Cub Cadet Fabricated Deck InDirect Injection Diesel Operator's And Service Manual

Hydrostatic zero-turn commercial riding mower

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Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
60" & 72" Fabricated Deck
InDirect Injection Diesel
OPERATOR'S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 60” & 72” Fabricated Deck InDirect Injection Diesel OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword............. . . 3 General Safety Operations .
  • Page 3: Foreword

    FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa- nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use.
  • Page 4: General Safety Operations

    GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS A. DANGER Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Page 5: Related To Fuel

    ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times. 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc- tor familiar with this form of injury or serious...
  • Page 6: Towing

    damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. 13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral opened-out position;...
  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01003451 Part Number: 01006536 Part Number: 02000163 Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 01003450 Part Number: 01003452 WARNING! Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lb Maximum towed load is 500 lb Never allow passengers on towed equipment Loss of traction can occur during operation on slopes, 5 (9%) maximum Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Fully adjustable Suspension Seat-fore/aft, seatback, armrests and operator weight adjustments Frame: 2"...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Hour Meter Electric Blade (tach optional) Clutch Switch Ignition Switch A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own.
  • Page 10: Controls

    d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, play- grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani- mals, and other people. e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip- pery.
  • Page 11 Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Park- Brake Figure. 3 5. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- ting blades through the PTO.
  • Page 12: Initial Adjustments

    C.Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of #2 Diesel fuel, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop.
  • Page 13: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures

    Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever. g. Use the transport lever to lower the mow- ing deck to the cutting position and repeat step “b.” above to make sure that the desired cutting height has been attained. If the dimensions are not correct, repeat steps “c.”...
  • Page 14 move forward — release the lap bars and the machine should stop. The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machine, the faster the machine will move in the forward direc- tion. Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling forward.
  • Page 15: Mower Cutting Blades

    mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate. However, get- ting used to the fingertip control of the zero- turning-radius mower takes some practice. We strongly recommend that you locate a “test area” where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Service

    Figure. 6 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower. A. Mower Deck 1. Removing the Mower Deck: a.
  • Page 17: Hydraulic Oil

    a. Set the parking brake. b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades.
  • Page 18: Electrical System

    Figure. 8 Hydraulic Tank 1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula 15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck.
  • Page 19 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 1.250 1.200 1.150 1.100 d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 Battery Removal Warning: When removing the cables from the battery...
  • Page 20: Tires

    each slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tightened. The correct adjustment occurs when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs. Engage the BBC (PTO Clutch) a couple of times, and re-check the air-gap. If it is not between the specs listed on page 24, repeat the adjustment procedure.
  • Page 21: Brakes

    2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or replace immediately. The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park the mower on the nearest level, paved area.
  • Page 22: Hydraulic System

    Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com- mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump. 4. Steering Lever Adjustments: Place the mower on level ground with the engine run- ning, parking brake off and steering levers opened out to the neutral position.
  • Page 23: G.storage

    Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. If the mower creeps, first determine whether it creeps to the right or left side and which direc- tion the mower moves — to the front or the rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer- ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, take the key from the ignition switch and pivot...
  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra- sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e.
  • Page 25: Lubrication Chart

    OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil 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 Description DAILY Deck Suspension Pivots...
  • Page 26: Performance Adjustments

    Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 10-12 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c.
  • Page 27: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings

    C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut height. There are three height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck.
  • Page 28: F Deck Leveling Procedure

    F. Deck leveling Procedure Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position.
  • Page 29: Fuel And Lube Specifications

    Fuel & Lube Specifications A.Fuel Specifications Use good quality fuel to get the correct power and per- formance from the engine. The recommended fuel spec- ification for Caterpillar engines is shown below. Cetane number 45 minimum Viscosity 2.0/4.5 centistrokes at 40 C (104 F) Density 0,835/0,855 kg/litre Sulphur...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02000915...
  • Page 32 Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations. Upon completion of your purchase, the Serial Number/s of the unit will be registered with the Cub Cadet. This will initiate and validate your limited warranty and the applicable Warranty Period.

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