Page 2 - SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; SECTION 3: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE
2 SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....
Page 5 - WARNING
5 • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards asinstructed in this manual. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark ...
Page 6 - Slope Gauge; IN
6 Slope Gauge 15° SIGH T AN D H O L D T H IS L E V E L W IT H A V E R T IC AL T R EE A P O WE R PO LE A CO RNE R O F A BU IL DING O R A F E N C E P O ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PA G E AS A GUI D E TO DETERMINE S L O P ES WHE R E YOU MAY NO T...
Page 7 - ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES
7 SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES NOTE: Your tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller, plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty. SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: The positive battery te...
Page 9 - IGNITION SWITCH; THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER; CHOKE CONTROL
9 IGNITION SWITCH To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switchand turn clockwise to the START position. Release key to the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in theOPERATION section of this manual for detailedstarting instructions. The ignition ...
Page 10 - LIFT LEVER; DRIVE PEDAL
10 LIFT LEVER The lift lever is used to change the operating position(height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move thelever to the left, then place in the notch best suitedfor your application. ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB To engage the power to the cuttingdeck or other attachments on unitseq...
Page 11 - SECTION 8: OPERATION; SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
11 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON The cruise control button is located onthe tractor dash panel to the left of theignition switch. Push the cruise controlbutton while traveling forward at adesired speed. While holding thebutton in, release pressure from thedrive pedal. This will engage thecruise control and ...
Page 13 - KNOB; ON
13 • While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you shouldfeel the cruise latch engage). • If properly engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal should lock in the downposition, and the tractor will maintain the sameforward speed. • Disengage the...
Page 14 - SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS; LEVELING THE DECK
14 • The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave theseat without pushing the PTO knob inwardinto the disengaged (OFF) position, thetractor’s engine will shut off. IMPORTANT: The PTO knob cannot be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in...
Page 15 - Side to Side; SEAT ADJUSTMENT; STEERING ADJUSTMENT
15 Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust ifnecessary as follows: WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cut...
Page 16 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
16 Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths arethreaded into the ball joint on the left side and theball joint on the right side: • Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10. • Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 10....
Page 17 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE; CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK; CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
17 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments, repairsor maintenance. ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for enginemaintenance instructions. Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the sepa...
Page 22 - CUTTING BLADES; BATTERY
22 CUTTING BLADES WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect hands by wearing heavyleather work gloves to grasp blades. The blades may be removed for sharpening orreplacement as follows. • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to DECK REMOVAL earlier in thissection for detailed ins...
Page 23 - SECTION 11: LUBRICATION
23 Charging If the unit has not been put into use for an extendedperiod of time, charge the battery with anautomotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum ofone hour at six amps. WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas during and for some timeafter charging. Charge battery in a wellventilated are...
Page 24 - SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
24 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine will not crank Safety switch button not depressed. Battery installed incorrectly. Battery is dead or weak.Blown fuse There are two safety switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch and ...
Page 25 - Electrical System
25 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 625-0051 Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly 2 629-0939 Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14 3 629-0126 Harness Adapter, #18 x 5 4 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 5 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 6 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp 7 725-1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Swi...
Page 27 - Tractor Body
27 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 683-0195 Bracket Assembly (8-style) 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 4 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 5 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 6 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 7 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw...
Page 29 - Lift Assembly
29 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 747-1130 Deck Stabilizer Rod 2 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 3 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x .78 4 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 5 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 6 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 7 712-3083 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 8 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin 9 714-0145 Inter...
Page 31 - Steering Assembly
31 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 3 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket 4 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket 5 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 6 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5) 7 711-1409 LH Drag Link 8 711-1408 RH Dra...
Page 33 - Drive System
33 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 3 618-0307C Single-speed Transmission Assembly 4 631-0009 Shifter Knob 5 647-0045 Shift Lever 6 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 7 656-0051A Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36 8 683-0251 Double-id...
Page 35 - Single-speed Transmission
35 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0318 Clutch Collar† 2 710-0788 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0 3 711-1274 Drive Shaft 4 711-1280 Counter Shaft 5 713-0474 22-link Chain, #420 6 713-0478 14-tooth Sprocket 7 717-1422 Sprocket Bevel Gear, 42/10 8 717-1565 29-tooth Spur Gear 9 717-1569 20-tooth S...
Page 37 - Power Take-off System
37 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 732-0735 Compression Spring, 1.318 x 2.37 3 783-0733 Spacer Cup, 1.5 OD 4 732-0956 Compression Spring, .66 OD x 1.5 5 710-0604A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 7 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4...
Page 39 - Cutting Decks
39 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17982 Reinforcement Spindle Plate 2 618-0430 Spindle Assembly w/ Fitting, 5 Dia. 3 618-0431 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly w/ Fitting 4 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut 5 683-0265B 46-inch Deck Shell 6 710-0167 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 7 710-0347 Hex...
Page 41 - Engine Accessories
41 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 710-0148 Self-tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 4 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 5 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 7 712-3017 H...
Page 44 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub CadetCorp. with respect to new merchandise purchased andused in the United States, its possessions and territories. Cub Cadet Corp. warrants this product against defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period ...
