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Cub Cadet Commercial S6031 Tank S Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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S6031 Tank S
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. 769-05072
(December 11, 2009)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual S6031 Tank S 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Commercial Zero-Turn the right to change product specifications, designs and tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained.

  • 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 ways wear safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the protection and safety shoes when operating or mowing deck attached. maintaining this unit. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing Keep the machine and especially the engine/pump and and do not operate the machine for more than 2 hours hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and without hearing protection.
  • Page 5 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel Towing weights or counterweights to improve stability. Do not tow heavy tow-behind attachments (e.g. loaded Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 These can change the stability of the machine.
  • Page 6 Hydraulic Devices and Systems Damaged in such manner that their structural integrity has been compromised. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force Not in their fully upright and locked position. to penetrate skin and to cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene...
  • Page 7 If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as opening, use a funnel. necessary. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, one inch from the top.

  • Page 8: 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 9 2 — s ectiOn peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 10: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Zero-Turn Tractor • One Zero-Turn Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual Tractor Preparation Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and on your unit for shipping purposes.
  • Page 11 Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and Install the (1⁄2-13 x 3.25) HHCS bolts, nuts and washers. See insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See Fig.
  • Page 12 Steering Wheel Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in the following (to adjust the seat see Suspension Seat below): To adjust the distance of the steering wheel column to the In the neutral position with hands on the steering wheel, operator’s seat: •...
  • Page 13 Sit down in the operator’s position and look down at the Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative center of the seat, flip the lever out towards the right and battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative pull upward on the fold-out lever and “pump up”...

  • Page 14: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Roll-Over Protection Structure Power Implement Lift Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. • GO ACROSS, NOT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADES AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY . •...

  • Page 15: Throttle Control

    Speed Control Pedals Throttle Control The speed control pedals are located on the right side of the traction unit. The speed control pedals must be in the neutral position to start the tractor engine. The throttle control is located on the RH console to the right Pushing the forward pedal causes the mower to move forward.
  • Page 16 Fuel Shut-Off Valve Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) The fuel shut-off valve is located on top of the fuel tank(s). When The roll-over protection structure is an integral part of you zero- turned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the turn tractor.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation General Safety • Avoid dr iving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. • RECEIVE InSTRUCTIOn — Entirely read this operator’s • Slow down bef ore turning and come to a complete stop manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk before any zero turn maneuver.

  • Page 18: Safety Interlock System

    Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive Push the choke lever to the on position. wear. Replace if any of these are detected. NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary Replace the deck cover. to choke the engine.

  • Page 19: Driving The Tractor

    Stopping the Engine Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate the controls. See seat Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. adjustment in the Assembly & Set-Up section. Move the speed control pedals to the neutral position. Swing the steering column inward and lock with the Engage the parking brake.
  • Page 20 Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Turning While Driving Rearward WARNING! To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel When reversing the direction of travel, to turn in the direction you wish to travel. we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where possible.
  • Page 21 Driving On Slopes Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3”. Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
  • Page 22 Mower Cutting Blades The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford the best grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses and mowing conditions; however, there will be occasions whereby the grass type, stage of grass growth, soil conditions, and weather conditions will require different cutting blade types.
  • Page 23 Reconfigurable Mower Inner Discharge Cutting Gauge Front Rear Front Skirt Baffle Baffle Blades Wheels Roller Rollers Low = 3 Low = 3 Low = 3 Standard set-up Installed Installed Hi-lift to 5” to 5” to 5” High = 1 to High = 1 to High = 1 to 2-1⁄2”...

  • Page 24: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every After Yearly Each use 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours 500 Hours Mowing Check Engine Oil/ Gasoline Level Check Hydraulic hoses for leaks 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 Transaxle Expansion Reservoir...
  • Page 25 OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. number of Oil Points Description DAILY...
  • Page 26 LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with nO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS Blade Spindle Bearings WEEKLY Front Wheels Front Wheel Spindles Mower Deck Ball Wheels number of Grease Points Description WEEKLY Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots Axle Pivot...

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Oil

    Maintenance After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or hose fitting and fully tighten the plug. repairs, disengage the PTO, move the speed control Refill the engine with new oil.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic System

    NOTE: After unit is up to operating temperature, turn off Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears foamy or NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do contains excessive air bubbles, DO nOT OPERATE UnIT. not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, Contact service technician.

  • Page 29: Tire Maintenance

    Battery Maintenance Front wheel Set the park brake and block both traction wheels • The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch the factory. However, every 50 operating hours remove the off the ground.
  • Page 30 Using the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any WARNING! When using the deck wash system, accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys never engage the deck from any position other than and V-belt.

  • Page 31: Tractor Storage

    Battery Storage Using a fuel stabilizer: • Read the product manufacturer’s instructions When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect and recommendations. the negative battery cable. It is not necessary to remove • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct the battery.
  • Page 32 Removing The Tractor From Storage Adjust the eyebolt at the left front of the deck so that the blade-to-ground height at the right front blade tip matches Check the battery. Charge if necessary. that of the left front blade tip. This is done by loosening the Lower tractor off blocks, and inflate the tires to the jam nuts on the eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to recommended pressure.
  • Page 33 Start at the rear right to raise the rear of the deck, tighten Remove the lock nut securing one of the outer front gauge the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck or loosen the rear wheel shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the gauge outer jam nut to lower the rear of the deck.
  • Page 34 Adjusting the Front Skirt Removing/Installing the Inner Baffle The front skirt can be raised or lowered depending on the The inner flow-control baffle can be removed depending on mowing conditions. The skirt has three settings; low, medium the mowing conditions. The baffle controls discharge and can and high.

  • Page 35: Service

    Service Battery Removal Jump Starting WARNING! Failure to use this starting procedure WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash explode. hands after handling. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the terminal (+) of the charged battery.

  • Page 36: Deck Removal

    Seat Switch NOTE: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage • With the speed control pedals in the neutral position, the from the deck the tension of the springs will go from the parking brake engaged and the PTO switch in the “OFF”...
  • Page 37 Replacing the Blades Use a 1- 1⁄8” socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle bolt. See Fig. 7-5. WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage Hex Screw the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”...
  • Page 38 Changing the Spindle Assembly Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. Remove the deck cover. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck belt.) Remove the blade.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever in the fast position.
  • Page 40 Problem Cause Remedy Engine hesitates at high Spark plug(s) gap too close. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. Engine Idles rough Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide. Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap. Dirty air cleaner. Replace air filter. Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

  • Page 41: Replacements

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug KM-11013-7038 Outer Air Filter KM-11013-7039 Inner Air Filter KM-49019-7001 Fuel Filter KM-49065-2078 Oil Filter 01005376 Deck Belt 954-04223 Drive Belt 00068079 PTO Belt 02005019 Blade, 21.0 01003532P Deck Spindle Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.
  • Page 42 Component Part Number and Description 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124E Gas Cap 746-04534 Throttle Control 02003422 Choke Control 725-1341B Ignition Key 01009386 Discharge Chute Assembly 02002668 Wheel Assembly 02003396 Wheel Assembly Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

  • Page 43: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your TAnK S tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 59A30019150 Striper Kit 59A30020150 Snow Blade Kit 59A30017150 Spreader Kit...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. Engine: 31HP Kawasaki Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Dual Paper element with rain cap Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Hydraulic System: In tank filter, 6 quart capacity, aluminum oil cooler with 12VDC fan Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive:...
  • Page 45 Notes...

  • Page 46: 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 47 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 48 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TANk ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an 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 servicing dealer.

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