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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SERIES 3000
TRACTOR
Model GT 3100
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning
: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
FORM NO. 769-01495
(11/04)
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- Page 1 Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] FORM NO. 769-01495 (11/04)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION ........4 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . -
Page 4: Tractor Prepartion
SECTION 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION Connect the Battery • Temporarily install the three previ- ously removed screws into the three Battery posts, terminals and open front seat holes. related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. • See Section 8: Adjustments for Wash hands after handling. -
Page 5: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 2: 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 YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 6 • Never leave a running machine • Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height unattended. Always turn off blade(s), no more than 10". Do not attempt to place transmission in neutral, set mow through unusually tall, dry grass park brake, stop engine and remove (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
- Page 7 • Avoid starting or stopping on a • Before and when backing, look slope. If tires lose traction, disen- behind and down for small children. gage the blade(s) and proceed • Never carry children, even with the slowly straight down the slope. blades off.
- Page 8 • To reduce fire hazard, keep the • Check brake operation frequently. machine free of grass, leaves or Adjust and service as required. other debris build-up. Clean up oil or • Muffler, engine and belt guards fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool become hot during operation and at least 5 minutes before storing.
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Page 9: Calling Service Information
Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling: 1-877-282-8684 Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by logging on to our Wed Site at: www.cubcadet.com Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. -
Page 10: Safety Labels Found On Your Unit
PROPER OPERATION RAISE DECK LIFT LEVER UNTIL THE DO NOT MOW WHEN • OF TRANSMISSION, CHILDREN OF OTHERS NUMBER 6 APPEARS IN WINDOW. ONLY USE CUB CADET ARE AROUND. DRIVE SYSTEM NEVER CARRY • CHILDREN EVEN FLUID PLUS. WITH BLADE(S) OFF. -
Page 11: Controls And Features
SECTION 6: CONTROLS and FEATURES (Not Shown) Figure 3 Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Transmission Release Rod Indicator Panel/Hour Meter Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick Key Switch Module Fuel Fill Cap Parking Brake Lever Cup Holder PTO Switch Hydraulic Lift Lever Brake Pedal Center Height Position Indicator Reverse Pedal Deck Height Adjustment Knob... - Page 12 The steering wheel, centered on the operating range, light dash panel, is used to turn the tractor remains on, contact your Cub Cadet left or right while driving. dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure NOTE: This tractor is equipped with indicator may illuminate when the hydraulic power steering.
- Page 13 • The hour meter is activated when the tractor is driven in the reverse the key switch is turned to either the direction. “NORMAL MOWING” • Start — Energizes the starter motor "REVERSE CAUTION MODE" to crank and start the tractor engine. switch positions.
- Page 14 D. Parking Brake Lever The reverse control pedal is located on the right running board below the brake pedal. Press the pedal down to move in reverse. H. Forward Pedal Figure 6 The parking brake lever is located to the right of the steering wheel in the dash panel.
- Page 15 L. Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick Each full rotation of the adjustment The transmission oil fill/dipstick is knob equals approximately a 1/4 inch located at the back of the tractor in the adjustment in the deck height setting, rear draw bar. The handle of the and there are four detent positions per transmission oil dipstick...
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Page 16: Operation
Gasolines blended with either operate the tractor. Contact your ethyl alcohol (Max. 10%) or methyl ter- authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The tiary butyl ether (MTBE, Max. 15%) safety interlock system prevents the are approved as fuels for this engine. - Page 17 Starting The Engine Driving The Tractor • Operator must be sitting in the WARNING: Avoid sudden tractor seat. starts, excessive speed and • Push choke lever to the full choke sudden stops. position. Less choking may be WARNING: Do not leave necessary due to variations in the seat of the tractor with- temperature, grade of fuel, etc.
- Page 18 • If properly engaged, the cruise lever Avoid stopping when driving up a and forward control pedal should slope. If it is necessary to stop while lock in the down position, and the driving up a slope, start up smoothly tractor will maintain...
- Page 19 Using the REVERSE CAUTION (Yellow) position of the key switch MODE key position module. Refer to Figure 12. REVERSE CAUTION MODE Depress the REVERSE PUSH position of the key switch module allows BUTTON (Orange/Triangular the machine to be operated in reverse Button) at the top/right corner of with the blades (PTO) engaged.
- Page 20 See decks. The following information will Figure 13. be helpful when using a Cub Cadet mowing deck with your tractor. For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the dis- charge thrown towards the center.
