Cub Cadet Commercial G1432, G1436, G1548, G1752, GF1748 Operator's And Service Manual

G1432, G1436, G1548, GF1748, G1752

Walk-Behind Commercial

Rotary Mowers

Professional T urf Equipment

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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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

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

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.

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:

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

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

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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.

Never permit ch ildren

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.

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

CLOSE FUEL VALVE

WHEN MACHINE IS

NOT IN USE

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

WARNING

OPEN BEL T DRIVE

STOP ENGINE BEFORE

REACHING UNDERNEA TH

- TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW
TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.

- DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL.

WARNING

DANGER

ROTATING BLADE

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

SHIELD MISSING

DO NOT OPERATE

WARNING

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.)

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SAFETY DECALS

DANGER

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.

KEEP H A NDS and FEE T AWAY

DANGER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLES S
DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRAS

CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Controls

1. Ignition Switch:
(Recoil Start)

Located in the ce nter of the control panel between the
handles. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise
90 degrees, the engine can be started if the
transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade clutch
is disengaged.

(Electric Start)

Located in the ce nter of the control panel between the
handles. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise
90 degrees, the engi ne will start i f the transmission shift
lever is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged.

2. Fuel Shutoff Valve:

Located under the fuel tank in the opening of the handle
mount frame. The handle turns 90 degrees. When the
handle is in a horizon tal position, it will shut off the flow
of fuel to the engine. When it is turned to a vertical
position, it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine.
Anytime the mow er is being tr ail er ed o r, if the mower will
not be in use for 30 minutes or more, close the fuel
shutoff valve to prev en t floodin g the engine.

3. Engine Throttle:

Located on th e right side of the control panel between
the handles. Mov ing the thr ottle lever from the front to
the rear will increa se t he engine spe ed fr om slow to fast.
To start the engine, set the throttle all the way to the
rear in the “Choke” position. After the engine starts,
move the throttle halfway between slow and fast.

4. Recoil Starter:

Located on the top of the engine. To start the engine,

set the throttle on “Choke” and grasp the starter grip and
pull slowly until the starter engages. Then pull the cord
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary with the throttle
pushed halfway back to the “Slow” position.

Figure 1 The Control Panel

5. Transmission Shift Lever:

Located under the control panel. The lever has seven
positions moving from the left to the right:
Reverse Gear, Neut ral, First Gear, Second Gear, Third
Gear, Fourth Gear and Fifth Gear. The lever must be in
the Neutral position in ord er to start the engine. Never
attempt to mow in Fifth Gear. Fifth Gear sh ould be used
for transport on ly.

Note: DO NOT shift the transmission

from one forwa rd gear to anoth er while mo ving.

POWER UNIT

Engine: 14, 15 or 17 HP Kawasaki.
Type: 4-cycle, single-cylinder, recoil start. (except Kawasaki 17 HP/electric start).
Air Cleaner: Dual element, dry-type.
Lube System: Pressurized.
Fuel Tank: 5 gallons, polyethylene.
Transmission: 5 speeds f orw ard and 1 s pee d reverse.
Tract ion Drive: Double V-belts.
Ground Speed: 2 to 4.5 MPH maximum.
Drive Wheels: 13 x 6.50-6 pneumatic ti r es m ounte d on steel wheels with ball bearings.
Brakes: Two 6-inch drum, externa l band type.
Controls: Right and left steering/b rake levers; over-cen ter b lade c lu t ch; trans m issi on shift

lever; engine throttle; cutter b lade,transmission neutr al and ope rato r presence safety

group; key-type ignitio n switch.
Frame Steel Plate. All welded co n st ruction.
Handles 1-1/4" diame ter, tubular steel, adj ustable.

CUTTING DECK

Cutting Width: 32" 36" 48" 52"
Overall Width: 33" 37" 49" 53"
Number of Blades:2233
Height of Cut: 2 to 4 inches in 1/4" increments.
Deck Material: 10 gauge steel top with 7 gauge steel skirt.
Casters 9 x 3.50-4, 4-ply tires with inner tubes.

Wheels have open-cage roller bearings.

1. Ignition Switch 3. Engine Throttle

6. Blade Clutch Lever or
Electric Blade Clutch

7. Right Stee ring Brak e Lever

8. Neutral Latch Levers 9. Operator Presence Lever

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1

6

3

7

9

(not shown)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 2 View Looking Under The Fuel Tank

6. Blade Clutch (Manual and Electric):

Located on the le ft handle below the control panel. This
is an over-center b e lt clu t c h. When the ha n d le is pushed
forward it snaps to rest and for ces the idler pulley into
the blade drive belt causing the blades to rotate. Pull
back the handle and the pressure on the belt is relieved
and the blades stop rotating.

Electric:

Located on the
left side of the control panel, this is an on/off toggle
switch that controls the electric blade clutch which
supplies power to the cutting blades. See Handle
Assembly wi t h El e ct ri c Bla de Clutch in Par ts List.

7. Steeri ng Brake Levers:

There is a right-hand lever located beneath the outer
end of the right handle and a left-hand lever located
beneath the outer end of the left handle. Each lever
operates independently and when squeezed against
spring tension, lifts the idler pulley from applying
pressure to the traction dri v e belt on the right or left side
and applie s the right or left side bra ke. W hen the levers
are released, the mower will move ahead in a straight
line if the engine is running and the transmission is
engaged in a forward gear. Steering is accomplished by
squeezing the s teering/brake lever on the s ide to which
the turn is to be made .

8. Neutral Latch Levers:

Pivoted insid e each ha ndle th ere is a neut ral latch lever
which works with each of the steering/brake levers.
When either of the steering/brake levers is squeezed
and its neutral latch lever pushed forward and engaged
in the neutral lock position, the steering/bra ke lever is
held in a position where the idler pulley is no t applying
pressure to the traction drive belt and the brake is not
quite engaged. The neutral latch levers should be
engaged in the n eutral lock position before starting the
engine.

9. Operator Presence Levers:

Located above the outer ends of the right and left
handles, these levers must be held down on the handles
against spring pressure in order to shift the transmission
shift lever into gear or engage the blade clutch.

Releasing the operator presence levers with either the
transmission shift lever in gear or the blade clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.

B. Initial Adjustments

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Check the tire pressure . D rive Wheels should be inflated
to 25 psi. Caster Wheels should be inflated to 15 psi.
Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat
the bead to the rim.

3. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.

4. Check the tension of the deck drive belts:

a. Remove the deck cover shield and engage the

blade clutch .

b. Make su re the belts clear the belt guides b y 1/8" to

1/4".

c. The tension of the deck drive belts should be

adjusted so that a ten-pound pull between two
pulleys deflects each belt about 1/2". Do not
overtighten these belts. The blade clutch should
engage with only modera te force.

d. Replace the deck cover shield and disengage the

blade clutch .

5. The tension of the transmission drive belt should be
adjusted so that a five-pound pull between the engine
traction drive pulley and the transmission drive pulley
deflects the belt about 3/16".

6. The two drive wheel belts are self-adjusting.

7. The steering control rods on each side of the handle
assembly should initially be adjusted so that there is
about a 1/4" space between the rod and the bottom of
the slot in the neutral latch lever with the latch in the
drive position. To make this adjustment, remove the
large hairpin f rom the s wivel join t at the bottom of each
steering control rod and thread the swivel joint up or
down the ro d as needed.

8. The brake rods (above each drive wheel) should be
adjusted so that when the steering/brake levers are
squeezed and the mower is pulled backwar d, the brakes
lock the drive wheels. The machine should roll freely
when the neutral latch lever is in the neutral lock
position. To adjust the brake rods, remove the large
hairpin from the s wivel joint at the top of each brake rod
and thread the swivel joint up or down the rod as
needed.

9. Adjustin g the cuttin g h eight: The mower is shipped with
the cutting height set at 3 inches ±1/4 inch depending
on the air pressure in the tires. To change the cutting
height, blade spacers and/or caster spacers must be
moved according to the table on page 6.

10. Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section.

