clothes lines, utility wires, etc., that could cause the machine to upset or roll

over....use caution in (or avoid) areas where

the ROPS could come in contact with any structures, trees, etc.

8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity (C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s

stability and traction....use extra caution when

operating on slopes.

9. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a regular basis for damage and improper

operation....replace all components that are

damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts.

10. Failure to use the seatbelt properly could result in serious injury or death if an acciden tal overturn occurs. In order for the ROPS to be effective, the seat belt must be securely fastened around the operator at all times when the operator is on the machine. Contact with the ROPS during an overturn could cause serious injury or death.

11. The ROPS will not prevent the machine from upsets or roll overs.

12. Only approved attachments should be used on this machine.

G. Suspension Seat

1. This unit is equipped with an adjustable suspension seat system, which includes a foldforward seat with retractable seat belt assembly, a low profile mechanical suspen sion, and an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS).

2. The seat bottom is covered with a heavyduty vinyl fabric and integrates the EVC cushion comfort system that provides up to 1 3/8” dampered (for shock isolation) suspen sion travel. An OPS in the form of a switch, is integrated into the seat bottom and is con nected to the machine electrical system. The seat back is also covered with a heavy-duty vinyl fabric, it adjusts to recline up to 16 degrees, and it will fold forward for transport or protection from the elements of weather (lever actuated on operator’s left side). The armrests are adjustable for operator comfort (knob inside armrests actuated from the bot tom). Roller bearing single-locking tracks provide easy repositioning fore/aft up to 5” (lever actuated on lower right).

3. A mechanical suspension mechanism incorporates weight/ride adjustment controls for operators in the 125 to 275 lb. weight range (turn the knob on the front of the seat clock wise to increase the weight capacity and counter-clockwise to decrease. Self-lubricat

ing bearings are utilized throughout the suspension mechanism that provides an additional 2” of suspension travel.

4. A retractable seat belt assembly with inertialock is attached to the “ride” portion of the seat frame. The seat frame is attached to the mechanical suspension, which is attached to the roller tracks that are bolted to the seat base in one of the three (3) locations - the seat assembly can be detached and reinstalled 1” forward or 1” aft from the factory installed position. When the two (2) hairpin clips are removed from the frame-mounted stud-bolts, the complete seat assembly and

seat base can be pivoted forward onto the foot platform - this provides access to the battery, hydraulic reservoir and filter, as well as some of the electrical system and control linkages. The seat base must be secured with the hairpin clips prior to machine opera tion.

Note: The seat base must be secured by

properly installing the hairpin clips into both frame-mounted stud-botls, otherwise, the seat assembly could tilt forward. The Operator Presence Sensor must be connected to the

electrical wiring harness.

SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, D O N OT OPERATE M OW ER U NLESS

DI SCHARGE CHUT E COVER O R GRASS

CATCHER IS IN IT S PROPER PLACE.

SHIELD MISSING

DO NOT OPERATE

Part Number: 00030635

Part Number: 777S32840

DANGER

K EEP HA ND S and FE ET AW AY

Part Number: 01002166

DANGER

ROTATING BLADE

Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.

Part Number: 00030633

Part Number: 777S32797

! WARNING!

Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lbs. Maximum towed load is 500 lbs. Never allow passengers on towed equipment. Loss of traction can occur on slopes, 5 (9%) maximum grade. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. Use caution during turns to avoid jack-knifing. Use extra caution when operating in reverse. Do not modify hitch or repair hitch. Replace hitch if damaged.

Part Number: 02002693

Part Number: 02005110

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering

levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift

Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum

brakes

Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment fore & aft Frame: 2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction Instrumentation: Hourmeter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 6.50 x 6 Drive Wheels: 60" deck, 24x12 - 12 Tire Pressure: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster Fuel Tank: Two 6.5 gallon w/ shutoff valves Ground Speed: 0-10 + MPH forward. 0-4 MPH reverse Net Weight: 1170 lbs. w/60" deck

ENGINE INFO. Engine: 29HP, Digital Fuel Injection, Liquid-Cooled, OHV, Kawasaki Type: Horizontal Crankshaft, V-Twin Air Cleaner: Dual Element, Canister Type Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Hydraulic System: 4 quart capacity, One quart filter Starter: 12-volt electric Blade Brake Clutch: Electric

