Cub Cadet 642- Manuals

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: 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 thismanual before attempting to operate or service this...

Page 5 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

5 3. When using electric lift: • Stay in driver’s seat. • Keep body parts away from cargo box and keep all bystanders away. • Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of a drop-off when raising cargo box. Cargo box weight may shift over center and cause vehicle to tip over backwards. Towing • ...

Page 6 - W A R N I N G; To Avoid An Accident And Injury; W A R N I N G; W A R N I N G; CARGO BOX LOAD CAPACITY:; No riders in cargo box; W A R N I N G; Hot Surface

6 RIDERS CAN FALL OFF AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED • Only one person in each seat. • No riders in the cargo box or anywhere other than seats. W A R N I N G W A R N I N G MAX 15º • This is an off-road utility vehicle. Do not operate on public highways. It handles and maneuvers differently than ...

Page 7 - SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE; Accelerator Pedal; Parking Brake Latch

7 SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the utility vehicle is observed from the operating position. Figure 1 Read this operator’s manual, safety labels, and operating instructions on the vehicle before operating. Compare the illustrations in this manual ...

Page 8 - If Equipped

8 • To engage the parking brake, push brake pedal down firmly , pull out on the parking brake latch, and release foot from brake pedal. Brake pedal will stay down and parking brake light on dash will come on to indicate parking brake is engaged. • To release parking brake, push down on brake pedal a...

Page 10 - Tailgate; SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE; Check Neutral Safety Switch; Stopping Engine

10 Figure 11 WARNING: Do not exceed 1,000 lb. in the cargo box. Tailgate The tailgate can be hinged at the top or the bottom depending on how you release the holding pins. If you pull out on the two top pins, the tailgate will swing down. If you pull out the two bottom pins, you can pivot the tailga...

Page 11 - Operating The Headlights; Engaging Differential Lock; Dumping Load From Cargo Box

11 WARNING: Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Be especiallycautious when changing direction on slopes.Apply brakes when going down slopes tomaintain control of vehicle. • Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the accelerator pedal. • Release accelerator and apply brake...

Page 12 - SECTION 4: SERVICING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE; Lubrication; Chain & Roller Lubrication; Filling Fuel Tank

12 Loading the Cargo Box WARNING: The utility vehicle may become unstable if the cargo box is loadedincorrectly. Avoid loose and shifting loads oruneven loading of material. • Verify cargo box is latched before loading. • Securely anchor all loads in cargo box and do not load beyond maximum capacity...

Page 13 - Replacing Headlights; Headlights; Replacing Warning Lights

13 Battery WARNING: The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. Do not smokenear battery. Wear eye protection and gloveswhen handling the battery. Do not allow directmetal contact across battery posts.Thebattery is sealed and is maintenance-free.Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid cannot...

Page 14 - Rear Wheels; Drive Chain Tension

14 • Remove the appropriate electrical fuse and replace with proper amperage fuse. (See schematic under hood) • Reattach socket and lower hood. Secure hood to dash. Tire Pressure WARNING: Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are servicedincorrectly. Do not stand in front ...

Page 15 - Drive Belt

15 Checking Transaxle Oil IMPORTANT: Hot hydraulic oil will expand and show incorrect oil level. Check oil level when oil is cold and with engine is not running. • Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. • Allow transmission sufficient time to cool before attempting any maintenance or...

Page 17 - Storage; Prepare fuel system for storage.; SECTION 5: SERVICE CHART

17 Storage • Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake. • Allow vehicle to cool. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing parts and tighten loose hardware as needed. • Wash the vehicle and clean inside the engine compartment and under the cargo box. • Run engine for several minutes ...

Page 18 - SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS; Engine and Electrical

18 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine and Electrical Make Kohler Command V-Twin OHV HP 20 HP Type 4-Cycle Gas Cylinders 2 Valves Overhead Displacement 38 cu. in. (624cc) Maximum Torque 32.6 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm Ignition Transistor Controlled Lubrication Full Pressure w/ Oil Filter Oil Filter Replaceable (...

Page 19 - SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

19 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine loses power Engine overheatingToo much oil in engineFaulty spark plugFuel supply being restrictedFuel filter pluggedFuel line pinched or kinkedFuel pump output not adjusted to specification.Improper fuelAir cleaner element plugged Engine...

Page 20 - NOTES

Page 24 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; (RESIDENTIAL USE)

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...