Cub Cadet Lawn Mower G1332 User Manual

G1332, G1336, G1548  
Walk-Behind Commercial  
Rotary Mowers  
Professional Turf Equipment  
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL  
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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. This manual presents  
the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cadet  
Commercial mower at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your Cub  
Cadet Commercial mower will give dependable and trouble-free service.  
Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the  
design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the  
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the  
operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.  
CAUTION: THE Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers should  
only be operated and maintained by thoroughly trained individuals. The  
machines could cause serious injury to anyone who misuses them or does not  
understand their operation. All operators and maintenance personnel are urged  
to read this entire manual for their personal safety.  
WARNING:  
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with  
regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service.  
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed  
seperately with your unit, for more information.  
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:  
D415,503; 5,928,097; 6,012,274; 5,355,665; 6,226,966; 6,266,949  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
A. General:  
1. Read this Operator’s Manual completely before starting  
the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper  
sequence of operation. Retain Operator’s Manual in a  
safe place for future reference.  
5. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden  
hazards.  
6. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.  
7. Always have proper footing on slopes and hill sides and  
never operate when conditions are slippery.  
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine  
who has not read the manual. Never permit children  
under the age of 16 to operate this machine.  
8. Always keep both hands on the handles when mowing.  
Always walk, never run.  
3. Always have your feet and hands clear of the cutter  
deck when starting the engine.  
9. Never engage the blade clutch when the engine is  
running unless you are on grass that you intend to mow.  
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety  
devices. If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is  
damaged or does not function, repair or replace it before  
operating the mower.  
10. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road- ways.  
Always disengage the blade clutch and wait until the  
blades stop rotating.  
11. Never leave the mower unattended without disengaging  
the blade clutch, shifting the transmission into neutral,  
placing the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock  
position, shutting off the engine, removing the key from  
the ignition switch and closing the fuel shutoff valve.  
5. Always wear safety glasses, long pants and safety  
shoes when operating or maintaining this mower. Do not  
wear loose-fitting clothing.  
6. Never run the engine indoors without adequate  
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.  
12. Always park the mower and start the engine on a level  
surface with the transmission in neutral, the blade clutch  
disengaged and the neutral latch levers in the neutral  
lock position.  
7. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine or  
muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled  
for at least 30 minutes after it has been shut off.  
8. Do not allow anyone to ride on this mower. No  
passengers.  
13. Shut off the engine and wait for the blades to stop  
rotating before removing the grass catcher.  
9. Do not operate this mower under the influence of  
alcohol and or drugs.  
14. If you hit a solid object while mowing, disengage the  
blade clutch, shift the transmission into neutral, place  
the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position and  
stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and  
inspect for damage. Repair any damage and make sure  
the blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are  
tight before restarting the engine.  
B. Related To Fuel:  
1. Gasoline is highly flammable. Respect it.  
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling  
gasoline.  
3. Always use approved containers for gasoline.  
15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (No more than 17  
degrees or a 30% grade). Mow across the slope, not up  
and down the slope.  
4. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before  
removing the cap of the fuel tank.  
5. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank  
opening, use a funnel.  
16. Never raise the mower deck while the blades are  
rotating.  
6. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline  
reaches one inch from the top. This space must be left  
for expansion. Do not overfill.  
17. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower  
with the engine running. Disengage the blade clutch if  
another person approaches while you are operating a  
mower.  
7. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.  
18. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and negative  
battery cable to prevent the engine from accidentally  
starting before performing any maintenance on this  
mower.  
C. When Mowing:  
WARNING: Never mow in fourth gear  
(transport speed).  
19. Keep the mower and especially the engine clean and  
free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the chance  
of fire and to permit proper cooling.  
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be  
mowed.  
20. The operator presence control levers located at each  
handle are designed for your safety. Do not try to defeat  
their operation. If the blade clutch is engaged or the  
transmission is in gear, releasing both handles will shut  
off the mower’s engine.  
