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01004965.fm Page 2 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Related to Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
01004965.fm Page 3 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM FORWARD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mowers were developed to provide superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
01004965.fm Page 4 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. General 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read this manual. Never permit children to operate this machine. Never carry passengers. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety devices.
01004965.fm Page 5 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 7. 8. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top. This space is necessary for tank expansion. Do not overfill. Wipe up any spilled fuel. C. When Mowing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be mowed. When operating this mower in the forward direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own.
01004965.fm Page 6 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch. 14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower. 15. Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached. 16.
01004965.fm Page 7 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Electric Blade Clutch Figure. 2 Tach and Hour Meter Engine throttle Choke Lever Ignition Switch A. Controls 1. 2. 3. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator’s seat. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed. Turning the switch further against spring pressure starts the engine.
01004965.fm Page 8 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM Note: The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released, but they should be placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor may creep. 4. 5. 6. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower behind the ignition switch. This is an “on/ off” toggle switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cutting blades through the PTO.
01004965.fm Page 9 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 9. to the left then push the seat forward or back to the desired position. Release the lever so the seat will lock in place. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See Figure 1) Located on the right side of the mower of the ignition switch. When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm. When the machine is off the tachometer displays running time. Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for each recommended lubrication interval.
01004965.fm Page 10 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 8-10 psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated to 25-30 psi. 2. 3. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are Tight. Check the tension of the deck drive belts. a. Remove the deck cover b. The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch. c.
01004965.fm Page 11 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM c. If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1/8"-3/ 8" lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need to adjust the ferrule distance on the Deck Lift Spring Assist (See Figure 5). You may also need to adjust the Eyebolt Deck Links (See Figure 5). Deck Lift Spring Assist Front Ferrule Nuts at rear ferrule Front Eyebolt Lift Link Deck Links Rear Eyebolt Lift Link Figure.
01004965.fm Page 12 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM b. c. d. the left hand side. (NOTE: Be sure the blades are parallel to the frame rails of the unit when taking paved surface to blade edge measurements.) If the left hand side is within 1/4" of the right hand side no more adjustment is necessary. If the left hand side is higher than the right hand side by 1/4", increase both eyebolt lift link lengths on the left hand side until the left side is within 1/4" to the right hand side.
01004965.fm Page 13 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter. If the engine does not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try again. i. 2. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the choke on halfway and as the engine warms, push the choke off all the way. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turning-radius mower is not like operating a tractor-type riding mower.
01004965.fm Page 14 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM k. 3. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees. Parking the Mower: a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch. b. Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mowing deck to the transport position. c. Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage area. d. Move the throttle to slow. e. Place the steering levers in the neutral position. f. Set the parking brake. g.
01004965.fm Page 15 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM Figure. 6 e. f. g. h. 2. Linch Pins Linch Pins Height of Cut Clevis Pin Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2). Turn front caster wheels outward.
01004965.fm Page 16 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM a. b. c. d. e. Set the parking brake. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing.
01004965.fm Page 17 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 5. Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Remove the deck cover. Cover Plate b. Remove the drive belts. (See 4. ChangSpindle ing Blade Drive Belts.) c. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Changing a Blade.) d. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove from the cover plate all six hex nuts, the three carriage bolts and the three hex head Figure. 7 cap screws. For the 60" decks there will be four hex head cap screws and four hex nuts. d. Remove the spindle assembly.
01004965.fm Page 18 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM e. 2. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the lowest hole in the oil tank fill neck, if necessary. Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. Place the mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
01004965.fm Page 19 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 2. and water and rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and cable ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are tight. Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Battery Storage: When storing the mower for long periods of time the following guidelines should be taken. a. Disconnect the battery cables from the terminals and remove the battery. b. Clean the battery before storing.
01004965.fm Page 20 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 5. b. Attach the Negative (black) cable. c. Attach the rubber battery strap. Jump Starting Warning: Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode. a. 6. 7. 8. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the charged battery. b. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery. c.
01004965.fm Page 21 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM c. d. blade clutch switch “off”, release the parking brake and try to start the engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced. If the engine does not start, engage the parking brake and start the engine. Swing one steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or replaced.
01004965.fm Page 22 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM e. Electric PTO Clutch: This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator’s seat and the blade clutch switch is turned on.This electric clutch is a fairly trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades do not turn, first check the 7.
01004965.fm Page 23 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM ground. Loosen and remove the locknut from the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the caster yoke. The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle assembly through one side of the caster yoke, through a spacer sleeve, a spare wheel, the other spacer sleeve and finally through the other side of the caster yoke. Then tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly. Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing.
01004965.fm Page 24 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM Note: If you wish to move the mower by pushing, you must release the dynamic braking. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers out and lock in position. After pushing the mower to the desired location, return both levers to the operating position (See photo at right). When the mower is parked with the engine running and the steering levers opened out in the neutral position, the parking brakes should be applied.
01004965.fm Page 25 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM rest of the hydraulic system. Fill the replacement filter with a good grade of 20W-50 oil and lubricate the sealing surface. Screw the filter onto the filter base until it seats and then another one-half turn to seal. Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill cap and the area around it before removing the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil.
01004965.fm Page 26 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM opened out to the neutral position. If the mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. If the mower creeps, first determine whether it creeps to the right or left side and which direction the mower moves — to the front or the rear. To make the adjustment, place the steering levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, take the key from the ignition switch and pivot the seat forward.
01004965.fm Page 27 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM G. Storage 1. General: If your mower will not be in service for a few months, it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenance procedures should be performed. a. 2. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned. b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed. c. Protect the metal surfaces.
01004965.fm Page 28 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM e. Push the mower outdoors and start the engine. Let the engine idle until it has warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. 2. 3. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level. b. Check the engine oil level. c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abrasion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure. Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.
01004965.fm Page 29 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation.) Clean or replace the engine’s paper air cleaner element.* Check the battery’s electrolyte level. Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces.* After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them every 500 hours thereafter. Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart. Lubricate all grease fittings.
01004965.fm Page 30 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO.
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01004965.fm Page 32 Friday, March 23, 2001 9:17 AM EQUIPMENT TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is specific to the product manual it is attached to. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule.
