Cub Cadet 23HP - User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . ....

Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING

3 FORWARD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability. The machine incor-porates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list ofsafety precautions should receive par ticular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and maint...

Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4 GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONS A. DANGER 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. 3. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or d...

Page 6 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; ROTATING BLADE; DANGER

6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ! WARNING Engage parking brake when leaving the machine.Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running.Stop engine, disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing.Before leaving operator's position: Disengage implement drive. ...

Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; Tool Box

7 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 23 HP Kohler Engine Type: Ver tical air cooled Air Cleaner: Dual Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Engine to two variable-speed hydraulic pump/motor BDR units to gearbox on each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank: 10 quar t ca...

Page 8 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Mow only in daylight.; Safety Awareness when Mowing; a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them sm...

Page 10 - Deck Lift Handle and Optional Foot Pedal

10 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut-ting blades through the PTO. The switch must be cut off to star t the en...

Page 11 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:; Caster Tires; Check the tension of the deck drive belts.; Remove the deck cover

11 C.Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank. When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO ...

Page 14 - Removing the Mower Deck:

14 c. Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral, opened-out position. d. Push the electric blade clutch switch down to the “Off” position. e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way between slow and fast. f. Inser t the key in the ignition and star t switch and turn t...

Page 15 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:

15 Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten-sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap bac...

Page 16 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; Adding Hydraulic Oil

16 blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley. d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining bolt. e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt. f. Reverse the p...

Page 17 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Specific Gravity

17 drain oil from both left and right axles. Replace and retighten nuts. j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil. k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- ervoir. l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level. m. Add proper amou...

Page 19 - d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-

19 the electric blade clutch. Then check out the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If a problem still exists contact your cub cadet service dealer. D.Tires The two front wheels are caster wheels that are freeto swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mowe...

Page 20 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:; nants; in the hydraulic oil and; cavitation; does

20 Note: If you wish to move the mower by pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers out and lock in position. After pushing the mower to the desired location, return both levers to the operating position (See photo below) . When the ...

Page 22 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks

22 i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-tings. Replace as necessary. j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires. 2. To Put the Mower Back in Service: a. Check the batter y. Charge if necessary. b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and wipe the...

Page 23 - OIL CHART; operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.; Number of Oil Points; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease; No. of Grease Fittings; EVERY 25 HOURS; Blade Spindle Bearings

23 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Star t engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111422 Deck Susp...

Page 24 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; Check air pressure in all four tires:; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment; Tighten the cable clamp.

24 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...

Page 26 - F. Deck leveling Procedure; In many cases it will be necessary to adjust

26 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 transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" he...

Page 27 - WIRING DIAGRAM

Page 28 - EQUIPMENT TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Follow the instructions; What Is Not Covered By This Warranty.; Cub Cadet does not warrant (a) routine maintenance items such

EQUIPMENT TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is specific to the product manual it is attached to. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s m...