2. Never use this mower without the discharge chute  
installed and set in the down position.  
3. Mow only in daylight or proper artificial light.  
4. Always remove debris and other objects from the area  
to be mowed.  
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SAFETY DECALS  
Keep safety decals clean. Replace any safety decal that is damaged, destroyed, missing,  
painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety decals are available through your  
dealer. (Left and right sides are determined standing behind the unit in the operating position.)  
WARNING  
OPEN BELT DRIVE  
STOP ENGINE BEFORE  
REACHING UNDERNEATH  
- TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW  
TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING.  
- DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL.  
WARNING  
IF VALVE IS LEFT OPEN,  
CLOSE FUEL VALVE  
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE  
WHEN MACHINE IS  
OR HARD STARTING MAY  
NOT IN USE  
RESULT FROM FLOODING  
DANGER  
ROTATING BLADE  
Do not put hands or feet  
under or into mower when  
engine is running.  
WARNING  
SHIELD MISSING  
DO NOT OPERATE  
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SAFETY DECALS  
DANGER  
To Avoid Injury:  
CAUTION  
Always connect the “ground”  
(Black) cable last and  
remove it first whenever  
performing any battery  
maintenance.  
Serious bodily injury may result from failure  
to follow safe operating procedures.  
1. Read the Operators Manual before  
operating this machine.  
2. Clear area of debris before mowing.  
3. Do not remove or disable any shield,  
guard or safety device.  
Do not contact battery  
terminals or tools used to  
loosen the terminals with  
metal parts.  
4. Always chock the wheels when parking  
the machine on a slope.  
5. Stop engine, disconnect the spark plug  
and disengage blade drive before  
adjusting or servicing.  
Avoid contact with battery  
acid.  
Keep sparks and flames  
away from the battery.  
6. Keep people and pets a safe distance  
away from machine.  
7. Do not add fuel while engine is warn or  
running.  
8. Use caution on slopes.  
9. Before leaving the operators position:  
- Disengage the cutter blades.  
- Shift transmission to neutral and engage  
neutral locks.  
- Wait for all movement to stop.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,  
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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 .  
D A N G E R  
K E E P H A N D S a n d FE E T A W A Y  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER UNIT  
Engine:  
13 or 15 HP Kawasaki.  
Type:  
4-cycle, single-cylinder, recoil start.  
Air Cleaner:  
Lube System:  
Fuel Tank:  
Transmission:  
Traction Drive:  
Ground Speed:  
Drive Wheels:  
Brakes:  
Dual element, dry-type.  
Pressurized.  
5 gallons, polyethylene.  
5 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse.  
Double V-belts.  
2 to 4.5 MPH maximum.  
13 x 6.50-6 pneumatic tires mounted on steel wheels with ball bearings.  
Two 6-inch drum, external band type.  
Right and left steering/brake levers; over-center blade clutch; transmission shift lever;  
engine throttle; cutter blade,transmission neutral and operator presence safety  
group; key-type ignition switch.  
Controls:  
Frame  
Steel Plate. All welded construction.  
Handles  
1-1/4" diameter, tubular steel, adjustable.  
CUTTING DECK  
Cutting Width:  
Overall Width:  
Number of Blades:  
Height of Cut:  
Deck Material:  
Casters  
32"  
33"  
2
36"  
37"  
2
48"  
49"  
3
52"  
53"  
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2 to 4 inches in 1/4" increments.  
10 gauge steel top with 7 gauge steel skirt.  
9 x 3.50-4, 4-ply tires with inner tubes.  
Wheels have open-cage roller bearings.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
set the throttle on “Choke” and grasp the starter grip and  
pull slowly until the starter engages. Then pull the cord  
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and  
start the engine. Repeat if necessary with the throttle  
pushed halfway back to the “Slow” position.  
