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Manual Cub Cadet 44, 48, 54

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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A. General Operati...

Page 3 - FOREWORD; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL

3 FOREWORD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut-ting. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of ...

Page 4 - WARNING; IMPORTANT; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; A. GENERAL OPERATION

4 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near ...

Page 6 - E. Related to Batteries

6 6. Use extra care when approaching blind cor-ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard. 7. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-tion. D. SERVICE 1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. ...

Page 7 - Do not overfill

7 and is contained within the positive and negative ter- minals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of plates and active materials. A. Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery te...

Page 8 - D A N G E R; SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 777S30145 Part Number: 777I22444 K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . Part Number: 777I22757...

Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS

9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle & choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Seat: Weight adjustable suspension seat with ad...

Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Hour Meter Engine throttle Choke parking brake E. General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow ...

Page 12 - Electric Blade Clutch Switch:; Seat Position Adjustment Lever:; Seatback Recline Knob:

12 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off ” push-pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut-ting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the...

Page 13 - G. Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:

13 G. Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regu- lar gasoline, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from t...

Page 16 - I. Mower Cutting Blades; Mulch

16 h. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, move the choke/throttle to the detent as the engine warms. 4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turn- ing-radius mower is not like operating a trac-tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguin...

Page 17 - A. Cleaning your Deck; after

17 MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower. A. Cleaning your Deck Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clip-pings fro the deck’s underside a...

Page 18 - Sharpening the Blade:; Changing the Blade Drive Belts:

18 f. Remove the blade. g. Figure. 7 hair pin Trailing Link hair pins To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft. Note: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvenic action WARNING: Never mow with dull blades! Blad...

Page 19 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; C.Hydrostatic Drive System; Figure 9; Battery Removal; Specific Gravity; Installing the Battery

19 5. Figure 8 Spindle Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. c. Remove the deck cover. d. Remove the drive belts. (See 4. Changing Blade Drive Belts.) e. Remove the cutter blade...

Page 22 - Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Steering Lever Adjustments:; To Put the Mower Back in Service:

22 on the cable near the brake arm on the transaxle. If the brake is not holding, adjust the nuts so that the brake cable housing moves away from the lever. 2. Repair: The mower is equipped with internal gear/pawl brakes and will not normally require maintenance. If they are not working properly, pl...

Page 23 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oil Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks

23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level by viewing in the tank. b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic transaxels for leaks. d. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi. e. Check the spi...

Page 24 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS; General Purpose Lubricant:

24 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 15W-40 engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 12222 Deck S...

Page 25 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment; Table 1

25 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi recommended (20 psi MAX.) c....

Page 27 - F.Deck leveling Procedure

27 F.Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the lift pedal, posi-tion the mowing deck into the 3" height of cut position. (The 3" heig...

Page 28 - WIRING DIAGRAM

Page 29 - SLOPE GAUGE

29 SLOPE GAUGE Do n o t mo w on in clines with a slop e in excess o f 15 d e gr ee s (a ri se o f appro xima tely 2- 1/2 fee t every 10 fee t). A rid ing m o wer could over turn a nd ca use se rio u s inju ry. If op er ating a wa lk- b eh ind mower on su ch a slo p e, it is extr emely difficu lt to ...

Page 30 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; DATE

30 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED