IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning
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 on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box
361131Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this
manual has been prepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation,
adjustments, and mainten ance of your tractor. The performance and dep endability of this tr actor rely
greatly on the manner in which it is operated and maintained. Theref ore, it is recommended that all
operators of the tracto r carefully read this manua l and fully understand its ope ration. Also keep the
manual available for reference to ensure proper operation, and that maintenance procedures are
performed as scheduled to assure the tractor’s optimal mechanical condition.
NOTE: All references to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR, unless specifically stated otherwise,
indicate that relative position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat.
Your authorized Cub C adet dea ler is i ntere sted in the perfo rmance y ou re ceiv e from yo ur tr actor, an d
with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has
trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest
tools, and has a comple te line of genuine Cub Cadet s ervice parts which a ssure proper fit and hig h
quality.
CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance,
power-rating, and specifications.
If you have difficulties with the tractor and/or eq uipment; have any q uestions regarding th e operation
or maintenance of t his equipment; or desire addi tional information not fou nd in this manual, contact
your dealer. If you need assistance in locat ing a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer
Referral Line by calling:
1-877-282-8684
Before calling your deal er, make sure that you have y our model number(s) and manufa cturing date
available for the dealer.
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these
plates are importa nt if your tractor sh ould requi re deale r servi ce, or if you need a dditional in formatio n
on your tractor. Prior to usin g your tracto r for the fir st time, r ecord the nu mbers from the ident ificatio n
plates in the appropriate spaces provided below.
•The tractor model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire. The se
•The engine model and type plate is located on top of the valve cover. The date code (serial no.) is
stamped into a cast plate on the right/rear side of the crankcase, below the intake manifold.
•The transmission serial plate is located on right brake drum cover behind the right rear wheel.
•The ROPS information plate is located on the left vertical leg of the ROPS.
Tractor Model Plate:
Model NumberMfg. Date (Serial No.)
Engine Information:
Engine ModelTypeDate Code
Transmission Serial Plate:
Serial Number
ROPS Information Plate:
ROPS Serial No.
TRACTOR MODEL PLATE
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Model NumberMfg. Date
CUB CADET LLC
P. O. BOX
www.cubcadet.com
DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER:
361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
877-282-8684
TRANSMISSION SERIAL PLATE
ROPS INFORMATION PLATE
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: 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.
WARNING:
contain or emit che micals known to the State o f California to cause can cer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
DANGER:
manual. As with any ty pe of power equip ment, car elessn ess or er ror o n the p art of the op erator can
result in serio us injury. To help preven t accidents, read and take the following precautions before
operating this tractor. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
Your tractor wa s built to be operated accordi ng to the rules for safe op eration in this
1. GENERAL OPERATION
•Read, unders tand, and follow all instru ctions in
the operator’s manual and on the machine
before starting. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference.
•Only allow r esponsible individuals familiar wit h
the instructions to operate the machine. Know
controls and how to stop the machine quickly .
•Use the roll bar and seat belt for safe operation.
Overturning the tractor with out a roll ba r, or wit h
a roll bar and the seat belt unfastened, can
result in death or injury.
•Always use the seat belt, except if the rol l bar
has been removed or, if applicable, the roll bar
is in the folded position.
•Use the handholds and running boards when
getting on and off the tractor to help prevent
accidental falls. Keep the running boards clear
of mud and debris.
•Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never
operate the tractor in bare feet, sandals, or
sneakers.
•Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.
•Do not allow an yone but t he operato r to ride on
the tractor. There is no safe position on the
tractor for additional riders.
•Keep all safety decals clean and readable.
Replace any missing, illegible, or damaged
safety decals.
•Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Use only accessories approved for this
machine by the manufacturer. Read,
understand and fol low all instructions provided
with the approved accessory.
•Before starting the tractor, engage the parking
brake, place the PTO switch in the "OFF"
position, place the li ft control lever in the down
position, and make certain any remote control
valve levers are in the neutral position.
•Always si t in the tractor seat w hen starting the
engine or operating controls. Do not start the
engine or operate controls while standing
beside the tractor.
•Never tamp er with safety devices. Ch eck their
proper operation regularly. Contact your Cub
Cadet dealer if safety devices malfunction.
•Avoid accidental contact with control pedals
while the engine is runni ng, as this can cause
unexpected movement of the tractor.
•Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and stop engine before
dismounting.
•Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
•Pull only from a drawb ar or the l ower h itch links
in the down position. Mak e certain the drawbar
pin is locked in place. Pull ing from the rear axle
of the tractor or any point above the axle could
cause the tractor to overturn.
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•Maintain the weight balance of the tractor.
Install front end weights to counterbalance
heavy implements attached to the three point
hitch. Do not operate the tractor with a light
front end.
•Any towed vehi cl e wit h a tota l weight exceeding
that of the tractor should be equipped its own
braking system that is operational from the
tractor seat.
•Do not leave equipment in the raised position.
•Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. If local laws permit road
travel, use the flashing hazard lights and SMV
signs when traveling on public roadways.
•Make certain all tractor lights are illuminated
when operating at night.
•Always watch where you are going, especially
at blind corners, trees, or ot her objec ts that ca n
obscure your vision.
•Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under power line s, wires, bridges or low
hanging tree branches, before entering or
leaving buildings, or in any other situation
where the operator and/or roll bar may be
struck, which could result in serious injury.
•To avoid ups ets, drive the t ractor with ca re and
at a safe speed. Use extra caution when
operating over rough ground, when crossing
ditches or slopes, and when turning corners.
•If the tractor becomes stuck, use reverse to
free the tractor to prevent tractor upset.
2. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor rel ated 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 operate this unit on tha t area or serious
injury could result.
DO:
•Operate up and down slopes, not across.
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
•Watch for hol es, ruts or bumps . Uneven terrain
could overturn the m achin e. Tall g rass can h ide
such obstacles.
•Place the transmi ssion in the low range. when
climbing or descending slopes. Always keep
machine in gear when going down slopes to
take advantage of engine braking action.
•Follow the manufa cturers recommendations for
counterweights to improve stability.
•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 mac hine to
lift and rapidly flip ov er backwards which could
cause serious injury.
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disen gage the PTO and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
•Do not turn on slope s unless necessary; then,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower coul d suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3. CHILDREN
•Tragic acc idents ca n occu r if the o perator i s not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine. Never assume
children will remain where you last saw them.
•Keep chil dren out of the operating area and in
watchful care of an adult other than the
operator.
•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
the area.
•Before and when backing, look behind and
down for small children.
•Never carry c hildren. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
•Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate the machine. Children 14 years and
over should only op erate machine under close
parental supervision and proper instruction.
•Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, tree s or other objects tha t may
obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.
•Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
4. OPERATING THE PTO
•When operating PTO driven equipment,
disengage the P TO, stop the engine, and wait
until the PTO stops before dismounting the
tractor and disconnecting the equipment.
•Do not wear loose fitting clothing when
operating the PTO or when near rotating
equipment.
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•To prevent inju ry, do not adjust, unclog, clean,
or service PTO driven equipment while the
tractor engine is running.
•Make certain all PTO shields are always installed.
5. SAFETY FRAME (ROPS)
Your tractor is equipped with a rollover protective
structure (ROPS) which must be maintained in a
fully functional condition. Use care when driving
through doorways or spaces with a low overhead.
•Never modify the ROPS in any way.
•Never attemp t to straighten or reweld any part
of the main frame or retaining brackets that
have been damaged. Doing so may weaken
the structure and endanger your safety.
•Never secure any parts on the main frame or
attach the safety frame wi th a ny thing othe r tha n
the special fasteners specified.
•Never attach ropes, chains, or cables to the
ROPS for pulling purposes.
•Although the ROPS provides you the maximum
protection possible, never take unnece ssary risks.
6. SERVICE
•Use extreme care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are extrem ely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Us e onl y an app ro ve d
container.
•Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running.
•Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any
spilled fuel before st arting the engine as i t may
cause a fire or explosion.
•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
•Never refue l the machine indoors bec ause fuel
vapors will accumulate in the area.
•Never store the fuel container or machine
inside where there is an open flame or spark,
such as a gas hot wat er heater, space heater
or furnace.
•The cooling system is under pressure. Never
remove the radiator cap when the system is
hot. Slowly turn the cap the to the first stop to
release pressure before removing the cap.
•Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin. If fluid is injected into the
skin, seek immedia te medical attention. Do no t
use your hand to check for lea ks. Use a piece
of cardboard or paper.
•Never run a machine inside a closed area.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep the tractor free of
any debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
•Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain all moving parts have stopped. Keep all
nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never tamp er with safety devices. Ch eck their
proper operation regularly.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
•Engine components become hot during
operation and can caus e a burn. Allow to cool
down before touching.
•Do not change the engi ne governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine
speeds are dangerous.
•Observe pr oper disposal laws and regulati ons.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can
harm the environment and the ecology.
•Prior to dispo sal, determine the proper method
to dispose of waste from your local
Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling
centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
•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 conta iners immediately
following the draining of fluids.
•DO NOT pou r oi l or other fluids into th e g r ound ,
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, brak e fluid, filters, b atteries,
tires and other harmful waste.
•We do not recommend the use of a pressure
washer or garden hose to cl ean your unit. T hey
may cause damage to electrical components;
spindles; pulleys ; bearings; or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceabi li ty.
WARNING:
read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
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SAFETY LABELS
1.
KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OPERATORS'S MA NU AL AN D ON THE TRA CT OR
2.
MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL.
3.
TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION.
1.
DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
2.
MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSITION AND TURN KEY OFF.
•
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
•
AVOID SUDDEN TUR NS .
•
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
•
IF MACHINE STO PS GO ING UPHI LL, ST OP PTO AN D BA CK DO WN HIL L SL OWL Y.
•
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHI LDR EN O R OTHE R S ARE AROU ND.
•
DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE TRACTOR AT ANY TIME.
•
LOOK DOWN AND BEH IND BE FOR E AND WHI LE BAC KI NG.
•
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES [GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES] IN PLACE AND WORKING.
•
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADES.
•
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
•
BE SURE THE BLADES AND THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS
OR FEET NEAR BLADES.
•
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE PTO , ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK,
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY.
•
SLOW DOWN FOR TURNS, ROUGH GROUND AND SLOPES TO AVOID UPSET.
•
ON PUBLIC ROAD S USE SMV EMB LE M AN D HAZ AR D LIGH TS .
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARN
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
READ OPERATOR' S MA NU AL
I
NG
IGNITION
.
O
S
T
P
INSTRUCTION AND WARNING LABEL
LOCATED ON RUNNING BOARD TUNNEL COVER
WARNING
KEEP HANDS
AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM
ROTATING FAN
AND BELTS TO
PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FAN WARNING LABEL
LOCATED ON EACH
SIDE OF RADIATOR
WARNING
EXPLOSION AND INJURY CAN
RESULT FROM THE USE OF
STARTING AIDS WITH HOT GLOW
PLUGS, DO NOT INJECT GASOLINE
OR ETHER IN AIR INTAKE
STARTING AID
WARNING LABEL
LOCATE D UN DER HOOD
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SAFETY LABELS (Cont.)
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place.
Pull only from draw bar. pulling from any other point can cause rear overturn.
Disengage PTO and stop engine before servicing tractor, or implements,
or attaching or detaching implements.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR OTHER PERSONS.
LOCATED ON REAR PTO SHIELD
PTO WARNING LABEL
WARNING
BATTERIES CON TAIN ACID AN D EXPLOSIVE GAS.
EX P LO S IO N CAN RESULT FROM SPARKS, FLAM ES,
OR W RONG CABLE CONNECTIONS. TO CONNECT
JUM PER CABLES OR CHARGER SEE M ANUAL FOR
CORRECT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERS ON AL IN JUR Y OR D EATH .
BATTERY WARNING LABEL
LOCATED UNDER HOOD
WARNING
When improperly operated this tractor can roll over or upset. Use of the ROPS and
sea t be lt mini mize the possibi li ty of inj ury or de at h if roll over or up set occu rs. For
lo w cl ea ranc e use only, the ROPS ca n be l ower ed. No prot ec ti on is provi ded i n th is
posi tion a nd the sea t belt should n ot be f aste ned. For al l other use s, se cure the ROPS
in the upright position an d f asten the sea t belt .
ROLL OVER WARNING LABEL
LOCATED ON RIGHT/REAR FENDER
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES
FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS
M
L
K
J
H
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
Figure 1
Steering Wheel
A
PTO Switch
B
Throttle Handle
C
Ignition Switch
D
Brake Pedal
E
Forward/Reverse Pedal
F
Seat Adjustment Lever
G
Differential Lock Pedal
H
Parking Brake Lever
J
Hazard Light Switch
K
Headlight Switch
L
Instrument Panel
M
* Steering Wheel and Seat Phantomed For Clarity
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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.
A. Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is centered on the dash pane l. It
is used to change the d irection (left or right) of the
tractor while driving.
NOTE:
This tractor is equipped with hydraulic
power steering. With this feature, the cap and
spokes of the steering wheel may change position.
B. PTO Switch
Slide Lock
Button
Figure 2
The PTO switch is a double action rocker type
switch located to the right of the steer ing wheel on
the dash panel. Slide the lock button rearward an d
push the top of the PTO switch downward to
engage the PTO. Push the bottom of the switch
downward to disengage.
C. Throttle Handle
OFF - The engine and electrical system is turned
off.
ON - The electrical system and glow plugs are
energized.
START- The starter motor will turn the engine.
Release the key immediately when the
engine starts
E. Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal
Symbol
Figure 4
The brake pedal is locate d at the front of the right
floor board. Depress to engage the tractor brakes
and neutralize the hydrostatic transmission. Fully
depress the brake pedal to activate the safety
interlock switch when starting the tractor.
F.Forward/Reverse Pedal
The forward/reverse pedal is a self neutralizing
rocker style pedal lo ca te d al on g t he righ t flo or b oa rd.
ForwardReverse
PedalPedal
SymbolSymbol
This symbol indicates the
fast position.
This symbol indicates the
slow position.
The throttle handle is located to the right of the
steering wheel on the dash panel. When set in a
given position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained. Rotate t he handle rearward t o increas e
the engine speed.
D. Ignition Switch
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery
discharge, remove the key from the ignition s witch
when the tractor is not in use.
The ignition switch has three positions as follow:
OFF
STOP
ON-PREHEAT
START
Figure 3
Figure 5
Forward
Slowly press down on the front of the pedal to start
moving forward. The forward ground speed of the
tractor is direct ly affected by the distance the front
of the pedal is depressed.
Reverse
WARNING: Check behind the tractor to
be sure the area is clear of people, pets
or obstacles and us e a slo wer sp eed to
maintain control of the tractor when
traveling in reverse.
Press down on the rear of the pedal to move in
reverse.
G. Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located beneath the
left side of the seat. This lever is used to ad just the
seat forward or backward.
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H. Differential Lock Pedal
Diff. Lock
Pedal
Symbol
Figure 6
Located at the rear of the left floor board, the
differential lock pedal engages the transmission
differential lock.
The differential lock is us ed to gain additional traction when operatin g the tracto r on wet o r loose so il.
When the pedal is dep ress ed the r ear wh eel s o f th e
tractor are prevented from rotatin g inde penden tly o f
one another.
WARNING: When operating with the
differential lock engaged, the tractor
will be difficult to steer. Do not drive
the tractor on roadways or at high
speeds with the differential lock
engaged.
The parking brake lever is located below the
steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake
pedal fully depresse d, push the park ing brake lever
downward and release the brake pedal to loc k the
parking brake.
K. Hazard Light Switch
Figure 8
The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch
located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash
panel. Push the top of the hazard light switch
downward to activate the flashing amber lights.
WARNING: Always activate the flashing hazard lights when operating the
tractor on, or near, roadways.
L. Headlight Sw itch
NOTE: Disengagement of the differential lock is
recommended prior to turning the tractor on grass
or other maintained surfaces — tire damage to the
turf could occur.
J. Parking Brake Lever
Parking
Brake
Symbol
Figure 7
Figure 9
The headlight swi tch is a rock er type sw itch locate d
to the left of the steering wh eel on the dash panel.
Push the top of the headlight switch downward to
turn on the headlights, in strument panel lights, an d
tail lights.
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M. Instrument Panel
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3
1
Figure 10
1. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge, located on the left side of the
instrument panel , monitors the fuel level in the fuel
tank. The needle poi nti ng t o th e r ight i ndi ca tes a f ull
tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to read the fuel gauge.
2. Tachometer
The tachometer, located on the right side of the
instrument panel, shows the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Optimal operating
engine speed is 3500 RPM as indicated by the
orange line. When operating PTO driven attachments the engine RPM indicator should be at or
very near the orange line.
3. Battery Indicator Light
The bulb illumina tes in a flashing mode to indicat e
the battery is being di scharg ed. If this warning l amp
comes on during operation, check the charging
system for possible causes and/or contact your
Cub Cadet dealer.
4. Engine Oil Pressure Light
The bulb illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position a nd should tu rn off sh ortly a fter the
engine is started. Illu mination of this warning lamp
indicates low eng ine oil pressu re. If th e bulb comes
on while the engine is running, stop the engine
immediately and check for possible causes.
5. Engine Coolant Temperature Light
Illumination of this warning lamp indicates the
temperature of the engi ne coolant has risen abov e
the prescribed operating range. If the light comes
on while operating the tractor, eliminate all loads
and try cooling the engin e by r unnin g at hal f throttl e
(Approx. 1600 to 1800 RPM) for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and allow to cool; then check for
possible causes (e.g. low coolant level, plugged
radiator screen).
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8
9
5
7
2
Orange
Line
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6. Parking Brake Indicator Light
The bulb illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position an d the parking brake is engaged .
The light flashes if attempting to start the tractor
with the brake not engaged.
7. PTO Indicator Light
The light comes on i n a fixed mode whenever the
PTO switch is in the ON po sition, w ith the follow ing
exceptions.
•The light will illuminate in a flashing mode if
attempting to start the tractor with the PTO
switch in the ON position.
•The light will chan ge to the fl ashin g mode whe n
the PTO switch is on, but the rev erse pedal has
been engaged and the reverse override has
NOT been engaged
8. Hourmeter
The hourmeter records the hours and tenths of an
hour (right most digit) that the tractor has been
operated. The hourme ter is activ ate d whenever the
ignition switch is in the ON po sition. Keep a record
of the actual hours of tractor operation to ensure all
maintenance procedures are completed according
to the schedule in this manual.
9. Hazard Light Indicator
The two arrows will flash in conjunction with the
amber hazard lights whe n the hazard light sw itch is
turned on.
10. Glow Plug Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ign ition switch is tur ned to the
ON position. The light remains lit for a preset time
while the glow plugs heat the precombustion
chambers of the diesel engine.
NOTE: By design, some of the instrument panel
lights will momentarily remain lit after the ignition
switch has been turned to the OFF position.
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FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES
A
G
H
J
B
C
K
N
L
DE
F
G
M
H
K
J
Figure 11
A
Fuel Fill Cap
B
PTO Reverse Override Switch
C
PTO Selection Lever
D
Hydraulic Lift Lever
E
Trans. Hi/Lo Shift Lever
F
Cup Holder
G
Hand Holds
H
Amber Hazard Lights
J
Tail Lights (Red)
K
Reverse Lights (White)
L
Storage Tray
M
Foldable ROPS
Seat BeltN
A. Fuel Fill Cap
The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender bes ide
the operator’s seat.
WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to
the top of the filler neck. Expansion
could result in overflow, allowing
highly flammable fuel to come in
contact with the operator.
B. PTO Reverse Override Switch
The PTO reverse o verride switch is l ocated on the
left fender. Depress the front of the switch to
engage the override which allows the PTO to
operate while the tracto r is traveling in the reverse
direction. Once activated, this function remains
activated until the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position, regardless of the number of
times the PTO is turned off using the PTO switch.
WARNING: Use EXTREME caution
when operating PTO driven attachments while traveling in the reverse
direction.
C. PTO Selection Lever
The PTO selection lever is located on the left
fender.
•Push the lever forward to engage the mid PTO.
•Push the lever rearward to engage the rear
PTO.
•Move the lever to the center position to
simultaneously eng age both the rear PTO and
mid PTO.
D. Hydraulic Lift Lever w/Position Control
The hydraulic lift lever is located on the right fender.
This lever controls the position of the three point
hitch lift arms. There is a direct relationship
between the position of the lever and the height
position of the installed equipment.
•To lower the lift arms, move the lift lever
forward until the desired height setting is
attained.
•To raise the lift arms, move the lift lever
rearward until the desired height setting is
attained.
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E. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever
The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the right
fender. The lever has two speed ran ge settings and
a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into
either the high or low range p rior to depressing the
forward/reverse pedal to drive the tractor.
•Push the lever forward to shift into the high
range.
•Push the lever rearward to shift into the low
range.
•Move the lever to the center position to shift
into the neutral position.
WARNING: Never attempt to shift the
range lever when the tractor is in
motion.
F.Cup Holder
The cup holder is located on the right fender.
G. Hand Holds
Hand holds are built into both the left and right hand
fender covers. The han dle s c an be used to assist in
mounting and dismounting the tractor.
H. Amber Hazard Lights
The hazard lights are located on each side of the
ROPS bar. The lights illum inate in a flashing mode
when the hazard light switch is turned on. Always
use the hazard lights when it is necessa ry to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.
J. Tail Lights
The tail lights illu minate when the ignition swi tch is
in the ON position and the headlight switch is
turned on.
K. Reverse Lights
The reverse lights illuminate when the tractor is
being operated in the reverse direction.
L. Storage Tray
The storage tray is located behi nd the seat. Us e th e
tray to carry small loose artic les while ope rating th e
tractor.
M. Foldable ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure)
ROPS is installed to prevent or reduce injuries to
the operator should the tractor accidentally overturn. The foldable feature allows the ROPS to be
lowered when operating in areas with low overhead clearance. The protection provided by the
ROPS is minimized if the seat belt is not used and
eliminated when in the folded position.
N. Seat Belt
The seat belt, properly adjusted and used in
conjunction with the Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS), can greatly reduce the risk of serious
injury or death to the operator if an accidental
tractor overturn occurs.
WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if
the ROPS is in the folded position, or
the structure has been removed from
the tractor.
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SECTION 2: OPERATION
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover
Protection Structure (R OPS) and seat belts. When
used together they a re effectiv e in reducing injuries
to the operator in the eve nt of an accidental tractor
rollover. The safety provided by the ROPS is
minimized if the seat belt is not properly adjusted
AND buckled. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for seat
belt adjustment.
ROPS
FOLDING THE ROPS
The foldable ROPS feature allows the operator to
quickly lower the ROPS to ope rate in areas where
there is low overhead clearance. However, the
ROPS should be used in the lowered position only
when absolutely necessary. Operate with the
ROPS in the ‘up’ position whenever possible.
WARNING: A folded ROPS does not
provide rollover protection. When the
ROPS is in the folded position, the seat
belt must NOT be used.
Reposition the ROPS as follows:
•Slightly loos en the two hex screws on the front
of the ROPS to relieve their pressure on the
ROPS. See Figure 13.
•Remove th e two internal co tter pins, and, wh ile
supporting the ROP S, withdraw the c levis pins.
See Figure 13. Carefully lower the ROPS.
•Reinstall the clevis pins and cotter pins for
storage.
Figure 12
WARNING: Always wear the seat belt
when operating the tractor equipped
with a ROPS. However, if the ROPS is in
the folded position or has been removed, the seat belt must not be used.
Use the following guidelines when using a tractor
equipped with a ROPS:
•Be aware of o ve rhead clearances in the area of
operation. Check for clear an ce of doo r (or ga te)
openings and other overhead objects such as
utility lines and tree branches. Overhead
objects could catch the ROPS and upset the
tractor.
•Do not modify the RO PS by dril ling holes for , or
welding accessories to the structure.
•Do not use the ROPS to pull objects with the
tractor. Use ONLY the tractor drawbar for
pulling.
•In the event of an accident, have the ROPS
carefully inspec ted and, if necessary, replaced
by your Cub Cadet dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the ROPS.
CLEVIS
PIN
INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
HEX
SCREW
CLEVIS
PIN
Figure 13
To raise the ROPS:
•Remove int ernal cotter pins and clev is pins an d
lift the ROPS into position.
•Insert the clevis pins and secure with the
internal cotter pins.
•Tighten the hex screws against the ROPS.
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SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
•Do not smoke while refueling the tractor.
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact your authorized CubCadet De aler. The safety interlock sy stem prevents
the engine from cranking or starting unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO is
“OFF”.
•The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
•The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the ope rator leaves the seat with the
PTO “ON”, regardless of whether the brake
lock is engaged.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the
“OFF” position to restart the engine. If the
reverse override fu nction had been a ctivated, it
will remain activated u ntil the ignition switch is
turned to the "OFF" position.
•The safety interlock system will shut off the
PTO if the revers e control pedal is depressed,
unless the reverse override function is
activated.