A. Controls  
1. Ignition Switch:  
(Recoil Start)  
Located in the center of the control panel between the  
handles. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise  
90 degrees, the engine can be started if the  
transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade clutch  
is disengaged.  
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(Electric Start)  
Located in the center of the control panel between the  
handles. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise  
90 degrees, the engine will start if the transmission shift  
lever is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged.  
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2. Fuel Shutoff Valve:  
Located under the fuel tank in the opening of the handle  
mount frame. The handle turns 90 degrees. When the  
handle is in a horizontal position, it will shut off the flow  
of fuel to the engine. When it is turned to a vertical  
position, it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine.  
Anytime the mower is being trailered or, if the mower will  
not be in use for 30 minutes or more, close the fuel  
shutoff valve to prevent flooding the engine.  
Figure 1 The Control Panel  
1. Ignition Switch  
3. Engine Throttle  
6. Blade Clutch Lever or 7. Right Steering Brake Lever  
Electric Blade Clutch  
8. Neutral Latch Levers 9. Right Operator Presence Lever  
5. Transmission Shift Lever:  
3. Engine Throttle:  
Located under the control panel. The lever has seven  
positions moving from the left to the right:  
Located on the right side of the control panel between  
the handles. Moving the throttle lever from the front to  
the rear will increase the engine speed from slow to fast.  
To start the engine, set the throttle all the way to the  
rear in the “Choke” position. After the engine starts,  
move the throttle halfway between slow and fast.  
Reverse Gear, Neutral, First Gear, Second Gear, Third  
Gear, Fourth Gear and Fifth Gear. The lever 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. Note: DO NOT shift the transmission  
from one forward gear to another while moving.  
4. Recoil Starter:  
Located on the top of the engine. To start the engine,  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Releasing the operator presence levers with either the  
transmission shift lever in gear or the blade clutch  
engaged will shut off the engine.  
B. Initial Adjustments  
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.  
2. Check the tire pressure. Drive Wheels should be inflated  
to 25 psi. Caster Wheels should be inflated to 15 psi.  
Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat  
the bead to the rim.  
3. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.  
4. 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".  
Figure 2 View Looking Under The Fuel Tank  
2. Fuel Shutoff Valve 5. Transmission Shift Lever  
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". Do not  
overtighten these belts. The blade clutch should  
engage with only moderate force.  
6. Blade Clutch (Manual and Electric):  
Located on the left handle below the control panel. This  
is an over-center belt clutch. When the handle is pushed  
forward it snaps to rest and forces the idler pulley into  
the blade drive belt causing the blades to rotate. Pull  
back the handle and the pressure on the belt is relieved  
and the blades stop rotating. Electric: Located on the  
left side of the control panel, this is an on/off toggle  
switch that controls the electric blade clutch which  
supplies power to the cutting blades. See Handle  
Assembly with Electric Blade Clutch in Parts List.  
d. Replace the deck cover shield and disengage the  
blade clutch.  
5. The tension of the transmission drive belt should be  
adjusted so that a five-pound pull between the engine  
traction drive pulley and the transmission drive pulley  
deflects the belt about 3/16".  
6. The two drive wheel belts are self-adjusting.  
7. Steering Brake Levers:  
7. The steering control rods on each side of the handle  
assembly should initially be adjusted so that there is  
about a 1/4" space between the rod and the bottom of  
the slot in the neutral latch lever with the latch in the  
drive position. To make this adjustment, remove the  
large hairpin from the swivel joint at the bottom of each  
steering control rod and thread the swivel joint up or  
down the rod as needed.  
There is a right-hand lever located beneath the outer  
end of the right handle and a left-hand lever located  
beneath the outer end of the left handle. Each lever  
operates independently and when squeezed against  
spring tension, lifts the idler pulley from applying  
pressure to the traction drive belt on the right or left side  
and applies the right or left side brake. When the levers  
are released, the mower will move ahead in a straight  
line if the engine is running and the transmission is  
engaged in a forward gear. Steering is accomplished by  
squeezing the steering/brake lever on the side to which  
the turn is to be made.  
