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Cub Cadet 289 48" MOWER DECKS Operator's Manual

48" and 54" mower decks for series 3000 tractors
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Operator's Manual
48" and 54" MOWER DECKS

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ECO 18790
For Series 3000 Tractors
INSTALLATION AND
Model Numbers
IMPORTANT:
289
295
FORM NO. 770-0840F
(10/04)

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  • Page 1: Maintenance Instructions

    48" and 54" MOWER DECKS For Series 3000 Tractors INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Numbers IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] FORM NO. 770-0840F PRINTED IN U.S.A. ECO 18790 (10/04)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Page Safe Operation Practices ......................To The Owner ......................... Tractor and Deck Preparation ....................Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ................Adjustments ..........................Maintenance ........................... Lubrication Guide ........................Product Graphics ........................Warranty ..........................WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 3 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine 8. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not instructions...
  • Page 4 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and oth- on the ground. er sources of ignition. Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes. e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.

  • Page 5: To The Owner

    1-877-282-8684 ration, installation and removal processes. Proper completion of the adjustment procedures will help to Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by ensure optimal performance from the mower deck. logging on to our Web Site at: Maintenance procedures outlined in this manual, if performed as instructed, will provide for a continued www.cubcadet.com...

  • Page 6: Tractor And Deck Preparation

    SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION to the deck assembly. Remove all padding material from the drive shafts. Refer to Figure 1. WARNING NOTE: The mower deck front lift bracket/rod assembly is shipped on the tractor. If not already done, cut the tie When handling the mower deck, be careful not strap securing the front lift bracket/rod assembly to the to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
  • Page 7 B. TRACTOR PREPARATION WARNING LEFT LEFT LIFT Place the tractor on a level surface and engage LIFT the parking brake lever. LINK NOTCH SLOT NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are VIEWED FROM equipped with a deck downstop feature. In the RIGHT SIDE LIFT STOP BRACKET raised position, the downstop will prevent the lift...

  • Page 8: Installation And Removal Of Deck Assembly

    SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK PIVOT LINK SHOULDER BOLT After locking the left lift link as described in Section I (step B-2), start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to ADJUSTMENT ROTATE fully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5).
  • Page 9 NOTE WARNING The following step 6 applies only to the initial Before installing the mower deck, place the installation of the mower deck on the tractor. PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the 6.
  • Page 10 8. From the side of the tractor, raise the front lift rod and roll the deck forward until the lift rod aligns with NOTE slots of the deck front roller bracket. Lower the lift rod into the front roller bracket slots and slide the If unable to align the support pins with the lift deck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forward in link holes, loosen the two hex lock nuts on the...
  • Page 11 3. Remove the internal cotter pins, flat washers, and adjustment clevis pins to adjust the front caster NOTE wheel arms to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) in the height adjustment brackets of the If you do not lock the drive shaft auto-lok collar deck (See Figure 6).

  • Page 12: Adjustments

    SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS 3. Carefully rotate the outer cutting blades so that they are positioned perpendicular to the tractor frame (See Figure 18). NOTE 4. Referring to Figure 19, measure and record the distance from the level surface to the outer-most Tractors built Mfg.
  • Page 13 B. FRONT TO BACK LEVELING NOTE: The front lift rod should be fully to the front of both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one side of The front lift rod must be correctly adjusted to maintain the rod does not contact the front of the slot, tighten the the proper pitch of the deck when mowing uneven terrain.
  • Page 14 1. Use the tractor lift system to raise the mower deck c. If the front measurement is greater than the off the ground. rear measurement, turn the roller adjustment knob counterclockwise as needed to lower the 2. Remove the internal cotter pin, flat washer, and ad- roller and achieve the specified pitch of the justment clevis pin from the height adjustment deck.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DECK BLADE CARE Using Deck Wash System - Model 295 ONLY WARNING WARNING Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the When using the deck wash system, never parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the engage the deck from any position other than “OFF”...
  • Page 16 When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed semblies and the spindle belt idler arm with 251H EP so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium top of the deck. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs. (122 grease.
  • Page 17 Spindle Pulleys Idler Bracket Movable Flat Idler Pulley Shoulder Bolt Drive Pulley Gear Box Mounting Bracket Fixed Flat Idler Pulley Idler Spring Spindle Belt Idler Spring Screw RH Spindle Cover Mounting Strap 12. Square Hole In Idler Bracket Figure 31 6.

  • Page 18: Lubrication Guide

    LUBRICATION GUIDE The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important part of that care. Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled in Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in place, using the lubrication illustration as a guide.

  • Page 19: Product Graphics

    PRODUCT GRAPHICS missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through Keep safety product graphics (decals) clean. Replace your dealer. any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS . REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in products sold or exported outside of the United States, the United States, its possessions and territories.

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