FUELING THE TRA CTOR
Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, diesel fuel
with a minimum cetane number of 40. To ensure
the freshness of the fuel, pu r chase f uel in a qu ant ity
that can be used within 30 days.
NOTE: DO NOT USE KEROSENE OR GASOLINE
in your diesel engine. Damage to the engine will
occur.
Generally a good grade Number Two Diesel Fuel
should be used in your diesel en gine. However, in
extremely cold temp eratures a qualit y Number One
Diesel Fuel, or a blend of Number One an d Number
Two Diesel fuels should be used. In most areas,
diesel fuel is prop erly blended for seasonal use as
ambient temperatures change. Therefore, it is
important to monitor fuel purchases so that
seasonal grade fuels are not carried over after the
average ambient temperature has changed.
WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to
the top of the filler neck. Expansion
could result in overflow through the
vents in the cap, allo wing fuel to come
in contact with the operator.
•Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is
running or while the engine is hot.
•The fuel fill cap is located on the fen der to the
left of the seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill
tank from an approve d container. Do not fill the
fuel tank to capacity. Allow room for expansion.
•Tighten the fue l cap securely, and immediate ly
wipe up any spilled fuel.
•To minimize condensation, keep the fuel tank
as full as possible wi tho ut fi ll in g to ca pac ity . I t is
a good practice to fi ll the f uel tank at the end o f
the day to reduce overnight condensation.
•Do not allow t he fuel tank to run dry. Running
out of fuel requires bleeding air and repriming
the fuel system.
WARNING: Fuel in the engine injection
system is under high pressure. If not a
qualified mechanic, do not attempt to
service the fuel injection system. Do
not use your hand to check for leaks.
NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Proper care during the first hours of operation will
help to assure optimal performance from your new
tractor.
•Never operate a new en gine imm ediatel y un der
full load. Allow the engine to warm up.
•Avoid operating the engine for prolonged
periods at either high or low speeds with no
load.
•Use the transmission’s low speed range for
heavy loads to avoid lu gging of the engine due
to overload.
•Closely monitor the engine oil and coolant
levels, and keep filled to the recommended
levels.
•After the firs t ten hours of operation, check all
of the front and rear wheel bolts. If necessary ,
retighten to the following torque:
Front Wheels —55 ft. lbs.
Rear Wheels — 80 ft. lbs.
•Perform all break-in maintenance procedures
found in the MAINTENANCE section.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: Always sit in the operator’s
seat when starting the tractor, Never
attempt to start the engine while
standing beside the tractor.
•Observe the instrument panel. If the battery
indicator light, oil pressure light, or coolant
temperature light comes on, immediately stop
the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your
Cub Cadet dealer.
WARNING: Never use starting fluids,
such as ether, as a starting aid. Severe
engine damage or fire could result.
•Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.
•Move the throttle handle to approximately the
“MID” throttle position. Refer to Figure 14.
•Make sure the PTO switch is in the “OFF”
position. Note: The PTO light on instrument
panel will flash if switch is in ON position.
THROTTLE
HANDLE
SLOW
FAST
PTO SWITCH
IN ‘OFF’
POSITION
Figure 14
•Either fully depres s and hold the br ake pedal or
engage the parking brake. Note: The parking
brake indicator on instrument panel will flash if
pedal is not depressed.
•Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "RUNPREHEAT" positio n, and ob serve th e glow p lug
indicator light on the instrument panel. Wait
until the glow plug indicator light turns off
before cranking the engine.
NOTE: Preheating may no t be necessar y if the
engine has been running and is warm.
•Turn the ignition key to the “START” position
and release it as soon as the engine starts;
however, do not crank the engi ne continuously
for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start w ithin this time, turn the
key to “OFF” and wait at least one minute to
allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try
again after waiting.
•After the engine has start ed, allow th e engine to
run for approximately three to five minutes at low
throttle before putting the engine under load.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Follow the normal engine starting instructions
above. NOTE:An optional engine c oolant heater is
available from your Cub Cadet dealer. This heater
will aid in starting the tractor when ambient
temperatures fall below 10°F (-12°C).
USING JUMPER CABLES TO START THE
ENGINE
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric
acid and produce explosive gasses.
Make certain th e area is well ventilated,
wear gloves and eye protection, and
avoid sparks or flames near the battery.
If the battery loses power and is unable to
adequately crank the engin e to start it, the aid of a
booster battery may be necessary. Connect the
booster battery as follows:
•Connect the ends of one jumper cable to the
positive terminals of both the disabled tractor
battery and the booster battery.
•Connect one end of the other cable to the
booster battery’s negative terminal.
•Connect the other end of that cable to the
engine block or frame of the dis abl ed trac tor, as
far from the battery as possible.
•Start the disabled tractor following the normal
starting instructions previously provided; then
disconnect the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order of connection.
•Have the tractor’s electrical system checked
and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate
the need for jump starting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.
•Place the throttle control lever in the “SLOW”
position and allow the engin e to idle for about
one minute.
•Turn the igni tion key to the “OFF” positio n and
remove the key from the ignition switch.
NOTE:
Always remove the key from the ignition
switch to prevent accidental starting or battery
discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
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DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
Back the tractor with attachment up the steepest
portion of each slope you intend to work. If the
tractor cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the
slope is too steep to be worked.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without disengaging the PTO
and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, turn the
ignition key off and remove key.
•Adjust the op erator’s seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate all
controls and pe dals. See seat adju stm ent in th e
ADJUSTMENTS section.
WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if
the ROPS is in the folded position or
has been removed from the tractor.
•Adjust the seat belt to fit snug ly b ut com fortably
around your lap, then buckle the seat belt.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS section.
•Shift the trans mission Hi/ Lo range sh ift lever on
the right fender to the desired speed setting.
Refer to USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFTLEVER in paragraphs below.
•Use the tr actor and /o r the auxiliary hydraul ic lift
lever(s) to ra ise all tractor atta chments from the
ground if transporting the tractor to a work site.
•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake, then slowly release the brake pedal.
•Move the throttle handle to the position where
the engine operates best for the load to be
handled (normally full throttle).
•Slowly depress either the front or rear of the
forward/reve rse pedal to move t he tractor in the
desired direction. Refer to USING THE
FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
WARNING: Do not operate on inclines
with a slope in excess of 15 degre es (a
rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every
10 feet). The tractor could overtu rn and
cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
into the LOW speed range BEFORE beginning
the climb or descent of any slope.
Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never
across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may
tip over sideways.
Before operating the tractor on a slope, walk the
slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks,
mounds, stumps, or surface irregularities which
could cause the tractor to be upset.
Always shift the transmission
Avoid turns when drivin g on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn down the slo pe. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while drivin g up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
•Fully depr ess the brake pe dal to bring the tr actor to a complete stop. Push downward on the
parking brake lever and release the pedal to
engage the parking brake. Refer to Figure 15.
•Disengage the PTO using the PTO switch.
•Place the throttle control lever in the “SLOW”
position and allow the engin e to idle for about
one minute; then turn the ignition switch to
“OFF’” and remove the key from the switch.
•Depress the center button of the seat belt buckle
to release the seat belt before dismounting.
USING THE FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL
The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly
variable ground speeds within the speed rating of
each transmission range. The tractor speed is
controlled by the forward/reverse rocker pedal on
the right floorboard.
The forward/reverse p edal is self neutralizing. The
transmission and pedal return to neutral and the
tractor stops when the pedal is released.
•To move forward, slowly depress the front of
the forward/reverse pedal until the desired
speed is achieved. The speed of the tractor is
directly related to the distance the pedal is
depressed. Refer to Figure 15.
•To move in r everse, chec k that the a rea behin d
is clear then slowly depress the rear of the
forward/reverse peda l.
•When traveling short distances with frequent
changes in direction, th e fo rwa rd /rev er se ro ck er
pedal may be operated using the heel/toe
method. Place your foot on the center section
of the pedal and press downward with your
toes to move forward. Press downward with
your heel to move in reverse.
NOTE: Slightly more effort is needed to depress the
forward/reverse pedal using the heel/toe method.
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BRAKE PEDAL
FORWARD/
REVERSE
PEDAL
Forward
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
Heel/Toe
Operation
Reverse
Figure 15
WARNING: The forward/reverse pedal
will not operate when the parki n g brak e
is engaged. Do not attempt to force the
pedal when the parking brake is
engaged; this could cause premature
wear or damage to the drive linkage.
LOW range
— Forward speed 0 to 6.4 mph.
Reverse speed 0 to 3.2 mph.
Shift the lever fully rearward in the slot.
Low range is recomme nded for use with most PT O
driven tractor attachments. Low range must beused when climbing or descending slopes.
NEUTRAL
— Disengages the transmission drive.
Shift the lever to the center of the slot.
Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractor when
not under power.
USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL
Depressing the differential lock pedal engages a
mechanism in the transmission that locks the
differential. This prevents the rear wheels from
rotating independently of each other and provides
constant power to bot h rear wheels wh en addi tional
traction is needed.
IMPORTANT:
Do not engage the differential
lock when one of the rear wheels is rotating.
Stop the wheel rotation and then engage the
differential lock.
USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER
WARNING: The tractor must be
stopped before engaging or disengaging the transmission Hi/Lo range shift
lever. Shifting while the tractor is in
motion will cause damage to the
transmission.
WARNING: Always maintain a tractor
speed that allows for comp lete control
and stability of the machine. Be aware
of dangerous areas or conditions.
HI range
— Forward speed 0 to 11.0 mph.
Reverse speed 0 to 5.5 mph.
Shift the lever fully fo rward in the slot. See Figure
16.
Hi range is normal ly used for transport and can be
used with some tractor attachmen ts.
LOW
HI
N
HI/LO RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
WARNING: When operating with the differential lock engaged, the tractor will
be difficult to steer. Do not drive the
tractor on roadways or at high speeds
with the differential lock engaged.
•Fully depress and hold the differential lock
pedal to engage the transmission differential
lock. Release the pedal to disengage the
differential lock. See Figure 17.
DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK PEDAL
(Depress and
Hold to Engage)
Figure 16
Figure 17
NOTE: Because of the drive load on the internal
engagement mechanism, releasing the differential
lock pedal may not always disengage the
differential lock. It may be necessary to slow the
tractor, or reverse the direction of travel, to
disengage the differential lock.
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USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER
The hydraulic lift system provides po wer for raising
and positioning three point hitch and belly mounted
equipment. The system’s position control feature
maintains the selected height or depth of the
equipment. When the hy dr aulic li ft l eve r is mov ed to
a higher or lower s et tin g, t he sy s tem r epo si tio ns th e
equipment and maintains that selected position.
•To raise an attachment using the hydraulic lift
system, the engine must be running.
•Generally, an attachment can be lowered with
the engine running or off.
•There is a direct relationship between the
height of the equipme nt and the positio n of the
lever in its slot. Operate the equipment to
determine your preferred height setting and,
consequently, the position of the lift lever in its
slot.
•Move the lift lever forward in the slot to the
position that lowers the equipment to the
desired height setting. See Figure 18.
equipment designed to operate at an input
speed of 540 RPM. See Figure 19.
PTO
SELECTION
LEVER
Rear
PTO
PTO REVERSE
OVERRIDE
SWITCH
Mid &
Rear
PTO
Mid
PTO
Figure 19
•Shift the PTO lever forward to select the mid
PTO. The mid PTO is u sed to drive equipmen t
designed to operate at an input speed of 2000
RPM. Refer to Figure 19.
HYDRAULIC
LIFT LEVER
Lowest
Height
Position
Highest
Height
Position
Figure 18
•Move the lift lever rearward in the slot to raise
the equipment to a h igher height setting, or all
the way rearward to raise the eq uipment to the
transport position. See Figure 18.
USING THE PTO SELECTION LEVER
The position of the PTO selection lever will determine whether the rear PTO, mid PTO, or both
PTO’s will be engaged when the PTO switch is
activated.
WARNING: NEVER shift the PTO selection lever while the PTO is engaged.
Damage to internal components will
occur.
•Shift the PTO se lection lever rearward to select
the rear PTO. The rear PTO is used to drive
•Shift the PTO lever to the middle position to
select both the mid PTO and rear PTO. The
mid PTO and rea r PTO will run simult aneously
when the PTO switch is activated. Refer to
Figure 19.
NOTE: Occasionally you may not be able to shift
from one PTO sele ction to another due to a slight
misalignment between the internal shift collar and
the gears. In these insta nces if will be necessary to
‘jog’ the PTO while shifting the selection lever.
Momentarily engage the PTO while applying light
pressure on the shift lever to fully engage the
internal gears.
