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Cub Cadet 394 50" MOWER DECK Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 394 50" MOWER DECK Operator's Manual

50" mower deck for series 3000 tractors
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Operator's Manual
50" MOWER DECK
For Series 3000 Tractors
INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Model Number
394
190-394-100
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
FORM NO. 769-01516
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(10/04)

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  • Page 1: Maintenance Instructions

    Operator’s Manual 50" MOWER DECK For Series 3000 Tractors INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Number 190-394-100 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] FORM NO. 769-01516 PRINTED IN U.S.A. (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 A. DECK PREPARATION container. Cut the tie strap securing the front drive shaft to the deck assembly. Remove all padding material from the drive shafts. Refer to Figure 1. WARNING When handling the mower deck, be careful not WARNING to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
  • Page 7 WARNING LEFT LEFT Place the tractor on a level surface and engage LIFT LIFT the parking brake lever. LINK NOTCH NOTE SLOT Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are VIEWED FROM equipped with a deck downstop feature. In the RIGHT SIDE raised position, the downstop will prevent the lift LIFT STOP BRACKET...

  • Page 8: Installation And Removal Of Deck Assembly

    SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK Install the mower deck on the tractor as follows: 1. Place the tractor and mower deck on a firm and After locking the left lift link as described in Section I , level surface.
  • Page 9 5. Unlock the left lift link by sliding the left lift rod fully 7. From the front of the tractor, slide the outer pins rearward in the slot of the lift link (See Figure 8). of the front lift bracket into the latch receiver slots of the tractor.
  • Page 10 9. Guide the LH and RH lift links into the slots of the 11. Tighten the hex lock nuts on the front lift rod until rear deck brackets and release the deck support the rod just contacts the front of both slots in the pins by aligning with the inner holes of the deck deck front roller bracket.
  • Page 11 B. REMOVAL OF DECK 4. Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the deck hanger brackets so that both spring- Place the tractor and mower deck on a firm and level loaded pins are held in the disengaged position surface with enough room to slide the deck out from the against the inner surface of the deck brackets left side of the tractor.

  • Page 12: Adjustments

    SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS In order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck must be properly leveled. This leveling procedure will result in the left and right blades having corresponding cutting- edge-to ground measurements within 1/16 inch of each other.
  • Page 13 GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BLADES POINTING TO FRONT AND REAR WARNING Before making any adjustments, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brakea, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position, and remove the key from the switch. When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
  • Page 14 USING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB NOTE RAISE LOWER Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are HEIGHT equipped with a height adjustment knob which ADJUSTMENT can be used to set the downstop position of the KNOB mower deck. A full rotation of the height adjustment knob equals ap- prox.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DECK Once a month remove the spindle covers (Refer to Fig- ure 29) to remove any accumulated grass clippings Using The Deck Wash System from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Service more often when mowing tall, dry grass. WARNING BLADE CARE When using the deck wash system, never...
  • 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 Square Hole In Idler Bracket Drive Pulley Gear Box Mounting Bracket Fixed Flat Idler Pulley Mounting Bracket Fasteners Spindle Belt Deck Mounting Plate Figure 28 INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT • around the front of the center spindle pulley •...

  • 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 the lubricating gun nozzle clean and wipe dirt from 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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