C. Break-In and Operation:

1. Make certain you thoroughly understand all of the safety
precautions before you atte m pt to operate this machine.

2. Check the engine oi l level. Fill to the proper level with
10W-40 engine oil rated for service SE or SF.

2. Fuel Shutoff Valve 5. Transmission Shift Lever

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3. Move the mower outdoors. Check the engine gasoline
level. When filling the tank, stop when the gasoline
reaches one inch from the top. This space must be left
for expansion. Use fresh, clean, unleaded, regular
gasoline.

4. Move the mower to a “test area” whe re you can operate
the mower for about half an hour without being
disturbed.

5. To start the engine:

a. Shift the transmission to neutral.
b. Disengage the blade clutch.
c. Place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock

position.
d. Connect the spark plug wire.
e. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
f. Move the throttle lever to the “Choke” position.
g. Put the key in the ignition switch and tur n the switch

on. (For elec tric -star t engin es: Tu rn the k ey to “St art”.

Do not hold the key in the sta rt position f or more than

10 seconds or you may damage the starter.)
h. For recoil-start engines: Grasp the starter grip and

pull slowly until the starter engages and then pull the

cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent

kickback and start the engin e. Allo w the cord to recoil

slowly. Repe at i f nec essary.
i. Set the throttle at 50% of full engine RPM and allow

the engine to war m up. Then, adjust the thr ottle to full

engine RPM.

6. After the engine has warmed up, shut off the ignition
and check the operation of the safety switches. Make
certain that the engine will not start unle ss the ignition
switch is turned on, the transmission is in neutral and
the blade clutch is disengaged. If the engine will start
with the transmission in any gear other than neutral,
immediately shut off the engine and r eplace the neutral
safety switch on top of the transmission. If the engine
will start with the blade clutch engaged, immediately
shut off the engine and adjust or replace, if necessary,
the blade safety switch mounted on the engine deck.
Start the engine and hold the left operator presence
control lever down against the left handl e and move the
transmission shift lever into first gear. Now take your
hand off the operator presence control lever and the
engine should die. If it does not, immediately shut off the
engine and adjust or replace, if necessary, the operator
presence switch under the control panel. Shift the
transmission into neutral, restart the engine, hold the left
operator prese nce control down against the left handle
and engage the blade clutch. Now take your hand off of
the operator presence lever and the engine should die.
If it does not, immediately shut off the engine and adjust
or replace, if necessary, the operator presence switch
under the control panel. Disengage the blade clutch.

7. Restart the engine.

8. Push the blade clutch lever for ward until i t engages and
the cutter blades start rotating.

9. Shift the transmission into firs t gear. ( It is su ggested that
you practice mowing in first gear.)

10. Squeeze both steering/brake levers with both hands and
release the neutral latch levers from the neutral lock
position.

11. Sl owly release th e steering/brake lever s a nd the mower
will move ahead in a straight line. To turn the mower,
squeeze the steering/brake lever on the side to which
you want to turn.

12. To stop the mower’s forward motion, squeeze both
steering/brake levers until the mower stops and place
the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock position.

13. Before shifting into reverse gear, the mower’s forward
motion must be completely stopped. For maximum
traction in reverse, the steering/brake levers should be
push ed d o wn war d.

WARNING:

To avoid possible bod ily injury
and to prevent damage to the transmission,
the mower must be completely stopped before

attempting to shift from forward to reverse or
reverse to forward.

14. Practice operating the mower and as you gain
confidence, shift the transmission from first to second
and mow for a while and then shift from second to third.
Mow for at least one-half hour and then return the
mower to the s hop .

15. T o stop and shut off the mo wer, squeeze both steering/
brake lever s and place the neutral lat ch levers into the
neutral lock position, disengage the blade clutch, shift
the transmission into neutral, turn off the ignition to stop
the engine, close the fuel shutoff valve a nd disconnect
the s p ark plug wire.

16. C h e ck that all nuts, bolts and scr e w s a r e still tight.

17. Check, and adjust if necessary, the tension of the deck
drive belts and the tran smission drive b elt as described
in items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment section.

18. Readjust the steering control rods and the brake rods.
They may require frequent adjustment until the belts
and brake bands have properly seated. These
adjustments a re described in items 7 and 8 of the Initial
Adjustment section.

19. After the first full day of mowing, all nuts, bolt and
screws should be rechecked for proper tightness and
the belts should be rechecked for proper tension.

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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE

Note: Th e front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8” - 1/4” below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting
grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Disconnect the s park p lug wire
to prevent the engine from accidentally
starting before performing any maintenance
on this mower.

A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE:

1. If the mower must be tipped on its side for maintenance,
first dra in the fuel fr om the fuel tank and the oil from the
engine’s crankcase.

2. Be carefu l not t o sp il l lubri can t on the drive belts.

3. Do not tamper with the engi ne’s governor settings. They
are adjusted to provide the proper maximum engine
speed.

4. If the mower is to be in storage for more than 30 days,
drain the fuel tank, run the engine to drain the
carburetor dry, change the oil, remove the spark plug
and pour a teaspoonful of oil into the cylinder. Pull the
starter cord slowly to crank the engin e and distribute the
oil then rep lace t he spark plug.

B. DAILY MAINTENANCE AFTER MOWING:

1. Park the mower outside the storage facility with the
engine shut off.

2. Close the fuel shutoff valve.

3. Pe rmit the mo w er to cool.

4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

5. Wash the mower off with water. Be sure to clean out
grass clippings from under the cutter deck and also
under the deck cover. Allow the mower to dry before
storing.

6. Check that the blade mounting bolts are tight.

7. Check that the blades are sharp. NOTE: Never mow
with dull blades.

8. Check the fuel level, the engine oil level and clean the
cooling-air intake (the rotating screen).

9. Clean the a ir cle ane r element s (foam and paper).

10. After the first 5 hours of use, change the engine oil.
(Change the oil every 40 hours thereafter.)

11. F o llow the lubrication ch a rt on page 7.

12. P l ace t h e mower in locked stora g e to avoid tampering or
use by an unt raine d op erator.

C. MAINTENA NCE E VER Y 4 0 HOURS:

1. Change the engine oil and rep lace the oil filter. (Change
the engine oil more frequently u nder severe operating
cond itions. )

2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.

3. Check the condition and tension of all belts.

4. Clean the spark plug and check the spark plug gap.

5. Follow the lubrication chart on page 7.

6. Check condition and operation of all safety switches.

Approximate

Cutting Height

1/4: Blade S pacers

Above and Below The

Spindle Assemblies

1/2” Caster Spacers

Above and Below The

Caster Bracket

Inches Above Below Above Below

2
2-1/8
2-3/8
2-1/2
2-3/4

3
3-1/4
3-1/2

0
1
2
1
2
3
4
5

5
4
3
4
3
2
1
0

3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2

Engine Deck bolted t o

upper

holes on cut ting

deck.

2-3/4

3
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4

4

0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3

5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2

2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3

Engine Deck bolted t o

lower

holes on cutting

deck.

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MAINTENANCE

D. LUBRICATION CHART:

See Figures 3, 4 & 5 for Item Location

E. ENGINE MAINTANENCE:

For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine on your
mower, see the separate engine manual packed with your
mower.

F. MOWER MAINTANENCE:

1. TO CHANGE A BLADE: (See Figure 6.)

a. Remove the deck cover.
b. Tip the mower back and block up the front of the

deck.

c. Place one wrench on the hex head bolt under the

blade. Use a second wrench to remove the locknut
on top of t h e spin d le p ulley.

d. Remember the number of blade spacers both above

and below the sp i ndle.

e. Remove the long (9-1/2") blade bolt, the flat washer,

the blade and the blade spacers.

f. To replace the blade, reverse the above procedure.

Be careful to replace the blade spacers correctly
above and below the spindle.