ENGAGING THE PTO
WARNING: The ope rator must be in the
seat at all times when the PTO in
engaged. If the operator should leave
the seat without turning off the PTO
switch, the tractor’s engine will shut
off.
•Move the throttle handle to the mid throttle
position. See Figure 20.
•Slide the lock button rearward and then push
the top of the PTO switch downwar d to engage
the PTO. See Figure 20.
•Observing the tachometer on the instrument
panel, use the throttle handle to increase the
engine speed to the PTO operating range
(3500 rpm) as indicated by the orange line of
the tachometer.
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THROTTLE HANDLE
Mid Throttle
LOCK BUTTON
to Engage
3500 RPM
to Run
PTO SWITCH
Figure 20
•Push the bottom of the switch downward to
disengage the PTO.
IMPORTANT
: Normally the PTO will not
operate when the t rac tor is d ri ven in th e rev ers e
direction. The PTO reverse override switch
must be activated to operate the PTO while
traveling in reverse.
USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH
The PTO reverse override switch, located on the
left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the
tractor is traveling i n the reverse directi on. Refer to
Figure 19.
•The PTO mus t first be engaged using the PTO
switch on the dash panel.
•Depress the front of the override switch to
activate the rever se override system. The light
in the override switch will come on.
IMPORTANT:
Once activated, the reverse
override will remain activated until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position, regardless
of the number of times the PTO is engaged and
disengaged using the PTO switch. If the
override switch is illuminated, the system is
activated.
WARNING: Use EXTREME CAUTION
when operating PTO driven attachments while traveling in the reverse
direction.
LIGHTING
Headlights and Taillights
Always use the headlights and taillights for after
dusk and pre-dawn operation of the tractor. The
lights not only illuminate the work area, but also
increase the vis ibility of the tractor for anyone who
might enter the area of operation.
The headlights use two h alo gen bul bs per si de. The
placement of the bulbs prov ide a broad light range
for safer operation of the tractor in low light
conditions.
•To turn on th e headlig hts and tailligh ts, dep ress
the top end of the headlight switch located to
the left of the steering wheel.
•To turn off th e headlig hts and tailligh ts, dep ress
the bottom of the light switch.
Use of headlights and taillights is also recommended when operating the tractor on or near roadways to increase visibility to traffic.
Hazard Lights
Always use the flashing a mber hazard lights along
with the SMV (Slow Mo ving Vehicle) emb lem when
operating the tractor on, or near, roadways. Also
activate the haza rd lights when necessary to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.
•To turn on the flashing hazard lights, depress
the top end of th e haz ard li ght s witch locate d t o
the left of the headlight switch.
•To turn off the hazard lights, depress the
bottom of the light switch.
USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK
The top link hook is provided to retain the the top
link of the three point hitch when not in use.
To utilize the top link hook, proceed as follows:
•While holding the top link upward, raise the
hook rod and slide it fully to the left so that it
locks in the u pright position in the right slot of
the mounting bracket.
•Lower the top link into the hook of the rod.
•To release the to p link , lift the to p link out of th e
retainer hook; then slide the hook rod fully to
the right and pivot it downward.
TOP LINK
MTG. BRACKET
HOOK ROD
LOCKED IN
BRKT. SLOT
HOOK ROD
RELEASED
Figure 21
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USING THE THREE POINT HITCH
WARNING: Always disengage the PTO,
stop the engine, and set the parking
brake before dismounting the tractor to
connect, disconnect, or adjust three
point hitch mounted implements.
USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC VALVE
(IF EQUIPPED)
Some tractors may be equipped with an auxiliary
hydraulic valv e package. Thi s package provid es two
hydraulic circuits for operating optional equipment
that can be installed on the tractor.
Use the rear three point hi tch system to attach three
point mounted implements, which are normally
driven by the rear PTO. Using the position control
feature of the tractor ’s hydr aulic l ift sy stem, the three
point hitch system provides for variable positioning
of the implement as well as allowing the implement
to be fully raised for transport.
Read the ADJUSTMENTS section for instructions
on adjusting the RH adjustable lift link, upper hitch
link, and hitch chain. See Figure 22.
UPPER
HITCH LINK
FIXED
LIFT
LINK
ADJUSTABLE
LIFT LINK
The male and female hydraulic couplers, located
beneath the right running board, are marked with
color coded washers that should match the color
coded hydraulic li nes of Cub Cadet equipment. See
Figure 23.
IMPORTANT: If color coding is not present, note
that the inner hydraulic couplers represent one
hydraulic circuit and the outer couplers the
other. Do not cross connect circuits when
connecting hydraulic lines of optional
equipment.
OUTER
FEMALE
COUPLER
INNER
OUTER
MALE
COUPLER
COUPLERS
HITCH
PLATE
LOWER HITCH LINK
DRAW
BAR
HITCH
CHAIN
Figure 22
USING THE HITCH PLATE
Use only the hitch plate and drawbar (Refe r to Figure 22), for towing pull-behind equipment (carts,
trailers, etc.) or dragging loads.
Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their
highest position to prevent interference with the
towed equipment.
IMPORTANT:
When transporting pull-behind
equipment on public roadways, always use a
safety chain to supplement the connection
between the tractor and towed equipment. The
safety chain must have a strength rat ing equal to
or greater than the gross weight of the equipment being towed.
Figure 23
Using the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Handle
Use the auxiliary hy draulic contro l handle located on
the right fender as follows:
• Pull the handle rearward to raise the front
hitch or front loader boom. See Figure 24.
• P ush the handle forwar d to lower fron t hitch or
front loader boom. Refer to Figure 24.
• Push the handle fully forward until it locks in
the detent position to place the front hitch or
front loader boom in the float position.
• Push the handle to the right to angle (if
equipped) the front hitch to the right or dum p
the loader bucket. Refer to Figure 24.
• Pull the handle to the left to angle (if
equipped) the front hitch to the left or roll back
the loader bucket.
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FLOAT HITCH
FLOAT BOOM
LOWER HITCH
LOWER BOOM
ANGLE LEFT
ROLLBACK
BUCKET
RH FENDER
COVER
ANGLE RIGHT
DUMP BUCKET
RAISE HITCH
RAISE BOOM
Figure 24
ON DEMAND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
The On Demand Four Wheel Drive system
automatically delivers power to the front axle
whenever the need for add itional traction is sen sed
by the transmission. No action from the operator is
required for engagement.
TRACTOR WEIGHTING
When implements are installed on either the front or
rear of the tractor, the normal balance of the trac tor
is altered.
•As a rear mounted implement is raised to the
transport position, the balance point of the
tractor shifts rearward, which may result in a
loss of steering control and tractor stability.
•When a fro nt mounted imple ment is raised , the
balance point shif ts forwar d and may re sult in a
loss of traction and stability.
To counterbalance these weight shifts, weight
should be added to the tracto r in the form of either
cast iron weights or liquid ballast. However, only
enough weight should be added to obtain good
traction, control, and stability. Excess ive weight will
unnecessarily load down the tractor’s engine and
transmission.
NOTE: When adding weight to the tractor, it may be
necessary to increase the inflation pressure in the
tires.
Front Weights
To counterbalance three point hitch mounted
equipment, a weight bracket/bumper kit and cast
iron weights are available from your Cub Cadet
dealer.
When mounting optional Cub Cadet e quipment on
the rear of the tractor , such as a rotar y tiller, rotary
cutting deck, or a rear finish mower, the weight
bracket and a minimum of four suitcase weights
should be used.
For all other rear mounted equipment, follow the
guidelines provided in the implement’s Operator’s
Manual to determ ine ho w m uc h w eig ht is ne ede d t o
counterbalance the equipment.
If guidelines are not av ailable, balla st the tractor so
that a minimum of approximately 40% of the
machine weight is on the front wheels.
Weighting the Rear of the Tractor
Adding weight to the rear of the tractor is not
required for most Cub Cadet front mounted
equipment currently available for this tractor.
However, if installing only the optional front end
loader (without the back hoe), weight must be
added to the rear of the tractor. The most common
methods of adding wei ght ar e filling the re ar whee ls
with liquid ballast (usually a calcium chloride and
water solution) or mounting a rear weight box.
Liquid Ballast
Properly filling the rear tires with liquid ballast
increases the weight of each rear wheel to
approximately 200 pounds, which should provide
adequate counterbalance.
Because special equipment and a familiarity with
the practice is required, only a qualified tire
technician should perform this procedure. Consult
with your Cub Cadet dealer about having liquid
ballast added to your tires, and for any special
maintenance instructions after the procedure is
performed.
Rear Weight Box
A weight box will provide adequat e counterbalance
if the following criteria is met:
•The weight box and contents must total a
minimum of 200 pounds.
•The weight box must be positioned a minimum
of approximately 20 inche s rearward of the rear
axle, and be carried no more than 12 inches
from the ground.
If the weight box is positioned closer to the rear
axle or carried higher, additional weight must be
added to effectively counterbalance the front
loader.
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SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
For the comfort of the operator, a single lever
adjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aft
position of the seat. Adjust the seat to the most
comfortable position that allows you to operate all
controls and pedals.
WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when
the tractor is moving, as this could
cause the operator to lose momentary
control of the tractor and result in an
accident.
•To adjust the seat, pivot the seat adjustment
lever to the left and ho ld while r epositioni ng the
seat to the desired position.
•After repos itioning the seat, releas e the lev er to
lock the seat in position. Slide the seat either
slightly forward or rearward to assure it is
locked or until engagement of the lock is felt.
See Figure 25.
Adjust the final length of the seat belt using the
adjuster clip, buckle li nk, and u ppe r be lt we bbing on
the right half of the belt.
•To lengthen the belt, hold the ends of the
adjuster clip and tip upward the side of the clip
toward the buckle link. See Figure 26.
•While holding the clip, pull the upper webbing
of the belt through the clip toward the buckle
link. See Figure 26.
•Hold the belt and pull the buckle link to the left
to remove the slack in the upp er webbi ng of the
belt between the adjuster clip and the link.
RELEASE
BUTTON
BUCKLE
LINK
BUCKLE
UPPER
WEBBING
Tip Sides of Clip
Pull Belt to
Lengthen
Pull Belt to
Shorten
ADJUSTER
CLIP
LOWER
WEBBING
Pivot Lever
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
to Left
Figure 25
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
WARNING: Always wear the seat belt
when operating the tractor equipped
with a ROPS. However, if the ROPS
has been removed, the seat belt
should not be used.
NOTE: If the belt is too long or too short to be prop-
erly adjusted using the upper belt webbing, the
adjustment clip should be repositioned. To do so,
firmly grasp the adjustment clip and pull the lower
webbing though the c lip. Move the clip toward the
anchor point at the seat to shorten the belt, or
toward the buckle link the lengthen the belt.
Figure 26
•To shorten the be lt, tip the oth er side of the cli p
upward, pull the free end of the bel t webbing to
the right, and pull the buckle link to the left to
remove the slack.
THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS
•Adjust the RH adjustable lift link to level the
lower hitch links . Loosen the jam nut and turn
the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 27 to
shorten or lengthen the lift link. Tig hten the ja m
nut against the adjustment tube after adjusting.
Loosen
Jam Nut
Shorten
JAM
NUT
ADJUSTMENT
TUBE
Lengthen
Figure 27
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•The length of the upper hitch link is normally
determined by the design of each implement.
To adjust the upper hitch link , loosen the locking lever and turn the adjustment tube as
shown in Figure 28. After the ap pr opri ate le ngt h
is attained, tighte n the locking leve r. If correctly
adjusted, the upper hitch link will be parallel or
nearly parallel to the lower hitch links.
Lengthen
ADJUSTMENT
TUBE
Shorten
LOCKING
LEVER
•Distance ‘A’ should be 0"-.20" less than
distance ‘B’ if the toe-in is correct. If it is not,
readjust the toe-in.
A
Figure 28
•The length of the hitch chains , attach ed to eac h
lower hitch link, limit the side-to-side movement of the lower li nks. Loos en the jam nu t and
turn the chain’s hex shaft as shown in Figure
29 to adjust the length of the hitch chain.
Tighten the jam nut after adjusting.
Turn Hex Sh aft
to Lengthen
Loosen
Jam Nut
Turn Hex Shaft
to Shorten
HEX SHAFT
HEX JAM NUT
Figure 29
ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
The front wheel toe-in is set at the factory and
should maintain the proper setting. However, the
toe-in should be checked periodically and
readjusted if necessary.
B
Figure 30
READJUST THE TOE-IN AS FOLLOWS:
NOTE: The right ball j oint and j am nut are left hand
threaded.
•Loosen th e ja m nu ts a t bot h the LH an d RH b all
joints. See Figure 31.
•Using a pair of pliers (or similar tool) to grasp
the tie rod, turn the rod as follows:
Forward to shorten the tie rod and de cr ea se the
toe-in. See Figure 31.
Rearward to lengthen the tie rod and increase
the toe-in. See Figure 31.
Front of
Tractor
Shorten Rod —
Decrease Toe-in
Lengthen Rod —
Increase Toe-in
CHECK THE TOE-IN AS FOLLOWS:
•Place the tractor on a level surface with the
wheels in the straight ahead position.
•Place an easi ly visible mark on the center lines
of both front tires at the horizont al center line of
the wheel.
•Measure and record the distance ‘A’ between
the two marks. See Figure 30.
•Roll the tractor forward or rearward until the
marks are at the horizontal center line at the
rear of the wheels. Measure and record the
distance ‘B’ between the marks. See Figure 30.
TIE ROD
JAM NUT
RH BALL JOINT
Figure 31
•Readjust the ti e rod as necessary to obta in the
correct toe-in, then ti ghten the jam nu ts against
the ball joints.
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ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and
should experience minimal wear if the tractor is
operated normally. However, all brake pads are
subject to wear and at som e p oi nt th e b ra ke li nk ag e
may have to be adjusted.
Check the brake linkage as follows:
•Place the tractor on a level surface.
•Stop the tra ctor engin e and enga ge the par king
brake.
•From the right/rea r sid e of the tr actor , chec k th e
gap between the flange of the brake rod and
the ferrule connected to the t ransmission brake
arm. The gap should be a minimum of .160".
See Figure 32.
•Check the gap of the brake rod on the left side
of the tractor in the same manner.
•If either gap is less than .160", the brake rod
should be adjusted.
Adjust the brake linkage as follows:
•Disengage the parking brake.
•Remove the internal cotter pin and disengage
the adjustment ferrule at the front of the brake
rod from the brake link. See Figure 32.
•Turn the adjustment ferrule onto the rod as
needed to shorten the rod and acquire the
.160" minimum gap.
•Reinstall the ferrule and internal cotter pin in
the brake link.
•Engage the parking brake and recheck the
brake rod gaps. Repeat the abo ve procedures
as necessary to obtain the specified minimum
gap.
ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD
Correct adjustment of the feedback rod (Refer to
Figure 33) is ins trumental in pr oper o peration of the
position control hydraulic lift system.
The feedback rod is adjusted at the factory and
should not require further adjustment. Because of
the precise nature of the feedback rod adjust ment,
it is recommended that any adjustment be performed by a qualified mec hanic at your Cub Cadet
dealer.
If a high pitched s queal continues to emit from the
lift valve after repositioning the lift, or the position
control feature is no t functioning proper ly, have the
position control li nkage inspe cted by y our local Cu b
Cadet dealer. Refer to Figure 33.
BRAKE
ARM
FERRULE
BRAKE
PEDAL
RH BRAKE
LINK ASS’Y.
BRAKE ROD
ADJUSTMENT
FERRULE
ROD
FLANGE
.160" minimum gap
w/brake fully engaged
Figure 32
INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
FEEDBACK
LINKS
FEEDBACK
ROD
HYDRAULIC
LIFT VALVE
Figure 33
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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE
The service life and reliability of any machine
depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication and maintenance is a vital part of that care.
Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a
guide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrument
panel to ensure the required maintenance procedures are performed. The maintenance schedule
reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the
equipment. More frequent inspections and maintenance is preferable.
Make certain tha t all lubric ation fitting s are instal led
and functioning. Wipe away all old grease and dirt
from the lube fittings to prevent foreign materials
from entering as the ne w grease is applied. Use a
LUBRICATION TABLE
Application
Type of
Lubricant
Capacity
API
Classifi-
cation
pressure lubricating gun to force in new grease.
Apply pressure un til c lea n grease emerges from th e
lubrication point.
Miscellaneous working parts not provided with
lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a
good grade of lubricating oil.
Lubricate the tractor thorou ghly before taki ng it to a
remote location for a prolonged period of time.
Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Wo rn parts can
be expensive to replace.
Store your supply of lubricating grease and oil in
clean, covered containe rs to p rotect th em fr om dust
and dirt. Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean.
1Check Engine Oil Level
2Check Air Cleaner
3Check Engine Coolant Level
4Check and Clean Radiator
Screen and Oil Cooler Fins
5Change Engine Oil and Repla ce
Oil Filter
6Retorque F ront an d Rear Wheel
Bolts
7Check Transmission Oil Level
8Replace Hydraulic and
Hydrosta tic Oil Filters
9Replace Hydraulic and Hydro-
static Oil
10Replace Air Cleaner Element
11Grease Drive Shaft (both ends)
12Grease FWD Drive Shaft (both
ends)
13Grease Front Axle Pivot (front
and rear lube fittings)
14Check Oil Level of Front Axle
AND Final Reduction Gear
Cases (both sides)
15Grease Pow er Steering Cylinder
(both ends)
16Change Oil in Front Axle AND
Final Reduction Gear Cases
(both sides)
17Grease Three Point Lift Shaft
18Change Engine CoolantYearly
19Check Radiator Hoses and
Fan Belt
20Drain Fuel Filter Cup
21Replace Fuel Filter Element
Operation to
be Performed
Before
Hours
Every 10
each use
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Every 150
Hours
Every 200
Hours
Every 300
Hours
Every 600
•
•
•
••
first
first
10
hrs.
50
hrs.
•
•
•
first
25
hrs.
•
•
†
••
•
•
•
••
•
••
•
••
•
Before
•
•
•
Storage
† More often when operating under dusty conditions
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ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING: If the tractor has been
recently operated, engine surfaces
(including the radiator) will be HOT.
Allow the engine to cool before opening the hood, or use extreme caution
to avoid burns when the hood is open.
To raise the hood, loca te the latch release lever i n
the hood notch at the front of the tractor. Lift and
hold the latch release lever whi le lifting the hood at
the hood notch. See Figure 34.
•Pull the quic k fas te ner tabs sl ig htl y ou tward an d
rotate 1/4 turn (perpendic ular to slot) to lock th e
side panels in place. Flip the fastener tabs
down.
QUICK FASTENER
Lift
Flip up
Turn
•Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop
cylinders hold the hood in the raised position.
HOOD
NOTCH
Lift Hood
LATCH
RELEASE
LEVER
Lift Lever
Figure 34
To remove the two side panels:
•Flip the tabs of the two quick release fa steners
up and turn to align with the slots in the side
panel. See Figure 35.
•Slip the top of th e side panel over and off the
quick fastener tabs.
•Lift the side pan el s trai ght upwa rd and off of th e
retainer pins.
To reinstall the side panels:
•Align the two holes in the bottom of the side
panel with the retainer pins and slide the panel
onto the pins. See Figure 35
•Align the tabs of the quick release fasteners
with the slots of the side panel and slip the
panel over the tabs.
QUICK
FASTENER
SIDE
PANEL
RETAINER
PINS
Figure 35
Close the hood by pushing downward until captured
by the hood latch.
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
WARNING:
•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
•Battery acid must be handled with great care,
as contact with it can burn and blister the skin.
It is advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when
working with acid.
•Should battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected
area immediately with c lean cold water. If th ere
is any further dis comfort, seek prompt medical
attention.
•If acid spill s on clothing, fi rst dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
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•Because battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it
into any sink or drain. Before discarding an
empty electrolyte container, rinse it thoroughly
with a neutralizing solution .
•NEVER co nne ct (or di scon nec t) ba tter y cha rger
clips to the batter y while the charger is turned
on, as it can cause sparks.
•Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery. The
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
•As a further pr ecaution, on ly charge the b attery
in a well ventilated area.
•Always shield eyes and protect skin and
clothing when working near batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric
acid and may emit explosive gases.
Use extreme caution when handling
batteries. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
HOLDDOWN STRAP
WING NUT
BATTERY
HOLDDOWN
ROD
CABLE
CLAMP
TERMINAL
COVER
Figure 36
BATTERY REMOVAL
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
The battery is located at the front of the tractor
beneath the hood, just forward of the radiator.
To remove the battery:
•Open the tractor hood as described in the
previous sub-section.
•Remove the two wing nuts and the battery
holddown strap from the batter y hol ddow n ro ds.
See Figure 36.
•Spread the locking clips on the sides of the
terminal covers and lift the top s of th e cove rs to
expose the battery connections. See Figure 36
•Loosen th e cable clamp o f the negative b attery
lead, then lift the neg ative cable and its terminal cover off the negative battery post. Move
the cable away from the negative battery post.
•Repeat the above procedure to remove the
cable and cover from the positive battery post.
•Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in
the reverse order.
WARNING: Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is filled with battery acid and then
sealed at the factory. However, even a
“maintenance free” battery requires some
maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.
•Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a
battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals
with a thin coat of greas e or petroleum jelly, t o
protect against corrosion.
•The battery sho uld be kept clean . Any deposits
of acid should be neutralized with baking soda
and water. Be carefu l not to get this s olution in
the cells.
•Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak
electrolyte when tipped.
BATTERY STORAGE
•When storing the tractor for extended periods,
disconnect the battery cables. Removing the
battery from the unit is recommended.
•All batteries di scharg e durin g storage. Keep the
exterior of the battery cl ean, especially the top .
A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.
•The battery must be stored with a full charge.
As the battery discharges, the electrolyte is
weakened and will freeze at a higher
temperature.
•Recharge the battery before returning to service;
or every two months, whichever come s first.
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HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
The tractor is equipp ed with four headlig ht bulbs. If
one of the bulbs s hould burn out, replace th e bulb
as follows:
•Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop
cylinders hold the hood in the raised position.
•Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plug
away from the bulb/socket assembly and
unplug the wire harness from the bulb
assembly. See Figure 37.
BULB/SOCKET
ASSEMBLY.
WIRE
HARNESS
PLUG
REFLECTOR
LOCKING TAB
Figure 37
•Turn the bulb /socket assembly appr oximately a
quarter turn counterclockwise to align its tabs
with the notches of the reflector, then remove
from the reflector.
•Replace w ith a new bulb/ socket assem bly (Cu b
Cadet No. 725-3161A).
•Align the tabs of the new bulb/socket ass embly
with the notches of the refl ector and insert the
bulb.
•Turn the bulb/socket assembly clockwise to
lock in place. Plug the wire harness into the
socket, making sur e the plug locking tabs lock
onto the socket assembly.
Replace a tail light bulb as follows:
•Turn the light s ocket counterclockwise to align
the socket tabs with the notches in the tail ligh t
reflector.
•Once align ed, carefully pull the light sock et out
of the tail light reflector.
•Pull the light bu lb from the socket and replace
with a like part.
•Align the tabs of the s ocket with the notches in
the reflector and carefully insert the socket.
Turn the socket fully clockwise to lock in place.
HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT
Flashing haza rd lights are installed on each side o f
the ROPS. Replace the bulbs as follows:
•Grasp the outer half of the light housing and
both the front and rear lenses. Accessing the
screws from the notches at the top and bottom
of the outer housing, remove the two screws
fastening the outer and inner housings
together. See Figure 38.
NOTCH
SCREW
NOTCH
OUTER
HOUSING
LENSES
BULB
SOCKET
INNER
HOUSING
Figure 38
TAIL LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Each tail light assembly has two light bulbs — a
reverse indicator bulb (Cub Cadet no. 725-3263)
and a tail light (Cub Cadet no. 725-3262). Access
the back side of the tail lights from under the rear
fender.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the tail light
sockets from the reflec tor housings. The bulbs can
be pulled from the sockets and dropped into the
reflector housing, req uiring removal of the reflector
housing to retrieve the bulb.
•Remove the outer housing and lenses.
•Push in on the bulb and turn count erclockwise
to remove the bulb from the light socket.
•Align the new bulb with the socket slot, push
the bulb into the socket, and turn clockw ise to
lock it in the socket.
•While making certain the lenses engage the
front and rear grooves of the inner housing,
install the lenses and outer housing. Secure
with the two screws.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BULB REPLACEMENT
Referring to the instrument panel information provided in the CONTROL AND FEATURES section
of this manual, regularly check to ensure that the
instrument panel light bulbs are functioning.
To change a burned out instrument panel bulb:
•Raise the tr actor hood to view the b ack side of
the instrument panel.
•Determine the position of the burned out bulb
and pull the seal plug from the back of the
instrument panel. See Figure 39.
BACK OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
PTO On
Temperature
Tachometer
Oil
Pressure
Hazard Lgt.