8. The brake rods (above each drive wheel) should be  
adjusted so that when the steering/brake levers are  
squeezed and the mower is pulled backward, the brakes  
lock the drive wheels. The machine should roll freely  
when the neutral latch lever is in the neutral lock  
position. To adjust the brake rods, remove the large  
hairpin from the swivel joint at the top of each brake rod  
and thread the swivel joint up or down the rod as  
needed.  
8. Neutral Latch Levers:  
Pivoted inside each handle there is a neutral latch lever  
which works with each of the steering/brake levers.  
When either of the steering/brake levers is 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  
quite engaged. The neutral latch levers should be  
engaged in the neutral lock position before starting the  
engine.  
9. Adjusting the cutting height: The mower is shipped with  
the cutting height set at 3 inches ±1/4 inch depending  
on the air pressure in the tires. To change the cutting  
height, blade spacers and/or caster spacers must be  
moved according to the table on page 6.  
10. Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance section.  
C. Break-In and Operation:  
9. Operator Presence Levers:  
Located above the outer ends of the right and left  
handles, these levers must be held down on the handles  
against spring pressure in order to shift the transmission  
shift lever into gear or engage the blade clutch.  
1. Make certain you thoroughly understand all of the safety  
precautions before you attempt to operate this machine.  
2. Check the engine oil level. Fill to the proper level with  
10W-40 engine oil rated for service SE or SF.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
3. Move the mower outdoors. Check the engine gasoline  
level. When filling the tank, stop when the gasoline  
reaches one inch from the top. This space must be left  
for expansion. Use fresh, clean, unleaded, regular  
gasoline.  
8. Push the blade clutch lever forward until it engages and  
the cutter blades start rotating.  
9. Shift the transmission into first gear. (It is suggested that  
you practice mowing in first gear.)  
10. Squeeze both steering/brake levers with both hands and  
release the neutral latch levers from the neutral lock  
position.  
4. Move the mower to a “test area” where you can operate  
the mower for about half an hour without being  
disturbed.  
11. Slowly release the steering/brake levers and the mower  
will move ahead in a straight line. To turn the mower,  
squeeze the steering/brake lever on the side to which  
you want to turn.  
5. To start the engine:  
a. Shift the transmission to neutral.  
b. Disengage the blade clutch.  
12. To stop the mower’s forward motion, squeeze both  
steering/brake levers until the mower stops and place  
the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock position.  
c. Place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock  
position.  
d. Connect the spark plug wire.  
13. Before shifting into reverse gear, the mower’s forward  
motion must be completely stopped. For maximum  
traction in reverse, the steering/brake levers should be  
pushed downward.  
e. Open the fuel shutoff valve.  
f. Move the throttle lever to the “Choke” position.  
g. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn the switch  
on. (For electric-start engines: Turn the key to “Start”.  
Do not hold the key in the start position for more than  
10 seconds or you may damage the starter.)  
WARNING: To avoid possible bodily injury  
and to prevent damage to the transmission,  
the mower must be completely stopped before  
attempting to shift from forward to reverse or  
reverse to forward.  
h. For recoil-start engines: Grasp the starter grip and  
pull slowly until the starter engages and then pull the  
cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent  
kickback and start the engine. Allow the cord to recoil  
slowly. Repeat if necessary.  
14. Practice operating the mower and as you gain  
confidence, shift the transmission from first to second  
and mow for a while and then shift from second to third.  
Mow for at least one-half hour and then return the  
mower to the shop.  
i. Set the throttle at 50% of full engine RPM and allow  
the engine to warm up. Then, adjust the throttle to full  
engine RPM.  
15. To stop and shut off the mower, squeeze both steering/  
brake levers and place the neutral latch levers into the  
neutral lock position, disengage the blade clutch, shift  
the transmission into neutral, turn off the ignition to stop  
the engine, close the fuel shutoff valve and disconnect  
the spark plug wire.  
