Operator’s Manual 60" MOWER DECK INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Number 291 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 07819 FORM NO.
CONTENTS Section I II III IV Page Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................................................ To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................ Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ...........................................
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. cycling 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. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.
SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION assembly. Remove all padding material from the drive shafts. Refer to Figure 1. WARNING NOTE: The mower deck front lift bracket/rod assembly is shipped on the tractor. If not already done, cut the tie strap securing the front lift bracket/rod assembly to the front of the tractor frame. Pull the center of the tractor’s quick latch rod downward to remove the lift bracket assembly from the tractor.
B. TRACTOR PREPARATION NOTE LEFT LIFT ROD 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. LEFT LIFT LINK NOTCH SLOT LIFT STOP BRACKET RELEASE TAB VIEWED FROM RIGHT SIDE Figure 4A 1.
SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK PIVOT LINK SHOULDER BOLT After locking the left lift link as described in Section I (step B-2), start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to fully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5). Stop engine.
NOTE WARNING The following step 6 applies only to the initial installation of the mower deck on the tractor. 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. When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades. 6.
8. From the side of the tractor, raise the front lift rod and roll the deck forward until the lift rod aligns with slots of the deck front roller bracket. Lower the lift rod into the front roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the roller bracket (See Figure 13). NOTE If unable to align the support pins with the lift link holes, loosen the two hex lock nuts on the front lift rod to allow the deck to be moved farther rearward.
3. Remove the internal cotter pins, flat washers, and adjustment clevis pins to adjust the front caster wheel arms to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) in the height adjustment brackets of the deck (See Figure 6). NOTE If you do not lock the drive shaft auto-lok collar in the released position (step 12), it will be necessary to compress and hold the collar rearward when connecting the shaft (step 13). 4. Adjust the rear deck rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) as follows: 13.
SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are equipped with a deck downstop feature which can be used to set the downstop position of the mower deck, regardless of whether the deck caster wheels contact the ground. The 60" mower deck is equipped with ground following front caster wheels and is designed to be operated with the caster wheels and rear rollers on the ground.
the lift rod threads to lower the left side of the mower deck. 7. Recheck the measurements described in step 4. If the blade measurements are not within 1/16 inch, repeat steps 4 and 6 until the correct measurement is obtained. B. FRONT TO BACK LEVELING The front lift rod must be correctly adjusted to maintain the proper pitch of the deck when mowing uneven terrain. 1. Adjust the front caster wheel arms and rear deck rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 2.
2. Remove the internal cotter pin, flat washer, and adjustment clevis pin from the height adjustment bracket. Position the caster wheel arm in the desired height setting and insert the adjustment clevis pin (See Figure 24). Secure with the flat washer and internal cotter pin. Repeat for other side. NOTE Because the weight of the mower deck may cause some settling of the roller linkage, the cutting blades should be measured to ensure they are level or up to 1/8" lower in the front.
4. Reposition the caster wheels and roller so that they are appoximately 1/2 inch above the ground. 5. For subsequent minor adjustments from this position, use the tractor lift system to raise the deck, then turn the adjustment knob as necessary to attain the desired height setting (one full turn equals approximately 1/4"). Reposition the caster wheels and rollers if necessary.
2 3&4 1 2 1 2 5 4 1. Spindle Belt Cover 2. Thumb Screws and Bell Washers 3. Button Plugs - Access to Spindle Lube Fitting 3&4 6 4. Spindle Assembly Lube Fittings 5. Idler Arm Lube Fitting 6. Channel Bracket Figure 29 C. SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT WARNING A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from the mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to Figures 29 and 30, replace the spindle belt as follows: The idler bracket and movable flat idler pulley are under spring tension.
1 2 9 3 1 8 11 10 7 5 4 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spindle Pulleys Movable Flat Idler Pulley Drive Pulley Fixed Flat Idler Pulley Spindle Belt LH Belt Cover Mounting Strap 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 6 Idler Bracket Gear Box Mounting Bracket Idler Spring Carriage Bolts and Flange Lock Nuts Carriage Bolts and Flange Lock Nuts Figure 30 5. Route the belt as follows: INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT 1.
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. Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Worn parts can be expensive to replace.
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. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AOUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°.
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.
