G1236 Walk-Behind Commercial Rotary Mowers Professional Turf Equipment ES OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Safety Instructions Slope Guide Safety Labels Product Specification Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Off-Season Storage Accessories and Attachments Troubleshooting 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 17 21 24 24 25 MODEL NUMBER Model Number......................................................... Serial Number........................................................... Date of Purchase......................................................
FOREWORD The Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers have been developed for use by professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machines incorporate many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
SAFETY 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. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. 15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (No more than 15 degrees or a 26.8% grade). Mow across the slope. RELATED TO FUEL 1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Please respect it. 2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling fuel. 3.
FIRST TIME OPERATORS • Start off in a flat, open, area. • Keep bystanders away. • Set the throttle to low speed. • Practice maneuvering (forward, turn left, turn right, reverse), without the mower deck engaged.
SLOPE GUIDE DO ING A1 5 ° S LO P E OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. FOL N DO TTE D L INE, R E P RES ENT 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SAFETY LABELS WARNING OPEN BELT DRIVE STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH Part Number: 01001035 WARNING Part Number: 777I22931 - TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING. - DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL.
Part Number: 01006668 Part Number: 01006132 Part Number: 777S30503 Part Number: 777I22929 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777D12837 9
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFO. Controls: Frame: Front Caster Wheels: Drive Wheels: Fuel Tank: Ground Speed: (approximate) Net Weight: Engine ignition; throttle; choke; left and right operator presence levers; left and right steering/brakes; blade clutch; transmission shift Transmission in 1st, neutral latches released, rear wheels chocked in front 7 gauge steel 9 x 4.0-5 semi-pneumatic 13 x 6.50-6 pneumatic, 10-12 psi 5 gallons, regular unleaded 1st=2.0mph, 2nd=2.6mph, 3rd=3.1mph, 4th=4.0mph, 5th=6.
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel and engine oil details. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. This pedestrian controlled wide area mower has been completely assembled at the factory.
OPERATION Know Your Mower Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Mower. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls, safety signs and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eye severely.
squeezed and its neutral latch lever pushed forward and engaged in the neutral lock position, the steering/brake lever is held in a position where the idler pulley is not applying pressure to the traction drive belt and the brake is not engaged. must be in the Neutral position in order to start the engine. Never attempt to mow in Fifth Gear. Fifth Gear should be used for transport only.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS needed. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight. Hair Pin 3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts: a. Remove the deck cover shield and engage the blade clutch. b. Make sure the belts clear the belt guides by 1/8" to 1/4". c. The tension of the deck drive belts should be adjusted so that a ten-pound pull between two pulleys deflects each belt about 1/2" (See Figure 19 page 19). Do not overtighten these belts.
2. With the neutral latch levers engaged restart the engine. 3. Push the blade clutch lever forward until it engages and the cutter blades start rotating. 4. Shift the transmission into first gear. (It is suggested that you practice mowing in first gear.) 5. Squeeze both steering/brake levers with both hands and release the neutral latch levers from the neutral lock position. 6. Slowly release the steering/brake levers and the mower will move ahead in a straight line.
area is mowed. g. If the grass is repeatedly mowed in the same direction, it will be “trained” so that the Striped appearance is more pronounced and longer lasting. Grooving of the turf from the tires will occur. 10. For empting material collection systems or for any other operation involving the mower deck, before leaving the operator station: • shut off the mower deck. • place the transmission in neutral. • latch the neutral locks. • shut off the engine. • apply wheel chocks. 13.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • WARNING: Never let children or untrained Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers- There are two grease positions. See Figure 11 item H people operate or service the mower. • • • • Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL 3. Remove old filter and insert new filter into hoses, and move clamps near filter. 1. Place a container underneath the mower on the right hand side. 2. Remove oil drain plug, and replace when oil stops draining. (See Figure 12) Clamp Fuel Filter Clamp Drain Plug Figure 15 SERVICE SPARK PLUG WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Figure 12 3.
2. Remove the deck cover. (This requires a 9/16” wrench) 3. Remove the cap screw which serves as a belt guide and is mounted in the idler pulley arm. (Item J, Figure 19.) 4. Slip the long blade drive belt off of the pulleys. 5. Place a new long blade drive belt through the belt guide and loop it around the engine pulley and then around the two deck pulleys. The belt’s back side should ride on the idler pulley. 6. Replace the cap screw, lock washer and nut in the idler pulley arm. 7.
5. Prop up the side of the mower and slip the belt over the drive wheel. 6. Slip the new traction drive belt over the drive wheel and loop it over the jackshaft pulley while lifting up on the idler bracket. 7. Insert the swivel joints in the holes in the idler bracket and replace the hairpin cotters. 8. Replace the belt guards and the hex screws. 6. Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine pulley. transmission drive belt I CHANGING A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. 6. ADJUSTING THE CONTROL-FORCE 7. Three holes in the belt guard allow you to reposition the hex cap screw to adjust the brake lever. The top hole (lite tension), the middle hole (medium tension) and the lower hole (hard tension). The unit is shipped with the hex screw in the top hole. SEE FIGURE 25 BELOW FOR REFERENCE.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE Note: The front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8” - 1/4” below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Interval Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. Never refuel or drain the fuel system indoors. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER For engines stored over 30 days: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. This section addresses minor service issues.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL WIDE AREA WALK-BEHIND COMMERCIAL MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required present proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals. In addition, Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.
