Operator’s Manual 44" MOWER DECK (For Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors) INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Number 209 (190-209-100) IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A. ECO 07686 FORM NO.
CONTENTS Section I II III IV V VI Page Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................................................ To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... Product Graphics ..................................................................................................................... Tractor and Deck Preparation ..........................................
least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 19.
b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine hot or running. Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. c. DO NOT: Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, turn slowly and gradually across and down slope, if possible.
10. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. the waste. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion. 11. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching. b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them.
PRODUCT GRAPHICS Keep safety product graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer.
SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION A. DECK PREPARATION The mulching plug is shipped installed on the deck, Remove the mulching plug by raising and holding the chute deflector upward. Grasp the mulching plug and lift upward to disengage the two hooks from the chute deflector rod (See Figure 2). Store the mulching plug when not in use. Lower the chute deflector WARNING When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
B. TRACTOR PREPARATION WARNING LEFT LIFT ROD Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake lever. LEFT LIFT LINK NOTCH SLOT NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are equipped with a deck downstop feature. In the raised position, the downstop will prevent the lift links from being adequately lowered to allow installation of the deck. If the deck is being installed on a tractor which does not have the downstop feature, skip the following step 1 and go to step 2.
SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK 1. After locking the left lift link as described in Section I, use the tractor’s hydraulic lift to fully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5). Stop engine. WARNING Before installing the mower deck, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the “OFF” position. Always stop the engine after utilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system.
FRONT ROLLER BRACKET SLOTS NOTE The following step 8 and step 13 apply only to the initial installation of the deck on the tractor. 8. Loosen the hex jam nuts on the front lift bracket/ rod assembly and turn the hex lock nuts until approximately 1/2 inch from the ends of the threads (See Figure 10). FRONT LIFT ROD APPROX. 1/2 INCH HEX JAM NUT LOCK WASHER HEX LOCK NUTS FRONT LIFT ROD Figure 12 FRONT LIFT BRACKET Figure 10 9.
SUPPORT PIN EXTENDED THROUGH LIFT LINK PTO SHAFT DECK DRIVE SHAFT Figure 16 Figure 14 B. REMOVAL OF DECK 13. Initial installation only. Tighten the hex lock nuts on the front lift rod until the rod just contacts the front of both slots in the deck front roller bracket. For now, tighten the hex jam nuts and lock washers until just snug against the front lift bracket. Refer to Adjustments—Section III for final adjustment of front lift rod. 14.
6. Use the hydraulic lift to fully raise the LH and RH lift links (See Figure 5). Stop the engine. 7. Roll the deck forward to disengage the front lift rod from the slots of the front roller bracket (See Figure 12). Hold the front lift rod upward and slide the deck rearward until the lift rod rests on top of the roller bracket. 8. From the front of the tractor, pull the center of the quick latch rod downward to release the front lift bracket/rod assembly.
5. Side to side leveling is attained by adjusting the hex lock nut on the bottom of the LH lift rod, located below the LH lift link (See Figure 19). 6. Turn the hex lock nut upward (tighten) on the threads of the lift rod to raise the left side of the mower deck. Turn the lock nut down (loosen) on the threads to lower the left side of the mower deck. 7. Recheck the measurements described in step 4.
USING THE CASTER WHEELS TO SET CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING Before making any adjustments to the cutting height setting, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. Use care not to cut yourself on the sharp blades. The cutting height is set by positioning the front caster wheels in one of five settings in the caster wheel yoke of the deck (See Figure 22).
SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to hold the head of the spindle bolt while loosening the hex flange nut securing the blade. A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal of the hex flange nut (Refer to Figure 25). A.
1 2&5 3 6 4 2&5 1 5 1. Belt Covers 2. Button Plugs - Access to Spindle Lube Fittings 3. Idler Arm - w/ Square Hole 4. Idler Arm Lube Fitting 5. Spindle Assembly Lube Fitting 6. Gear Box Mounting Bracket Figure 26 C. SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from the mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to Figures 26 thru 30, replace the spindle belt as follows: 2. Note the routing of the spindle belt to help ensure proper installation of the new belt.
5. Remove the two hex flange lock nuts and carriage bolts (See Figure 29) securing the left side of the gear box mounting bracket to the deck. 6. Remove the two hex flange lock nuts and carriage bolts (See Figure 29) securing the right side of the gear box mounting bracket to the deck plate. 1. Lift the gear box/mounting bracket assembly to install the belt around the rear and left side of the drive pulley, and through the center opening of the mounting bracket (See Figure 29). 2.
SECTION V. LUBRICATION GUIDE The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important part of that care. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled in place, using Figure 31 as a guide.
SECTION VI. MOWING MOWING WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone in the area while mowing. Although the area has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower. For best results it is recommended that the first two laps should be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Cub Cadet LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