Parking Brake
Batt. Charge
Fuel Gauge
Figure 39
•Using a small flat bladed screw driver in the slot
of the bulb socket, turn the socket approximately a quarter turn counterclockwise to unlock from the instrument panel. Carefully withdraw from the panel. Note the position of the
bulb socket locking tabs.
•Insert the new bulb/socket assembly into the
instrument panel in the same manner, making
certain the locking tabs of the socket engage
the slots of the instrument panel.
•Turn the socket approximately a quarter turn
clockwise to lock in place and reinsert th e seal
plug into the panel opening.
SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuses are installed t o protect the tractor’ s electrical
system from dama ge caused by excessiv e amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for
replacement. If the electr ical system does no t function, check for blown fuses. See Figure 40
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses,
have the tractor’s elec tric al s ystem ch ec ke d by y our
Cub Cadet dealer.
Accessing the Fuse Center
The fuse center is lo cated on the ins ide right of the
dash panel. To access the fuse cente r, remove the
dash panel inse rt by removing the two screw s. See
Figure 41.
Reposition the dash panel insert in the dash and
secure with the two screws to cover the fuse center.
SCREWS
DASH
PANEL
INSERT
Figure 41
Instrument Panel Fuses
The instrument pan el’s circuitry is protected by the
two fuses in the fus e center. If the inst rument panel
does not function properly, check the fuse s.
•Pull the two fuses from the fuse center and
check their condition. Replace a blown fuse
with the same capacity fuse (3 Amp). Refer to
Figure 42.
Relays
The PTO relay and d as h po wer rel ay, l oc ated i n th e
fuse center, maintain power to each of those
circuits. If one of the circuits is not functioning
properly, have your dealer electrically check the
relay. See Figure 42.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL FUSES
(3 AMP)
DASH POWER
X
X
X
X
RELAY
PTO RELAY
GOOD
Figure 40
BAD
FUSE
CENTER
Figure 42
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Main Fuse
The main fuse in the tracto r wire harness protects
the tractor’s entire electr ical system. A blown main
fuse will prevent battery current from passing
though the harness.
To replace the main fuse:
•Raise the tractor hood and remove the right
side panel.
•Locate the main fuse under the dash panel,
along the tractor’s right frame rail. See Figure 43.
FLASHER
RELAY
X
X
X
X
TAPE
WIRE
HARNESS
MAIN FUSE
FUSE HOLDER
RT. FRAME
RAIL
WIRE
HARNESS
DASH PANEL
Figure 43
•Pull the f use from the fuse holder and re place
with the same capac ity fuse (30 Amp). NEVER
use a higher amperage fuse.
•Install the side panel and lower the tractor
hood.
Hazard Light Flasher Relay
The flasher relay control s the on / off flashing of the
hazard lights. If the hazard lights do not function
properly, the flasher relay is probably faulty.
Replace the relay as follows:
•Remove the dash panel insert by re moving the
two screws. Refer to Figure 41.
•Pull the wire harness from the dash opening.
Cut and remove the electrical tape holding th e
flasher relay to the harness. See Figure 44
•After first noting t he posit ion of th e two harness
leads, disconnect the leads and replace the
faulty relay with a new relay.
•Secure the relay to the wire harness with
electrical tape.
•Position the wire har ness in the da sh panel an d
reinstall the dash panel insert.
HARNESS
LEADS
Figure 44
CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM OIL LEVEL
Check the hydro transmission/hydraulic system oil
level after every 50 hours of operation. Check the
oil level only while the engine is stopped and the
tractor is standing on a level surface.
The oil fill plug /dipstick is located at th e rear of the
tractor, above the rear PTO shield. See Figure 45.
•Clea n the area aroun d the oil fill pl ug / dip stick to
prevent debris from entering the transmission
housing. See Figure 45.
•Turn the oil fill plug /dipstick counterclockwise to
unscrew from the transmission housing.
•Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean, then
reinsert and screw in all the way. Unscrew an d
withdraw again to read the oil level. Always
keep the oil level between the add and full marks
on the dipstick (See Figure 45).
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
PTO SHIELD
Full Mark
Add Mark
F
A
Figure 45
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•If the oil l evel is low, add Cub Cadet hy draulic
oil. Loosely positio n a funnel in the fill hole so
that there is enough clear ance around the funnel to allow the transmission to vent while the
oil is poured into th e transmiss ion. Fill ONL Y to
the full mark, never overfill the transmission.
NOTE: Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil to
ensure correct formulation. Substitute oils could
affect performance and may cause damage to the
transmission.
•Reinsert the oil fill plug/dipstick into the
transmission housing and turn clockwise until
tight.
CHANGING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM OIL
Change the hydrostatic transmission/hydraulic
system oil and filters after every 200 hours of
operation. The dry capacity of the transmission/
hydraulic system is approximately 26 quarts.
Change the transmission/hydraulic system oil as
follows:
•Operate the tractor for a short period to warm
the oil to the normal operating temperature.
Place the tractor on a lev el sur face, engage the
parking brake, and stop the tractor engine.
•Remove any belly mounted attachments.
•Clean the area around the transmission drain
plug and the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent
debris from enteri ng the transmission. Re fer to
Figure 45 and Figure 46.
HYDROSTATIC
OIL FILTER
(723-3014)
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
FILTER
(723-0405)
•Place a su itable container(s) beneath the fron t
of the transmission housing.
•Remove th e oil fill plug /dipstick t o help ve nt the
transmission, then remove the drain plug and
allow the transmission oil to drain into the
container(s). Reinstall the drain plug after
draining the oil. See Figure 46.
Dispose of used oil in a n environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your
area EPA office f or p roper dis po sal pr ocedures and recycling cen ter loca tio ns .
•Clean around the base of the hydrostatic
transmission oil filter and remove the filter by
turning it counterclockwise. See Figure 46.
•Apply a ligh t coati ng of clean tr ansm issi on oil to
the gasket of the new filt er. Install the filter by
turning it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket
contacts the filter base on the transmission
housing; then tigh ten the filter an a dditional 1/2
to 3/4 turn.
•Clean around the base of the hydraulic syste m
oil filter and remove the filter by turning it
counterclockwise. Refer to Figure 46.
•Apply a ligh t coati ng of clean tr ansm issi on oil to
the gasket of the new filt er. Install the filter by
turning it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket
contacts the filter base on the transmission
housing; then tigh ten the filter an a dditional 1/2
to 3/4 turn.
•Loosely position a funnel in the oil fill hole so
that there is enough cl earance around the funnel to allow the transmission to vent while the
oil is poured into t he transmis sion. Fill ONL Y to
the full mark on the dipstick, never overfill th e
transmission.
TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG
Viewed from beneath the Tractor
Figure 46
NOTE: Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil and
filters to ensure correct formulation and filtering
capacity. Substitute oils and/or filters could affect
performance and may cause damage to the
transmission.
•Reinsert the oil fill plug/dipstick into the
transmission housing and turn clockwise until
tight.
•Start the engine and allow it to run for a few
minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for
leaks and recheck the oil level in the
transmission housing.
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CHANGING HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS
•Position the collection container below the
hydraulic system filter. See Figure 46.
NOTE: With the exception of the first oil filter
change after the 25 hour break-in period, the
hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic system oil
filters should be change d along with the hydrosta tic
transmission/hydraulic system oil after every 200
hours of operation.
Initial Break-In Period Filter Change
During the initial hours of tractor operation,
contaminants caused by the normal break-in of
internal transmission and hydraulic system
components will collect in the oil filters. Because of
this, the filters sho uld be changed after the first 25
hours of operation.
Hydro Pump Filter — Part No. 723-3014
Hydraulic System Filter — Part No. 723-0405
NOTE: A large volume of oil may drain from the
transmission while performing the 25 hour change
of the oil filters. If collected in a c lean containerand kept free of debris, this oil may be reused in
the transmission/ hydraulic system.
Perform the INITIAL change of the transmission
and hydraulic system oil filters as follows:
•Remove any belly mounted attachments.
•Clean the areas around the hydrostatic transmission and hydr aulic sy st em oi l fi lte rs. Ref er t o
Figure 46.
•Position a CLEAN, su itable co ntainer b elow the
hydrostatic transmission filter. See Figure 46.
•Apply a ligh t coati ng of cle an transm issi on oil to
the gasket of the new hydrostatic filter.
•Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it
counterclockwis e, and immed iately replac e wit h
the new filter. Turn the fi lte r cl oc kwis e, b y h and ,
until the gasket contacts the filter base on the
transmission housing ; then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
•Apply a ligh t coati ng of clean tr ansm issi on oil to
the gasket of the new hydraulic system filter.
•Remove th e old hydraulic sy stem filter by turning it counterclockwise, and immediately replace with the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the
filter base on the transmission housing; then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
•Clean the area around the transmission oil fill
plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
transmission (Refer to Figure 45) and remove
the plug.
•Following the instructions previously provided
in CHANGING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULICSYSTEM OIL, refill the transmission with the
clean salvaged oil or with new hydraulic oil.
•Reinsert th e oil fill plug/ dipstick into the transmission housing and turn clockwise until tight.
•Start the engine and allow it to run for a few
minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for
leaks and recheck the oi l level in the transmission housing.
NOTE: If a front end loader, or a loa der and back-
hoe, are in-stalled on the tr actor after the firs t 25hours of operation, it is reco mmended that the filters again be changed after the first 25 hours of
operation with these attachments installed.
Regularly Scheduled Oil Filt er Changes
Change the hydrostatic tran smission and hydraulic
system oil filters along with the hydrostatic transmission / hydraulic system oil after every 20 0 hours
of operation. Refer to the previous sub-section
CHANGING TRANSMISSION /HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL and follow the instructions for changing
the oil and filters.
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND
FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES.
Check the front axle and final reduction gear case
oil levels after ever y 50 hours of operation. Check
the oil level only while the engine is stopped and
the tractor is standing on a level surface.
Check Front Axle Oil
The oil fill plug/ dips tick is located on the left side of
the axle housing. See Figure 47.
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
FRONT AXLE
FULL MARK
Figure 47
•Clean the area around the oil fill plug/ dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the axle housing.
See Figure 47.
•Turn the oil fill plug /dipstick counterclockwis e to
unscrew from the axle housing.
•Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean, then
reinsert and screw in all the way. Unscrew and
withdraw again to read the oil level. Always
keep the oil level between the bottom and the
full mark of th e di pstick (See Figure 47).
•If the oil level is low, add only enough Cub Cadet
Gear Lube to b ring the level to the full mark on
the dipstick. N EVER ov erf il l th e ax le housin g.
•Reinsert the fill plug/dipstick into the axle
housing and turn clockwise to fully tighten.
FILL PLUG
LH FINAL
REDUCTION
GEAR CASE
Figure 48
•If the oil le vel i s low , use a funnel with a flexibl e
spout to add enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to
bring the level up to the bottom of the fill port.
•Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case.
CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL
REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL
Change the front axle a nd final r eductio n gear cas e
oil after every 300 hours of opera tion. The total dry
capacity of both gear c ases and th e axle hous ing is
approximately 81 oz. (2.5 qts.)
Change the front axle a nd final r eductio n gear cas e
as follows:
•Operate the tractor for a short period to war m
the oil to the normal operating temperature.
Place the tractor on a le vel s urface, engage the
parking brake, and stop the tractor engine.
•To prevent debris from entering the front axle
housing, clean the a rea around the oil fill plug/
dipstick and the axle drain plug located at the
center front of the axl e. Refer to Figure 47 and
Figure 49.
Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil
Check the oil level at the two final reduction gear
case fill plugs.
•Locate the fill plugs approximately midway up
on the rear of the right and left gear cases. See
Figure 48.
•Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil
level is at the bottom edge of the fill port
opening.
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FRONT AXLE
DRAIN PLUG
Figure 49
•Place a su itable container beneath the f ront of
the axle housing.
•Remove the oil fill plug/ dipstick to he lp vent the
axle, then remove the drain plug a nd allow the
oil to drain into the container . Rein sta ll the drai n
plug after draining the oil. See Figure 49.
•Fill the a xle with Cu b Cadet Gear Lub e until the
oil level reaches the full mark on the dipstick.
Do not over fill the axle housing.
•The front end of the drive shaft can be
accessed from under the hood, and the rear
end by removing the six s crews and the center
fender cover. The drive shaft can also be
accessed from the underside of the tractor.
NOTE: It may be nece ssary to rotate the drive
shaft to access the grease fittings.
•Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the
drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease.
•Reinstall the fill plug/d ip st ick in the a xle hou sin g.
•Move the drain pan underneath either of the final
reduction gear case s.
