Page 3 - Your authorized; Cub Cadet; service parts which assure proper fit and high; CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 3CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 3RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER...
Page 4 - RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION; Model Number; Transmission Serial Plate:; Serial Number; ROPS Information Plate:; TRACTOR MODEL PLATE
4 www.cubcadet.com CUB CADET LLCP. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 Model Number Mfg. Date XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on t...
Page 5 - USING THE TRACTOR CORRECTLY; This tractor is intended for use
5 USING THE TRACTOR CORRECTLY This tractor is intended for use • As a tractor for usual employment in the land- and forestry, green areas- and plant care as well as forwinter services. • In accordance with the instructions and safety information contained in this guide. Any other use is considered t...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION; Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
6 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IFNOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY...
Page 7 - Do not leave equipment in the raised position.; OPERATING THE PTO
7 • Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceedingthat of the tractor should be equipped its ownbraking system that is operational from thetractor seat. • Do not leave equipment in the raised position. • Watch for traffic when operating near orcrossing roadways. If local laws permit roadtravel, use...
Page 9 - Symbols on the appliance; Before working on the cutting tools,
9 Symbols on the appliance On the appliance you will find various symbols on adhesive labels. These symbols are explained in the following: Attention! Please read the operating instructions before putting appliance into operation! Keep third parties away from the danger area! Before working on the c...
Page 10 - SAFETY LABELS; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; WA R N I N G; IGNITION; WARNING
10 SAFETY LABELS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATORS’S MANUAL AND ON THE TRACTOR. 2. MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3. TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION. 1. DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE. 2. MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSI...
Page 11 - To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place.
11 SAFETY LABELS (Cont.) WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR OTHER PERSONS. To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place. Disengage PTO and stop engine before servicing tractor, or implements, or attaching or detaching implements...
Page 12 - SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES; FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS; * Steering Wheel and Seat Phantomed For Clarity
12 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS Figure 1 B C D E F G H J K L M A ABCDEF GHJKLM Steering WheelPTO SwitchThrottle HandleIgnition SwitchBrake PedalForward/Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment LeverDifferential Lock PedalParking Brake LeverHazard Light SwitchHeadl...
Page 13 - Check behind the tractor to; OFF
13 NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward whileseated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONTindicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, thedrawbar end. A. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel. Itis used to change the...
Page 14 - of the hazard light switch; top; of the headlight switch downward to; Pedal
14 H. Differential Lock Pedal Figure 6 Located at the rear of the left floor board, thedifferential lock pedal engages the transmissiondifferential lock. The differential lock is used to gain additional trac-tion when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil.When the pedal is depressed the rear wh...
Page 15 - most digit) that the tractor has been
15 M. Instrument Panel Figure 10 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge monitors, at 20 second intervals,the fuel level in the fuel tank. The needle pointing tothe right indicates a full tank. The ignition switchmust be in the ON position to read the fuel gauge. 2. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine s...
Page 16 - Once activated, this function remains; regardless of the number of; C. PTO Selection Lever; Push the lever forward to engage the mid PTO.; D. Hydraulic Lift Lever w/Position Control
16 FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 11 A B N D E F G H K J H J K L G C M O A. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender besidethe operator’s seat. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank tothe top of the filler neck. Expansioncould result in overflow, allowinghighly flammabl...
Page 17 - Cup Holder; The cup holder is located on the right fender.; H. Amber Hazard Lights
17 E. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the rightfender. The lever has two speed range settings anda neutral position. The lever must be shifted intoeither the high or low range prior to depressing theforward/reverse pedal to drive the tractor. • Push the...
Page 18 - dealer. Do not attempt to; FOLDING THE ROPS; Reposition the ROPS as follows:
18 SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) This tractor is equipped with a foldable RolloverProtection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. Whenused together they are effective in reducing injuriesto the operator in the event of an accidental tractorrollover. The safety provided by the...
Page 19 - Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents; The PTO switch must be moved to the; Do not smoke while refueling the tractor.; NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES; Front Wheels —
19 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlocksystem for the protection of the operator. If theinterlock system should ever malfunction, do notoperate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or ...
Page 20 - STARTING THE ENGINE; Check the engine oil and coolant levels.; Note: The PTO light on instrument; Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.
20 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Always sit in the operator’sseat when starting the tractor, Neverattempt to start the engine whilestanding beside the tractor. WARNING: Never use starting fluids,such as ether, as a starting aid. Severeengine damage or fire could result. • Check the engine oil and coo...
