Operator’s Manual Model 190-002 30” Hydraulic Tiller Attachment REQUIRED FOR USE: Weight Kit Bracket (190-307-100) Suitcase Weights (3 Req’d) (190-390-100) IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 To the Owner .................................................................................................... 7 Loose Parts........................................................................................................ 7 Assembling the Tiller....
SECTION 1: 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. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
• • • • parking brake, turn engine off and remove key before dismounting. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and wait until the tiller comes to a complete stop before making any repairs, adjustments, or removing any rocks or debris. Use extra caution when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. A tractor with a tiller attachment should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury.
• • • • • • • Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the tractor’s fender. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 6
SECTION 3: TO THE OWNER Model 190-002-100, 30-inch hydraulic tiller attachment is designed for use on Series 2000 Lawn Tractors with 23” rear tires only. It will NOT fit nor operate properly or safely on ANY other tractor. Using this tiller attachment requires the use of weight kit bracket 190-307-100 and suitcase weights part number 190-390-100 (three weights required). The instructions in this manual are divided into sections.
To connect the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic pump assembly: • Locate both male hydraulic fittings on the hydraulic pump. Notice that the fittings are not the same diameter. Figure 3 There is a short hydraulic hose that is connected to the hydraulic motor on one end that was removed from the hydraulic control valve for shipping (refer to Figure 3). After installing the small diameter hydraulic hose to the control valve, attach the short hose to the male fitting on top of the control valve.
SECTION 6: PREPARING THE TRACTOR NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor and tiller attachment when facing forward in the operator’s position. NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a mower deck, remove it now. Refer to the tractor’s operator’s manual for instruction on removing the mower deck and hardware.
IMPORTANT: If working on or with the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reattaching the battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to the positive (+) battery terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
• • Hydraulic Pump Assembly Hanging Brackets To mark the hole to ensure proper centering of the new hole to be drilled, place the pointed end of a center punch on the cross hairs of new hole position. Using a hammer, strike the end of the center punch to create a permanent mark in the metal frame and carefully remove the template. The hydraulic pump assembly attaches to the tractor using hangers that are permanently affixed to the tractor’s frame.
SECTION 7: MOUNTING THE TILLER Installing the Attachment Hitch NOTE: Be careful to insure that the hydraulic pump assembly clears the tractor’s transmission as the tractor is moving toward the tiller attachment. The attachment hitch, which has the electric lift cylinder attached to it, attaches to the rear of the tractor’s frame over the hitch plate. There is a short clevis pin and cotter pin mounted to the lower portion of the attachment hitch during shipping, remove them now and set them aside.
Attaching the Hydraulic Pump Assembly To mount the hydraulic pump assembly to the tractor, make certain that it is placed under the center of the tractor’s frame, resting on the ground, with the hydraulic hoses attached. Connect the hydraulic pump assembly as follows: • The rear of the hydraulic pump assembly has a “tongue” on it. The tongue is the flat portion toward the rear of the assembly. Raise the rear of the assembly up and slide the tongue into the slotted portion of the rear mounting bracket.
SECTION 8: KNOW THE TILLER Figure 14 Lift Switch Tine Direction Lever The tine direction lever is located on the top of the tiller attachment on the right side of the unit. Refer to Figure 14. This lever is used to control which direction the tines turn. The lift switch is located on the right side of the steering wheel on the dash panel and is used to raise and lower the tiller attachment and also to determine the depth at which the tines dig into the ground. See Figure 15.
Hydraulic Reservoir R is the reverse tilling position. The tine direction lever is pushed toward the back of the machine, or away from the operator to start the tines in the reverse direction. Tines spinning in a reverse direction are used for breaking ground or tilling hard soil. The hydraulic reservoir is a part of the tiller frame and can be found directly on top of the tiller in the center. It has a vented tank cap with a dipstick attached.
Engaging the Tiller • • Engage the tiller as outlined in the previous section. With the tractor, running at full throttle, in position, use the lift switch to lower the tiller into the ground. Be aware that as the tiller penetrates the ground, it will shake and vibrate the tractor initially. Kit number 190-014-100 is an optional skid shoe kit, available at your Cub Cadet dealer, that is recommended for the tiller attachment. The skid shoes make it simpler to determine tilling depth.
For shallow tilling, drop the roller to its lowest position by putting the locking rod into the highest hole of the adjustment bar. For deeper tilling, continue to raise the roller by using lower holes in the adjustment bar. The lowest hole (highest setting) is used for transporting the tiller. Using the Rear Tine Shield The rear tine shield that was shipped separately with the tiller assembly must be in place whenever the tiller is being used without the roller.
If the object does not dislodge using this method and the tines continue to not spin: • • • Shut off the PTO immediately, shift the tine direction lever to neutral (N), raise the tiller to its highest position, and turn the tractor engine off. Lift the roller to its highest position to create easier access to the tines. Raise the rear deflector, if necessary, and locate the object that is binding the tines. Using a broom handle or heavy stick, dislodge the object from between the tines and the housing.
With the new filter in place, remove all tools used to change the filter from the tiller: • Start the tiller in motion for about one minute in order to circulate the oil through the new filter. • Turn off the tiller and the tractor, lower the tiller until the top flat portion of the tiller is level with the ground, and check the hydraulic fluid. • Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and tighten it back down on the hydraulic reservoir. Remove it again and check the level of the fluid on the dipstick.
Replace only one tine at a time. This will help to insure the correct positioning of the tines as they are mounted on the tine assembly. When installing the new tine, be certain that the longer shoulder bolt is in the inner hole toward the center of the tine assembly. Realign the bolts and washers as shown in Figure 21 and retighten firmly. The hydraulic pump drive belt is located under the tractor and is driven by the PTO of the tractor.
SECTION 11: STORAGE NOTE: Before removing the tiller attachment for storage, perform all lubrication maintenance as outlined in the Maintenance section. • Supporting the weight of the hydraulic pump assembly with one hand, use the other hand to slide the front hanger rod out the right side of the tractor. Set the front of the hydraulic pump assembly carefully on the ground.
• There is enough clearance under the left side of the transmission for the hydraulic pump assembly to come out without having to raise the tractor. Removing the Attachment Hitch The attachment hitch, which has the electric lift cylinder attached to it, is still attached to the tractor. To remove the attachment hitch it is necessary to first unplug the electric lift cylinder from the electric lift harness. This is located between the rear fender of the tractor and the electric lift cylinder itself.
SECTION 13: TEMPLATES Dash Panel Template Instructions: 1. Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only. 2. Tape the template into position on the dash panel. 3. Continue following instruction given on page 9, Installing the Lift Switch.
Rear Frame Template Existing Hole Instructions: 1. Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only. 2. Continue following instruction given on page 10, Attachment Hitch Mounting Bolts.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments.