2. TO SHARPEN A BLADE:

a. To sharpen a blade, cl amp the blade in a vise and,

using a flat mill fi le, carefully fil e the cutting surface
on each end of the blade to a sharp edge.

g. Blades with severe nicks or dents that cannot be

removed by filing should be replaced.

h. After sharpening, check the balance of the blade by

placing the blade on a blade balancer fulcrum
device.

i. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the

cutting surface on that end. NOTE: If a blade
cannot be e asi ly b alanced, replace it.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

3. TO CHANGE THE DRIVE BELTS:

a. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
b. Remove the deck cover.
c. Remove the cap screw which serves as a belt

guide and is mounted in the idle r pulley arm.
(Item J, Figure 7.)

NUMBER OF

GREASING
POSITIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION

32” & 36”48” & 52 ”

DAIL

2 3 A Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings

EVERY

40

HOURS

2
2
1
2
2
1
2

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Caster Wheel Bearing
Caster Wheel Pivot Shafts
Deck Idler Pulley Pivot Arms
Drive Wheel Bearings
Brake Lever Pivots
Blade Clutch Bellcrank Pivot
Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers

G

H

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Figure 6

d. Slip the long blade drive belt off of the pulleys.
e. (48" ONLY) Loosen the idler pull rod which holds

the idler pulley tight against the short blade drive

belt. (Item K, Figure 8.)
f. Re move the short blade drive belt from the pulleys.
g. Place a new short blade drive belt back on the

pulleys and tighten the idler pull rod to hold the idler

pulley tight against the belt.
h. Place a new long blade drive belt through the belt

guide and loop it around the engine pulley and then

around the two deck pulleys. The belt’s back side

should ride on the idler pulley.
i. Replace the cap screw, lock washer and nut in the

idler pulley arm.
j. The idler pulleys should be adjus ted so that when

the blade clutch is engaged, a ten-pound pull

between two pulleys deflects either belt about 1/2".

Do not overtighten these belts. The blade clutch

should engage with only moderate force.
k. Replace the deck cover.

4. TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT:

(See Figure 9)

a. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
b. Working under the engine deck, take the long blade

drive belt off of the engine pulley.

c. Loosen the locknut holding the transmission drive

belt idler pulley in place and slide the pulley away

from the transmission drive belt.

d. Remove the old belt and mount a new belt on the

pulleys.

e. Slide the i dler pu lley back onto the belt and tighten

the locknut holding it in place. The idler pulley

should be adjusted so that a five-pound pull on the

belt between the engine pulley and the

transmission pulley deflects the belt about 3/16".

f. Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine

pulley.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

5. TO CHANGE EITHER TRACTION DRIVE BELT:

a. Remove the hex nuts wh ich hold the belt guard in

place. Remove the belt guard.

b. Place the neutral latch lever in the neutral lock

position.

c. Remove the hairpin cotters from the two swivel

joints which a re inserted through the idler bracket
and remove the swivel joints from the idler bracket.

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Figure 10

d. Lift up on the idler bracket with one hand while

removing the belt from the jackshaft pulley with the
other hand . (See F igure 10.)

e. Prop up the s ide of the mow er and slip the belt over

the drive wheel.

f. S lip the new traction drive b elt over the drive wheel

and loop it over the jackshaft pulley while lifting up
on the idler bracket.

g. Insert the swivel joints in the holes in the idler

bracket and replace the hairpin cotters.

h. Replace the belt guard and the two nuts.

6. TO CHANGE A SPI NDLE ASSE MBLY:

a. Make sure the blade clutch is d isengaged.
b. Remove the deck cover.
c. Remove the blade. (See paragraph 1. To Change a

Blade.)

d. Remove the blade drive belts. (See paragraph 3. To

Change the Blade D r ive Belts.)

e. Remove th e two bolt s which hold the pulley bushing

tight in the spindle pulley and thread the bolts into
the other two holes in the bushing.

f. Alternately turn each bolt 1/2 turn clockwise until the

bolts force the pu ll e y off of the bushing.

g. Remove the b ushing by tapping a large screw driver

into the slot i n the side of t he bushing.
h. Remove the key an d the p ulley.
i. Tip the mower back and block up the front of the

deck.
j. Remove the four bolts and locknuts holding the

spindle assem bl y to the deck.
k. Remo v e the spindle assembly.