Page 21 - Always shift the transmission; STOPPING THE TRACTOR; Disengage the PTO using the PTO switch.; USING THE FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL
21 • Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position andremove the key from the ignition switch.NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or batterydischarge if the equipment is left unattended. DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-sive speed ...
Page 22 - Do not engage the differential; Because of the drive load on the internal; LOW
22 Figure 15 WARNING: The forward/reverse pedalwill not operate when the parking brakeis engaged. Do not attempt to force thepedal when the parking brake isengaged; this could cause prematurewear or damage to the drive linkage. USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER WARNING: The tractor must bestopped be...
Page 23 - Push the; of the PTO switch downward to
23 USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER The hydraulic lift system provides power for raisingand positioning three point hitch and belly mountedequipment. The system’s position control featuremaintains the selected height or depth of theequipment. When the hydraulic lift lever is moved toa higher or lower ...
Page 24 - bottom; IMPORTANT; Normally the PTO will not; USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH; Once activated, the reverse; LIGHTING; THROTTLE HANDLE; Mid Throttle; PTO SWITCH; to Run; TOP LINK
24 Figure 20 • Push the bottom of the switch downward to disengage the PTO. IMPORTANT : Normally the PTO will not operate when the tractor is driven in the reversedirection. The PTO reverse override switchmust be activated to operate the PTO whiletraveling in reverse. USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE ...
Page 25 - When transporting pull-behind; USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC VALVE
25 USING THE THREE POINT HITCH WARNING: Always disengage the PTO,stop the engine, and set the parkingbrake before dismounting the tractorto connect, disconnect, or adjust threepoint hitch mounted implements. Use the rear three point hitch system to attachthree point mounted implements, which arenorm...
Page 26 - When mounting optional; equipment on; front mounted; dealer about having liquid
26 Figure 24 “ON DEMAND” FOUR WHEEL DRIVE The “On Demand” Four Wheel Drive systemautomatically delivers power to the front axlewhenever the need for additional traction is sensedby the transmission. No action from the operator isrequired for engagement. TRACTOR WEIGHTING When implements are installe...
Page 27 - SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE SEAT; Hold the belt and pull the buckle link to the; THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS; Adjust the RH adjustable lift link to
27 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator, a single leveradjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aftposition of the seat. Adjust the seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operate allcontrols and pedals. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat whent...
Page 29 - ADJUSTING THE BRAKES; Check the brake linkage as follows:; ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD
29 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory andshould experience minimal wear if the tractor isoperated normally. However, all brake pads aresubject to wear and at some point the brake linkagemay have to be adjusted. Check the brake linkage as follows: • Place the tractor ...
Page 30 - SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE; Lubrication and Maintenance Chart; as a; LUBRICATION TABLE; General Information
30 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machinedepends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica-tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care.Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrumentpanel to ensure the required mai...
Page 31 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION)
31 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 11 19 1 2 5 3 4 5 5 8 6 6 7 9 10 14 14 17 12 18 16 13 16 16 16 15 18 23 22 9 20 21
Page 32 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART; † More often when operating under dusty conditions
32 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty conditions Ref. No. Operation to be Performed Service Intervals Be fore e ach use Eve ry 10 Hours Eve ry 25 Hours Eve ry 50 Hours E v er y 1 0 0 Hours E v er y 2 0 0 Hours E v er y 2 5 0 Hours E v er y 3 0 0 Hours E v er y ...
Page 33 - ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; To remove the two side panels:; GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION; Lift Lever
33 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING: If the tractor has beenrecently operated, engine surfaces(including the radiator) will be HOT.Allow the engine to cool before open-ing the hood, or use extreme cautionto avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood, locate the latch release lever ...
Page 34 - BATTERY REMOVAL; To remove the battery:; CHARGING THE BATTERY; Full Charge
34 BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING: Battery posts, terminalsand related accessories contain leadand lead compounds. Wash handsafter handling. The battery is located at the front of the tractorbeneath the hood, just forward of the radiator. To remove the battery: • Open the tractor hood as described in thepr...
Page 35 - Replace a tail light bulb as follows:; HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT; Remove the outer housing and lenses.
35 HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The tractor is equipped with four headlight bulbs. Ifone of the bulbs should burn out, replace the bulbas follows: • Fully raise the hood so that the hood propcylinders hold the hood in the raised position. • Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plugaway from the...
Page 36 - The fuse center is located on the inside; right; of the; Instrument Panel Fuses; To replace the main fuse:; GOOD; SCREWS
36 SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses are installed to protect the tractor’s electricalsystem from damage caused by excessive amper-age. Always use the same capacity fuse forreplacement. If the electrical system does not func-tion, check for blown fuses. See Figure 39If you have a recurring problem w...
