Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower - User Manual

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 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 - D. Operator Protection System

6 D. Operator Protection System 1. This machine is equipped with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. 2. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with, modified in any manner, or removed. 3. The seat belt must be fastened securely at all ...

Page 7 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; ROTATING BLADE; DANGER

7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Do not put hands or feetunder or into mower whenengine is running. ROTATING BLADE DANGER Part Number: 00030633 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY DANGER T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y, D O N O T O P E R A T E...

Page 8 - SPECIFICATIONS; Instrumentation

8 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 25HP Kawasaki, & 27HP Kohler 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 hydraulic wheel motors on each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank: 10 qua rt ...

Page 9 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Mow only in daylight.; Safety Awareness when Mowing; a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those

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 12 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:

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 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 15 - Removing the Mower Deck:

15 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 st art 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 16 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:

16 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 17 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; Adding Hydraulic Oil

17 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 18 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Specific Gravity

18 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 19 - There are five safety; Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Sit in the operator’s; Parking Brake Switch:; With both steering levers

19 other electrical components. This is a stan-dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 amp. 7. Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the left and (4) the right...

Page 21 - d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-; The parking brake handle is an; The mower is equipped with internal; Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:

21 d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con- nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-trated Parts 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 clockwise...

Page 22 - Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Contaminants; Steering Lever Adjustments:

22 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 23 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks

23 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 24 - 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

24 . 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. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111422 Deck Suspe...

Page 25 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; Check air pressure in all four tires:; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment; Tighten the cable clamp.

25 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 27 - F. Deck leveling Procedure; In many cases it will be necessary to adjust

27 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 28 - WIRING DIAGRAM

Page 29 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; DATE

29 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...