Cub Cadet GT 2000 Garden Tractor Operator's Manual
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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WARNING
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, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-08611
(November 2, 2012)
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- Page 1 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, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-08611...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
- Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
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—... - Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual Connecting the Battery Cables NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. - Page 10 Checking Tire Pressure Gas and Oil WARNING! The fuel tank is located at the rear of the tractor and holds Maximum tire pressure under any 4-1⁄2 gallons of gas. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counter- circumstances is 10 psi on rear tires and 12 psi on clockwise.
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Page 11: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Choke Control Hour Meter/Service Indicator Cruise Control/ Parking Brake Lever PTO/Blade Engage Lever Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module Forward Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Steering Tilt Lever Reverse Drive Pedal Electric Lift Switch Cup Holder Storage Compartment Fuel Cap Manual Lift Handle Cutting Height Lever... - Page 12 Manual Lift Lever (If so equipped) Forward Drive Pedal The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal.
- Page 13 Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. 4 — c & F ection...
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Page 14: Operation
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the •... -
Page 15: Driving The Tractor
Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch 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 WARNING! -
Page 16: Engaging The Parking Brake
Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely. while traveling in reverse. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). -
Page 17: Operating The Headlights
Operating the Headlights The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. -
Page 18: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 200 Hours to Storing Check/Clean Engine Intake Screen Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil & Filter * Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Lube Pedal Pivot Points... -
Page 19: Hydrostatic Transmission Oil
Do NOT overfill. NOTE: The approved fluid is Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control Plus. (1 quart — Part No. 737-3120/1 gallon — 737-3121). - Page 20 Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer to have the hydrostatic control rods properly adjusted. 6 — M & a...
- Page 21 Steering Housing & Steering Shaft Parking Brake Adjustment The steering housing and steering shaft should be lubricated If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake after every 25 hour of operation. To access the lube fittings, pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can proceed as follows: roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief...
- Page 22 Pivot Bar Adjustment Loosen the jam nuts from the ball joints. See Figure 6-7. CAUTION: The tractor should be checked every 50 hours of operation for play between the frame channel and the pivot bar. Check and adjust the pivot axle as follows: Hex Lock Nut Raise the front of the tractor and set it on jack stands, so Ball Joint...
- Page 23 Lift Handle Adjustment (If so equipped) The effort required to operate the implement lift handle can be varied by loosening or tightening the lift assist spring adjusting bolt on the left side of the tractor. See Figure 6-9. Increase effort Decrease effort Adjustment Bolt Figure 6-9...
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Page 24: Service
Service Battery Note which battery tray hole the RH side of the hold-down rod is hooked into. Common Causes For Battery Failure Rotate the hold-down rod upward, over and around the battery to unhook from the battery tray. Overcharging Lift the battery out off the battery tray and remove from Undercharging the tractor. - Page 25 Headlights Refer to Replacement Parts section when replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: Fully raise the hood of the tractor. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. Note which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Mower will not mulch grass 1. Engine speed too low. 1. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. (If equipped) 2. -
Page 27: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 925-1707D Battery 951-12725 Fuel Cap 946-04759A Choke Control Cable 946-04771A Throttle Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 925-0963 12V Bulb Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). -
Page 28: Attachments & Accessories
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GTX2100. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer Cub Cadet GT2000. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. - Page 29 Notes...
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Page 30: Warranties
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 emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. - Page 31 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 claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
- Page 32 In the U.S.A. original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals.