Cub Cadet dealer. You can locate the model number by looking at the left side of the tiller frame near the top. A sample model plate is explained below.
To help avoid tine contact or a thrown object injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the tiller attachment while it is in operation. Stop tiller if anyone enters the area. •...
• Use extra caution when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. A tractor with a tiller attachment should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury.
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• Tiller tines are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wrap the tines or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. •...
SECTION 3: TO THE OWNER Model 190-002-100, 30-inch hydraulic tiller attachment is designed for use on Series 2000 Lawn Tractors with 23” rear tires only. It will NOT fit nor operate properly or safely on ANY other tractor. Using this tiller attachment requires the use of weight kit bracket 190-307-100 and suitcase weights part number 190-390-100 (three weights required).
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The large diameter hydraulic hose needs to be attached to the tiller frame. There is a male fitting on the front, right side of the tiller frame. Attach the large hydraulic hose to the tiller frame using the same method that was used when attaching to the hydraulic pump.
SECTION 6: PREPARING THE TRACTOR NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor and tiller attachment when facing forward in the operator’s position. NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a mower deck, remove it now.
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If working on or with the battery for any IMPORTANT: reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reattaching the battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to the positive (+) battery terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
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• To mark the hole to ensure proper centering of the new hole to be drilled, place the pointed end of a center punch on the cross hairs of new hole position. Using a hammer, strike the end of the center punch to create a permanent mark in the metal frame and carefully remove the template.
Set the hydraulic pump assembly directly in front of the tiller on the ground as far as the hoses will allow. Align the tractor so it can be pushed straight back to the tiller attachment.
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Installing the PTO Drive Belt The hydraulic pump drive belt needs to be installed. This belt connects the tractor’s PTO to the hydraulic pump which provides power to the tiller attachment. The following describes how the belt is installed: •...
Figure 14 Tine Direction Lever The tine direction lever is located on the top of the tiller attachment on the right side of the unit. Refer to Figure 14. This lever is used to control which direction the tines turn.
Hydraulic Reservoir The hydraulic reservoir is a part of the tiller frame and can be found directly on top of the tiller in the center. It has a vented tank cap with a dipstick attached. It is vented to allow for expansion of the hydraulic fluid as it heats up and expands during normal use.
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Be aware that as the tiller penetrates the ground, it will shake and vibrate the tractor initially. Kit number 190-014-100 is an optional skid shoe kit, available at your Cub Cadet dealer, that is recommended for the tiller attachment. The skid shoes make it simpler to determine tilling depth.
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PTO off on the tractor, raise the tiller out of the ground, and attempt to drive out of the area. Resume tilling after the ground has dried. Cub Cadet offers an optional set of agricultural tires that would help to increase traction o12.1(os1(o)-12.33(t tr)-6.3( )12.(um) tillrtacn...
It is important after every use to clean the tiller, especially around the tines. It is much easier to clean the dirt off of the tiller while it is fresh than if it is left to dry for a sustained period.
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Start the tiller in motion for about one minute in order to circulate the oil through the new filter. • Turn off the tiller and the tractor, lower the tiller until the top flat portion of the tiller is level with the ground, and check the hydraulic fluid.
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Check pulley grooves for debris build-up or wear. If the pulleys require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non- flammable degreasing agent to clean out the grooves. Refer to the Mounting the Tiller section earlier in this manual for instructions on installing the hydraulic pump drive belt.
To set the tiller stand, remove the hairpin clip (refer to Figure 23) and clevis pin. The tiller stand will be free to slide in its bracket. Align the tiller stand so the storage position hole is lined up with the hole in the tiller stand bracket and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
Figure 25 • Holding the hitch latches up will allow the tractor, with the attachment hitch still mounted, to be pushed away from the tiller with the sleeve hitch mounted to it. Only push the tractor away a few inches. •...
SECTION 13: TEMPLATES Dash Panel Template Instructions: 1. Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only. 2. Tape the template into position on the dash panel. 3. Continue following instruction given on page 9, Installing the Lift Switch.
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Rear Frame Template Existing Hole Instructions: 1. Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only. 2. Continue following instruction given on page 10, Attachment Hitch Mounting Bolts.
There is no other express warranty. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.