Cub Cadet 190-291-100- User Manual

6 SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION WARNING When handling the mower deck, be careful notto cut yourself on the sharp blades. Remove the top and break down the sides of the crateto remove the deck components from the shippingcontainer. Cut the tie straps securing the chutedeflector assembly and...

7 B. TRACTOR PREPARATION NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after areequipped with a deck downstop feature. In theraised position, the downstop will prevent the liftlinks from being adequately lowered to allow in-stallation of the deck. If the deck is being in-stalled on a tractor which does n...

8 SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK After locking the left lift link as described in Section I(step B-2), start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift tofully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5). Stop engine. Figure 5 Remove the internal cotter pins, flat...

9 WARNING Before installing the mower deck, place thePTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage theparking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the“OFF” position. ALWAYS stop the engine afterutilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system. Whenhandling the mower deck, be careful not to cutyourself on the...

10 8. From the side of the tractor, raise the front lift rodand roll the deck forward until the lift rod aligns withslots of the deck front roller bracket. Lower the liftrod into the front roller bracket slots and slide thedeck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forwardin the slots of the roller ...

12 SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after areequipped with a deck downstop feature whichcan be used to set the downstop position of themower deck, regardless of whether the deckcaster wheels contact the ground. The 60" mower deck is equi...

13 the lift rod threads to lower the left side of themower deck. 7. Recheck the measurements described in step 4. Ifthe blade measurements are not within 1/16 inch,repeat steps 4 and 6 until the correct measure-ment is obtained. B. FRONT TO BACK LEVELING The front lift rod must be correctly adjusted...

15 4. Reposition the caster wheels and roller so thatthey are appoximately 1/2 inch above the ground. 5. For subsequent minor adjustments from thisposition, use the tractor lift system to raise the deck,then turn the adjustment knob as necessary toattain the desired height setting (one full turnequa...

16 Figure 29 C. SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from themower deck and should be replaced. Referring toFigures 29 and 30, replace the spindle belt as follows: NOTE The two hex flange lock nuts and carriage boltssecuring the left side of the gear box mounti...

17 Figure 30 INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT 1. Lift the gear box / mounting bracket assembly toinstall the belt around the rear and left side of thedrive pulley, and through the center opening of themounting bracket. 2. Secure the gear box mounting bracket to the deckwith the four carriage bolts and hex f...

18 LUBRICATION GUIDE The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important partof that care. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressurewasher or garden hose to clean your unit. They maycause damage to electrical components; spindles;pulleys; bearings;...

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 LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...