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Cub Cadet S6031 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet S6031 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-05595
(March 4, 2010)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-05595...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing...
  • Page 5 Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control (e.g.
  • Page 6 Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat when suspension seats are utilized, and therefore the seat- mounting base must be secured to its pivot means and the pivot means latched to the frame of the machine. Seat belts are attached to the seat or the frame of the machine when non-suspension (standard) seats are provided, however, if a suspension kit is added to a seat, the seat belt must be...

  • Page 7: Spark Arrestor

    Cylinders must be filled by trained personnel only. Store cylinders in well ventilated and unoccupied buildings away from sparks and flames. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel line and/or the LPG cylinder. When removing and/or replacing fuel lines on the LPG tanks, make sure that the nozzles are free of any debris that might clog or damage the nozzle.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
  • Page 9 2 — s ectiOn peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 10: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Zero-Turn Tractor • One Engine Operator’s Manual Tractor Preparation Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. Engage the transmission bypass valves on each side of the tractor;...
  • Page 11 Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”. Install the (1⁄2-13 x 3.25) HHCS bolts, nuts and washers. See Fig. 3-3. Hex Bolts Washers Nuts Lower ROPS Posts Figure 3-3 Tighten Upper ROPS section bolts after both RH & LH hardware is installed.
  • Page 12 Initial LPG Tank Fill-Up NOTE: The vapor withdrawal service valve of the Aluminum Outdoor Equipment Propane Cylinder is fitted with left-hand threaded safety coupler. Typical forklift cylinders withdraw liquid propane and have right-handed safety couplers. The different safety couplers prevent users from installing cylinders on the wrong equipment.
  • Page 13 To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel: Pull back on the adjustment lock lever to loosen the steering wheel tilt. See Fig. 3-10. Loosen Tighten Figure 3-10 Place the steering wheel in the desired angle and lock into place by pushing the adjustment lock lever forward until the steering wheel is secure.

  • Page 14: Discharge Chute

    Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the nEGATIVE (Black) wire.

  • Page 15: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Roll-Over Protection Relief Valve Valve Fuel Valve 1/4 1/2 L.P. FUEL Fill Fuel Gauge PTO Switch Tachometer/ Hour Meter STARTING INSTRUCTIONS • To START, PARK BRAKE must be set, push down to latch. • P.T.O. switch in OFF (down) position. •...

  • Page 16: Ignition Switch

    Speed Control Pedals The speed control pedals are located on the right side of the traction unit. The speed control pedals must be in the neutral position to start the tractor engine. Pushing the forward pedal causes the mower to move forward. Pushing the reverse pedal causes the mower to move backward.
  • Page 17 Transmission Bypass Valves (Not Shown) The transmission bypass valves (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located just in front of the engine and just behind the seat. When engaged, the two valves open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation General Safety • RECEIVE InSTRUCTIOn — Entirely read this operator’s manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk InJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor. • Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with the controls.

  • Page 19: Safety Interlock System

    This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from...

  • Page 20: Driving The Tractor

    Stopping the Engine Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. Move the speed control pedals to the neutral position. Engage the parking brake. Move t he throttle control to midway between the SLOW and FAST positions. Turn t he ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 21 Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.
  • Page 22 Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO nOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly.
  • Page 23 Mower Cutting Blades The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford the best grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses and mowing conditions; however, there will be occasions whereby the grass type, stage of grass growth, soil conditions, and weather conditions will require different cutting blade types.
  • Page 24 Front Skirt Standard set-up Stems (Dandelion, Bahia, Buckhorn, etc.) Very Lush &/or tall grass Low cut height (1 to 2”) Mulch Material collection Abrasive (sandy), dry Table Notes: This table is a general outline of suggested settings, mowing conditions may vary. Front Skirts: When the front skirt is set to “low”...

  • Page 25: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Check engine oil/LP level Check LP valve, hoses and seals Check hydraulic hoses for leaks Check tires & tire pressure Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts Check blades and blade bolt tightness Check safety switches for proper operation Check fluid level in transaxle expansion reservoir Check engine intake screen/cover Clean mower...
  • Page 26 Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, 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 DAILY WEEKLY Engine Oil: Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher.
  • Page 27 Use a grease-gun filled with nO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS WEEKLY number of Grease Points WEEKLY Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications.
  • Page 28 Engine Contact Cub Cadet Customer Service for engine issues. Refer to page 2 for more information. Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Oil

    To re-install the tank, reverse the above instructions but make sure the alignment pin fits into the slot on the bottom of the cylinder valve guard. WARNING! Be sure to check for leaks after installing tank. Leaks must never be checked with a flame.

  • Page 30: Hydraulic System

    engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bubbles, DO nOT OPERATE UnIT. Contact service technician. Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps . To prevent this: • Use a filter that captures particles as small as 25 microns or 25 millionths of a meter in diameter.
  • Page 31 Front wheel Set the park brake and block both traction wheels and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the locknut from the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the yoke. The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free.

  • Page 32: Battery Storage

    Using the Transmission Bypass Valves If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.
  • Page 33 Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly. NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended to clean your tractor. They may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
  • Page 34 Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear left and right of the horizontal threaded rods. See Fig. 6-8. Horizontal Threaded Rod Figure 6-8 Start at the rear right to raise the rear of the deck, tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck or loosen the rear outer jam nut to lower the rear of the deck.
  • Page 35 Brakes The parking brake pedal should engage with moderate force. To increase parking brake capacity, adjust brake cables at the brake arms equally. Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake does not hold. The mower is equipped with drum brakes and will not normally require maintenance.

  • Page 36: Service

    If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse. If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Safety Switch Operation Checks...

  • Page 37: Deck Removal

    Seat Switch • With the speed control pedals in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, start the engine. Now release the parking brake, hold down on the back of the operator’s seat against spring pressure.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Blades

    Replacing the Blades WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
  • Page 39 Changing the Spindle Assembly Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. Remove the deck cover. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt.) Remove the blade.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Engine hesitates at high Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause PTO engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.

  • Page 41: Replacements

    Replacement Parts Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. Part Number and Description KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug KM-11013-7038 Outer Air Filter KM-11013-7039 Inner Air Filter...
  • Page 42 Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. 10 — r ectiOn eplaceMent arts Part Number and Description 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D...

  • Page 43: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your TAnK S tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number 59A30032150 59A30019150 59A30020150 59A30017150 59A30024150 59A30021150 59A30018150 59A30006150...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. Engine: 31HP Kawasaki Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Dual Paper element with rain cap Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Hydraulic System: In tank filter, 6 quart capacity, aluminum oil cooler with 12VDC fan Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive:...
  • Page 45 Notes...
  • Page 46 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 47 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 engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 48: Warranties

    Please see the operator’s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals. The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD...

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