Tires; Brakes - Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment Operator's And Service Manual

to start the engine. The engine should not
start. If it does, the parking brake switch
must be repositioned or perhaps replaced.
If the engine does not start, engage the
parking brake and start the engine.
c. Seat Switch: With both steering levers in
the neutral position, the parking brake
engaged and the blade clutch 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. Release the operator's
seat and the engine should stop. If the
engine does not stop, the seat switch must
be replaced. With both steering levers in
the neutral position, the parking brake
engaged and the blade clutch switch in the
"off" position, sit in the operator's seat and
start the engine. Turn the blade clutch
switch to the "on" position and the blades
should start to rotate. Raise up slightly off
the operator's seat and the blades should
stop. If the blades do not stop when you
dismount from the operator's seat, the seat
switch must be replaced.
d. Electric PTO Clutch: This clutch operates
when the engine is running, the operator is
in the operator's seat and the blade clutch
switch is turned on.This electric clutch is a
fairly trouble free device. If a problem
develops and the blades do not turn, first
check the 20 amp fuse and then investi-
gate the wiring harness and the connec-
tions to the seat switch, the blade clutch
switch and the electric blade clutch. Then
check out the seat switch, the blade clutch
switch and finally the electric blade clutch.
D.Tires
The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free
to swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mower.
The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mower in
the direction of input from the drive handles. Inflation
pressure of the rear tires is important for stability
while the Mower is in operation. If the tire diameter is
not equal between the two tires, the Mower will pull to
one side.
1. Inflation Pressure:
a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 10-12 psi rec-
ommended
b. Front Caster Wheel—28 psi max; 20-25
psi recommended
c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyure-
thane.
Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires:
a. Balance inflation pressure between the
rear tires to help maintain straight travel
(see tire side wall for proper inflation pres-
sure).
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent
air pressure loss.
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. If
the leaking tire is on a traction wheel, put
blocks on each side of the opposite traction
wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an
inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the
lug nuts and remove the wheel. Mount a
spare wheel and tire, replace the lug nuts, and
using a torque wrench, tighten them to 60
10 lb-ft.
If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel,
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 caster yoke. The wheel and two
spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle
assembly through one side of the caster
yoke, through a spacer sleeve, a spare
wheel, the other spacer sleeve and finally
through the other side of the caster yoke.
Then tighten the locknut on the end of the
axle assembly.
Lower the mower off the jack and continue
mowing. The wheel with the leaking tire
should be taken to the maintenance area, the
tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in
a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the
tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles
which indicate a leak. Mark each leak with a
yellow marking crayon and then deflate the
tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the
leaks you find are pin hole size to 1/16"
diameter, the tire can be repaired using an
aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer
available from any auto supply store. Follow
the directions on the can. If the leaks are
larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be
repaired with rubber plugs also available in a
kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead
is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in
the tire or the tire will have to be replaced.
3. Creeping: Creeping is the slight forward or
backward movement of the mower when the
throttle is on and the lapbars are in the neutral
position. If your mower creeps, refer to Steer-
ing Lever Adjustment Section F4, page 23.
E. Brakes
While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed
dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction
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