Page 37 - Hazard Light Flasher Relay; Replace the relay as follows:; Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil to; TAPE; Full Mark
37 Hazard Light Flasher Relay The flasher relay controls the on / off flashing of thehazard lights. If the hazard lights do not functionproperly, the flasher relay is probably faulty. Replace the relay as follows: • Remove the dash panel insert by removing thetwo screws. Refer to Figure 40. • Pull t...
Page 38 - Remove any belly mounted attachments.; Always use Cub Cadet hydraulic oil and; Initial Break-In Period Filter Change; Viewed from beneath the Tractor
38 CHANGING TRANSMISSION / HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Change the hydrostatic transmission / hydraulicsystem oil and filters after every 200 hours ofoperation. The dry capacity of the transmission/hydraulic system is approximately 24.6 l. Change the transmission/hydraulic system oil asfollows: • Operate th...
Page 39 - A large volume of oil may drain from the; If a front end loader, or a loader and back-; Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter Changes; Check Front Axle Oil; The oil fill plug / dipstick is located on the; left; side of; FULL MARK
39 NOTE: A large volume of oil may drain from the transmission while performing the 25 hour changeof the oil filters. If collected in a clean containerand kept free of debris, this oil may be reused inthe transmission/ hydraulic system. Perform the INITIAL change of the transmissionand hydraulic sys...
Page 40 - and; Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case.
40 Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check the oil level at the two final reduction gearcase fill plugs. • Locate the fill plugs approximately midway upon the front of the right and left gear cases. See Figure 47. • Remove the fill plugs and check that the oillevel is at the bottom edge of the fil...
Page 41 - When replacing or reinstalling the ROPS, apply; TIRE MAINTENANCE; Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.
41 LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT Lubricate both ends of the main drive shaft afterevery 50 hours of operation as follows: • The front end of the drive shaft can beaccessed from under the hood, and the rearend by removing the six screws and the centerfender cover. The drive shaft can also beaccesse...
Page 42 - Lubricate all lubrication points.; REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
42 • DO NOT place any part of your body beneaththe tractor or start the tractor engine while thetractor is raised off the ground with a jack. TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be operated for anextended period of time (thirty days to approxi-mately six months), the tractor should be pr...
Page 43 - SECTION 5: ENGINE MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE ENGINE
43 SECTION 5: ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use care when servicingany component in the engine area. Ifthe engine has recently been operated,components will be hot and couldcause burns. Allow the engine to coolbefore servicing. WARNING: Before servicing the engine,place the tractor on a level surface,...
Page 44 - ADDING ENGINE OIL; The oil fill cap and dipstick must; CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER; Locate the engine drain plug on the
44 ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING: Never overfill the enginecrankcase. The engine may overheatand/or damage may result if thecrankcase is below the “ADD” mark orover the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.For best results, fill to the “FULL” markon the dipstick as opposed to adding agiven quantity of oil. Alway...
Page 45 - CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL; The cooling system is a closed type.; OIL
45 • Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwiseusing an automotive type filter wrench toloosen. See Figure 55. Figure 55 • Reinstall the drain plug in the engine and cleanup any residual oil. Refer to Figure 54. • Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket ofthe new oil filter. Thread th...
Page 46 - Change the engine coolant as follows:; rear corner of the radiator. See Figure 56.; CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER; Check and replace the air cleaner element as follows:
46 • Start the engine and allow it to run for a shortperiod. Stop the engine. • Recheck the coolant level in the overflowreservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall thereservoir cap. INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt forany cracks or deterioration after eve...
Page 47 - clean and properly installed; SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER; FUEL FILTER; Turn to; CARTRIDGE
47 • Pull the air cleaner element from the housing.See Figure 58. Figure 58 • Lightly blow or brush loose debris from the aircleaner element. Clean any debris from thehousing. • Inspect the paper pleats of the cleaner elementfor damage and dirt. Inspect the sealing surfaceon the inner end of the ele...
Page 48 - Clamp
48 • Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuelfilter. See Figure 60. Figure 60 • Open the filter drain and drain the filter into thecontainer below. Close the filter drain. • Turn the filter approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (as viewed from bottom) to align theunlock icons. Refer to Fi...
Page 49 - SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS; Engine; Bypass, Impeller Type Pump; Electrical System
49 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CaterpillarKW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 50 - SPECIFICATIONS; Shaft Size; SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
50 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Pump-GearControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Contr...
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