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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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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. 769-09301
(September 5, 2013)
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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. 769-09301...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ 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: General Operation
Training Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection , safety shoes, hard hat) when operating or Read the Operator’s manual and other training material. If maintaining this machine. Long hair, loose fitting clothing the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the or jewelry may get entangled in moving parts. - Page 5 Never attempt to operate the machine without the Keep all movements on the slopes slow and gradual. Do mowing deck attached; the machine could tip over. not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift Keep the machine and especially the engine exhaust and rapidly flip over backwards, which could cause serious system and hydraulic components clean and free of grease,...
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Page 6: Transporting Machines
Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this Seat belts shall be used and shall be properly fastened machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the about the operator’s waist at all times, except when the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on ROPS are: the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult. - Page 7 Hydraulic Devices and Systems Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient minutes before refueling. force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is Never over fill fuel tank.
- Page 8 Do not modify engine Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, way.
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Page 9: 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 WARNING—... - Page 10 2 — S ection peration racticeS...
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Page 11: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Zero-Turn Tractor • One ROPS Assembly • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Zero-Turn Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor The two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a features may vary by model. - Page 12 Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) To release the parking brake, flip the seat forward and locate the cotter pin and clevis pin that secure the dump valve The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed relief lever to the parking break handle. See Figure 3-3. on your unit for shipping purposes.
- Page 13 Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and Install the bolts and nuts. See Figure 3-5. insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See Figure 3-7. Retaining Washer Bolt...
- Page 14 To adjust the height of the drive control levers: From the inside insert the carriage boltthrough the control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. Secure with the Remove the flange lock nuts that secure the carriage bolts flange lock nut.
- Page 15 Insert the wiring harness into the bottom of the seat as To adjust the arm rest, lift the arm rest and rotate the block shown in Figure 3-12. adjustment into one of the four positions (0-3, 0 being the lowest and 3 being the highest.) and lower the arm rest.
- Page 16 Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
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Page 17: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Deck Lift Pedal RH & LH Drive Control Levers Deck Height Index Deck Lift Release Lever Parking Break Lever Digital Tachometer & Hour Meter Throttle Control Ignition Switch Choke Knob Transmission Bypass Lever Transmission Bypass Lever PTO Switch Cup Holder Accessory Switch Receptacles Fuel Valve... -
Page 18: Throttle Control
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Parking Brake Lever The parking brake lever is located on the LH console to the The PTO switch is located on the LH console to left of the operator’s seat. When pulled up it engages the the left of the operator’s seat next to the ignition parking brake and when pushed down it releases the brake. - Page 19 Deck Lift Release Lever The deck lift release lever is located on the left side of the operator’s seat and is used to lock the deck in the transport position. Press down on the deck lift pedal and lift up on the deck lift release lever to release the deck.
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Page 20: Operation
It has been prepared to help you ever malfunction, do not operate the machine. Contact your operate and maintain your machine efficiently. authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline •... -
Page 21: Driving The Tractor
Practice Operation (Initial Use) Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds type riding tractor. - Page 22 Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle (FAST) position. WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, NOTE: Although the tractor’s engine is designed to run at we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor possible.
- Page 23 Turning While Driving Rearward The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other.
- Page 24 Executing a Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor WARNING! Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to When executing a zero turn, the stop the motion of the machine. tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce Push the PTO down to the disengaged position.
- Page 25 Using the Mower Deck To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is for the next and each subsequent mowing. free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths...
- Page 26 Mower Cutting Blades Low-lift — These blades require less horsepower than hi-lift and medium-lift blades, and they generally work best with wide The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford the best leaf grasses, sparse grass growth, and sandy soil conditions. grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses and mowing They generally produce the lowest noise levels.
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Page 27: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 500 Hours After Mowing Each use Check gasoline level Check tires & tire pressure Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts Check blades and blade bolt tightness Check safety switches for proper operation Check fluid level in transmission oil expansion reservoir Check engine intake screen/cover... - Page 28 OIL CHART Number of Oil Points Description DAILY Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply Deck Suspension Pivots the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin off any excess.
- Page 29 Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the machine if any safety circuit is not functioning properly.
- Page 30 Battery Storage The wheel with the leaking tire should be inflated to 10-12 psi for the rear tire and 20-25 psi for the front tire . Then place the wheel in When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the a large bucket of water.
- Page 31 Leveling the Mower Deck Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4”...
- Page 32 Front-to-Back Leveling Remove the flange lock nut and carriage bolt securing the front deck wheel and spacer to the deck. Remove the wheel Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking and carriage bolt. Refer to Figure 6-3. brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires, using the deck lift pedal position the mowing deck into the 4”...
- Page 33 See Figure 6-6. NOTE: If the brakes need replaced, please see your Cub Cadet Repeat the procedure for the opposite brake shoe. Service Dealer.
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Page 34: Service
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS). electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor. Safety Switch Operation Checks... -
Page 35: Deck Removal
Electric PTO Clutch Remove the four lynch pins that secure the deck to the deck lift assembly. See Figure 7-3. This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator’s seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device. -
Page 36: Replacing The Blades
Replacing the PTO Belt Figure 7-6 Using a 1⁄2” drive insert the male end into the 1⁄2” square Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in the opening in the deck idler assembly and rotate the idler Deck Removal section then remove it from around the PTO clockwise on the 60”... - Page 37 Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft. prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the See Figure 7-8.
- Page 38 Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the speed control levers are in the neutral position.
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Page 39: 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. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2. -
Page 40: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04323 Deck Belt (L48) 954-04327 Deck Belt (L54) 954-04319 Deck Belt (L60) 954-04326 PTO Belt (L48) 954-04328 PTO Belt (L54) 954-04296 PTO Belt (L60) 954-05037 Drive Belt 942-04417 Hi-Lift Blade, 17.0 (LZ-48) 942-04416 Hi-Lift Blade, 19.0 (LZ-54) 942-04415 Hi-Lift Blade, 21.0 (LZ-60) - Page 41 Component Part Number and Description 946-04812 Choke Control 625-05000 Ignition Key 631-05176 Discharge Chute Assembly 634-05087 Wheel Assembly, 24 x 9.5-12 634-04750 Wheel Assembly, 13 x 6.50-6 10 — R ection eplacement aRtS...
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Page 42: 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 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine). - Page 43 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 44 Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with coverage in the following cases: respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...