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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, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 769-10209A Printed In USA 2.20.15...
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.
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
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Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.
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Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.
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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 Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Install Operator’s Seat (If necessary) features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are To install the seat proceed as follows: applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat...
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On units with 42” and 46” decks : Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder screws and flange Check the mower deck for shipping braces (with tags) that lock nuts. Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment.
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Installing the Steering Wheel (If necessary) Secure the chute deflector in place with the flange lock nut and hex screw removed in step 2. Tighten to 102-124 The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed in-lbs. See Figure 3-6. within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap.
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Installing the Front Bumper (If necessary) Connecting the Battery Cables The hardware for attaching the front bumper is shipped installed CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING into the bumper. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known Remove the four hex screws from the bumper.
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Checking Tire Pressure Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting. WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any Reinsert the shoulder bolt (with each deck wheel) circumstances is 14 psi on rear tires and 14 psi on into the index hole that leaves approximately front tires.
Controls & Features Fuel Tank Cap Throttle/Choke Hour Meter Control Lever Ignition Module or Throttle Control Lever (If so equipped) Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal PTO Switch (If Choke Control Brake Pedal so equipped) PTO Handle (If so equipped) Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever...
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Throttle/Choke Control Lever Ignition Module The throttle/choke control is located on the left side of WARNING! Never the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed leave a running of the engine and, when pushed all the way forward, machine unattended. closes the choke for cold starting.
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Transmission Bypass Rod Air Filter Service The letters “CLN” will display, followed by the letters “AIR”, The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor followed by “FILT”, then followed by the meter’s accumulated on the lower right section of the frame. time.
If the interlock system should ever throttle lever is always in the FAST position. Operating malfunction, do not operate tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to •...
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Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition and sudden stops. module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
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Driving On Slopes Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever . Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain where you may operate the tractor safely. in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in...
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Mowing WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the ‘V” belt and PTO clutch will result.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Each Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to See Engine Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Manual Check & Clean Engine Cooling Fans for Debris Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean Battery Terminals Grease All Lubrication Points Clean Hood/Dash Panel Louvers...
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NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Remove the oil drain hose from the clip on the left side of features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are the frame. See Figure 6-1. applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours.
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Cleaning the Tractor After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the promptly.
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Deck Wheels To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then loosen (thread outward) the nut, away from the front The wheels on the front of the deck are equipped with a grease hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. When proper adjustment is fitting.
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Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® and engines stored tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration right blade tip to the ground.
Service Battery If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery as follows: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known the charger indicates that charging is complete.
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Figure 7-1 Figure 7-3 Figure 7-2 Figure 7-4 WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift up and out of the way. your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while installing the belt.
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CAUTION: To remove the blades, proceed as follows. If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to is present, replace the blades with new ones. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
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Route the new belt as shown in the applicable figure on the following pages. See Figure 7-7 for 42” decks, Figure 7-8 50” & 54” Decks for 46” decks and Figure 7-9 for 50” & 54” decks. 42” Decks Figure 7-9 Figure 7-7 46”...
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).
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No other express warranties Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron beyond those mentioned above, given by any person or entity,...
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 2014-2015 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
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Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.