Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . ....
Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
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 incorporates many safety features t...
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 5 - Do not overfill; C. Related to Batteries; Note
5 ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times. 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be remo...
Page 7 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; R O T A T I N G B L A D E; D A N G E R
7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . ! WARNING! Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lbMaximum towed load is...
Page 8 - SPECIFICATIONS
8 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Fully adjustable Suspension Seat-fore/...
Page 9 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Awareness when Mowing
9 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 11 - Electric Blade Clutch Switch:; Seat Adjustment Lever:
11 5. 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 12 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:; Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
12 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 #2 Diesel fuel, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top...
Page 15 - E.Mower Cutting Blades; Mulch
15 mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate. However, get-ting used to the fingertip control of the zero-turning-radius mower takes some practice. We strongly recommend that you locate a “test area” where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbe...
Page 16 - Removing the Mower Deck:
16 MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower. A. Mower Deck 1. Removing the Mower Deck: a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both ...
Page 17 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:; Changing the Spindle Assembly
17 a. Set the parking brake.b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional ele...
Page 19 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Specific Gravity
19 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 3. Battery Removal Warning: When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the ...
Page 22 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:; Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Steering Lever Adjustments:; Screw
22 brake rod. This will tighten the brake about .040 inch. Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount. 2. Repair: The mower is equipped with drum brakes and will not normally require mainte-nance. If they are not working properly, please contact your service center. F. Hydraulic Syste...
Page 23 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:
23 Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. If the mower creeps, first determine whether it creeps to the right or left side and which direc-tion the mower moves — to the front or the rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer-ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the pa...
Page 24 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks
24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tire...
Page 25 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS
25 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111 Deck Suspension PivotsHe...
Page 26 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
26 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 10-12 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) ...
Page 28 - F. Deck leveling Procedure
28 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 29 - Fuel & Lube Specifications; A.Fuel Specifications; Low temperature fuels:; B.Lubricating Oil Specifications; Recommended SAE viscosity grades
29 Fuel & Lube Specifications A.Fuel Specifications Use good quality fuel to get the correct power and per-formance from the engine. The recommended fuel spec-ification for Caterpillar engines is shown below. Cetane number 45 minimum Viscosity 2.0/4.5 centistrokes at 40 C (104 F) Density 0,835/0...
Page 30 - WIRING DIAGRAM
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...
