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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3204
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. 770-10516A
(12/01)

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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. 770-10516A (12/01)
  • Page 2 NOTES...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARATION ........3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES .

  • Page 4: 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 5 • Never leave a running machine • Your mower is designed to cut unattended. Always turn off blade(s), normal residential grass of a height place transmission in neutral, set no more than 10". Do not attempt to park brake, stop engine and remove mow through unusually tall, dry grass key before dismounting.
  • Page 6 • Use extra care with grass catchers • Before and when backing, look or other attachments. These can behind and down for small children. change the stability of the machine. • Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be •...
  • Page 7 • 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.

  • Page 8: Calling Service Information

    The information on the model plates is very important if you need help from your dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department. Refer to Figure 1.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels Found On Your Unit

    DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3.TURN KEY TO THE START TO ENSURE SAFE AND POSITION. PROPER OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION, 4.AFTER ENGINE STARTS ONLY USE CUB CADET OPEN CHOKE. DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID PLUS. STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 737-3120 - 1 QUART 1.DISENGAGE PTO AND SET 737-3121 - 1 GALLON PARKING BRAKE.

  • Page 10: Controls

    SECTION 6: CONTROLS (Not Shown) Figure 3 Parking Brake Lever Fuel Fill Cap PTO Switch Cup Holder Brake Pedal Hydraulic Lift Lever Reverse Pedal Cruise Control Lever Forward Pedal Choke Lever Center Height Position Indicator Throttle Lever Ignition/Light Switch Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) Transmission Release Rod Deck Height Adjustment Knob Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick...
  • Page 11 NOTE: disengage the cruise control. The References to LEFT and brake pedal must be fully depressed to RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor activate the safety interlock switch when facing forward while seated in when starting the tractor. the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor;...
  • Page 12 Ignition / Light Switch Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the To prevent accidental starting and/or fender to the left of the seat. battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the Hydraulic Lift Lever tractor is not in use. The combination The hydraulic lift lever is located on lights and ignition switch has four the fender to the left of the seat.
  • Page 13 Seat Adjustment Lever Each full rotation of the adjustment knob equals approximately a 1/4 inch The seat adjustment lever is located adjustment in the deck height setting, below the seat. This lever is used to and there are four detent positions per adjust the seat forward or back.
  • Page 14 If the oil level is within the tor operation to ensure all maintenance operating range, and the light remains procedures are completed according to on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. the schedule in this manual. Low Fuel Indicator The Low Fuel indicator is part of the Oil Pressure Indicator indicator light pod on the dash panel.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Tighten the fuel cap securely. operate the tractor. Contact your Unscrew the fuel cap and fill the fuel authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The tank from approved gasoline safety interlock system prevents the container.
  • Page 16 • Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” • If properly engaged, the cruise lever position. Place the throttle control and forward control pedal should lever between the “MID” and “FAST” lock in the down position, and the positions. Then turn the ignition key tractor will maintain...
  • Page 17 Avoid stopping when driving up a • The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the slope. If it is necessary to stop while operator should leave the seat driving up a slope, start up smoothly without turning off the PTO switch, and carefully to reduce the possibility the tractor’s engine will shut off.
  • Page 18 Under these conditions it may be of Cub Cadet’s high quality mowing necessary to go back over the cut decks. The following information will area a second time to get a clean cut. be helpful when using a Cub Cadet following practices will help mowing deck with your tractor.

  • Page 19: Adjustments

    SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving. Adjusting the seat Front while the tractor is moving could cause the operator to lose control of the tractor. Figure 15 To allow for the comfort of the operator, To adjust toe-in loosen left and right an easy to operate adjustable seat is a ball joint jam nuts.
  • Page 20 The turning radius should be readjust as necessary. If brake equal for both left and right hand turns. adjustment does not correct the If adjustment is necessary please con- problem, see your authorized Cub tact your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. Cadet dealer.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Lubrication Illustration

    LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 26 on page 33 Transmission Oil - Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil)
  • Page 23 • Flip the tab of the two quick release Accessing Engine Compartment fasteners up and turn to align with the slots in side panels. The engine compartment can be • Swing the rear of the side panel out accessed by raising the hood as and away from the tractor.
  • Page 24 General Battery Information Battery Removal WARNING: Batteries con- tain sulfuric acid and may WARNING emit explosive gases. Use • Battery posts, terminals and related extreme caution when han- accessories contain lead and lead dling batteries. Keep compounds. Wash hands after batteries out of the reach of handling.
  • Page 25 Battery Maintenance Terminal The battery is filled with battery acid Socket Tab and then sealed at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free” battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle. • Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.
  • Page 26 Tire Inflation Dipstick Reading Keep tires inflated recommended pressure. Improper inflation will affect tire life and operator Operating comfort, and also will affect the Range leveling of the mower deck and quality of cut. Transmission Oil Fill Tube/ See the tire side wall for proper Dipstick inflation range.
  • Page 27 Cub damage the hydro transmission. Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus ONLY. Failure to use Please dispose of used oil Cub Cadet Drive System appropriate recycling Fluid Plus may result in a centers. failure of the drive system which could result in prop- •...
  • Page 28 • Reinstall the dipstick securely into Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean the oil fill tube. and wipe dirt from the grease fittings before lubricating. • Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine Electrical Box off, then check for leaks and recheck...
  • Page 29 To replace a fuse, note the position of • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabizer for the the fuse and pull the old fuse from the capacity of the fuel system. electical box. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel Compare the suspect fuse with Figure and run the engine for 2-3 min- 23 to determine if is good or bad.

  • Page 30: 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), (b) Be aware, however, that Kohler Co. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main- Kohler Co.
  • Page 31 LIMITATIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS This Emission Control System Warranty shall not REQUIREMENTS cover any of the following: The owner is responsible for the proper use and (a) repair or replacement required because of maintenance of the engine. Kohler Co. recom- misuse or neglect, improper maintenance, mends that all receipts and records covering the per- repairs improperly performed or replacement...
  • Page 32 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 24 and debris or the engine will overheat;...
  • Page 33 Refer to Figure 26 for information Above +32° F SAE 10W30 regarding the proper type of oil to add SAE 10W40 to the crankcase. • Place the tractor on a level surface Below +32° F SAE 5W20 and engage the parking brake. Stop SAE 5W30 the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
  • Page 34 • 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 35 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...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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.”...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 for loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of the use of the...

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty - Residential Use

    (3) years for Series 2000 products manufactured after August 1, 1997 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 PTO clutch or mounting hardware 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.

  • Page 48: Quick Reference Parts

    CARTRIDGE KH-47-083-03 FOAM KH-24-083-02 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) Mower Deck Belts 44"...

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