Cub Cadet 48-inch Fabricated Deck - Manuals

6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ! WARNING Serious bodily injury may result from failure to follow safeoperating procedures.Read the Operator's Manual before operating this machine.Clear area of debris and other objects before mowing.Do not operate the machine when ch...

7 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 19HP Kawasaki, 20 & 24HP Honda, 23 & 25HP Kawasaki, 25 & 27HP Kohler, 28HP Kohler E.F.I., 28 & 33HP Generac Type: Ver tical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Paper Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Engine ...

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A.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 the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them sm...

10 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 ...

11 C.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, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When th...

14 e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way between slow and fast. f. Inser t the key in the ignition and star t switch and turn the switch to “On”. g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push the choke to the on position. Note: E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke con- trol. h....

15 d. Detach the mower drive belt. e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the lin...

16 e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt. f. Reverse the process to install the belt. Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects ...

17 caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil. k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- ervoir. l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level. m. Add pr...

20 opened-out position. If your mower creeps do the following. a. Jack up rear of unit.b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-tion. c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control assembly in parts list). d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con- nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-trated Par t...

21 necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole inthe fill tube. Note: After unit is up to operating tempera- ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact service technician. 3. Hydrostatic Pumps and ...

22 spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul-leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.) d. Lubricate the mower. e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill...

23 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Star t engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111422 Deck Susp...

24 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...

26 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 transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" he...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product 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 owne...

5 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc-tor familiar wit...

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 . WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S33014 Part Num...

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 brake handle to internal drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 5" Ad...

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Tach andHour Meter Engine throttle Choke Lever Parking Brake A.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, ...

12 wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length. In order to start the engine, both steering levers must ...

13 direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counterclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine. 8. Se...

16 f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and turn the switch to “On”. g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push the choke to the on position. Note: E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control. h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direction to the “Start” position until the engine ...

17 lengths of grasses are removed, and grass conditions are generally dry. 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 t...

18 2. Linch Pins Figure. 7 Linch Pins Height of Cut Clevis Pin Main Frame Changing a Blade: a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis-connect the spark plug. b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it...

19 Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2". 5. Figure. 8 CoverPlate Spindle Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and bloc...

20 caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. Figure. 10 Hydraulic pumps Unfasten hose and drain from this side of both pumps. j. Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter element. Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula ...

21 electrical components. This is a standard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 amp. 7. Safety Switches: There are three safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the steering lever/parking brake switch, and (3) the seat swit...

22 2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or replace immediately. The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park the mower on the nearest level, paved area. If the leaking tir...

23 hoses. Make certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose. 2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter: Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil fil- ter element after the first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter. To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 1 gallon drain pan under the d...

24 ing holes in each lap bar whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral positions. Note: Both lap bars must be in their Neutral positions for the Park brake interlock mecha-nism to function so as to prevent lap bar move-ment (movement that would activate the hydrostatic pumps producing Forward or Re...

25 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tire...

26 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil 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 1222111422 Deck Suspension Pivot...

27 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...

29 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 foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut posi-tion. (The 4" height...

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 maintain your f...