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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
MX 550/750
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE.
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Product Care ...........................................................13
Specifications ..........................................................21
Warranty ................................................................ 24
WARNING
Form No. 769-14490A
(August 21, 2018)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care ’ peratOr anual Utility Vehicle MX 550/750 Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices ..... 2 Product Care ............13 Introduction ............. 6 Specifications ............21 Set-Up ............... 7 Warranty .............. -
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 (i.e. trailer plus cargo). Never secure any parts other When practical, remove gas- Never load more than 110 lbs. (50 kg) than Cub Cadet approved powered vehicle from the truck tongue weight on tow bracket provided. accessories on the main frame...
- Page 4 Spark Arrestor Keep the nozzle in contact Follow the vehicle maintenance and with the rim of the fuel tank or service schedules to ensure that container opening at all times all mechanical and safety systems WARNING until fueling is complete. Do not are working properly and not worn use a nozzle lock-open device.
- 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. WAR N I N 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 4-1 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 4-1 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 4-2 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 4-2 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 the tailgate (a) lift the tailgate (a) and push it To avoid transmission damage, injury, or turf damage, drive 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 Grease utility vehicle... - 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 the Brake Pedal See Figure 5-12 for oil recommendations. Detach the screen and clean the radiator and radiator screen and radiator fins of all debris. See Figure 5-14. WARNING SAE 0W-30 Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking SAE 10W-30 brake pedal.
- Page 17 If there is play in the parking brake handle there is Repeat steps 4 and 5 but when turning the To return the utility vehicle to its stock setting, use a secondary adjustment that can be performed. key to start position step on the brake pedal. the chart below: The engine should crank.
- Page 18 Changing the Front & Rear Axle Case Oil Anti-Freeze Remove the oil filter (a). See Figure 5-22. See your authorized service dealer to have the axle WARNING case oil changed. Changing the Brake Fluid When using antifreeze, put on some protection such as rubber gloves.(Antifreeze contains poison.) If you should See your authorized service dealer to have the drink antifreeze, throw up at once and seek medical...
- Page 19 Cleaning Primary Air Filter Element Remove the bleeder screw (a) on the Install the air filter case cover and be sure the crankcase breather hose is connected. radiator, fill the radiator and when fluid Open the air cleaner cover once a week under begins to come out of the bleeder screw Note: Be sure to refit the air filter cover with ordinary conditions —...
- Page 20 Adjusting Toe-In Remove the drain and allow the water to run To remove the in-line fuel filter clamps (b), then slide the clamps (b) away from the out. Then replace the drain and the middle Park utility vehicle on flat surface. in-line fuel filter (a).
- Page 21 Muffler Removing the Vehicle from Storage Change the engine oil and run the engine to circulate oil throughout the engine Visually check the muffler for cracks or holes Check the tire air pressure and adjust to block and internal moving parts for about 5 in the body, weldment or pipes at regular recommended pressures indicated on intervals.
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Page 22: Specifications
Specifications MAKE SPECIFICATIONS Type 1 cylinder, 4-cycle, gasoline, SOHC, liquid cooled 546CC for 550UTV Displacement 735CC for 750UTV 20.2 (27.1) for 550UTV Engine Horsepower Kw (HP) 28.8 (38.6 for 750UTV 5500 rpm for 550UTV Rated Revolution 6000 for 750UTV Low idling revolution 1500 ±150 Fuel Capacity L (U.S. - Page 23 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 24: Warranty
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,...