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- Page 1 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 48” Fabricated Deck 54” Fabricated Deck 60” Fabricated Deck 72” Fabricated Deck OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword............. . . 3 General Safety Operations . -
Page 3: Foreword
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed seperately with your unit, for more information. MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL 23HP 48” Tank, 27HP 54” Tank, 31HP 60” Tank, 53AI8CT2050 53AH8CT4050 53AI8CT6050 25HP 48”... -
Page 4: General Safety Operations
GENERAL SAFETY 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body. OPERATIONS 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. A. DANGER 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, Do not operate machine in confined areas leaves, oil, grease, etc. -
Page 5: Related To Fuel
11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. terminals can produce sparks and heat...connections Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines to the terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals or fittings while the system is under pressure. -
Page 6: Towing
tion switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any DANGER: damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior before restarting the engine. to operator use! 13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch;... -
Page 7: G.suspension Seat
the ROPS could come in contact with any struc- frame. The seat frame is attached to the tures, trees, etc. mechanical suspension, which is attached to 8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass the roller tracks that are bolted to the seat base that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity in one of the three (3) locations - the seat (C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s... -
Page 8: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS TO R EDU CE THE RISK O F IN JU RY , D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S D ISC H A R G E C H U TE C O VER OR GR A S S WARNING C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . -
Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 5" Adjustment (fore-aft) Frame: 2"... -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Engine throttle Ignition Switch Tach and Electric Blade Parking Brake Choke Lever Hour Meter Clutch Switch A.General k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch 1. When Mowing: switch and wait until the blades stop rotating a. -
Page 11: Controls
grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. turns are uphill rather than downhill. c. Align the mower so as to head directly toward Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow the object on the far side. - Page 12 Steering Levers Note: The 19hp and 23hp use the 5 gallon fuel tank. Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 3 Foot Pedal Lift lower, or to momentarily hold the implement at a wheel, making the mower turn toward the side desired height.
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Page 13: Initial Adjustments
direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel the area around the oil tank fill neck before to the engine. When turned in a counterclockwise checking the oil level to prevent dirt from con- direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the taminating the oil. -
Page 14: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures
(See Figure 5). You may also need to adjust c. Become familiar with all of the machine con- the Deck Links (See Figure 5). trols, instrumentation, safety and instruction signs, and safety devices. Deck Lift Spring inner nut d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe, level area with no obstructions including objects, pedestrians, and animals. - Page 15 utes. Be sure to totally retard the choke after 1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or the engine has “warmed up”. objects are behind the machine. Look g. Check safety devices: behind the machine, and use extreme care. 1. With the park brake engaged, try to move 2.
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Page 16: Mower Cutting Blades
Insert the key in the ignition and start switch After you have mastered operating the mower, and turn the switch to “On”. use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push deck to the cutting position and pull on the the choke to the on position. -
Page 17: Maintenance And Service
lengths of grasses are removed, and grass conditions Clean up the grass clippings and other are generally dry. materials washed from underneath the mower deck, and dispose of them properly. MAINTENANCE AND Hose Coupler (Shown without SERVICE Hose Attached) WARNING: Water Port Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from... - Page 18 Height of Cut Clevis Pin Main Frame Linch Pins Figure. 7 Linch Pins Changing a Blade: conventional electric grinder or a hand file a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- to sharpen the blades. connect the spark plug. d.
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Page 19: Hydraulic Oil
Cover Plate Spindle Figure. 9 Hydraulic Tank Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Figure. 8 b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. Note: When replacing belts do not over- Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill... -
Page 20: Electrical System
caps and drain oil from both left and right c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Hydraulic pumps Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 1.250 1.200... -
Page 21: Tires
electrical components. This is a standard plug-in engine does not start, engage the parking type automotive fuse rated at 20.0 amp. brake and start the engine. 7. Safety Switches: There are three safety c. Seat Switch: With both steering levers in the switches in the electrical circuit which control the neutral position, the parking brake engaged engine. -
Page 22: Brakes
2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or the park brake should be engaged. replace immediately. The normal procedure is to Note: To move the mower forward or in reverse remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. by pushing, you must release the dynamic braking. - Page 23 hoses. Make certain there are no kinks or uum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic twists in any hose. oil in the pump. 2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter: Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con- Note: nected to the filter) daily before starting the Change the hydraulic oil and the oil fil- engine.
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Page 24: H.storage
ing holes in each lap bar whenever the lap bars perature. Before storing, the following are in their Neutral positions. maintenance procedures should be performed. Note: For E.F.I. Tanks, disconnect the nega- Note: Both lap bars must be in their Neutral tive lead of the battery for storage of 4 weeks or positions for the Park brake interlock mecha- more. -
Page 25: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the Lubrication Chart. D. Every 100 Hour Checks A. Daily Checks 1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours 1. Before starting engine: under heavy duty operation.) a. Check the fuel level.** 2. -
Page 26: Lubrication Chart
OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil 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 Deck Suspension Pivots... -
Page 27: Performance Adjustments
Performance Adjustments B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment Description High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec. A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment 23, 25, 31 & 37Hp Kawasaki 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100 If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully 25, 27 &... -
Page 28: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check- b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear ing RPM readings as outlined above. adjustment available. Check factory settings of lap bars for the con- C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings ditions listed above. Note: Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on If lap bar adjustments are required,... -
Page 29: F Deck Leveling Procedure
F. Deck leveling Procedure aligned along the mower centerline. The blade- to-ground height at the rear of the blade tip Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher than the front tip. the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove This is referred to as blade pitch. -
Page 30: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02002824... -
Page 31: Reconfigurable Mower
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Page 32: Slope Gauge
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- Page 36 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL TANK ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: present proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade servicing dealer.
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