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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3208
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning
: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723.
CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 [www.cubcadet.com]
FORM NO. 770-10522
(12/00)
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- Page 1 Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723. CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 [www.cubcadet.com] FORM NO. 770-10522 (12/00)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION ........3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . -
Page 4: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING : THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 5 • Never leave a running machine • Your mower is designed to cut unattended. Always turn off blade(s), normal residential grass of a height place transmission in neutral, set no more than 10". Do not attempt to park brake, stop engine and remove mow through unusually tall, dry grass key before dismounting.
- Page 6 • Use extra care with grass catchers • Before and when backing, look or other attachments. These can behind and down for small children. change the stability of the machine. • Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be •...
- Page 7 • To reduce fire hazard, keep the • Check brake operation frequently. machine free of grass, leaves or Adjust and service as required. other debris build-up. Clean up oil or • Muffler, engine and belt guards fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool become hot during operation and at least 5 minutes before storing.
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Page 8: Calling Service Information
Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department. Every tractor has a model plate. The model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire. -
Page 9: Safety Labels Found On Your Unit
DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3.TURN KEY TO THE START TO ENSURE SAFE AND POSITION. PROPER OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION, 4.AFTER ENGINE STARTS ONLY USE CUB CADET OPEN CHOKE. DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID PLUS. STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 737-3120 - 1 QUART 1.DISENGAGE PTO AND SET 737-3121 - 1 GALLON PARKING BRAKE. -
Page 10: Controls
SECTION 6: CONTROLS (Not Shown) Figure 3 Parking Brake Lever Cup Holder PTO Switch Hydraulic Lift Lever Brake Pedal Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Reverse Pedal Cruise Control Lever Forward Pedal Choke Lever Center Lift Height Indicator Throttle Lever Ignition/Light Switch Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) Transmission Release Rod Differential Lock Pedal... - Page 11 NOTE: switch when starting tractor. References to LEFT and Depressing the brake pedal will also RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor engage the transmission differential when facing forward while seated in lock. Always make certain the diff. lock the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT disengages when the brake pedal is indicates the grille end of the tractor;...
- Page 12 Ignition / Light Switch Cup Holder To prevent accidental starting and/or The cup holder is located on the battery discharge, remove the key fender to the left of the seat. from the ignition switch when the Hydraulic Lift Lever tractor is not in use. The combination The hydraulic lift lever is located on lights and ignition switch has four the fender to the left of the seat.
- Page 13 Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or backward. RAISE LOWER Differential Lock Pedal Located at the front of the left running board. Depressing the diff. lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock, which improves traction at the rear Height...
- Page 14 If the oil level is within the The hour meter operates whenever operating range, and the light remains the ignition switch is in the “ON” or on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. “ON/LIGHTS” position. Record the actual hours of tractor operation to Low Fuel Indicator...
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Page 15: Operation
Unscrew operate the tractor. Contact your the fuel cap and fill tank from an authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The approved gasoline container. safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking starting... - Page 16 lever in the “SLOW” position and • If properly engaged, the cruise lever allow the engine to idle for about and forward control pedal should one minute. Then turn the ignition lock in the down position, and the key to the “OFF” position. tractor will maintain...
- Page 17 Cub Cadet’s high quality mowing trol pedal, move the PTO switch to the decks. The following information will “OFF” position, then again pull the be helpful when using a Cub Cadet switch to the “RUN” position. mowing deck with your tractor.
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Page 18: Adjustments
For best results it is recommended that Streaking may occur when attempting the first two laps should be cut with the to mow heavy weeds and tall grass. discharge thrown towards the center. Under these conditions it may be After the first two laps, reverse the direc- necessary to go back over the cut tion to throw the discharge to the outside area a second time to get a clean cut. - Page 19 For the comfort of the operator, this trac- Checking the Brake. tor is equipped with an adjustable tilt Place the tractor on a firm and level steering wheel. To adjust the steering surface. Stop the engine and remove wheel: push the steering wheel tilt lock the ignition key.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Change air cleaner † † † paper cartride Change Coolant Every 400 hrs.-Contact your Cub Cadet dealer ‡ Change oil and filter after first 8 hours † More often under dusty conditions †† Clean every 25 hours or more often under dusty or dirty conditions NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. -
Page 21: Lubrication Illustration
LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 30 on page 32 Transmission Oil - Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) - Page 22 Accessing Engine Compartment • Slide the side panel rearward to disengage the two front tabs of the The engine compartment can be side panel from the slots of the accessed by lifting the hood upward grille/side panel mounting strip. from the recessed notches of the side panels and tipping the hood forward.
- Page 23 General Battery Information Battery Removal WARNING: Battery posts, terminals related WARNING accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash • Battery posts, terminals and related hands after handling. accessories contain lead and lead The battery is located under the dash compounds. Wash hands after...