TRACTION DRIVE INFO. Traction Drive: Variable-speed hydrostatic pumps and hydraulic wheel motors for

each drive wheel

CUTTER DECK INFO. Cutter Deck;Drive: 60” Belt Driven Deck Lift: Hand lever w/pin lock for height adjustment & foot pedal assist Cutting Height: 1" to 5" No. of Blades 3, attach to spindle with 3/4” bolts Deck Spindles: 1-1/4” diameter tapered-roller bearings, aluminum housing

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure. 1 Figure. 2

Hour Meter (tach optional)

Electric Blade Clutch Switch

indicator lights

Ignition Switch

Engine throttle

A.General

1. When Mowing:

a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from

the area to be mowed.

b. When operating this mower, in the forward

direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping.

c. If the mower is equipped for side dis-

charge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position.

d. Always remove debris and other objects

from the area to be mowed (Note: debris

and loose grass will reduce traction). e. Mow only in daylight. f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other

hidden hazards. g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,

ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. h. Before backing up, check behind and

watch where you are going. i. Always reduce speed when making a turn,

and when grass is wet. j. Always mow laterally or diagonally across

slopes, never up and down the slope. Do

not operate on steep slopes and slow

down before turning. Avoid turning downhill

if possible, start at the bottom and work up

to the top. Use extra care and go slowly

when turning downhill. Control the speed

and direction of the zero turn machine “pri

marily” with the speed/directional control

(lap bar) of the downhill side of the

Parking Brake

machine...I.E., maintain the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed position.

k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or

roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotat ing and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way.

l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn

off the blade clutch switch, place the steer ing levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.

m. Never leave the mower unattended without

observing the following: turn off the blade clutch switch, placing the steering levers in the position, moving the throttle to slow, setting the parking brake, shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.

n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side

of the mower when the engine is running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operat ing the mower.

o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit

without having the mowing deck attached.

p. Keep the mower and especially the engine

and hydraulic components clean and free

of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the

chance of fire and permit proper cooling.

Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow

these procedures for “zero turns”:

To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD:

1. Come to a stop,

2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,

3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel position.

4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap bar.

5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the Neutral psoition).

To turn counter-clockwise (front of machine moves toward LEFT) when traveling FORWARD:

1. Come to a stop,

2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,

3. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while maintaining the LEFT lap bar in the rearward travel position.

4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel, slowly move the LEFT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the RIGHT lap bar.

5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the Neutral psoition).

2. Safety Awareness when Mowing

a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those above

15 degrees (27% slope).

b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use

extra care and go slowly.

c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction

is at a minimum going downhill.

d. Do not operate with discharge side of the

mower toward streets, buildings, play grounds, parking lots, other machines, animals, and other people.

e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the

traction surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.

f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves,

pine needles, or debris are present as trac tion can be reduced.

g. Slow-down before turning and come to a

complete stop before any zero turn maneu ver.

h. Do not stop machine or park machine over

combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.

3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pattern

a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area

to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).

b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that

the turns are uphill rather than downhill.

c. Align the mower so as to head directly

toward the object on the far side.

d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to

match cutting conditions, terrain, and opera tor familiarity with the controls and keep the machine headed directly toward the align ment object. Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed and direction of the machine.

e. When approaching the other end of a strip,

slow down or stop before turning. A U-tur n is recommended unless a zero turn is required. The speed of a U-turn that will allow for machine controllability and minimal turf defacement will be dependent on several factors including: the speed of the turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread pattern, the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction surface, the slope of the traction surface.

f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the for-

ward or reverse travel of the machine be stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or severe turf defacement can occur.

g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,

change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed.

B.Controls

Engine Ignition and Start Switch:

ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator’s seat. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed. Turn ing the switch further against spring pressure starts the engine. The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in the “off” position, the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steering levers are in the neutral position. The key should always be removed from the switch if the operator leaves the mower’s seat.

Engine Throttle Control:

Located on the left side of the mower next to the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control

(See Figure 1.)

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