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Page 4 - RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION; Model Number; Transmission Serial Plate:; Serial Number; ROPS Information Plate:; TRACTOR MODEL PLATE

4 www.cubcadet.com CUB CADET LLCP. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 Model Number Mfg. Date XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on t...

Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION; Never park the tractor on a steep incline.

5 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IFNOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY...

Page 6 - Do not leave equipment in the raised position.; OPERATING THE PTO

6 • Maintain the weight balance of the tractor.Install front end weights to counterbalanceheavy implements attached to the three pointhitch. Do not operate the tractor with a lightfront end. • Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceedingthat of the tractor should be equipped its ownbraking system...

Page 8 - SAFETY LABELS; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; WA R N I N G; IGNITION; WARNING

8 SAFETY LABELS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATORS'S MANUAL AND ON THE TRACTOR. 2. MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3. TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION. 1. DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE. 2. MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSIT...

Page 9 - To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place.

9 SAFETY LABELS (Cont.) WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR OTHER PERSONS. To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place. Disengage PTO and stop engine before servicing tractor, or implements, or attaching or detaching implements....

Page 10 - SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES; FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS; * Steering Wheel and Seat Phantomed For Clarity

10 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS Figure 1 B C D E F G H J K L M N A ABCDEF GHJKLMN Steering WheelPTO SwitchThrottle HandleIgnition SwitchBrake PedalForward/Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment LeverDifferential Lock PedalParking Brake LeverChoke Control Knob Ha...

Page 14 - Push the lever forward to engage the mid PTO.; D. Hydraulic Lift Lever w/Position Control

14 FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 12 A B N D E F G H K J H J K L G C M A. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender besidethe operator’s seat. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank tothe top of the filler neck. Expansioncould result in overflow, allowinghighly flammable ...

Page 15 - The cup holder is located on the right fender.; H. Amber Hazard Lights

15 E. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the rightfender. The lever has two speed range settings anda neutral position. The lever must be shifted intoeither the high or low range prior to depressing theforward/reverse pedal to drive the tractor. • Push the...

Page 16 - Some fuels, called oxygenated; Gasoline is extremely; ROPS

16 SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) This tractor is equipped with a Rollover ProtectionStructure (ROPS) and seat belts. When usedtogether they are effective in reducing injuries to theoperator in the event of an accidental tractorrollover. The safety provided by the ROPS ism...

Page 17 - NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES; Front Wheels —; STARTING THE ENGINE; Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.; COLD WEATHER STARTING; THROTTLE

17 The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left ofthe seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from anapproved gasoline container. Immediately wipe upany spilled fuel. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank tothe top of the filler neck. Expansioncould result in overflow through thevents in the ...

Page 18 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.; DRIVING THE TRACTOR; Always shift the transmission

18 USING JUMPER CABLES TO START THE ENGINE WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuricacid and produce explosive gasses.Make certain the area is well ventilated,wear gloves and eye protection, andavoid sparks or flames near the battery. If the battery loses power and is unable toadequately crank the engine ...

Page 19 - LOW

19 Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it isnecessary to stop while driving up a slope, start upsmoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility offlipping the tractor over backward. STOPPING THE TRACTOR • Fully depress the brake pedal to bring thetractor to a complete stop. Push downward ont...

Page 20 - USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL; Do not engage the differential; USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER

20 WARNING: Always maintain a tractorspeed that allows for complete controland stability of the machine. Be awareof dangerous areas or conditions. NEUTRAL — Disengages the transmissiondrive. Shift the lever to the center of the slot.Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractorwhen not under power. USIN...

Page 21 - IMPORTANT; : Normally the PTO will not; Mid Throttle

21 USING THE PTO SELECTION LEVER The position of the PTO selection lever will deter-mine whether the rear PTO, mid PTO, or bothPTO’s will be engaged when the PTO switch isactivated. WARNING: NEVER shift the PTO selec-tion lever while the PTO is engaged.Damage to internal components willoccur. • Shif...

Page 24 - SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE SEAT

24 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator, a single leveradjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aftposition of the seat. Adjust the seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operate allcontrols and pedals. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat whent...

Page 25 - ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN

25 • The length of the upper hitch link is normallydetermined by the design of each implement.To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the jamnut and turn the adjustment tube as shown inFigure 25. After the appropriate length is at-tained, tighten the jam nut. If correctly adjusted,the upper hitch lin...

Page 26 - ADJUSTING THE BRAKES; Check the brake linkage as follows:; ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD

26 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory andshould experience minimal wear if the tractor isoperated normally. However, all brake pads aresubject to wear and at some point the brake linkagemay have to be adjusted. Check the brake linkage as follows: • Place the tractor ...

Page 27 - General Information

27 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machinedepends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica-tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care.Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as aguide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrumentpanel to ensure the required main...

Page 28 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION)

28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 1 2 1 9 1 2 5 6 3 4 2 1 6 6 9 7 7 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 1 5 1 4 1 8 1 3 2 1 2 0 2 2 1 7 1 4 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 6 2 0 8

Page 29 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART; † More often when operating under dusty conditions.

29 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty conditions. Ref. No. Operation to be Performed Service Intervals B e fo re e a c h u s e E v e ry 1 0 H o u rs E v e ry 2 5 H o u rs E v e ry 5 0 H o u rs E v e ry 1 0 0 H o u rs E v e ry 2 0 0 H o u rs E v e ry 3 0 0 H o u...