•Remove the fill plug and drai n plug from the gear
case and drain the oil. Se e Figure 50. After the
oil has drained, rein st al l th e d rai n pl ug .
•Using a funne l with a fl exible spo ut, fill the g ear
case up to the bottom of the fill port with Cub
Cadet Gear Lube. Reinstall the fill plug.
FILL PLUG
LH FINAL
REDUCTION
GEAR CASE
DRAIN PLUG
Figure 50
•Repeat the prev ious three steps to change the
oil in the other final reduction gear case.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your
area EPA office f or p roper dis po sal pr ocedures and recycling center locations.
LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT
Lubricate both ends of the main drive shaft after
every 50 hours of operation as follows:
LUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT
Lubricate both ends of the FWD drive shaft with
Cub Cadet 251H E P g rease after every 50 h ours o f
operation. The FWD drive shaft can be accessed
from beneath the tractor.
WHEEL BOLT TORQUE
The front and rear wheel bolts should be retorqued
after the first ten hours of operation and every 100
hours thereaf ter, or if the wheel as sembly has been
removed. Using a torque wrench, retighten the bolts
as follows:
Rear Wheels—In a st agg er ed p atte rn , retor qu e th e
rear wheel bolts to 80 ft. lbs.
Front Wheels—In a staggered pattern, retorque
the front wheel bolts to 55 ft. lbs.
MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Periodically (at least every six months) visually
inspect the ROPS for damage and loose fa steners.
If damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
If an accident has occurred which may have
damaged the ROPS, have the ROPS thoroughly
inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
WARNING: To ensure the structural
integrity of the ROPS to provide operator protection, do not attempt to
straighten or weld the ROPS. A damaged ROPS should be replaced.
If the ROPS is removed for any reason, ma ke sure
the proper hardware is use d to reinstall it, and that
the recommended torque values are applied to the
fasteners.
When replacing or reinstalling the ROPS, apply
Loctite
242 to the threads of the bolts and torque
®
the bolts to 65 to 70 ft. lbs.
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TIRE MAINTENANCE
Check the tire air pres sure after every 50 hours of
operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the
recommended pressures. Improper inflation will
shorten the service life of a tire. See the tire side
wall, or the Tire Inflation chart, for proper inflation
pressures. Observe the following guidelines:
•Do not inflate a tire above the maximum
pressure shown either on the sidewall of the
tire or the Tire Inflation chart.
•Do not reinfla te a tire that has been run flat or
seriously under inflated. Have a qualified tire
mechanic inspect and service the tire.
WARNING: Servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained
personnel should service and mount
tires.
•Make certa in the jack used to raise the tractor
has a weight capacity adequate for lifting the
tractor.
•Place the tractor on a firm, level surface and
position jack stands to support the raised
tractor while repairing tires.
•DO NOT place any part of your body beneath
the tractor or start the tractor engine while the
tractor is raised off the ground with a jack.
TIRE INFLATION CHART
Tread
Position
FrontTurf23 x 9.5-1210 psi
RearTurf31 x 12-1515 psi
FrontIndus.8.5-1235 psi
RearIndus.10-16.545 psi
TypeTi re Size
Inflation
Pressure
If you must service the t ires, observe the following
safety precautions to avoid an injury or fatality:
•Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.
•Lubricate the flanges of the rim and beads of
the tire with soap solution.
WARNING: When seating the beads,
never inflate a tire over 35 PSI. Inflating a tire with unseated beads beyond
35 PSI could break the bead or rim with
sufficient explosive force to cause a
serious injury.
•Inflate the tire to seat the beads. If the tire
beads have not seated at or before 35 PSI,
allow the tire to deflate. Reposition the tire on
the rim, lubricate the tire beads and rim flang es ,
and reinflate until seate d - up to a maximum of
35 PSI.
•After the beads have seated, adjust the inflation pressure to the recommended operating
pressure.
•Do not u se a dama ged rim , or attem pt to r epair
a rim by brazing, welding, or pounding out.
TRACTOR STORAGE
If your tractor is not going to be operated for an
extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepa red
for storage. Store the tra ctor in a dry and protecte d
location. If stored outside, co ver the tractor (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The
procedures outlined below should be performed
whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
WARNING: Never store the tractor with
fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spar k
or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the
instructions provided in CHANGING THEENGINE OIL AND FILTER in SECTION 5.
2. Drain and flush the coolin g sy stem. Refi ll with a
minimum 50/50 antifreeze and water coolant
solution. Use a higher percentage of antif reeze
if the tractor will be subjected to temperatures
below minus 30° F.
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3. Clean the engine and the entire tractor
thoroughly.
4. Fill the fuel tank with FRESH high grade
Number Two diesel fuel.
5. Remove the glow plugs and pour a small
amount of engine oil into each cylinder.
Reinstall the glow plugs and slowly crank the
engine to distribute the oil.
6. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the
negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. Thoroughly clean the battery.
Recharge the battery periodically when in
storage.
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to pro-
longed periods of sub-freezing temperatures.
Store in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing.
7. Lubricate all lubrication points.
8. Jack up and block the tractor to remove the
weight from the tires i f stored for a lon g period.
If not blocked up, reinflate the tires regularly.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden ho se to clean y our unit.
They may cause damage to el ectrical components;
spindles; pulleys ; bearings; or the engine . The use
of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
•Check the engine oil and coolant levels.
•Fully charge the battery and inflate the tir es to
the recommended pressure.
•Start the engine and allow to idle for a few
minutes to ensure engine is operating properly.
•Drive the tractor without a load to make c ertain
all the tractor systems are functioning properly.
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SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
Daihatsu L.L.C., the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emission Control System Warranty Statement
(Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Ob ligations)
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN
CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR
2000 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES
California And United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA, and Daihatsu are pleased to explain the Emission Control
Systems Warranty on your model year 2000 and later small off-road engine (SO RE) engine. In California, new small offroad engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Elsewhere in the
United States, new non-road, spark-ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later, and compression-ignition
engines certified for model year 2000 and later, must meet similar standards set forth by the U.S. EPA. Daihatsu must
warrant the emission control system on your engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission control system includes such parts as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, muffler and catalytic
converter. Also included may be connectors and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Daihatsu will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you, including
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of 1,500 hours or two years,
whichever first occurs, subject to provisions set forth below. If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by Daihatsu.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Operator’s Manual. Daihatsu recommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road
engine, but Daihatsu cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Daihatsu may deny you warranty coverage if your
small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an authorized Daihatsu Service Dealer as soon as a
problem exists. The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Daihatsu Service
Representative at 1(800) 759-2744.
Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the
manufacturer’s engine warranty.
1.Warranted Parts — Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control systems
parts) to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.
a. Fuel Metering System
For GasolineFor Diesel
• Carburetor and internal parts• Injection pump with feed pump
• Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)• Injection nozzle
• Fuel pump•Fuel Filter
• Fuel Filter
b. Air Induction System
• Air cleaner
• Intake manifold
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c. Ignition System
For GasolineFor Diesel
• Spark plug(s)• Glow plug
• Ignition coil
• Ignition processor
d. Exhaust System
• Exhaust manifold
e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
• Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
• Electronic controls
• Connectors and assemblies
• Hoses
2.Length of Coverage — Daihatsu warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted
Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a
period of 1,500 hours or two years, whichever first occurs, from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.
3.No Charge — Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to the owner, including
diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
performed at an Author ized Daih atsu Ser vice Deal er. For emi ssion wa rranty service co ntact your neares t Author ized
Daihatsu Service Dealer as listed in the “Yellow Pages” under “Engines, Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn
Mowers,” or similar category.
4.Claims and Coverage Exclusions — Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the Daihatsu
Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be excluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original
Daihatsu parts or because of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in the Daihatsu Engine Warranty
Policy. Daihatsu is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add-on, non-original, or
modified parts.
5.Maintenance — Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is
scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted as to defects
for the warranty pe riod. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be
warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement
part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs.
The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance, as defined in the Operator’s Manual.
6.Consequential Coverage — Coverage hereunder shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused by the
failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Use care when servicing
any component in the engine area. If
the engine has recently been operated,
components will be hot and could
cause burns. Allow the engine to cool
before servicing.
WARNING: Before servicing the engine,
place the tractor on a level surface,
stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
This tractor has a liquid-cooled en gine. Air must b e
able to circulate freel y through the fins of the r adiator and the transmission oil c ooler. Keep this area
free of accumulated dirt and debris to prevent
engine overheating, which could possibly cause
extensive engine damage.
WARNI NG: Keep the muffler area clean.
Before running the engine, remove all
combustible debris from the muffler area.
CLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND
RADIATOR
To remove the radiator screen, lift the hood and
carefully lift screen by the center tab. Flush the
screen with water to clean its surface. See Figure
51.
Check the radiator and transmission cool er fins for
any accumulatio n of debris lo dged between c ooling
fins. Blow the debris out using compressed air
directed from the fan shroud side of the radiator.
Reinsert the screen, making sure that it is in the
slots of the radiator frame.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Before each use, the oil level in the engine
crankcase should be checked to see that it is filled
to the correct lev el. During the " break in" per iod for
the engine, closely moni tor t he eng ine oil lev el. Th e
oil level should be checked hou rly during the first 5
hours of operation.
•Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level . Clean the area
around the oil level dipstick to prevent debris
from entering the crankcase. See Figure 52.
•If recently operated, allow the engine to cool
and the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
•To check the oil level, release the dipstick
handle from the retaining clip, then withdraw
the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert the
dipstick all the way into the tube before
withdrawing it for a true reading.
DIPSTICK
RADIATOR
CAP
TRANSMISSION
OIL COOLER
Figure 51
RADIATOR
SCREEN
RADIATOR
RETAINING
CLIP
DIPSTICK
TUBE
Figure 52
•Always ke ep the oil level between the full and
the add marks on the dipstick. See Figure 53.
•Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and
push firmly into the tube.
Full
Mark
Operating
Range
Add
Mark
Figure 53
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ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. The engine may overheat
and/or damage may result if the
crankcase is below t he “ADD” mark or
over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark
on the dipstick as opposed to adding a
given quantity of oil. Always check the
level on the dipstick before adding
more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in the MAINTENANCE SECTION of this m anual to determine the
proper type of oil to add to the crankcase for the
conditions under which the engine will be operated.
•Place the tractor on a lev el sur face and en gage
the parking brake. Stop th e tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
•Clean the area around the oil filler cap to
prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
See Figure 54.
OIL FILL CAP
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
The engine oil and oil filte r should be changed a fter
the first fifty hours of ope ra tio n a nd e very 1 50 hou rs
thereafter. Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE in
the MAINTENANCE SECTION of this manual for
the quantity of oil needed, and to determine the
proper type of oil to use for the conditions under
which the engine will be operated.
WARNING: Because the engine is run
prior to draining the oil, the engine may
be hot. Use caution to avoid burning
yourself on engine surfaces.
Run the engine for a few minute s to allow the oil in
the crankcase to war m up. Warm oil will flow m ore
freely and carry away more e ngine impurities. Use
care to avoid burns from hot oil. While the engine
oil is warm, proceed as follows:
•Place the tractor on a level surface and engag e
the parking brake. Stop th e tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
•Clean around the base of the oil filter, the oil
filler cap, and the dipstick tube to prevent
debris from entering the crankcas e.
•Remove the dipstick and oil fill cap from the
engine. Refer to Figure 52 and Figure 54.
•Locate the engin e drain plug on the right of th e
engine (See Figure 55). Place a suitable
container below the drain plug to c ollect the old
oil.
Figure 54
•Turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise to
unscrew from the valve cover.
•SLOWLY pour oil into the crankcase until the
oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick. Refer to Figure 53.
•Insert the oil fill cap into the valve cover and
turn clockwise until fully tigh tened. Reinsert the
dipstick into the dipstick tube and push firmly
into the tube. Clip the dipstick handle into the
retaining clip.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must
always be installed securely in place when the
engine is running. Severe engine damage could
result from failure to do so.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
RT. FRAME RAIL
Figure 55
•Turn the drain plug counter-clockwise to
remove from the engine.
•Allow the old oil to completely drain from the
engine crankcase into the container below.
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•Remove the filter by turning i t countercloc kwise
using an automotive type filter wrench to
loosen. See Figure 56.
FULL
MARK
LOW
MARK
OIL
FILTER
FUEL
FILTER
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
Figure 56
•Reinstall th e drain plug in the engine and clean
up any residual oil. Refer to Figure 55.
•Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of
the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand
until the gasket contacts the filter mou nting surface, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn.
•Refill the crankcase to the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick with the appropriate type oil.
•Reinstall the oil fill cap and dipstick.
•Start the engine and run for about 5 minutes.
Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil
filter and drain plug.
•Wait 3 minutes and re-check the oil level. If
needed, add oil to bring the oil level up to the
"FULL" mark.
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. The engine may overheat
and/or damage may result. For best
results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick as opposed to adding a given
quantity of oil. Always check the level
on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your
area EPA office for proper disposal
procedures and recycli ng cen ter loca tio ns .
IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must
always be installed securely in place when the
engine is running. Severe engine damage could
result from failure to do so.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Before each use, the engine coolant level in the
overflow reservoi r shou ld be che cked to e nsur e it is
within the operating ran ge. Engine coolant absorbs
heat from the eng ine and transfers the heat to the
air flowing through the radi ator. If the coolant level
becomes low, the engine may overheat and could
cause severe damage to the engine.
Use a permanent typ e antifreeze containing corrosion and rust inhibitors. Dilute the antifreeze with
water at a 1:1 ratio to mix the coolant solution (50%
antifreeze : 50% water).
NOTE: Distilled water is recomm ended fo r the cool-
ant solution IF your tap water has a high mineral
content. Minerals cause scaling in the engine and
the radiator coolant passages. System efficiency
will be greatly red uc ed over ti me an d sev er e en gin e
damage may result.
•Chec k the coolan t level when the eng ine is cold
and the tractor is on a level surface.
•Raise the tractor hood and check the coolant
level in the overflo w reser voir on the right side of
the engine. Refer to Figure 56.
•If the coolant level is below the "LOW" mark,
remove the cap from the reservoir and add
coolant soluti on to the "F ULL " ma r k.
NOTE: The cooling system is a closed type.
Normally, to prevent air from entering the system,
the radiator cap should not be removed.
If the overflow res ervoir is empty, the radiator cap
should be removed and the coolant level in the
radiator checked before adding coolant to the
reservoir. If necessary , fi rst refi ll the sy stem through
the radiator filler neck as follows:
WARNING: It is dangerous to remove
the radiator cap when the system is
hot. Allow the system to cool before
removing the radiator cap.
•Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the
first stop to release any pressure. Refer to
Figure 51.
•Push downward on the cap and turn counterclockwise until the cap stops then lift cap off.
•Slowly pour c oolant into the filler neck u ntil the
level reaches the bottom of the filler neck
overflow flange.
•Wait a few minutes to allow as much air as
possible to escape through the filler neck, then
reinstall the radiator cap.
•Fill the overflow reservoir to the "FULL" mark.
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•Start the en gine and allow it to run for a shor t
period. Stop the engine.
•Recheck the coolant level in the overflow
reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the
reservoir cap.
INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt for
any cracks or deteriora tion after every 100 hours of
operation. Check for loose hose connections.
Replace any damaged hos es and tighten any loos e
connections. Replace a worn or damaged fan belt.
CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
The engine coolant shoul d be d rained a nd rep laced
with new coolant solution yearly.
The dry capacity of the cooling system is
approximately 5.3 Qts. Dilute the antifreeze with
water at a 1:1 ratio to mix the coolant solution (50%
antifreeze : 50% water).
Change the engine coolant as follows:
•Drain the coolant when the engine is cold.
•Place the tractor on a level surface and raise the
tractor hood .
•Slide the overflow reservoir upward and off the reservoir bracket to access the radiator drain plug.
•Locate the radiator drain plug in the lower right
rear corner of th e ra di at or . See F igu r e 57.
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR
DRAIN PLUG
BRACKET
Coolant is a toxic subs tance. Dispose of in
an environmentally safe manner. Contact
your area EPA office for proper disposal
methods and recycling center locations.
•Reinstall the drain plug and turn clockwise until
fully tightened.
•Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the
first stop, then push downward on the cap and
turn counterclockwise to remove. Refer to
Figure 51.
•In stages, SLOWLY pour the coolant solution
into the filler neck, allowing as much air as
possible to escape throu gh the neck. Fill to the
overflow flange of the filler neck.
•Wait a few minutes to allow air to escape
through the filler nec k and re fil l as nee ded, the n
reinstall the radiator cap.
•Fill the overflow reservoir to the "FULL" mark.
•Start the en gine and allow it to run for a sh ort
period. Stop the engine.
•Recheck the coolant level in the overflow
reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the
reservoir cap.
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for loose or damaged components
and check the condition of the filter element.
Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air
cleaner housing.
Replace the paper air cleaner element after every
300 hours of operation. Mor e often if operating the
tractor under extremely dusty conditions.
Figure 57
•Place a suitable container beneath the drain
plug and remove the cap from the overflow
reservoir.
•Turn the drain plug counterclockwise to remove. Allow as much of the old coolant as possible to drain from the system.
Check and replace the a ir cle an er e lem ent a s f ollo ws:
•Unlock the clamps to remove the air cleaner
housing cover. See Figure 58.
COVER
CLAMP
COVER
Pull Outward
to Unlock
Figure 58
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•Pull the air cleaner element from the housing.
See Figure 59.
AIR
CLEANER
HOUSING
AIR
CLEANER
ELEMENT
Figure 59
•Lightly blow or brush loose debris from th e air
cleaner element. Clean any debris from the
housing.
•Inspect the pa per pleats o f the cleaner ele ment
for damage and dirt. Inspect the s eal in g su rfac e
on the inner end of the element for de terio ratio n
or damage. Replace a damaged or dirty air
cleaner element.
•Push the new air cleaner element fully into the
housing.
•Position the cover on the housing. Hook the
two clamps onto the rim of the housing and lo ck
the clamps. Refer to Figure 58.
IMPORTANT: A
clean and properly installed
air cleaner element significantly contributes to
prolonging engine life.
Draining The Fuel Filter Cup
•Stop the engine.
•Place a suitable container beneath the filter
cup. See Figure 60.
AIR BLEED KNOB
CUP DRAIN
FILTER CUP
FUEL FILTER
Figure 60
•Turn the cup drain counterclockwise to open.
Allow the water at the bottom of the cup to
drain until only diesel fuel remains in the cup.
See Figure 61.
•Turn the cup drain clockwise to close. See
Figure 61.
SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER
WARNING: Do not service the fuel filter
when tractor is hot or near any source
of ignition. Allow the tractor to cool.
The tractor is equipped with an in-line fuel filter
located on the right side of the engine. Regularly
check the cup at the bottom of the fuel filter for
condensate water that has separated from the
diesel fuel (Refer t o Figure 60). Drain t he filter cup
as needed, or after every 100 hours of operation.
Replace the fuel filter after every 600 hours of
operation.
Diesel fuel is a toxic substance. Dispose
of in an environmentally safe manner.
Contact your area EPA office for proper
disposal methods and recycling center
locations.
Turn to
Open
CUP DRAIN
Turn to
Close
Figure 61
•Slowly turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise until fuel refills the filter cup and begin s to
seeps out around the bleed k nob. Turn the air
bleed knob clockw ise to close. Refer to Figure
60.
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FILTER
CUP
Changing The Fuel Filter
Replace the fuel filter cartridge after every 600
hours of operation.
NOTE: There is no sh ut off valve in fuel system. To
stop the flow of fuel while repl acing the filter, it will
be necessary to carefully clamp the fuel line
between the fuel tank and the filter.
•Turn the filter locking ring approximately 1/4
turn counterclockwise (as viewed from bottom)
to unlock. Refer to Figure 62.
•Pull the filter cartridge straight downward to
remove. DO NOT try to turn the filter.
•Remove the l ocking ring from the old filter an d
slide onto the new one.
•Place a suitable container beneath the filter
cup.
•Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuel
filter. Refer to Figure 62.
•Open the cup dr ain and drain the filter cup int o
the container below. Cl ose the cup dr ain. Refer
to Figure 61.
•Grasp the filte r cup ring and turn counterclockwise (as viewed from the botto m of the cup) to
unscrew the cup from the filter cartridge. See
Figure 62.
Clamp
Fuel Line
FUEL
LINE
CUP DRAIN
FILTER
LOCKING
RING
FILTER
BODY CAP
AIR BLEED
KNOB
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
FILTER CUP
FILTER CUP RING
Figure 62
•Locate the projection on the upper rim of the
new filter cartridge and align with the notch in
the filter body.
•Push the new filter cartridge fully up into the
filter body.
•Position the loc king ring and turn it cl ockwis e to
secure the filter cartridge.
NOTE: If the cartridge if not fully up into the
filter body, the locking ring will not turn. Push
the cartridge further up into the body.
•Thread the filter cup up onto the new filter
cartridge and fully tighten.
•After checking that the filter cup and locking
ring are properly insta lled and the cup drain is
closed, remove the clamp from the fuel line.
•The filter cup should begin to fill will diesel fuel.
•Slowly turn the ai r bleed knob count ercloc kwise
until fuel refills the cu p and begins to see ps out
around the bleed knob. Turn the air ble ed knob
clockwise to close. Refer to Figure 62.
•Remove the catch container and properly
dispose of the diesel fuel.
•Start and run the tractor’s engine for a short
period to fully bleed any residual air from the
filter, fuel lines, and injection pump.
WARNING: Never loosen or remove the
filter body cap (Refer to Figure 62).
Diesel fuel will pour quickly from the
loosened cap. Also, the cap O-ring
may be damaged when the cap is
retightened, causing continued leakage of flammable fuel.
When purchasing yo ur tractor, you probably had it equipped fo r your particular needs at that time.
You may later wish to obtain add itional equ ipment or acce ssorie s to perform othe r tasks. Refer to the
chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessories currently available through your CubCadet dealer.
DESCRIPTIONMODEL NUMBER
Backhoe Bucket — 8"; 12"; 16"; 18"; or 24"590-469-100 thru 590-473-100
Front End Loader
Front Hitch Kit
Backhoe
60" Landscape Rake590-632-100
Deluxe Suspension Seat590-491-100
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign759-04005
Front Weight Bracket/Bumper590-490-100
Rear Work Light759-04007
Engine Coolant Heater759-04003
Lock-out for Mid Mount Decks759-04004
590-610-100
590-611-100
590-612-100
590-615-100
590-619-100
590-623-100
590-624-100
590-660-100
590-662-100
590-630-100
590-631-100
(1) Requires hydraulic valve kit 590-620-100
(2) Requires front end loader 590-610-100; sub frame kit 590-621-100; and choice
of available buckets 590-469-100 thru 590-473-100.
(3) Requires hydraulic valve kit 590-625-100
(4) Requires front hitch kit 590-611-100. Angle Kit, 590-623-100, optional
(5) Requires front hitch kit 590-611-100 and front PTO kit 590-624-100
(6) Requires front hitch kit 590-611-100.
(7) See TRACTOR WEIGHTING in SECTION 2: OPERATION
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LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS
AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS
Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s
manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of genuine Cub
Cadet parts and quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments.
This limited warranty covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet compact tractor and Cub Cadet
attachments from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser.
COMPACT TRACTOR (less the power line) .......................... ONE YEAR OR 1500 HOURS (whichever is first)
POWER LINE:
NON-COMMERCIAL ....................................................... TWO YEARS OR 1500 HOURS (whichever is first)
COMMERCIAL ................................................................ ONE YEAR OR 1500 HOURS (whichever is first)
BATTERY................................................................................ ONE YEAR PRORATED WITH 100% REPLACEMENT
DURING THE FIRST 3 MONTHS
CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS ............................................... ONE YEAR
Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes. In no event will we be
responsible for loss of use, loss of profit, loss of or damage to crops, inconvenience, commercial loss or other incidental or
consequential damages whatsoever.
The power line is defined as (and is limited to):
Cylinder Block Transmissi on Case or Center Case
Cylinder Head Differential Housing
(Front) Gear Case Final Drive Case
Oil PanFront Axle Case
Clutch Housing and all Parts Contained ThereinMid and Rear PTO Output Shafts
We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your Authorized Cub Cadet Compact Tractor Dealer.
ITEMS NOT COVERED
The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning,
tune-ups, brake and/or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal maintenance, blade sharpening, set-up,
abuse, accident and normal wear. It does not cover incidental costs such as transporting your equipment to and from the
dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product. Specific items not covered are:
lamp bulbs, injection nozzles, fuel injection pumps, glow plugs, strainers, fuses, brake linings, clutch facings, clutch discs,
coolant, rubber products, glass products, plastic products, packings, belts and damage caused by use in an application tor
which the product is not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts,
unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any causes other than defects in material or workmanship of the product.
There is no other express warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not
available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.
If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer, contact:
CUB CADET LLC
POST OFFICE BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY?
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CHANGES
Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to make changes in the design and other changes in its products at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation to product previously manufactured or purchased.
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