- Page 24 • The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery will Frame Pedestal freeze at a higher temperature. Specific GravityFreezing Point 1.265 –71°F 1.250 –62°F Battery 1.200 –16°F 1.150 5°F 1.100 16°F • Recharge battery before returning to service; or every two months, whichever comes first.
- Page 25 With terminals pointing Checking Transmission Oil Level upward, align the tab of the socket with the notch of the Dipstick Reading reflector. Push the socket inward and turn as follows to lock: Operating • Left headlight-1/4 turn clockwise. Range • Right headlight-1/4 turn counter- clockwise.
- Page 26 For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark • Place the tractor on a level surface on the dipstick as opposed to adding a and engage the parking brake. Stop given quantity of oil. Always check the the tractor’s engine and remove the level on the dipstick before adding ignition key.
- Page 27 • Remove the dipstick and SLOWLY Electrical Box pour oil into the oil fill tube. Fill the The electrical box contains the relay transmission case until the oil level and fuses. See Figure 25 for the reaches the “FULL” mark on the electrical box layout.
- Page 28 Off-Season Storage • Towards end of the season, monitor fuel consumption with the If the machine is to be inoperative for goal of running the fuel tank to a period longer than 30 days, the empty. following procedures • If a large volume of fuel is left- recommended: over, remove the fuel cap and WARNING: Never store the...
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Page 29: Engine Information
SECTION 10: ENGINE INFORMATION KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM LAWN AND GARDEN AND UTILITY ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your Kawasaki Lawn and Garden and Utility engine. - Page 30 LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: (a) Repair or replacement as a result of (i) misuse or neglect, (ii) lack of required maintenance, (iii) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, (iv) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to Kawasaki specifications which adversely affect performance and or durability, (v) alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Kawasaki.
- Page 31 Cleaning The Engine WARNING: Keep the muf- This tractor has a liquid-cooled engine. fler area clean. Before running Air must be able to circulate freely the engine, clean the muffler through the engine radiator. Keep this area to remove all combusti- area free of accumulated dirt and ble debris.
- Page 32 Adding Engine Oil • Remove the oil filler cap from the oil fill tube and SLOWLY pour in oil. Fill the crankcase until the oil level Oil Filler Cap reaches the “FULL” mark on the Radiator Cap (Next to Air Filter) dipstick.
- Page 33 Run the engine for a few minutes to • Refill crankcase with quantity and type of appropriate oil. allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and • Check oil level and make sure that carry away more of the engine oil filler cap, dipstick and drain valve sediment which may have settled at...
- Page 34 Changing The Air Cleaner • Remove the aircleaner cover knobs and cover. • Remove the foam precleaner by Knobs sliding it up off the paper element. • Wash the precleaner in warm water Washers with detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of the Air Cleaner detergent are eliminated.
- Page 35 Engine Cooling System Hot Weather Operation This engine is equipped with a highly If the lowest ambient temperature will efficient pressurized cooling system not fall below 32°F, distilled water with using a thermostat to maintain an corrosion and rust inhibitor additives is optimum operating temperature.
- Page 36 • Visually check coolant level in Bottom of radiator. The coolant level must be Filler Neck maintained at the bottom of the filler neck. • Periodically check the recovery tank for cracking and damage. Proper operation of the cooling system requires that the coolant level be maintained between the HIGH “H”...
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Page 37: Trouble Shooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy Hard To Start No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter. Fuel ine or carburetor clogged Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial carburetor cleaner. - Page 38 Possible Cause Possible Remedy Fuel tank air vent clogged Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel tank cap. Air leakage between carburetor and engine Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor and manifold mounting hardware. Replace any damaged parts as indicated in “MAIN- TENANCE.”...
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Page 39: Optional Equipment
However, later you may wish to obtain optional equipment or accessories. These items and other allied equipment can be purchased from, and installed by, your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. This tractor can be used for many different types of work, and because it is called on to operate under many different conditions, a variety or equipment is available to adapt it to the requirements of the user. -
Page 40: Specifications
Transmission ........Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ....Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus Transmission Oil Capacity . -
Page 41: Slope Gauge
SECTION 14: SLOPE GAUGE WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk- behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty - Commercial Use
CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET CORPORATION (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. - Page 44 The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, to any claim for loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of the use of the...
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Page 45: Limited Warranty - Residential Use
(3) years for Series 2000 products manufactured after August 1, 1997 for residential users, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any PTO clutch or mounting hardware found to be defective in material or workmanship provided this product has been operated and maintained as set forth above. - Page 46 CUB CADET. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
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Page 48: Quick Reference Parts
CARTRIDGE FOAM KM-11013-2114 PRE-CLEANER Engine Oil Filter KM-49065-2071 Spark Plug KM-BMR4A Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737-3120 - Quart 737-3121 - Gallon Transmission Oil Filter 923-3014 Mower Deck 44” Deck -759-3939 (3) Blades 48” Deck -759-3826 (3) 54”...