6. After the engine has warmed up, shut off the ignition  
and check the operation of the safety switches. Make  
certain that the engine will not start unless the ignition  
switch is turned on, the transmission is in neutral and  
the blade clutch is disengaged. If the engine will start  
with the transmission in any gear other than neutral,  
immediately shut off the engine and replace the neutral  
safety switch on top of the transmission. If the engine  
will start with the blade clutch engaged, immediately  
shut off the engine and adjust or replace, if necessary,  
the blade safety switch mounted on the engine deck.  
Start the engine and hold the left operator presence  
control lever down against the left handle and move the  
transmission shift lever into first gear. Now take your  
hand off the operator presence control lever and the  
engine should die. If it does not, immediately shut off the  
engine and adjust or replace, if necessary, the operator  
presence switch under the control panel. Shift the  
transmission into neutral, restart the engine, hold the left  
operator presence control down against the left handle  
and engage the blade clutch. Now take your hand off of  
the operator presence lever and the engine should die.  
If it does not, immediately shut off the engine and adjust  
or replace, if necessary, the operator presence switch  
under the control panel. Disengage the blade clutch.  
16. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are still tight.  
17. Check, and adjust if necessary, the tension of the deck  
drive belts and the transmission drive belt as described  
in items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment section.  
18. Readjust the steering control rods and the brake rods.  
They may require frequent adjustment until the belts  
and brake bands have properly seated. These  
adjustments are described in items 7 and 8 of the Initial  
Adjustment section.  
19. After the first full day of mowing, all nuts, bolt and  
screws should be rechecked for proper tightness and  
the belts should be rechecked for proper tension.  
7. Restart the engine.  
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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.  
1/4: Blade Spacers  
Above and Below The  
Spindle Assemblies  
1/2” Caster Spacers Above  
and Below The Caster  
Bracket  
Approximate  
Cutting Height  
Inches  
Above  
Below  
Above  
Below  
2
0
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
2
1
0
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2-1/8  
2-3/8  
2-1/2  
2-3/4  
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Engine Deck bolted to  
upper holes on cutting  
deck.  
3-1/4  
3-1/2  
2-3/4  
3
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3-1/4  
3-1/2  
3-3/4  
3-1/4  
3-1/2  
3-3/4  
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Engine Deck bolted to  
lower holes on cutting  
deck.  
MAINTENANCE  
5. Wash the mower off with water. Be sure to clean out  
grass clippings from under the cutter deck and also  
under the deck cover. Allow the mower to dry before  
storing.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire  
to prevent the engine from accidentally  
starting before performing any maintenance  
on this mower.  
6. Check that the blade mounting bolts are tight.  
A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE:  
7. Check that the blades are sharp. NOTE: Never mow  
with dull blades.  
1. If the mower must be tipped on its side for maintenance,  
first drain the fuel from the fuel tank and the oil from the  
engine’s crankcase.  
8. Check the fuel level, the engine oil level and clean the  
cooling-air intake (the rotating screen).  
2. Be careful not to spill lubricant on the drive belts.  
9. Clean the air cleaner elements (foam and paper).  
3. Do not tamper with the engine’s governor settings. They  
are adjusted to provide the proper maximum engine  
speed.  
10. After the first 5 hours of use, change the engine oil.  
(Change the oil every 40 hours thereafter.)  
11. Follow the lubrication chart on page 7.  
4. If the mower is to be in storage for more than 30 days,  
drain the fuel tank, run the engine to drain the  
carburetor dry, change the oil, remove the spark plug  
and pour a teaspoonful of oil into the cylinder. Pull the  
starter cord slowly to crank the engine and distribute the  
oil then replace the spark plug.  
12. Place the mower in locked storage to avoid tampering or  
use by an untrained operator.  
C. MAINTENANCE EVERY 40 HOURS:  
1. Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter. (Change  
the engine oil more frequently under severe operating  
conditions.)  
B. DAILY MAINTENANCE AFTER MOWING:  
1. Park the mower outside the storage facility with the  
engine shut off.  
2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.  
3. Check the condition and tension of all belts.  
4. Clean the spark plug and check the spark plug gap.  
5. Follow the lubrication chart on page 7.  
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve.  
3. Permit the mower to cool.  
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.  
6. Check condition and operation of all safety switches.  
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MAINTENANCE  
D. LUBRICATION CHART: See Figures 3, 4 & 5 for Item Location  
NUMBER OF  
GREASING  
POSITIONS  
ITEM  
DESCRIPTION  
32” & 36” 48” & 52”  
DAILY  
2
3
A
Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings  
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
B
C
D
E
F
Caster Wheel Bearing  
Caster Wheel Pivot Shafts  
Deck Idler Pulley Pivot Arms  
Drive Wheel Bearings  
Brake Lever Pivots  
Blade Clutch Bellcrank Pivot  
Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers  
EVERY  
40  
HOURS  
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Figure 3  
E. ENGINE MAINTANENCE:  
For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine on your  
mower, see the separate engine manual packed with your  
mower.  
F. MOWER MAINTANENCE:  
1. TO CHANGE A BLADE: (See Figure 6.)  
a. Remove the deck cover.  
b. Tip the mower back and block up the front of the  
deck.  
c. Place one wrench on the hex head bolt under the  
blade. Use a second wrench to remove the locknut  
on top of the spindle pulley.  
d. Remember the number of blade spacers both  
above and below the spindle.  
Figure 4  
e. Remove the long (9-1/2") blade bolt, the flat  
washer, the blade and the blade spacers.  
f. To replace the blade, reverse the above procedure.  
Be careful to replace the blade spacers correctly  
above and below the spindle.  
2. TO SHARPEN A BLADE:  
a. To sharpen a blade, clamp the blade in a vise and,  
using a flat mill file, carefully file the cutting surface  
on each end of the blade to a sharp edge.  
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g. Blades with severe nicks or dents that cannot be  
removed by filing should be replaced.  
h. After sharpening, check the balance of the blade by  
placing the blade on a blade balancer fulcrum  
device.  
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Figure 5  
i. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the  
cutting surface on that end. NOTE: If a blade  
cannot be easily balanced, replace it.  
3. TO CHANGE THE DRIVE BELTS:  
a. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.  
b. Remove the deck cover.  
c. Remove the cap screw which serves as a belt  
guide and is mounted in the idler pulley arm.  
(Item J, Figure 7.)  
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Figure 6  
Figure 7  
d. Slip the long blade drive belt off of the pulleys.  
e. (48" ONLY) Loosen the idler pull rod which holds the  
idler pulley tight against the short blade drive belt.  
(Item K, Figure 8.)  
f. Remove the short blade drive belt from the pulleys.  
g. Place a new short blade drive belt back on the  
pulleys and tighten the idler pull rod to hold the idler  
pulley tight against the belt.  
h. 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.  
i. Replace the cap screw, lock washer and nut in the  
idler pulley arm.  
j. The idler pulleys should be adjusted so that when  
the blade clutch is engaged, a ten-pound pull  
between two pulleys deflects either belt about 1/2".  
Do not overtighten these belts. The blade clutch  
should engage with only moderate force.  
Figure 8  
k. Replace the deck cover.  
4. TO CHANGETHETRANSMISSION DRIVEBELT:  
(See Figure 9)  
a. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.  
b. Working under the engine deck, take the long blade  
drive belt off of the engine pulley.  
c. Loosen the locknut holding the transmission drive  
belt idler pulley in place and slide the pulley away  
from the transmission drive belt.  
d. Remove the old belt and mount a new belt on the  
pulleys.  
Figure 9  
e. Slide the idler pulley back onto the belt and tighten  
the locknut holding it in place. The idler pulley should  
be adjusted so that a five-pound pull on the belt  
between the engine pulley and the transmission  
pulley deflects the belt about 3/16".  
