Cub Cadet 53AH8ST5050 - Manuals

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...

6 position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right-of-way. 12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key fro...

WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777S32801 Part Number: 02005146 Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02002693 Part Number: 777S30503 8 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

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. 4" 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 level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operating range. Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. Shell Rimula 15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL and CI-4 plu...

16 j. After you have mastered operating the mower, use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating. k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around obsta...

18 3. Sharpening a Blade. a. Set the parking brake. b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade sharp...

19 2. Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil. a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parki...

22 Note: W hen adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not over-fill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion. 1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for ...

23 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 Reverse travel ...

24 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...

25 . 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...

26 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...

28 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 3" height of cut posi-tion. (The 3" 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...

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...

6 position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right-of-way. 12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key fro...

WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777S32801 Part Number: 02005146 Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02002693 Part Number: 777S30503 8 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

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. 4" 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 level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operating range. Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. Shell Rimula 15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL and CI-4 plu...

16 j. After you have mastered operating the mower, use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating. k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around obsta...

18 3. Sharpening a Blade. a. Set the parking brake. b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade sharp...

19 2. Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil. a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parki...

22 Note: W hen adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not over-fill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion. 1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for ...

23 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 Reverse travel ...

24 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...

25 . 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...

26 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...

28 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 3" height of cut posi-tion. (The 3" 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...