Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200, GT 310, GT 3200 Operator's Manual
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be
used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply 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 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Series 3000 Tractor — Model GT 3200
Sept. 08
FORM NO. 769-04425
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [ www.cubcadet.com]
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Customer Support
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls,
operation, or maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the
options below:
◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com
◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684
Write us at Cub Cadet LLC •
P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019◊
Section 1: To the Owner
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a 3000 series
tractor manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It
was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance when properly operated and
maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to
operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure
that you, and any other persons who will
operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to
the most recent product information available
at the time of printing. Review this manual
frequently to familiarize yourself with the
machine, its features and operation. Cub Cadet
LLC reserves the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without
notice and without incurring obligation.
This product meets the rigid safety standards
of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and
an independent testing laboratory. If you have
any problems or questions concerning the
machine, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer
or contact us directly. Cub Cadet’s Customer
Support telephone numbers, web site address
and mailing address can be found on this
page. We want to ensure your complete
satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right
and left side of the machine are observed
from the operating position.
Table of Contents
Section 2: Safe Operation Practices .............. 3
Section 3: Tractor Preparation ....................... 9
Section 4: Controls and Features ................10
Section 5: Operation ................................... 15
Section 6: Adjustments and Maintenance ... 20
Section 7: Service ........................................ 25
Section 8: Engine Information ..................... 31
Section 9: Trouble Shooting ........................ 37
Section 10: Optional Equipment ................. 38
Section 11: Specifications ........................... 39
Section 12: Replacement Parts ..................
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Warranties ................................................... 41
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new
equipment, please locate the model plate on
the equipment and record the information in
the provided area to the right. This information
will be necessary, should you seek technical
support via our web site or with your local
Cub Cadet dealer. The tractor model plate is
located on the right frame rail behind the right
front tire.
Model NuMber
Serial NuMber
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Section 2: 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 this machine. Failure
to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from
the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
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stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet
can cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught
in movable parts. Never operate this
machine in bare feet or sandals.
Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point it at
anyone. Do not operate the mower without
the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Never carry passengers.
Disengage blade(s) before shifting into
reverse. Back up slowly. Always look
down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
Slow down before turning. Operate the
machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine and wait until the blade (s)
come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place
transmission in neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck. This
machine should not be driven up or down
ramp(s), because the machine could tip
over, causing serious personal injury. The
machine must be pushed manually on
ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the machine, which could
result in serious injury.
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Disengage all attachment clutches,
depress the brake pedal completely and
shift into neutral before attempting to start
engine.
Your machine is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more
than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through
unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or
piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves
may contact the engine exhaust and /or
build up on the mower deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this machine by the machine
manufacturer. Read, understand and
follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory or attachment.
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents which can result
in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included
as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this machine on a sloped
or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15
degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not
operate this machine on that area or serious
injury could result.
Do:
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Choose a low enough
speed setting so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may
lose traction on slopes even though the
brakes are functioning properly. Always
keep machine in gear when going down
slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine.
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 machine to lift and rapidly
flip over backwards which could cause
serious injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
Do Not:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary;
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill,
if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a
cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep
slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Over-speeding may cause the operator
to lose control of the machine resulting in
serious injury or death.
Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments
(e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.)
on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When
going down hill, the extra weight tends
to push the tractor and may cause you to
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loose control (e.g. tractor may speed up,
braking and steering ability are reduced,
attachment may jack-knife and cause
tractor to overturn).
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. They
do not understand the dangers. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and in watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the
blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or
other objects that may block your vision
of a child who may run into the path of
the machine.
To avoid back-over accidents, always
disengage the cutting blade (s) before
shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the
“Reverse Caution Mode” should not
be used when children or others are
around.
Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a
hot muffler.
Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
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Towing
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment
and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss
of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to
stop.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline
is spilled on yourself or your clothes which
can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline
container.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is hot or running. Allow en-
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gine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than ½ inch below bottom of filler
neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten
securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the
engine and equipment. Move machine
to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine
free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Allow a machine to cool at least five
minutes before storing.
General Service
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless, and
deadly gas.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade(s) and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
Periodically check to make sure the
blades come to complete stop within
approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If
the blades do not stop within the this time
frame, your machine should be serviced
professionally by an authorized Cub Cadet
Service Dealer.
Check brake operation frequently as it is
subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
Check the blade(s) and engine mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s)
for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent,
cracked). Replace the blade(s) with
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the original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this
manual. “Use of parts which do not meet
the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety! ”
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Never tamper with the safety interlock
system or other safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
Never attempt to make adjustments or
repairs to the machine while the engine is
running.
Grass catcher components and the
discharge cover are subject to wear and
damage which could expose moving parts
or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components
and replace immediately with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts
only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety! ”
Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
Do Not Modify Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not
modify engine in any way. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
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governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply
with California and federal EPA emission
regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the
following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
Warning: This machine
is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered,
brush covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust
system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this
product has an Average Useful Life of seven
(7) years, or 390 hours of operation.
At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a
new machine or have the machine inspected
annually by an authorized service dealer
to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
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Slope Guide
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes
where you may not operate safely. Do not
operate your tractor on such slopes.
Operate Garden Tractors up and down slopes,
never across the face of slopes.
WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15
degrees (a rise of approximately
2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...
or a corner of a building...
or a fence post
Fold along dotted line (represents a 15˚ slope)
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SECTION 3: TRACTOR PREPARATION
Connect the Battery
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
The tractor is shipped with a sealed
battery, with the positive battery cable
factory connected. The negative cable
must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is
in the "OFF" position before attaching
the battery cable.
• Open the tractor hood. Remove the
upper bulkhead baffle from the front
of the dash panel by lifting upward
on the locking tab on each side of
the baffle.
• Remove the protective cap from the
negative terminal of the battery.
• Connect the black battery cable to
the negative battery post. Slide
terminal cover over the connection
and reinstall the upper baffle.
Position the High Back Seat
For shipping purposes the seat is
installed sideways. Reposition the seat
as follows:
• Remove from the seat the two
screws NOT fastening the seat to
the hinge brackets.
• Loosen the RH screw and remove
the LH screw from the seat and
hinge bracket.
• Rotate the rear of the seat to the
right and align the four front seat
holes with matching holes in the LH
and RH hinge brackets.
• Temporarily install the three previously removed screws into the three
open front seat holes.
• See Section 8: Adjustments for
final seat adjustment procedures.
Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly
For shipping purposes, the deck front
lift rod assembly has been installed on
the tractor. Cut the tie strap holding
the lift rod assembly to the tractor;
then pull downward on the quick latch
rod at the front of the tractor to remove
the lift rod assembly.
Loosen Screw
Remove Screw
Rotate
Hinge Brackets
Quick Latch Rod
Lift Rod Assembly
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Low Fuel Indicator Lamp
Indicator Panel/Hour Meter
Key Switch Module
Parking Brake Lever
PTO Switch
Brake Pedal
Reverse Pedal
Forward Pedal
12V Power Outlet
Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick
Fuel Fill Cap
Cup Holder
Hydraulic Lift Lever
Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever
Differential Lock Pedal
Center Height Position Indicator
Deck Height Adjustment Knob
* Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity
Cruise Control LeverT
SECTION 4: CONTROLS and FEATURES
Figure 1
J U Throttle Lever
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown)
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Transmission Release Rod
V Choke Lever
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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.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel, centered on the
dash panel, is used to turn the tractor
left or right while driving.
NOTE: This tractor is equipped with
hydraulic power steering. With this
feature, the center of the steering
wheel may not stay center aligned.
A. Low Fuel Indicator Lamp
The Low Fuel indicator lamp is on the
dash panel. This indicator will illuminate when the tractor is low on fuel.
