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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Front Mount Zero Turn Riding Mower
With 50" Mower Deck
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. 769-03922A
(April, 2008)
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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. 769-03922A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
- Page 5 Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity.
- Page 6 Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Notice Regarding Emissions intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
- Page 7 2 — I ECTION MPORTANT PERATION RACTICES...
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Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • Four Hex Flange Lock Nuts, 5/16-18 • One Allen Wrench, 3/16” • Two Hex Tapp Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 •... - Page 9 • The positive cable (red cable) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal. NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed as instructed in this manual prior to operating the tractor.
- Page 10 • Slide the rear bumper assembly along the outside of the support brackets and slide the lower/front notch of the bumper assembly onto the shoulder bolts in both support brackets. Pivot the bumper assemble as neces- sary to align its larger upper/rear mounting holes with the comparable holes in the support brackets.
- Page 11 • Align the shock absorber and mounting bracket holes Opening the Tractor Hood and insert the clevis pin. Secure with the internal cotter To check the engine oil level the rear engine hood must be pin. See Figure 3-8. opened. Proceed as follows: •...
- Page 12 ets. Maneuver the deck frame as necessary to engage the release pins fully through the receiver bracket holes. Refer to Figure 3-10. NOTE: If the deck frame is properly aligned, the ramped surfaces of the receiver brackets should push out the deck frame release pins and guide the pins into the receiver holes.
- Page 13 • Spread the connector lock tabs and disconnect the • Maneuver the deck frame as necessary to align the deck safety interlock harness from the tractor harness. frame lift arms with the slots in the hitch brackets on the rear of the mower deck. Refer to Figure 3-17. •...
- Page 14 • Make certain the tractor lift links are positioned inside • From the left side of the tractor between the front drive of the deck frame lift arms. It they are not, lift and pivot wheels and the rear wheels, grasp and hold the idler the lift links and position inside of the lift arms.
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Page 15: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Figure 4-1 Forward Control Pedal Hydro Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Visible) Reverse Control Pedal Lift Handle Brake Pedal/ Parking Brake Deck Height Index Bracket Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Fuel Fill Cap & Fuel Level Window Throttle Control Lever Cup Holder Key Switch Module Engine Hood Retainer Strap... - Page 16 Forward Control Pedal Steering Wheel Tilt Lock The forward control pedal is located on the right side of The steering wheel tilt lock is located beneath the steering the tractor, at the front of the right running board. Depress wheel in the center/rear of the steering console. the forward control pedal to cause the tractor to travel in WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt the forward direction.
- Page 17 Monitor as shown in Figure 4-2. The monitor records the come on during operation, check the battery and charging accumulated hours of tractor operation, and displays system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet the information on the LCD hour meter display (tenths dealer.
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Page 18: Position
Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods Cup Holder The hydro transmission bypass rods are located inside The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left and behind the tractor’s front wheels. When engaged, of the seat. these levers open a hydro pump bypass valve in each Engine Hood Retainer Strap transmission which allows the tractor to be manually The engine hood retainer strap is located behind the seat... -
Page 19: Operation
Operation • If the front of the deck frame is raised to approximately WARNING 7° above the tractor’s front wheel plane with the PTO engaged, a safety switch will turn off the PTO clutch. The PTO switch must be depressed to the “OFF” AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH position, then pulled upward to the “ON”... -
Page 20: Position
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain NOTE: If the tractor does not move when depressing the forward or reverse drive pedals, check for engagement activated until: of the transmission bypass rods. Refer to “Maitneance & a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING Adjustments.”... -
Page 21: Position
The tractors steering system works as follows: Driving On Slopes • Minor turns of the steering wheel from the straight IMPORTANT: Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help ahead position turn the rear wheels and results in only determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. -
Page 22: Position
• Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s high tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck quality cutting decks. The following information will be preventing proper mulching of the clippings. -
Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to begin draining oil. Refer to Figure 6-1. WARNING! Before performing any mainte- After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the nance or repairs, disengage the PTO, release oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. - Page 24 The steering axles, pivot shafts, and front caster axles must the deck hanger plate. See Figure 6-4. be lubricated after every 25 hour of operation. Lubricate using a pressure grease gun and Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease. •...
- Page 25 Cleaning the Tractor and Deck deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the 8.
- Page 26 Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do problems with steering, or with the hydro drive transmis- not remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger sions, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to have the bracket. See Figure 6-9. tractor inspected.
- Page 27 Working at the front of the tractor, loosen the two hex • Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and nuts jammed against the rear hex nuts on the front of adjust the other front gauge wheel into the respective the deck hanger rod.
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Page 28: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Engine Hood Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals... -
Page 29: Service
WARNING!: Failure to use this procedure ground and have the steering linkage inspected by could cause sparking which could ignite the you Cub Cadet dealer. If there is side play, tighten the gas emitting from either battery, and result in pivot bar as follows: a battery explosion. -
Page 30: Position
PTO order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. Contact pulley. Refer to Figure 7-2. Use the deck lift lever to fully your Cub Cadet dealer to have your transmission drive belt lower the deck. replaced. -
Page 31: Position
• Carefully roll the deck toward the front of the tractor until the front hanger rod can be removed from the slots of the deck hanger bracket at the front of the deck. See Figure 7-4 . Hex Flange Nut Wood Block in Position Use 1-1/8"... -
Page 32: Position
Changing the Deck Drive V-Belt • Place the V-belt in the two outer spindle pulleys and route the backside of the belt to the two rear idler pul- WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, re- leys. Refer to Figure 7-6 move ignition key, disconnect the spark plug •... -
Page 33: Position
• On each side of the mower deck, make sure that the • From the left of the PTO pulley, pull the left side of deck support pins are pulled outward and fixed in the the drive belt downward and roll the belt off the PTO disengaged position. -
Page 34: Position
• At the front of the deck frame, remove the internal cotter pin and withdraw the clevis pin to unlock shock absorber pivot handle. See Figure 7-9. Figure 7-11 Figure 7-9 • Grasp the shock absorber pivot handle and pull upward and forward to pivot the handle fully forward. -
Page 35: Position
• Make certain the tractor lift links are inside of the deck • Install the new light bulb and connect the wire harness. frame lift arms. Align the lift link and lift arm holes on ei- • Reposition the steering column cover and insert the ther side of the tractor and insert the clevis pin removed cover front tabs into the running board slots. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place 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 to FAST position. -
Page 37: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts. If you do not have a dealer, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-877- 282-8684 or visit www.cubcadet.com to find the nearest Cub Cadet dealer in your area. Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). -
Page 38: Warranties
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower. -
Page 39: Position
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 lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. - Page 40 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 361131, servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals.