Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 60” & 72” Fabricated Deck InDirect Injection Diesel OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides 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.
GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS 5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed. 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body. 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, leaves, oil, grease, etc. 9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine. 10.
terminals can produce sparks and heat...connections to the terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corrosion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external sources, make sure that the connections are made properly and in the correct sequence...connect to the positive terminal of the good battery first, then connect that to the positive terminal of the weak battery.
13. 14. 15. 16. damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral opened-out position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE GLOW PLUGS Part Number: 01009619 Part Number: 00030635 DANGER ROTATING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 01003450 Part Number: 01003452 Part Number: 01003451 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, D O N OT O P E RAT E M OW E R U NL E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVERORGRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Electric Blade Clutch Switch Figure. 2 Hour Meter (tach optional) Engine throttle Ignition Switch A.General k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way. l.
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, playgrounds, parking lots, other machines, animals, and other people. e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet, unstable, or slippery. f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, or debris are present as traction can be reduced. g. Slow-down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver. h.
Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle ParkBrake Figure. 4 Figure. 3 position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Reinstall the detent pin. This is the required position for the foot pedal for the foot platform to tilt forward and to access some of the machines components. 8. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located behind the operator’s seat, the valve has three (3) positions: “off”, “Left Tank”, “Right Tank”.
C.Initial Adjustments the procedures below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck. a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, remove connection of the spark plugs and using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the cutting position. b.
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever. g. Use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and repeat step “b.” above to make sure that the desired cutting height has been attained. If the dimensions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above. 2. That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil sources, nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps, hoses or fittings. 3. That there are no loose or missing hardware nor any missing items. 4.
than the right side, and to turn clockwise (to the RIGHT), move the RIGHT lap bar rearward more than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is retarded, the turn side tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will be executed. Turf defacement could occur (if on grass) as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire.
mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate. However, getting used to the fingertip control of the zeroturning-radius mower takes some practice. We strongly recommend that you locate a “test area” where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed. a. Get into the operator’s seat. b. Start the engine. c. Use the transport lever to raise the mowing deck to the transport position. Make sure the blade clutch switch is off. d.
Linch Pins Linch Pins Figure. 6 Height of Cut Clevis Pin MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE g. Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove. h. To install reverse the process. 2. Changing a Blade: a. Remove the Key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug. b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. c.
a. Set the parking brake. b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. c. 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. d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing. e.
caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. Hydraulic pumps Figure. 8 Hydraulic Tank Figure. 9 1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula 15W40) Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck. d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. The correct level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. e.
c. Store the battery with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 1.100 16 6. Fuses: There are two fuses located in the wiring between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components. This is a standard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 30 amp for the main harness and 5 amp for the glow plug switch and 30 amp for the radiator fan. 7.
one of the steering levers up to the operating position. Release the operator’s seat and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced. With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the “off” position, sit in the operator’s seat and start the engine. Turn the blade clutch switch to the “on” position and the blades should start to rotate.
2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or replace immediately. The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park the mower on the nearest level, paved area. If the leaking tire is on a traction wheel, put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel.
brake rod. This will tighten the brake about .040 inch. Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount. 2. Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil until the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. Leave this air space for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at idle for about five minutes. Check the filter for leaks. Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air from the system. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level in the tank.
Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed. c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.) d. Lubricate the mower. e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6. D. Every 100 Hour Checks A. Daily Checks 1. 1. 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: 10-12 psi. Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi. f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt. g. Check the blades.
. OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Performance Adjustments B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec. 28.2 Hp Caterpillar 3675 +/-50 1200 +/-100 NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load. 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 10-12 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c.
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 3. 1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut height. 2. There are three height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck. a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 2 inches or lower. b. c.
F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. aligned along the mower centerline. The bladeto-ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher than the front tip. This is referred to as blade pitch. The sam height difference should be true for the left blade, measured front and back. 8. To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted. Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal threaded rods.
Fuel & Lube Specifications B.Lubricating Oil Specifications A.Fuel Specifications Use only good quality lubricating oil, such as shell Rimula 15W40 which meets Caterpillar ECF-I and either of the following: Use good quality fuel to get the correct power and performance from the engine. The recommended fuel specification for Caterpillar engines is shown below. Cetane number Viscosity Density Sulphur Distillation 45 minimum 2.0/4.5 centistrokes at 40 C (104 F) 0,835/0,855 kg/litre 0.
WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02000915 30
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer. Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule.