Page 30 - ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; To remove the two side panels:; GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION; Lift Lever

30 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING: If the tractor has beenrecently operated, engine surfaces(including the radiator) will be HOT.Allow the engine to cool before open-ing the hood, or use extreme cautionto avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood, locate the latch release lever ...

Page 31 - BATTERY REMOVAL; To remove the battery:; BATTERY MAINTENANCE; BATTERY

31 • Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour itinto any sink or drain. Before discarding anempty electrolyte container, rinse it thoroughlywith a neutralizing solution. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery chargerclips to the battery while the charger is turnedon, as it can cause sparks. • K...

Page 32 - Replace a tail light bulb as follows:; HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT; Remove the outer housing and lenses.

32 HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The tractor is equipped with four headlight bulbs. Ifone of the bulbs should burn out, replace the bulbas follows: • Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop linkholds the hood in the raised position. • Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plugaway from the bul...

Page 33 - INSTRUMENT PANEL BULB REPLACEMENT; To change a burned out instrument panel bulb:; SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OF INSTRUMENT PANEL

33 INSTRUMENT PANEL BULB REPLACEMENT Referring to the instrument panel information pro-vided in the CONTROL AND FEATURES sectionof this manual, regularly check to ensure that theinstrument panel light bulbs are functioning. To change a burned out instrument panel bulb: • Raise the tractor hood to vi...

Page 34 - Main Fuse; To replace the main fuse:; Hazard Light Flasher Relay; Replace the relay as follows:; Full Mark

34 Main Fuse The main fuse in the tractor wire harness protectsthe tractor’s entire electrical system. A blown mainfuse will prevent battery current from passingthough the harness. To replace the main fuse: • Raise the tractor hood and remove the rightside panel. • Locate the main fuse under the das...

Page 35 - Remove any belly mounted attachments.; Viewed from beneath the Tractor

35 • If the oil level is low, add Cub Cadet hydraulicoil. Loosely position a funnel in the fill hole sothat there is enough clearance around the fun-nel to allow the transmission to vent while theoil is poured into the transmission. Fill ONLY tothe full mark, never overfill the transmission. NOTE: A...

Page 36 - Initial Break-In Period Filter Change; Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter Changes

36 CHANGING HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS NOTE: Except for the initial break-in period oil filterchange, the hydrostatic transmission and hydraulicsystem oil filters should be changed along with thehydrostatic transmission / hydraulic system oil afterevery 200 hours of op...

Page 37 - Check Front Axle Oil; Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean, then; Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil; Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case.

37 CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES. Check the front axle and final reduction gear caseoil levels after every 50 hours of operation. Checkthe oil level only while the engine is stopped andthe tractor is standing on a level surface. Check Front Axle Oil The oil fill plu...

Page 38 - Reinstall the fill plug/dipstick in the axle housing.; LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT; 42 to the threads of the bolts and torque

38 • Place a suitable container beneath the front ofthe axle housing. • Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick to help vent theaxle, then remove the drain plug and allow theoil to drain into the container. Reinstall the drainplug after draining the oil. See Figure 46. • Fill the axle with Cub Cadet Gear ...

Page 39 - TIRE MAINTENANCE; Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.; TRACTOR STORAGE

39 TIRE MAINTENANCE Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours ofoperation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to therecommended pressures. Improper inflation willshorten the service life of a tire. See the tire sidewall, or the Tire Inflation chart, for proper inflationpressures. Observe the f...

Page 40 - FRONT OF ENGINE

40 Using a fuel stabilizer: • Read the product manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity(approximately 6 gallons) of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to g...

Page 41 - SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE; KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY; after the first scheduled replacement point.

41 SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and Kawasaki Motors Corp.,U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to ...

Page 42 - parts cause damage to non-Kawasaki parts.

42 3. LIMITED LIABILITY. (a) The liability of Kawasaki under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in materials or workmanship by any authorized Kawasaki small off-road engine dealer at itsplace of business during customary business hours. This warranty...

Page 43 - Full

43 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use care when servicingany component in the engine area. Ifthe engine has recently been operated,components will be hot and couldcause burns. Allow the engine to coolbefore servicing. WARNING: Before servicing the engine,place the tractor on a level surface,stop the en...

Page 45 - Reinstall the oil fill cap and dipstick.; CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

45 • Turn the valve drain cock fully clockwise toclose the valve, and clean any residual oil fromthe valve. Refer to Figure 52. • Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket ofthe new oil filter. Thread the filter on by handuntil the gasket contacts the filter mounting sur-face, then tighten th...

Page 46 - Change the engine coolant as follows:; CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER

46 INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hoses for any cracks ordeterioration every 200 hours of operation. Checkall hose connections for looseness. Replace anydamaged hoses and tighten any loose connections. CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant should be drained and ...

Page 47 - Properly cleaned and installed; SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGS

47 SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER Wash the foam precleaner every 25 hours ofoperation. Wash more often when operating underextremely dusty conditions. Replace the precleanerif torn or otherwise damaged. Referring to Figure 56, wash the precleaner asfollows: • Remove the knob and lift off the air clea...

Page 48 - SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS; Engine; Bypass, Impellar Type Pump; Electrical System; Reverse — 0 to 5.5 mph

48 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KawasakiHorsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 49 - SPECIFICATIONS; Shaft Size

49 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Pump-GearControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Contr...

Page 50 - SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES; DESCRIPTION

50 SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When purchasing your tractor, you probably had it equipped for your particular needs at that time.You may later wish to obtain additional equipment or accessories to perform other tasks. Refer to thechart below for a list of optional equipment and acc...