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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Page 3 - FORWARD

3 FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability,mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa-nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporatesmany safety features tha...

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; WARNING; ROTATING BLADE; DANGER

6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01003858 Do not put hands or feetunder or into mower whenengine is running. ROTATING BLADE DANGER Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 01003449 Part Number: 01003450 Part Number: 01003857 KEEP HANDS and...

Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; Instrumentation

7 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 19HP Kawasaki, 20HP Honda, 24HP Honda, 23HP Kawasaki, 25HP Kawasaki, 27HP Kohler, 28HP Generac Type: Ver tical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Paper Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Engine to two variable-speed hydraul...

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 Foot Pedal Lift

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 turned off to start the ...

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 (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When th...

Page 14 - Removing the Mower Deck:

14 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 the switch to “On”. g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push the choke to the on position. h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc-tion t...

Page 15 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:

15 d. Detach the mower drive belt. e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the lin...

Page 16 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; Adding Hydraulic Oil

16 e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt. f. Reverse the process to install the belt. Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects ...

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

17 caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. 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 pr...

Page 20 - d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-; Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:

20 d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con- nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-trated Par ts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.) e. Star t unit and push throttle all the way on.f. If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con-nectors counter-clockwise. And if unit creeps in reverse, rotate clockwis...

Page 21 - Contaminants; in the; cavitation; does the greatest

21 3. Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors: The pumps are the hardest-working components in the hydraulic system. They are in operation all the time the engine is running. Because of extremely close tolerances, wear is an impor-tant factor in their life. Contaminants in the hydraulic oil and cavitation does...

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

22 into an approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container. Replace the fuel line on the carburetor. Star t the engine and allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil...

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 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; DATE

28 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED

Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer. Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owne...