cub cadet GF1748, G1432, G1548, G1436, G1752 user Manual
G1432, G1436, G1548, GF1748, G1752
Walk-Behind Commercial
Rotary Mowers
Professional T urf Equipment
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
INDEX
Foreword.................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions................................................... 3
A. Gen eral... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ............... 3
B. Related to Fuel ................................................3
C. When Mowing............. ...... ...... ...... ...... ............. 3
Safety Decals........................................................ 4-5
Specifications...........................................................6
Operating Instructions........................ .......... ......... 6- 8
A. Con trols ................................. ...... ...... .............. 6
1.Ignition Switch ................................................6
2.Fuel Shutoff Valve.......................................... 6
3.Engine Throttle...............................................6
4.Recoil S t arter..... ................ .............. ............... 6
5.Transmission Shift Lever................................6
6.Blade Clutch ................................................ 6-7
7.Steering/Brak e Lever......................................7
8.Neutral Lat ch Levers........................... ........... 7
9.Operator Presence Levers . ............................7
B.Initial Adjustments ............................................7
C.Break-ln and Operation ................................. 7-8
FOREWORD
Cutting Heig ht Adju stment Table ............................ 9
Maintenance................. .. .... .... .. .... .. .... .... .. ........... 9-13
A.General Mainte nance .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... ........ 9
B.Daily M aint ena nce Afte r Mowing ..................... 9
C.Mainten ance Every 40 Hours .......................... 9
D.Lubrication Chart ............................................. 10
E.Engine Maintenance ........................................ 10
F.Mower Maintenance................. .. .... .. .... .... ........ 10
1.To Change a Blade ........................................ 10
2.To Sharpen a Blade ....................................... 10
3.To Change the Blade Drive Belts................... 10
4.To Change the T ransmission Drive Belt......... 11
5.To Change Either Traction Drive Belt............. 11
6.To Chang e a Spindle Assembly.....................12
7.To Change Spind le Bearings .........................12
Rep lacement Parts - Sp indl e....... ... . ... ....... ... ..........13
Suggested Replacement Parts - Mower.................13
Suggested Replacement Parts - Engine ................13
Maintenance Recor ........................................... 14-15
Warranty................................................................. BC
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.
CAUTIO
: 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 un dersta nd th eir op eratio n. All o perators and main tena nce perso nnel a re
urged to read this entire manual for their personal safety.
WARNING:
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General:
1. Read this O perator’s Manual co mpletely 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 oper ate or mai nta in this machine
who has not read the manual.
under the age o f 16 to operate this m a chine.
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, repai r or replace it before
operating the mo wer.
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 o r drugs.
Never permit ch ildren
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 us e approved containers for gasoline.
4. Always sh ut off the engine and permit it to cool before
removing the c ap of the fuel tank.
5. If the fuel container spout will not fit i nside the fuel tank
opening, u se 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 a nd set in t he 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 whe n making sharp turns.
7. Always have proper footing on slopes and hill sides and
never operate when conditio ns are slippery.
8. Always keep both hands on the hand les 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. N ever leave the m ower unatt ended without disengaging
the blade clutc h, shifting the trans mission into neutral,
placing the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock
position, shutting off the engine, removing th e key from
the ignition switch and closing the fuel sh u to f f valve.
12. Always park the mower and start the engine on a level
surface with the transmiss ion 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 rem oving 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 i n the neutral lock position and
stop the engi ne. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
inspect for damage. Re pair an y damage an d 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 3 0% grade). Mo w acr oss the slope, not up
and down the slope.
16. Never raise the mower deck while the blades are
rotating.
17. Ne ver walk or stand on the dis charge 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 greas e, grass and le aves to reduce the chance
of fire and to perm it p roper 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.
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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 . (Lef t and right sides are determined sta nding behind th e unit in the operating position.)
WARNING
OPEN BEL T 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 MA
RESULT FROM FLOODING
WARNING
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
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DANGER
SAFETY DECALS
To Avoid Injury:
Alw ays conn ect the “ground”
•
(Black) cable last a
rem o v e i t fi rs t w h en ever
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 sh ield,
guard or safety device
4. Always chock the wheels when parkin
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 fro m 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 blad es
- Shift transmi ssion to neutral and enga ge
neutral locks
- Wait f o r all m o vem e n t to stop.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLES S
DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRAS
CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
DANGER
KEEP H A NDS and FEE T AWAY
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