Cub Cadet 53AJ8CT6050 - User Manual

5 10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. 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 fit-tings while the s...

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9 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: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" ...

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Hour Meter (tach optional) Engine throttle indicator lights Parking Brake 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 forwar...

11 of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow these procedures for “zero turns”: To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD: 1. Come to a stop, 2. Then slowly move both lap ba...

12 from Steering Levers Foot Pedal Lift Figure. 3 the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast. 3. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure 3.) These hinged levers open out to the side in any position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The ...

13 operation - thusly the hands can be used for other functions. 7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located behind the operator’s seat, the valve has three (3) positions: “off ”, “Left Tank”, “Right Tank”. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more ...

16 moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position). 3. Start the Engine: a. Open the fuel shutoff valve by selecting the left or right t...

17 levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset, and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge. Mulch - These blades are generally designed for use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu-lence in order that the grass can be re...

19 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 the belt about 1/2". 5. Figure. 8 CoverPlate Spindle Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and bloc...

20 caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. Figure. 10 Hydraulic pumps Unfasten hose and drain from the bot-tom of both pumps. j. Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter element. Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimul...

21 main harness and 10 amp for the digital fuel injector and fuel pump. 7. Safety Switches: There are three safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the steering lever/park brake switche and (3) the seat switch. They operate so tha...

22 2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or replace immediately. The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park the mower on the nearest level, paved area. If the leaking tir...

23 hoses. Make certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose. 2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter: Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil filter element after the first 50 hours of opera-tion and every 500 hours thereafter. To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain pan under the dr...

24 whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral positions. Note: Both lap bars must be in their Neutral positions for the Park brake interlock mecha-nism to function so as to prevent lap bar movement (movement that would activate the hydrostatic pumps producing Forward or Reverse travel rotation of th...

25 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...

26 . 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...

27 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...

29 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 second foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" ...

Do n o t mo w on in clines with a slop e in excess o f 15 d e gr ee s (a ri se o f appro xima tely 2- 1/2 fee t every 10 fee t). A rid ing m o wer could over turn a nd ca use se rio u s inju ry. If op er ating a wa lk- b eh ind mower on su ch a slo p e, it is extr emely difficu lt to maintain your f...