5. TO CHANGE EITHER TRACTION DRIVE BELT:  
a. Remove the hex nuts which hold the belt guard in  
place. Remove the belt guard.  
b. Place the neutral latch lever in the neutral lock  
position.  
f. Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine  
pulley.  
c. Remove the hairpin cotters from the two swivel joints  
which are inserted through the idler bracket and  
remove the swivel joints from the idler bracket.  
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7. TO ADJUST THE LITE-TOUCH (MANUALLY)  
a.rThree 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 THE FIGURE BELOW FOR  
REFERENCE. To adjust the bolt do the following:  
b.With a spring puller, pull the spring and detach it  
from the hex cap screw.  
c.Remove the lock nut from the lite touch hole in  
the belt guard.  
d.Loosen (but do not remove) the remaining two  
nuts on the belt guard.  
Figure 10  
e.Pull the belt guard away from the unit. This will  
give clearance to remove the bolt. Note: If you are  
having difficulty removing the bolt, continue to  
loosen the two nuts on the belt guard (BUT DO  
NOT REMOVE). Remove the bolt and nut.  
d. Lift up on the idler bracket with one hand while  
removing the belt from the jackshaft pulley with the  
other hand. (See Figure 10.)  
e. Prop up the side of the mower and slip the belt over  
the drive wheel.  
f.Reposition the bolt and nut into the middle or  
lower hole and retighten all three nuts.  
f. Slip the new traction drive belt over the drive wheel  
and loop it over the jackshaft pulley while lifting up  
on the idler bracket.  
g.Using a spring puller, reattach the spring to the  
hex cap screw.  
g. Insert the swivel joints in the holes in the idler  
bracket and replace the hairpin cotters.  
h. Replace the belt guard and the two nuts.  
6. TO CHANGE A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY:  
a. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.  
b. Remove the deck cover.  
c. Remove the blade. (See paragraph 1. To Change a  
Blade.)  
d. Remove the blade drive belts. (See paragraph 3. To  
Change the Blade Drive Belts.)  
Lite  
e. Remove the two bolts which hold the pulley bushing  
tight in the spindle pulley and thread the bolts into  
the other two holes in the bushing.  
Medium  
Hard  
f. Alternately turn each bolt 1/2 turn clockwise until the  
bolts force the pulley off of the bushing.  
Belt Guard  
g. Remove the bushing by tapping a large screw driver  
into the slot in the side of the bushing.  
Loosen remaining two nuts (DO NOT REMOVE)  
h. Remove the key and the pulley.  
Figure 11  
i. Tip the mower back and block up the front of the  
deck.  
j. Remove the four bolts and locknuts holding the  
spindle assembly to the deck.  
k. Remove the spindle assembly.  
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SUGGESTED MOWER REPLACEMENT PARTS  
PART #  
Description  
32"  
36"  
48"  
00021871  
00050125  
01007591  
00011807  
00021924  
01007578  
00050441  
00021947  
00050480  
01000194  
01000151  
Rotary Blade, 16-1/2"  
Rotary Blade, 18"  
Blade Bolt  
Blade Nut  
Blade Spacer  
Drive Belt  
Drive Belt  
Long Drive Belt  
Short Drive Belt  
Transmission Drive Belt  
Traction Drive Belt  
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
10  
1
3
3
15  
10  
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
SUGGESTED ENGINE REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Air Filter  
Foam Wrap  
Engine  
Oil Filter  
Air Filter  
Spark Plug  
01007290 Kawasaki, 13.0 HP  
01009794 Kaw. Kai., 13.0 HP  
01007291 Kawasaki, 15.0 HP  
01009795 Kaw. Kai., 15.0 HP  
KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7017 KM-11013-7016 KM-92070-7003  
KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7031 KM-11013-7025 KM-92070-7003  
KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7017 KM-11013-7016 KM-92070-7003  
KM-49065-2078 KM-11013-7031 KM-11013-7025 KM-92070-7003  
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Supplement Parking Instructions  
All Gear Walk-Behind Mowers  
INCORRECT  
Instructions  
1. When parking mower on a hill,  
position mower perpendicular to  
the slope. DO NOT PARK  
MOWER  
SLOPE.  
FACING  
DOWN  
2. Turn off the engine.  
3. Place the Transmission Shift  
Lever in First Gear.  
4. Disengage the Neutral Latch  
Levers.  
5. Place chocks on both sides of the  
traction drive wheels. Alternate  
the chocks by placing one chock  
on the rear side of the wheel and  
another chock on the front side of  
the opposite wheel.  
CORRECT  
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MAINTENANCE RECORD  
DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
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DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
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DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
DATE  
WORK PERFORMED  
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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. Your Cub Cadet Commercial dealer  
carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis, and attach-  
ments.  
What is Covered By This Warranty? This limited warranty covers any defect in materials and/or workmanship in your  
Cub Cadet Commercial equipment to the original owner for the following time periods:  
A) First (1st) Year of Original Ownership: Both Parts found defective in materials and /or workmanship and the  
associated Labor of the particular repair are covered under the terms of this limited warranty  
B) Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Year of Original Ownership: Parts found defective in materials and /or workmanship are  
covered under the terms of this limited warranty.  
Limited Battery Warranty: 90-day free battery replacement in the case of defects in materials and/or  
workmanship, thereafter prorated for the period from the fourth (4th) through the twelfth (12th) month of  
ownership.  
“No-Fault Warranty”: Covers the “No-Fault” to owner replacement of damaged belts, tires, seats, and grass bags  
(cutting blades are not included) for a period of One (1) month or One-Hundred (100) hours, whichever comes  
first.  
Limited Engine Warranty: Parts and Labor for defects in materials and/or workmanship are covered for the first  
two (2) years of original equipment ownership. Refer to the Engine Manual for specific limitations and restric-  
tions.  
Accordingly, Cub Cadet Commercial will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub  
Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations. Upon completion of your purchase, the  
Serial Number/s of the unit will be registered with the Cub Cadet. This will initiate and validate your limited warranty and  
the applicable Warranty Period.  
What is Not Covered By this Warranty? Cub Cadet Commercial does not warrant ( a ) routine maintenance items such  
as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake or clutch inspections, adjustments made as part  
of normal maintenance, blades, blade sharpening, equipment setup, and normal wear items; ( b ) incidental cost such as  
transporting equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting product temporarily to replace a warranted  
product; ( c ) damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed; ( d )  
damage caused by accident or Disasters such as fire, flood, wind and lighting: ( e ) damage caused by unauthorized  
attachments, modifications, alterations, improper servicing or maintenance, improper storage; or ( f ) any other abuse or  
misuse of the equipment.  
Exclusive Warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or remedies, whether written,  
oral or implied. Any and all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, course of delaying or  
usage of trade are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)  
Limitation of Remedies. Under no circumstances, except to the extent such exclusions are prohibited by applicable law,  
shall Cub Cadet Commercial be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential  
arising out of the use of or inability to use this equipment including but not limited to any claim for loss of profits, loss of  
profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the equipment or any associated equipment, facilities or continued  
service, downtime, the claims of costs of third parties including customers and injury to property. Some states do not  
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts of the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
Future Changes: Cub Cadet Commercial reserves the right to reserve, change or modify the construction and design of  
its equipment or any component part or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifica-  
tions in present equipment.  
How to Obtain Service: Contact the authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer at the point of original retail purchase to  
obtain service or replacement parts.  
Products purchased outside the USA are not covered by this warranty  
Cub Cadet LLC  
P.O. Box 361131  
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019  
1-877-282-8684  
Form No. 01009882 Rev. 06-0 1/16/2006  
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