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Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care
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Table of Contents
Important Safe Operation Practices ..................... 2
Introduction ............................................................. 6
Set-Up ....................................................................... 7
Controls & Operation .............................................. 8
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
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Utility Vehicle
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE.
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550/750
Product Care ...........................................................13
Specifications ..........................................................21
Warranties ............................................................. 26
WARNING
anual
Form No. 769-13052
(November 30, 2017)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care ’ peratOr anual Utility Vehicle 550/750 Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices ..... 2 Product Care ............13 Introduction ............. 6 Specifications ............21 Set-Up ............... 7 Warranties ............. -
Page 2: Important Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: 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 this vehicle. - Page 3 Never secure any parts other and schedules described in this manual. point provided on the utility vehicle. than Cub Cadet approved Do not use the differential lock when Do not tow more than 1200 lbs. (544 kg) accessories on the main frame driving down hill.
- Page 4 Do not modify engine Use only an approved fuel Never tamper with the safety interlock container. system or other safety devices. Check To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify their proper operation regularly. Never carry or fill containers engine in any way.
- Page 5 Safety Labels Safety labels that may appear on the product are reproduced on this page. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and/or operate. WARNIN G WARNING Improper Use of OFF-Highway Vehicles Can Cause Severe Injury of Death Severe INJURY or DEATH can result if you ignore the following guidelines: Be Prepared...
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Important Notice This UTV is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this UTV on any public street, road or highway. This UTV complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this UTV. -
Page 7: Set-Up
Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. the engine equipped on this vehicle can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. -
Page 8: Controls & Operation
Controls & Operation (H, I & D) Figure 3-1 Features Brake Lights (H) To wear the 3-point seat belt properly: Pull the seat belt latch down and across your The brake lights are located on the rear of the Refer to Figure 3-1 for the location of the features cargo bed and are illuminated by depressing the chest toward the buckle. - Page 9 20 19 (J) (K) Figure 3-2 Controls 12V Power Outlet (G) Shift Lever (N) The 12V power outlet is used for the convenience The shift lever changes the gears of the utility Refer to Figure 3-2 for location and information of of plugging in accessories that require a power the controls described below.
- Page 10 Operation Warming Up • Start engine only from operator’s seat. Never start the engine while standing First 50 Hours outside the utility vehicle. CAUTION How a new vehicle is handled and maintained • Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL (N) Be sure to set the parking brake during warm-up.
- Page 11 Differential Lock Raising & Lowering the Tailgate Towing Loads To open up the tailgate (a), pull up on the tailgate WARNING WARNING lever (b) and slowly lower the tailgate (a). To close To avoid transmission damage, injury, or turf damage, drive the tailgate (a) lift the tailgate (a) and push it To help prevent personal injury due to loss of control or forward until it locks into place.
- Page 12 Proceed with extreme caution. It is very Use tie-down straps or cables to secure the Choosing the proper loading ramp(s) difficult to overcome a mistake while in the ramps to the trailer or truck, via the bumper Choosing a reliable ramp and understanding how loading process.
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Page 13: Product Care
Product Care Intervals Maintenance Chart First 50 Every 50 Every Every Every Every 100 Every 200 Every 300 Every 400 Every 500 Every 800 Every 1500 Every 3900 Items hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours hours Year 2 years 4 years Change transmission fluid... - Page 14 Gears not lined up. Tap throttle and forward, contact your nearest Cub let it return to idle. If still hard to Cadet dealer. shift, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer Pre-Start Checklist Indicator lights do not come on when key •...
- Page 15 Removing the Battery Access Panel Jacking Up the Utility Vehicle If the door is not latching properly, the latches (a) can be adjusted. Loosen the two bolts (b) securing Unlock the battery access panel under the seat the latch (a), position the latch (a) so that the door WARNING by rotating the lock knob, then lifting the battery closes and latches properly, then re-tighten the...
- Page 16 Checking & Adding Engine Coolant Checking & Adding Brake Fluid Step on the pedal and measure the stroke (b). There should be less than 4.7” (120 mm) of stroke (b). If the measurement is outside CAUTION CAUTION of these specifications, see an authorized Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot .
- Page 17 Locate the shift lever adjustment nuts (a). Insert a standard screw driver into the Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch adjustment. See Figure 5-18. on the dipstick. Rotate the screw into one of the 18 positions Note: Oil with an American Petroleum between “S”...
- Page 18 Replacing Mini Fuses After all coolant is drained, close the drain plug. When the long-life coolant is mixed, do not employ any radiator cleaning agent. The Note: Do not start engine without coolant. The mini fuses are intended to protect the long-life coolant contains anticorrosive agent.
- Page 19 Cleaning Primary Air Filter Element Check Fuel Line & Fuel Filter Note: Be sure to refit the air filter cover with the arrow (on the rear of air filter cover) Open the air cleaner cover once a week under upright. If the air filter cover is improperly WARNING ordinary conditions —...
- Page 20 Battery Storage The front distance should be shorter than rear distance by 0-.47” (0-12 mm) (c) if not Note: If you store a battery that is not completely adjust tie rod length. WARNING charged, the battery may need to be replaced. Loosen the lock nut and turn the inner tie Do not clean the vehicle when the engine is running.
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Page 21: Specifications
Specifications MAKE SPECIFICATIONS Type 1 cylinder, 4-cycle, gasoline, SOHC, liquid cooled 546CC for 550UTV Displacement 735CC for 750UTV 22.5 (30.17) for 550UTV Engine Horsepower Kw (HP) 28.5 (38.22) for 750UTV 6000 for 550UTV Rated Revolution 5500 for 750UTV Low idling revolution 1350 to 1500 Fuel Capacity L (U.S. - Page 22 MODEL SPECIFICATION Width mm (in.) 1170 (46.06) Length mm (in.) 900 (35.43) Depth mm (in.) 280 (11) Cargo Bed Volume m3 (cu. ft.) 0.29 (10.24) Bed height (Unloaded) mm (in.) 810 (31.89) Cargo bed capacity (1 row/2 row) kg (lbs.) 227 (500) Sound level, operator ear db (A)
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Page 26: Warranties
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2017-2018 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment). - Page 27 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
- Page 28 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR UTILITY VEHICLES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, tune-ups, respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,...