7. TO CHANGE SPINDLE B EARINGS:

(See the exploded view drawing)

a. Clamp the spindle assembly in a vise with the

grease fitting pointing up.
b. Bend down the tab of the t ab lockwasher.
c. Remo v e the he x ja m nut.
d. Obtain a round wooden dowel about 6-inches long

such as a pi ece of broom handle. Hold thi s wooden

dowel on top of the spindle and tap it with a hammer
to drive the spindle out of the bearings and the

spindle housing.
e. Pull the seal spacer out of the top seal.
f. Using a lar ge screwdriver, pry the sea ls out of each

end of the spindle housing. (NOTE: You will destroy

the old seals as you remove them.) As you remove

the old seals, the inner races o f the rol ler bearings

and the internal spacer will fall out of the spindle

housing.
g. Using a bear ing puller, r emove th e outer races from

both ends of the bearing housing. (NOTE: If the

outer races cannot be removed using this procedure,

take the spindle housing to a local machine shop

and let them remove the bearing races.)
h. Clean the o ld g rease out of the spindle housing.
i. Clamp the housing in a vise with the grease fitting

pointing down.
j. Gently drive a new bearing outer race back into the

spindle housing using the wooden dowel. Make

certain that the tapered side of the race faces

outward.
k. Pack one inner race with fresh g rease and pl ace it

into the outer race.
l. Pres s one of the new seals in to the spindle housing

by using the wooden dowel, moving around the

circumference of the seal and tapping gently with a

hammer. (NOTE: The metal surface of the seal

should face outward.)
m.Turn the housing over and re-clamp it in the vise with

the grease fitting pointing up.
n. Gently drive the second bearing outer race back into

the spindle housing u sing the wood en dowel. Make

certain that the tapered side of the race faces

outward.
o. Insert the internal spacer.
p. Pack the second inner race with fresh grease and

place it into the outer race.
q. Press t he second new s eal into the spindle housing

by using the wooden dowel, moving around the

circumference of the seal and tapping gently with a

hammer. (NOTE: The metal surface of the seal

should face outward.)
r. Coat t he spindle wi th grease and push it up through

the bottom of the spindle housing. The spindle will

pass through the lower seal, an inner race, the

internal sp ace r, a n inner race and the upper seal.
s. Hold the spindle in place and install t he seal spacer

down over t he spindle and pus h it into the top seal.

There is a notch on on e of the inside edges of the

seal spacer that should be facing up and should be

opposite the side of the spindle with the keyway.

Install the ne w tab lockwasher with its bent inner tab

pointing down to engage with th e notch in the seal

spacer. Install the hex jam nut and tighten it. Bend

up the large tab on the tab lockwasher to hold the

jam nut in place.

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There is a R epair Kit available f or the Part No. 00057412 Spindle.

SPINDLE REPAIR KIT - PART NO. 00054433 - INCLUDES:

Ref. # Description # Incl.

2 Tab Lockwa sher 1
4 Top and Bottom Seal 2
5 Bearing 2

SPINDLE - PART No. 00057412 - REP LACEMENT PARTS

Ref. # Descript ion # Used

1 Hex Jam Nut 1
2 Tab Lockwasher 1

3 S eal Sp acer 1
4 Top and Bottom Seal 2
5 B e aring 2
6 Spindle Housing 1
7 Internal Spacer 1
8 C u tt er Blade Spindle 1
9 G rea s e Fitting 1

SUGGESTED MOWER REPLACEMENT PARTS

PART # Description 32" 36" 48" 52”

00021871 Rotary Blade, 16-1/2" 2 3
00050125 Rotary Blade, 18" 2 2
00013091 Blade Bolt 2 2 3 3
00011807 Blade Nut 2 2 3 3
00021924 Blade Spacer 10 10 15 15
00030779 Drive Belt 1
00050441 Drive Belt 1
00021947 Long Drive Belt 1 1
00050480 Short Drive Belt 1 1
01000194 Transmission Drive Belt 1 1 1 1
01000151 Traction Drive Belt 2 2 2 2

SUGGESTED ENGINE REPLACEMENT PARTS

Engine Oil Filter Air Filter

Air Filter

Foam Wrap Spark Pl ug

00035048 Kawasaki, 14.0 HP KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-2141 KM-11013-2109 KM-BPR5ES
01004624 Kawasaki, 15.0 HP KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7002 KM-11013-7001 759-3331
01000999 Kawasaki, 17.0 HP KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7002 KM-11013-7001 759-3331

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DATE WO RK PER FO RMED DATE WO RK PE RFO RME

MANUFAC TU R ER ’S L IM I T ED WARRANTY - T URF EQUIPMENT

This warrant y is specific to the prod uc t manual to which it is attached.

For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer.

Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owner’s responsib ility.

Follow the
instructions in your owner’s ma nu al fo r co rre ct lubrican ts an d maintenan c e schedu le. Your Cub Cadet Comm erci al de aler
carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis, and attach­ments.

What is Covered By This Warranty?

This limited warranty covers any defect in materials and/or workmanship in your

Cub Cadet Commercial equipment to the original owner for the following time periods:
A) First (1

st

) Year of Original Ownership:

Both Parts

found defective in materials and /or workmanship

and

the

associated

Labor

of the particular repair are covered under the terms of this limited warranty

B) Second (2

nd

) and Third (3rd) Year of Original Ownership:

Parts

found defective in materials and /or workmanship are

covered under the terms of this limited warranty.

•

Limited Battery Warranty

: 90-day free battery replacement in the case of defects in materials and/or

workmanship, thereafter prorated for the period from the fourth (4th) through the twelfth (12

th

) month of

ownership.

•

“No-Fault Warran ty”

: Covers the “No-Fault” to owner replacement of damaged belts, tires, seats, and grass
bags (cutting blades are not included) for a period of One (1) month or One-Hundred (100) hours, whichever
comes first.

•

Limited Engine Warranty

: P arts and Labo r fo r defects in materials and/or wor k manship are covered for the firs t
two (2 ) years of or igi nal equipme nt owner ship. Refer to th e Engi ne Manual f or spec ific lim itati ons and rest ric­tions.

Accordingly, Cub Cadet Commercial will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub
Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations. Upon completion of your purchase, the
Serial Number/s of the unit wi ll be registered with the Cub Cadet . This w ill initiate and validate your lim ited warranty and
the applicable Warranty Period.

Wha t is Not C overed By this Warran ty?

Cub Cadet Commercial does not warrant ( a ) routine maintenance items such
as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake or clutch inspections, adjustments made as part
of normal maintenance, blades, blade sharpening, equipment setup, and normal wear items; ( b ) incidental cost such as
transporting equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting product temporarily to replace a warranted
product; ( c ) damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed; ( d )
damage caused by accident or Disasters such as fire, flood, wind and lighting: ( e ) damage caused by unauthorized
attachments, modifications, alterations, improper servicing or maintenance, improper storage; or ( f ) any other abuse or
misuse of the equipment.

Exclusiv e Warran ty.

The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or remedies, whether written,
oral or im plied. Any and all im plied warra nties of merc hantabili ty, fitness for part icular pur pose, course of delaying or
usage of trade are h ereby expressly discla imed and excluded

. (Some states do not al low the excl usi on or limitati o

of incidental or consequential damages, so the a bove exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)
Limitation of Remedies.

Under no circumstances, except to the extent such exclusions are prohibited by applicable law,
shall Cub Cadet Commercial be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential
arising out of the use of or inability to use this equipment including but not limited to any claim for loss of profits, loss of
profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the equipment or any associated equipment, facilities or continued
service, downtime, the claims of costs of third parties including customers and injury to property. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts of the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights

and you may also ha ve other rights that vary from state t o state.
Future Change

: Cub Cadet Commercial reserves the right to reserve, change or modify the construction and design of
its equipment or any component par t or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifica­tions in present equipment.

How to Obtain Se r v ic e:

Contact the authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer at the point of original retail purchase to

obtain service or replacement parts.

Products purchased outside the USA are not covered by this warranty

Cub Cadet
P.O. Box 368023
Cleveland, Ohio 44136

Form No. 01006625 Rev. 01-1 9/20/2001