B. Indicator Panel/Hour Meter
The indicator panel/hour meter uses
indicator lights to display the status of
various functions of the tractor and
also records the accumulated hours of
operation. The Indicator Panel Features are as follows. Refer to Figure 2.
Oil Pressure Indicator
• This warning lamp indicates low
engine oil pressure. If this indicator
illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level.
If the oil level is within the operating
range, but the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may
illuminate when the key switch is
turned to an on position, but should
turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
• This indicator illuminates when the
key switch is turned to the "Start"
position while the PTO switch is
pulled outward in the "Engaged"
position. Check this indicator if the
engine will not crank with the key
switch in the "Start" position. If
necessary, move the PTO switch to
the "Disengaged" position.
Brake Engaged Indicator
• This indicator illuminates when the
key switch is turned to the "Start"
position and the brake pedal is not
fully depressed. Check this indicator
if the engine will not crank with the
key switch in the "Start" position. If
necessary, fully depress the brake
pedal.
Brake Engaged Indicator
• This indicator illuminates when the
key switch is turned to the "Start"
position and the brake pedal is not
fully depressed. Check this indicator
if the engine will not crank with the
key switch in the "Start" position. If
necessary, fully depress the brake
pedal.
LCD Hour Meter Display
The hour meter shows the hours
(tenths of an hour-right most digit) that
the tractor has been operated.
The hour meter display is activated
when the key switch is turned to either
the “Normal Mowing” or the “Reverse
Caution Mode” switch positions. When
the key switch is turned to an on position, the battery indicator light briefly
illuminates and the battery voltage is
briefly displayed. The display then
changes to the accumulated hours.
Figure 2
Battery
PTO
Engaged
Indicator
Indicator
Parking Brake
Engaged
Indicator
Oil
Pressure
Hour
Meter
Indicator
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NOTE: A record of the actual hours of
operation should be kept to assure
maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in
this manual.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind
the operator of maintenance intervals
for changing the engine oil. The LCD
will alternately flash the recorded
hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded
operation elapse. The maintenance
interval lasts for two hours (from 5052, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD
will flash as described for five minutes
every time the tractor’s engine is
started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals
specified in the Maintenance section
of this Manual and the engine manual.
C. Key Switch Module
The key switch module consist of a
four position key switch, the “Reverse
Push Button”, and a red indicator light.
Refer to Figure 3.
The four key positions of key switch
module (Refer to Figure 3) and their
functions are as follows:
• Stop — Stops the tractor engine
and shuts down the tractor’s
electrical circuits.
• Reverse Caution Mode — This
position allows the machine to be
operated in reverse with the blades
(PTO) engaged.
• Normal Mowing — The normal
operating position. All safety inter-
lock circuits are activated and the
blades (PTO) will disengage when
the tractor is driven in the reverse
direction.
• Start — Energizes the starter motor
to crank and start the tractor engine.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts and the key will return
to “NORMAL MOWING” position.
To prevent accidental starting, remove the key from the
key switch when the tractor
is not in use.
Reverse Push Button — The orange/
triangular button at the top/right corner
of the key switch module activates the
system which allows the tractor’s
blades (PTO) to remain engaged
when the tractor is driven in the
reverse direction. The key must be
turned to the “REVERSE CAUTION
MODE” and the operator must be in
the tractor seat prior to depressing the
button to activate the system.
The Red Indicator Light at the top/left
corner of the key switch module
comes “ON” to alert the operator that
the key has been turned to the
“Reverse Caution Mode” position, the
“Reverse Push Button” has been
depressed, and that the blades will
remain engaged when the machine is
driven in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is
not recommended.
Figure 3
Key in Normal
Mowing Mode
Key in Start
Position
Key in Reverse
Caution Mode
Key in Stop
Position
Reverse Push
Button
Indicator Light
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D. Parking Brake Lever
Figure 4
The parking brake lever is located to
the right of the steering wheel in the
dash panel. With the brake pedal
depressed fully, push the parking
brake lever downward and release the
brake pedal to lock the parking brake.
E. PTO Switch
The PTO switch is located on the
lower/right side the dash panel. Pull
the knob outward to engage the PTO
clutch. Push the knob inward to
disengage the PTO clutch.
F. Brake Pedal
Figure 5
The brake pedal is located at the front
of the right running board above the
forward and reverse pedals. Depress
to stop the tractor and disengage the
cruise control. Fully depress the brake
pedal to activate the safety interlock
switch when starting the tractor.
G. Reverse Pedal
Figure 6
WARNING: Always look
down and behind before and
while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop
the tractor immediately if
someone enters the area.
The reverse control pedal is located
below the brake pedal. Depress the
pedal to move in reverse.
H. Forward Pedal
Figure 7
The forward control pedal is located
on the right running board below the
brake pedal. Slowly press down on the
pedal to start moving forward. The
forward ground speed of the tractor is
directly affected by the distance the
pedal is depressed.
I. 12V Power Outlet
The 12V power outlet is located on the
front/right surface of the fender, below
the seat. It is used for the convenience
of plugging in accessories that require
a power source with a maximum load
of 5 amps at 12 volts.
J. Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located
below the seat. This lever is used to
adjust the seat forward or backward.
K. Transmission Release Rod
The transmission release rod is
located at the back of the tractor in the
draw bar. This rod, when engaged,
allows the tractor to be pushed short
distances by hand.
To disengage the transmission, pull
back on the rod until its locking flange
is visible outside the drawbar, then
lower the rod into the slot and release.
To reengage the transmission, pull
back on the rod, lift out of the slot and
release.
L. Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick
The transmission oil fill/ dipstick is
located at the back of the tractor in the
rear draw bar. The handle of the
transmission oil dipstick serves as
the fill tube plug and should fit snugly
in the fill tube.
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M. Fuel Fill Cap
The fuel fill cap is located on the
fender to the left of the seat.
N. Cup Holder
The cup holder is located on the
fender to the left of the seat.
O. Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever is located on
the fender to the left of the seat. This
lever is used to operate the tractor’s
center lift system.
P. Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever
The auxiliary hydraulic lever is located
on the left fender. Use this lever to
control attachments connected to the
auxiliary hydraulic outlets.
Q. Differential Lock Pedal
Located at the front of the left running
board. Depressing the diff. lock pedal
engages the transmission differential
lock, which improves traction at the rear
wheels when operating on uneven terrain or in slippery conditions. NOTE:
Use care when engaging the differential lock on manicured turf where turns
are required. Damage to the turf could
occur.
Depressing the brake pedal also actuates the diff. lock pedal. Make certain
the diff. lock disengages when the
brake pedal is released.
R. Center Lift Height Indicator
The center lift height indicator is
located in the left running board. This
indicator shows the operator the
relative height position of the hydraulic
center lift system. The lower number
indicates a lower setting.
S. Deck Height Adjustment Knob
The deck height adjustment knob is
located on the left running board (See
Figure 8). Use this knob to set and
hold your desired downstop position
for the mower deck.
Figure 8
Each full rotation of the adjustment
knob equals approximately a 1/4 inch
adjustment in the deck height setting,
and there are four detent positions per
rotation.
Always use the tractor lift system to
raise the deck before turning the
adjustment knob.
T. Cruise Control Lever
Figure 9
The cruise control lever is located to
the left of the steering wheel. Push the
cruise control lever downward while
traveling at the desired forward speed
to engage the cruise control.
U. Throttle Lever
The throttle lever is located to the left of
the steering wheel in the throttle/choke
lever pod. When set in a given position,
the throttle lever will maintain a uniform
engine speed. Push the lever forward to
increase the engine speed.
RAISE
LOWER
Height
Adjustment
Knob
This symbol shows the fast
This symbol shows the slow
position.
position
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