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Page 21: Adjustments
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment • Seat forward-use front two holes. WARNING: Do not adjust • Seat middle-use middle two holes. the seat when the tractor is • Seat rearward-use rear two holes moving, as this could cause Front Wheel Alignment the operator to lose control Note: The left-hand ball joint is left-... - Page 22 NOTE: The oil fill tube/dipstick does not correct the problem, see your will be pulled from the transmission authorized Cub Cadet dealer. housing. Plug or cover the hole in the While guiding the transmission release transmission to prevent dirt or debris rod through keyhole and the oil fill from entering.
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Page 23: Maintenance
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart Operation to be performed Grease front wheel bearings • Grease L/R steering knuckles • Grease front pivot axle • Check engine oil level • Change engine oil and filter ‡ • • • Check spark plug condition •... -
Page 24: Lubrication Illustration
LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 27 on page 34 Transmission Oil - Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) - Page 25 Accessing Engine Compartment • Flip the tab of the two quick release fasteners up and turn to align with the The engine compartment can be slots in side panels. accessed by raising the hood as • Swing the rear of the side panel out follows: and away from the tractor.
- Page 26 with a solution of ammonia/water or • Carefully lift the battery up and out baking soda/water. of the tractor. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) Install the battery by repeating the battery charger clips to the battery above steps in the reverse order. while the charger is turned on, as it IMPORTANT: Always connect the can cause sparks.
- Page 27 Charging the Battery Push the bulb inward and turn counterclockwise to remove from Test and, if necessary, recharge the the socket. battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time. Align the post of the bulb base with the notch in the socket, then •...
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Page 28: Changing Transmission Oil
then fully reinserted before being • Remove the dipstick from the oil fill withdrawn again for a true reading. tube and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill tube. Fill the transmission case until the oil level reaches the Dipstick Reading “FULL”... - Page 29 Using a pressure lubricating gun, Oil Filter always force the lubricant through the full length of each bearing until it emerges at the end, carrying with it the worn lubricant and any dirt that may have entered the bearing. Miscellaneous working parts provided with lubrication fittings should...
- Page 30 Fuse • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the Fuses are installed to protect the trac- capacity of the fuel system. tor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel Always use the same capacity fuse for and run the engine for 2-3 min- replacement.
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Page 31: Engine Information
SECTION 10: ENGINE INFORMATION KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine (herein engine). - Page 32 LIMITATIONS This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: (a) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacement not conforming to Kohler Co. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Kohler Co., (b) replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point,...
- Page 33 Cleaning The Engine This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Full Air must be able to circulate freely Operating around engine through Range flywheel screen, through the cooling shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head and cylinder block. Keep these areas free of accumulated dirt Figure 25 and debris or the engine will overheat;...
- Page 34 Refer to Figure 27 for information Above +32° F SAE 10W30 regarding the proper type of oil to add to the crankcase. Below +32° F SAE 5W20 • Place the tractor on a level surface SAE 5W30 and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove the Figure 27 ignition key.
- Page 35 • Attach the flexible tubing to the Check the gap after every 100 hours drain valve. Place an appropriate of operation. container below the open end of the Replace a defective plug with a new tubing to collect the old oil. plug.
- Page 36 WARNING: Operating • Remove the foam precleaner by engine with loose or dam- sliding it up off the paper element. aged air cleaner components • Clean the area around the element will allow unfiltered air into to prevent debris from getting into the carburetor, causing ex- the engine when the element is tensive wear and eventual...
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Page 37: Trouble Shooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy Hard To Start No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter. Fuel line or carburetor clogged Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial carburetor cleaner. - Page 38 Possible Cause Possible Remedy Fuel tank air vent clogged Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel tank cap. Air leakage between carburetor and engine Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor and manifold mounting hardware. Replace any damaged parts as indicated in “MAIN- TENANCE.”...
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Page 39: Optional Equipment
However, later you may wish to obtain optional equipment or accessories. These items and other allied equipment can be purchased from, and installed by, your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. This tractor can be used for many different types of work, and because it is called on to operate under many different conditions, a variety or equipment is available to adapt it to the requirements of the user. -
Page 40: Specifications
Transmission ........Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ....Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus Transmission Oil Capacity . -
Page 41: Slope Gauge
SECTION 14: SLOPE GAUGE 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). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk- behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty - Commercial Use
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. - Page 44 The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, to any claim...
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Page 45: Limited Warranty - Residential Use
(5) years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, for residential users, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship provided this product has been operated and maintained as set forth above. - Page 46 CUB CADET. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
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Page 48: Quick Reference Parts
CARTRIDGE KH-24-083-02 FOAM PRE-CLEANER Engine Oil Filter KH-12-050-08 Spark Plug 759-3336 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737-3120 - Quart 737-3121 - Gallon Transmission Oil Filter 923-3014 Mower Deck 44” Deck -759-3939 (3) Blades 48” Deck -759-3826 (3) 54”...