Cub cadet G1332, G1336 User Manual

G1332, G1336, G1548

Walk-Behind Commercial

Rotary Mowers

Professional Turf Equipment

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

INDEX

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

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

General..........................................................................................................................................................4

Related to Fuel........................................................................................................................................... 4

When Mowing............................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety Decals................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Operating Instructions....................................................................................................................................7-9

Controls......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Ignition Switch............................................................................................................................................ 7

Fuel Shutoff Valve....................................................................................................................................7

Engine Throttle.......................................................................................................................................... 7

Recoil Starter.............................................................................................................................................7

Transmission Shift Lever........................................................................................................................ 7

Blade Clutch...............................................................................................................................................8

Steering/Brake Lever............................................................................................................................... 8

Neutral Latch Levers................................................................................................................................8

Operator Presence Levers..................................................................................................................... 8

Initial Adjustments....................................................................................................................................... 8

Break-ln and Operation..........................................................................................................................8-9

Cutting Height Adjustment Table..................................................................................................................10

Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................10-14

General Maintenance...............................................................................................................................10

Daily Maintenance After Mowing...........................................................................................................10

Maintenance Every 40 Hours.................................................................................................................10

Lubrication Chart....................................................................................................................................... 11

Engine Maintenance................................................................................................................................11

Mower Maintenance..................................................................................................................................11

To Change a Blade..................................................................................................................................11

To Sharpen a Blade.................................................................................................................................11

To Change the Blade Drive Belts........................................................................................................11

To Change the Transmission Drive Belt............................................................................................12

To Change Either Traction Drive Belt.................................................................................................12

To Change a Spindle Assembly...........................................................................................................13

To Adjust the Lite Touch (Manually)...................................................................................................13

Suggested Replacement Parts - Mower....................................................................................................14

Suggested Replacement Parts - Engine ...................................................................................................14

Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................BC

FOREWORD

The Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers have been developed for use by professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machines incorporate many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cadet Commercial mower at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your Cub Cadet Commercial mower will give dependable and trouble-free service.

Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.

CAUTION: THE Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers should

only be operated and maintained by thoroughly trained individuals. The machines could cause serious injury to anyone who misuses them or does not understand their operation. All operators and maintenance personnel are urged to read this entire manual for their personal safety.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

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

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

D415,503; 5,928,097; 6,012,274; 5,355,665; 6,226,966; 6,266,949

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. General:

1. Read this Operator’s Manual completely before starting the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation. Retain Operator’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

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

under the age of 16 to operate this machine.

3. Always have your feet and hands clear of the cutter deck when starting the engine.

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

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

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

7. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled for at least 30 minutes after it has been shut off.

8. Do not allow anyone to ride on this mower. No passengers.

9. Do not operate this mower under the influence of alcohol and or drugs.

B. Related To Fuel:

1. Gasoline is highly flammable. Respect it.

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

3. Always use approved containers for gasoline.

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

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

6. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline reaches one inch from the top. This space must be left for expansion. Do not overfill.

7. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

C. When Mowing:

WARNING: Never mow in fourth gear

(transport speed).

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

2. Never use this mower without the discharge chute installed and set in the down position.

3. Mow only in daylight or proper artificial light.

4. Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed.

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

6. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.

7. Always have proper footing on slopes and hill sides and never operate when conditions are slippery.

8. Always keep both hands on the handles when mowing. Always walk, never run.

9. Never engage the blade clutch when the engine is running unless you are on grass that you intend to mow.

10. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road- ways. Always disengage the blade clutch and wait until the blades stop rotating.

11. Never leave the mower unattended without disengaging the blade clutch, shifting the transmission into neutral, placing the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position, shutting off the engine, removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the fuel shutoff valve.

12. Always park the mower and start the engine on a level surface with the transmission in neutral, the blade clutch disengaged and the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position.

13. Shut off the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating before removing the grass catcher.

14. If you hit a solid object while mowing, disengage the blade clutch, shift the transmission into neutral, place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position and stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and inspect for damage. Repair any damage a nd make sure the blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.

15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (No more than 17 degrees or a 30% grade). Mow across the slope, not up and down the slope.

16. Never raise the mower deck while the blades are rotating.

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

18. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and negative battery cable to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.

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

20. The operator presence control levers located at each handle are designed for your safety. Do not try to defeat their operation. If the blade clutch is engaged or the transmission is in gear, releasing both handles will shut off the mower’s engine.

SAFETY DECALS

Keep safety decals clean. Replace any safety decal that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety decals are available through your dealer. (Left and right sides are determined standing behind the unit in the operating position.)

WARNING

OPEN BELT DRIVE

STOP ENGINE BEFORE

REACHING UNDERNEA TH

- TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW

WARNING

TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

- DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL.

CLOSE FUEL VALVE

WHEN MACHINE IS

NOT IN USE

DANGER

ROTATING BLADE

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

IF VALVE IS LEFT OPEN, SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE OR HARD STARTING MAY RESULT FROM FLOODING

WARNING

SHIELD MISSING

DO NOT OPERATE

DANGER

SAFETY DECALS

To Avoid Injury:

Always connect the “ground”

•

(Black) cable last and remove it first whenever performing any battery maintenance.

Do not contact battery

•

terminals or tools used to loosen the terminals with metal parts.

Avoid contact with battery

•

acid. Keep sparks and flames

•

away from the battery.

CAUTION

Serious bodily injury may result from failure to follow safe operating procedures.

1. Read the Operators Manual before operating this machine.

2. Clear area of debris before mowing.

3. Do not remove or disable any shield, guard or safety device.

4. Always chock the wheels when parking the machine on a slope.

5. Stop engine, disconnect the spark plug and disengage blade drive before adjusting or servicing.

6. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.

7. Do not add fuel while engine is warn or running.

8. Use caution on slopes.

9. Before leaving the operators position:

- Disengage the cutter blades.

- Shift transmission to neutral and engage

neutral locks.

- Wait for all movement to stop.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS

DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS

CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

DANGER

KEEP HANDS and FE ET AW AY

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