Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment User Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-Turn  
Commercial Riding Mower  
Professional Turf Equipment  
60” & 72” Fabricated Deck  
InDirect Injection Diesel  
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL  
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The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability,  
mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa-  
nies, 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.  
This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep  
your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give  
dependable service.  
CAUTION:  
Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this  
mower. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis-  
uses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal  
safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to  
read this entire manual before operating the mower.  
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent  
upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Notwithstand-  
ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern,  
prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper-  
ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.  
WARNING  
The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals  
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-  
proved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is  
equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it  
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.  
In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources  
Code). Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler  
may be available.  
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.  
MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL  
28HP Tank,  
28HP Tank,  
28HP Tank,  
53AL8CTX750  
53AL8CTZ750  
53AB5JEZ630  
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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. Use machines laterally or diagonally across  
slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.  
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descend-  
ing slopes.  
12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces  
such as asphalt, concrete, loose ground,  
sand, gravel, etc.  
GENERAL SAFETY  
OPERATIONS  
A. DANGER  
1. Do not operate machine in confined areas  
where exhaust gases can accumulate.  
2. Do not operate machine without mower chute  
deflector in place and operational.  
3. Do not carry passengers.  
B. WARNING  
1. Do not operate machines under the influence  
of alcohol or drugs.  
2. Do not operate machines without all guards  
and safety devices in place and functional.  
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil  
leaks or spillage — clean it up.  
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leak-  
ing fuels.  
13. Use extra care when loading and unloading  
machines from trucks or trailers.  
5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves,  
grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.  
6. Use extreme care when backing up.  
7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater  
than 15 degrees (27%), and always go across  
slopes, not up and down.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
A. General  
1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting  
the mower. Study the controls and learn the  
proper sequence of operation.  
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain  
this machine who has not read this manual.  
Never permit children to operate this machine.  
3. Never carry passengers.  
4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety  
devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is  
damaged or does not function, repair or  
replace it before operating the mower.  
5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes  
when operating or maintaining this mower. Do  
not wear loose-fitting clothing.  
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when  
traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft  
ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles,  
debris, etc.).  
9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly  
and use extra care when turning downhill.  
10. Do not operate machines during reduce visi-  
bility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).  
11. Do not operate machines with non-approved  
attachments.  
12. Do not operate machines that are dam-  
aged.....have machine repaired.  
13. Do not operate machines that have not been  
properly maintained.  
6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove  
the key from the ignition to prevent the engine  
from accidentally starting before performing  
any maintenance on this mower.  
7. Never run the engine indoors without ade-  
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.  
8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the  
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the  
engine is running or until it has cooled after it  
has been shut off.  
14. Use only replacement parts that are the same  
or equivalent to the original equipment.  
15. Do not modify machines or any of their com-  
ponents, especially the engine governor!  
16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours  
without hearing protection.  
C. CAUTION  
1. Use proper protective equipment when oper-  
ating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing  
protection are recommended).  
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.  
3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the  
safe use of the machine.  
9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.  
Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves  
when working on the battery. Do not overfill  
the battery.  
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the  
machine.  
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and  
oxygen gases which form an explosive mix-  
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ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all  
times.  
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 corro-  
sion. 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 bat-  
tery. The third connection should be to the negative  
terminal of the good battery, followed by the negative  
terminal of the weak battery. If sparks are observed  
or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected,  
disconnect in reverse order (I.E., the negative termi-  
nal of the weak battery first). Batteries should be re-  
charged at a constant voltage...generally 14.5 +/- 0.5  
volts DC for a nominal 12 volt DC battery.  
11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your  
hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings.  
Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines  
or fittings while the system is under pressure.  
If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil  
must be removed within a few hours by a doc-  
tor familiar with this form of injury or serious  
complications may result.  
B. 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. Always use approved containers for fuel and  
fill slowly to decrease the chance of static  
electricity buildup and spillage.  
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied  
buildings away from sparks and flames.  
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved con-  
tainers, place the container on the ground  
when refueling to avoid a possible static elec-  
tricity ignition of fuel vapors.  
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehi-  
cle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a  
trailer.  
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to  
cool before removing the fuel tank cap.  
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.  
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the  
fuel tank opening, use a funnel.  
D. When Mowing  
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the  
area to be mowed.  
2. When operating this mower in the forward  
direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to  
return to the neutral position on their own.  
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers,  
operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden  
movements of the levers when starting or  
stopping.  
3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,  
never use the mower without the discharge  
chute installed and placed in the down position.  
4. Always remove debris and other objects from  
the area to be mowed.(Note: debris and loose  
grass will reduce traction.)  
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel  
reaches one inch from the top. This space is  
5. Mow only in daylight.  
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other  
hidden hazards.  
necessary for tank expansion. Do not overfill  
.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.  
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,  
ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.  
8. Before backing up, check behind you and  
watch where you’re going.  
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn,  
and when grass is wet.  
C. Related to Batteries  
Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that  
may be serviceable with removable caps (the electro-  
lyte levels can be checked), or may be non-service-  
able (no attempt should be made to open the vents).  
10. Always mow across slopes, never up and  
down the slope. Do not operate on steep  
slopes and slow down before turning.  
11. 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.  
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off  
the blade clutch switch, place the left and right  
steering levers in the neutral position, move  
the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut  
off the engine and take the key from the igni-  
tion switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any  
Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid,  
and they must be re-cycled and not disposed of nor  
abandoned. Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns,  
and in the event of contact, the areas should be  
flushed with water and a physician contacted. Bat-  
tery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poison-  
ous and is contained within the positive and negative  
terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-  
work of plates and active materials.  
Explosive gases are generated when batteries are  
re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources  
should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery  
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damage. Make sure the blades are in good  
condition and that the blade bolts are tight  
before restarting the engine.  
DANGER:  
Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior  
to operator use!  
13. Never leave the mower unattended without:  
turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the  
left and right steering levers in the neutral  
position; moving the throttle to slow; setting  
the parking 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.  
3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop-  
erly fastened about the operator’s waist at all  
times, except when the ROPS or OPDs are:  
- not properly installed and/or not properly  
secured onto the machine  
- damaged in such manner that their struc-  
tural integrity has been compromised  
- not in their fully upright and locked position  
4. Seat belts are attached to the movable por-  
tion of the seat when suspension seats are  
utilized, and therefore the seat-mounting  
base must be secured to its pivot means and  
the pivot means latched to the frame of the  
machine. Seat belts are attached to the seat  
or the frame of the machine when non-sus-  
pension (standard) seats are provided, how-  
ever, if a suspension kit is added to a seat,  
the seat belt must be attached to the mov-  
able portion of the seat or suspension mech-  
anism, the seat-mounting base must be  
secured to its pivot means, and the pivot  
means be latched to the frame of the  
16. Keep the mower and especially the engine  
and hydraulic components clean and free of  
grease, grass and leaves to reduce the  
chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.  
E. Towing  
1. Tow only with a machine that has an approved  
hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed  
equipment except at the hitch point.  
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for  
weight limits for towed equipment and towing  
on slopes.  
machine.  
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed  
equipment.  
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment  
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.  
Note: 5 degrees (9%) maximum slope.  
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.  
DANGER:  
If ROPS and OPDs are folded down or missing,  
seat belts shall not be fastened. Worn or damaged  
seat belt assemblies must be replaced prior to  
operator use.  
5. Brush Guards and canopies can afford addi-  
tional protection for the operator. The Brush  
Guard can deflect tree limbs, clothes lines,  
and other obstacles that otherwise could  
come in contact with the ROPS and OPDs.  
Contact of ROPS and OPDs by items such  
as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires, and  
buildings, could create hazardous conditions  
whereby the machine could experience a tip-  
over or roll-over. The canopy can provide  
protection for the operator from some envi-  
ronmental exposure (sunlight, rain, etc.).  
Work lights may be available.  
6. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of  
this machine and should not be tampered  
with, modified in any manner, or removed.  
7. The ROPS extends above and behind the  
operator position, and therefore the operator  
must be aware of potential contact of the  
ROPS with items such as trees, buildings,  
doorways, clothes lines, utility wires, etc., that  
could cause the machine to upset or roll-  
F. Operator Protection System -Foldable  
1. This machine is equipped with an Operator  
Protective System (OPS), which includes:  
a. A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or  
Operator Protective Device (OPD) which  
may be of the fixed or folding configuration  
b. Seat belt assembly with retractable function  
2. ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to  
provide a crush-resistant space for the oper-  
ator when properly seat-belted within the  
designated seating area of the machine in  
the event of a machine tip-over or roll-over.  
Folding ROPS and OPDs shall be used in  
their fully upright and locked configurations  
except in those circumstances whereby they  
need to be momentarily folded-down to avoid  
contact with items such as tree limbs, clothes  
lines, guy wires, buildings, etc. At other times  
and conditions, ROPS and OPDs shall be in  
their fully upright and locked configurations.  
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over....use caution in (or avoid) areas where  
the ROPS could come in contact with any  
structures, trees, etc.  
ing bearings are utilized throughout the sus-  
pension mechanism that provides an  
additional 2” of suspension travel.  
8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass  
that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity  
(C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s  
stability and traction....use extra caution when  
operating on slopes.  
9. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies  
on a regular basis for damage and improper  
operation....replace all components that are  
damaged or are not functioning properly with  
authorized replacement parts.  
10. Failure to use the seatbelt properly could  
result in serious injury or death if an acciden-  
tal overturn occurs. In order for the ROPS to  
be effective, the seat belt must be securely  
fastened around the operator at all times  
when the operator is on the machine. Contact  
with the ROPS during an overturn could  
cause serious injury or death.  
4. A retractable seat belt assembly with inertia-  
lock is attached to the “ride” portion of the  
seat frame. The seat frame is attached to the  
mechanical suspension, which is attached to  
the roller tracks that are bolted to the seat  
base in one of the three (3) locations - the  
seat assembly can be detached and re-  
installed 1” forward or 1” aft from the factory  
installed position. When the two (2) hairpin  
clips are removed from the frame-mounted  
stud-bolts, the complete seat assembly and  
seat base can be pivoted forward onto the  
foot platform - this provides access to the  
battery, hydraulic reservoir and filter, as well  
as some of the electrical system and control  
linkages. The seat base must be secured  
with the hairpin clips prior to machine opera-  
tion.  
11. The ROPS will not prevent the machine from  
upsets or roll overs.  
12. Only approved attachments should be used  
on this machine.  
Note: The seat base must be secured by  
properly installing the hairpin clips into both  
frame-mounted stud-botls, otherwise, the seat  
assembly could tilt forward. The Operator  
Presence Sensor must be connected to the  
G. Suspension Seat  
electrical wiring harness.  
1. This unit is equipped with an adjustable sus-  
pension seat system, which includes a fold-  
forward seat with retractable seat belt  
assembly, a low profile mechanical suspen-  
sion, and an Operator Presence Sensor  
(OPS).  
2. The seat bottom is covered with a heavy-  
duty vinyl fabric and integrates the EVC  
cushion comfort system that provides up to 1  
3/8” dampered (for shock isolation) suspen-  
sion travel. An OPS in the form of a switch, is  
integrated into the seat bottom and is con-  
nected to the machine electrical system. The  
seat back is also covered with a heavy-duty  
vinyl fabric, it adjusts to recline up to 16  
degrees, and it will fold forward for transport  
or protection from the elements of weather  
(lever actuated on operator’s left side). The  
armrests are adjustable for operator comfort  
(knob inside armrests actuated from the bot-  
tom). Roller bearing single-locking tracks  
provide easy repositioning fore/aft up to 5”  
(lever actuated on lower right).  
3. A mechanical suspension mechanism incor-  
porates weight/ride adjustment controls for  
operators in the 125 to 275 lb. weight range  
(turn the knob on the front of the seat clock-  
wise to increase the weight capacity and  
counter-clockwise to decrease. Self-lubricat-  
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS  
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Part Number: 00030635  
Part Number: 01002166  
DANGER  
ROTATING BLADE  
Do not put hands or feet  
under or into mower when  
engine is running.  
Part Number: 777S32798  
Part Number: 00030633  
Part Number: 777S32797  
Part Number: 02003514  
! WARNING!  
Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lbs.  
Maximum towed load is 500 lbs.  
Never allow passengers on towed equipment.  
Loss of traction can occur on slopes, 5 (9%) maximum grade.  
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.  
Use caution during turns to avoid jack-knifing.  
Use extra caution when operating in reverse.  
Do not modify hitch or repair hitch. Replace hitch if damaged.  
Part Number: 02003652  
Part Number: 02002693  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL INFO.  
Controls:  
Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering  
levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift  
Parking Brake:  
Seat:  
Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum  
brakes  
Fully adjustable Suspension Seat-fore/aft, seatback, armrests  
and operator weight adjustments  
Frame:  
2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction  
Instrumentation:  
Hourmeter; Low Voltage, Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Tem-  
perature, and Glo-Plug activation indicator lights; (tachometer  
optional)  
Front Caster Wheels:  
Drive Wheels:  
Tire Pressure:  
Fuel Tank:  
13 x 6.50 x 6  
60" & 72” deck, 24x12 - 12  
10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster  
Two 6.5 gallon w/ shutoff valves  
Ground Speed:  
Net Weight:  
Operator Protective  
Device:  
0-12 + MPH forward. 0-5 MPH reverse  
1460 lbs. w/60" deck, & 1540 lbs. w/72” deck  
Roll Over Protective Structure, and Retractable Seat Belts  
ENGINE INFO.  
Engine:  
Type:  
Air Cleaner:  
Lube System:  
Hydraulic System:  
Coolant:  
28.2HP, InDirect Injection, Caterpillar diesel, 1.131 liters  
Horizontal Crankshaft, 3 cylinder in-line, 23:1 compression  
Dual Element, Canister Type  
Pressurized with oil filter Shell Rimula 15W40-4.3 quarts  
3 quart capacity, One quart filter Shell Rimula 15W40, CI-4 plus  
Shell Dex-Cool ELA 50/50 antifreeze  
Starter:  
12-volt electric, cold limit -20C (-4F)  
Blade Brake Clutch:  
Electric  
TRACTION DRIVE INFO.  
Traction Drive:  
Variable-speed hydrostatic pumps and hydraulic wheel motors for  
each drive wheel  
CUTTER DECK INFO.  
Cutter Deck;Drive:  
Deck Lift:  
Cutting Height:  
No. of Blades  
60” & 72” Belt Driven  
Foot lever w/pin lock for height adjustment  
1-1/2" to 5"  
3, attach to spindle with 3/4” bolts  
1-1/4” diameter tapered-roller bearings, aluminum housing  
Deck Spindles:  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Figure. 1  
Figure. 2  
Electric Blade  
Clutch Switch  
Hour Meter  
(tach optional)  
Glow Plug  
Engine throttle  
indicator lights  
Parking Brake  
Ignition Switch  
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or  
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch  
switch and wait until the blades stop rotat-  
ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans-  
port position. Always allow other vehicles  
to have the right of way.  
l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn  
off the blade clutch switch, place the steer-  
ing levers in the neutral position, move the  
throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut  
off the engine, and take the key from the  
ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair  
the damage. Make sure the blades are in  
good condition and that the blade bolts are  
tight before restarting the engine.  
m. Never leave the mower unattended without  
observing the following: turn off the blade  
clutch switch, placing the steering levers in  
the neutral position, moving the throttle to  
slow, setting the parking brake, shutting off  
the engine and taking the key from the igni-  
tion switch.  
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side  
of the mower when the engine is running.  
Turn off the blade clutch switch if another  
person approaches while you are operat-  
ing the mower.  
A.General  
1. When Mowing:  
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from  
the area to be mowed.  
b. When operating this mower, in the forward  
direction, do not allow the steering levers  
to return to Neutral on their own. Always  
maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate  
them smoothly and avoid any sudden  
movements of the levers when starting and  
stopping.  
c. If the mower is equipped for side dis-  
charge, never use the mower without the  
discharge chute installed and placed in the  
down position.  
d. Always remove debris and other objects  
from the area to be mowed (Note: debris  
and loose grass will reduce traction).  
e. Mow only in daylight.  
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other  
hidden hazards.  
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,  
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.  
h. Before backing up, check behind and  
watch where you are going.  
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn,  
and when grass is wet.  
j. Always mow across slopes, never up and  
down the slope. Do not operate on steep  
slopes and slow down before turning.  
Avoid turning downhill if possible, start at  
the bottom and work up to the top. Use  
extra care and go slowly when turning  
downhill. Control the speed and direction  
of the zero turn machine “primarily” with  
the speed/directional control (lap bar) of  
the downhill side of the machine...I.E.,  
maintain the uphill side lap bar “essen-  
tially” in a fixed position.  
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit  
without having the mowing deck attached.  
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine  
and hydraulic components clean and free  
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of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the  
chance of fire and permit proper cooling.  
b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that the  
turns are uphill rather than downhill.  
c. Align the mower so as to head directly toward  
the object on the far side.  
Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow  
these procedures for “zero turns”:  
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT)  
when traveling FORWARD:  
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to  
match cutting conditions, terrain, and operator  
familiarity with the controls and keep the  
machine headed directly toward the alignment  
object. Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality  
or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed  
and direction of the machine.  
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,  
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is  
recommended unless a zero turn is required.  
The speed of a U-turn that will allow for  
machine controllability and minimal turf  
defacement will be dependent on several fac-  
tors including: the speed of the turn, the radius  
of the turn, the tire tread pattern, the traction  
coefficient of the tire to the traction surface,  
the slope of the traction surface.  
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the for-  
ward or reverse travel of the machine be  
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or  
severe turf defacement can occur.  
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,  
change the direction that the strips are mowed  
by approximately 45 degrees the next and  
each subsequent time that the area is mowed.  
1. Come to a stop,  
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more  
than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE  
travel,  
3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while  
maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel  
position.  
4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel,  
slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE  
travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal t that  
of the LEFT lap bar.  
5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine  
should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal  
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars  
to the Neutral psoition).  
To turn counter-clockwise (front of machine moves toward  
LEFT) when traveling FORWARD:  
1. Come to a stop,  
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more  
than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE  
travel,  
3. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while  
maintaining the LEFT lap bar in the rearward travel posi-  
tion.  
4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel,  
slowly move the LEFT lap bar from the REVERSE travel  
position to a FORWARD travel position equal t that of the  
RIGHT lap bar.  
5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine  
should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal  
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars  
to the Neutral psoition).  
B.Controls  
1. 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. When the engine is  
“cold”, have the switch in the “on” position until  
the glow-plug light goes out. Turning the switch  
further against spring pressure starts the  
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing  
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those above  
15 degrees (27% slope).  
engine. The engine will only start if the blade  
clutch switch is in the “off” position, the parking  
brake is engaged and the left and right steering  
levers are in the neutral position. The key should  
always be removed from the switch if the opera-  
tor leaves the mower’s seat.  
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use  
extra care and go slowly.  
c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is  
at a minimum going downhill.  
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 com-  
plete stop before any zero turn maneuver.  
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over  
combustible materials such as dry grass,  
leaves, debris, etc.  
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pattern  
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to  
be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).  
2. Glow Plugs: (See Figure 1) Combustion cham-  
ber plugs are fitted with the necessary precise tip  
protrusion into each combustion chamber, to  
enable the sprayed fuel to be properly ignited  
during cranking, without causing a significant  
drop of combustion efficiency during engine run-  
ning. Glow plugs, due to their high tip tempera-  
ture when activated, give satisfactory starting at  
ambient temperature-bottom limits approaching  
that of other starting-fluid aids.  
3. Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 1.)  
Located on the left side of the mower next to the  
operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control from  
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tion. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut  
off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat.  
6. Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on the  
left side of the traction unit. The handle is an  
overcenter lever which applies the drum-type  
brake on each drive wheel when the handle is  
pulled to the rear. The brake must be engaged in  
order to start the engine.  
Steering Levers  
7. Foot Pedal Lift: (See Figure 3.) Located on the  
right front corner of the mowing deck. A two pedal  
mechanism is provided whereby one pedal (first)  
is used to raise, to momentarily hold the imple-  
ment at a desired height (if needed), and to latch  
it in the transport or maximum height setting. A  
second pedal is used to unlatch the mechanism  
from the transport or maximum height setting, to  
lower, or to momentarily hold the implement at a  
desired height. The pedals can also be used in  
conjunction with each other when the upper por-  
tion of a foot activates the first pedal to raise the  
implement, and the lower portion of the foot  
(heel) activates the second pedal to release the  
latch. This provides a hands-free operation with  
the exception of when an implement height  
change is required. For changing implement  
height, at least one hand is required to reposition  
the pins to provide 1/4” height-of-cut increments.  
Foot Pedal Lift  
Figure. 3  
the rear to the front will increase the engine  
speed from slow to fast.  
4. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure 3.)  
These hinged levers open out to the side in any  
position to permit the operator to be seated or to  
leave the mower’s seat. The operator, when  
seated, can pull the levers up to the operating  
position, a comfortable forearm’s length away.  
These levers control all of the movements of the  
mower. Pushing both levers forward causes the  
mower to move forward. Pulling both levers back  
causes the mower to move backward. Pushing  
one lever ahead of the other lever causes the  
traction wheel on the side where the lever is  
ahead to rotate faster than the other traction  
wheel, making the mower turn toward the side  
where the lever is behind. When one lever is  
pushed forward and the other lever pulled back  
the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in  
reverse and the mower will turn within its own  
length.  
The mechanism includes: An adjustable location  
foot pedal that is used to raise the implement  
and/or latch it in the transport position, that is  
directly connected to the implement lift linkage;  
adjustable force counter-balance springs to  
reduce the effective weight of the implement and  
thereby reducing the forces needed on the first  
and second pedals for activation - tighten both  
springs equally to reduce the force at the foot  
pedal; a second pedal pivotally attached to the  
first pedal that releases the mechanism from the  
latched configuration; a height adjustment link  
and index provide predetermined height for the  
implement - it is settable in 1/4” increments; a  
lock position for the height adjustment link setta-  
ble by the pin in the highest (also transport posi-  
tion) or lowest (also for mower deck removal and  
installation).  
In order to start the engine, both steering levers  
must be in the neutral position; the parking brake  
must be engaged; and the blade clutch switch  
must be “off”. However, once the engine starts,  
the parking brake must be released before the  
operator places the steering levers into the  
operating position or the engine will  
automatically shut off.  
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.  
The following features are incorporated into the  
foot pedal implement lift design: Foot actuated  
implement lift with one pedal (1st) for lift and  
latch, with a second pedal for release and lower;  
allows for some operators with physical limita-  
tions to use the implement lift mechanisms and  
the machine; reduces potential for operator  
fatigue; accommodates a variety of operator  
sizes, shapes, and strengths; does not require  
the use of hands (with the exception of resetting  
the implement height) during normal machine  
5. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.)  
Located on the right side of the mower beside the  
ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch  
that controls the electric blade clutch which sup-  
plies power to the cutting blades through the  
PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the  
engine and should be turned off for safety any  
time another person approaches the mower or  
the mowing deck is raised to the transport posi-  
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left or right side of the mower). When the  
fuel reaches one inch from the top of the  
tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must  
be left for expansion. (see page 29 for more  
specs.)  
Note: The 19hp  
and 23hp use the 5  
gallon fuel tank.  
b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before  
shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off  
and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the  
oil level. If it is below the operating range,  
add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to  
bring it up to the top of the operating range.  
(see page 29 for more specs.)  
Figure. 4  
Fuel Shutoff Valve  
Note:Shell Rimula 15W40 is recommended  
and provides service SL and CI-4 plus.  
operation - thusly the hands can be used for  
other functions  
c. Engine Coolant: Use Shell Dex-cool,  
extended life anti-freeze diluted with water  
to create a 50:50 mixture. Maintain the fluid  
level in the expansion overflow tank at the  
prescribed level indicated on the tank.  
d. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before  
shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located  
beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off  
the area around the oil tank fill neck before  
checking the oil level to prevent dirt from  
contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and  
make sure the oil level is 1/4” below the oil  
tank fill neck. If the oil level is low, fill with  
Shell Rimula 15w40 or equivalent oil. Equiv-  
alent oil should meet GM Allison C-4.  
e. Tires: 10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front  
Caster Tires  
8. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located  
behind the operator’s seat, the valve has three  
(3) positions: “off”, “Left Tank”, “Right Tank”.  
Close this valve if you are not going to run the  
mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to  
prevent flooding the engine. The fuel system  
operates under pressure when the engine is  
running.  
Note: In the left tank position, fuel will be  
drawn from the left tank only, and excess fuel  
not consumed by the engine will be returned to  
the left tank. This also applies to the right tank.  
9. Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjustment  
Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat  
Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat for-  
ward and backward. To place the seat in the  
desired position pull the seat adjustment lever  
to the left then push the seat forward or back to  
the desired position. Release the lever so the  
seat will lock in place. The lever on the side  
allows a choice of four seat back angles, plus a  
folded-down position. Knobs in each armresr  
allow them to be adjusted to the desired height.  
10. Hourmeter (Digital Tachometer Optional):  
(See Figure 1 on page 10) Located on the right  
side of the mower in front 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:New tires are overinflated in order to  
properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal  
working pressure for the traction tires is 10-12  
psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated  
to 20-25 psi.  
2. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are  
Tight.  
3. 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. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and  
excessive wear. Replace if any of these are  
detected.  
11. Warning Lights: (See Figure 1) Indicator  
lights are provided to notify when conditions of  
“Low oil pressure”, “High temperature coolant”,  
“Low alternator output”, and “Glo-plug activa-  
tion” are present. A buzzer is activated with the  
“High temperature coolant” light.  
d. Replace the deck cover.  
4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height  
is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 5". You  
may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve  
the proper angle for mowing. Follow the proce-  
dures below to set the appropriate angle to the  
mowing deck.  
C.Initial Adjustments  
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 second foot pedal,  
1. Check the fluid levels and tires:  
Note:These checks should be made daily,  
before starting the engine.  
a. Fuel: Using a good grade of #2 Diesel fuel,  
fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the  
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lower the mowing deck into the cutting posi-  
tion.  
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte-  
nance section.  
b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and  
note the distance from the paved surface to  
the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the  
front and the back of the deck on each side of  
the mower. (Four dimensions.)  
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro-  
cedures  
DANGER:  
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.  
Note:The front edge of the mowing 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.  
The following procedures are suggested for operators  
of ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.  
1. Orientation:  
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual.  
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat before-  
and-after, then adjust the speed/directional  
(lap bar) controls (they can be adjusted fore  
& aft, as well as up & down — 9/16" wrench  
required).  
c. Become familiar with all of the machine con-  
trols, instrumentation, safety and instruction  
signs, and safety devices.  
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe,  
level area with no obstructions including  
objects, pedestrians, and animals.  
2. Initial Operation:  
c. If the dimension at the front of the mowing  
deck is 1/8"-1/4" 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 Deck Lift Spring Assist (See Figure  
5). You may also need to adjust the Deck  
Links (See Figure 5).  
Deck Lift Spring inner nut  
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands,  
hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of  
the body if needed — safety eye glasses,  
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.  
WARNING:  
Hearing Protection is required for all operator  
exposure exceeding two (2) hours.  
Deck Links  
Figure. 5  
d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting position.  
With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on  
the Deck Lift Spring Assist. To adjust the  
deck up or down, use a wrench and with a  
few turns, adjust clockwise or counter clock-  
wise the outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Spring  
Assist. Repeat this procedure on the oppo-  
site side of the Mower. Once the deck is  
adjusted, retighten bolts.  
e. With the deck still in the cutting position,  
adjust the Deck Links. With a wrench loosen  
the top inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust  
the side of the deck up or down turn the top  
bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few  
turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as  
necessary. Retighten nuts.  
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and  
bystanders, especially children!  
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to be  
used to make sure it is free of debris, sticks,  
stones, wires, bones, and other foreign  
objects which could cause injury to bystand-  
ers, damage to the machine, or damage to  
nearby facilities. Also make sure that the area  
is free of toys, stakes, pipes, chain, cable,  
potholes, drop-offs, and step slopes.  
d. Inspect the machine to make sure:  
1. All guards, shields (including mower chute  
deflector) are in their proper place, are  
secure, and are functional.  
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 hard-  
ware nor any missing items.  
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport posi-  
tion using the upper foot pedal.  
g. Use the second foot pedal to lower the mow-  
ing 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.  
4. That no non-approved devices are  
installed.  
5. That all safety signs and decals are prop-  
erly installed and legible.  
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e. This is a one person machine, operator only!  
Riders are not permitted under any circum-  
stance!  
f. To start the engine on the machine:  
1. Make sure the park brake is set to the “ON”  
position, both lap bars are in the neutral/  
start position, and the Power Take Off (PTO  
also referred to as blade control switch) is in  
the “off” (down) position.  
2. Move the engine speed control (throttle) for-  
ward (half way).  
3. Insert the key in the ignition and start  
switch, turn the switch to “On”, and wait for  
the glo-plug light to go out.  
opposite from the side that was advanced  
— I.E. to turn clockwise (to the Right), move  
the LEFT lap bar forward more than the  
right side, and to turn counter-clockwise (to  
the LEFT), move the RIGHT lap bar forward  
more than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar  
is in the neutral position and the other is  
advanced, 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. If the lap bar on the turn side is  
not brought all the way to neutral, then the  
turn side tire will continue to rotate and a “U-  
turn” will be executed with a low potential for  
turf defacement as well as traction surface  
and tire damage.  
4. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direction  
to the “Start” position until the engine starts.  
Note: The cooling system fan incorporates a  
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction:  
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or  
objects are behind the machine. Look  
behind the machine, and use extreme care.  
2. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the rear  
of the machine until the machine begins to  
move rearward. Release the lap bars and  
the machine should stop. The more the lap  
bars are moved toward the rear of the  
machine, the faster the machine will move in  
the reverse direction. Release the lap bars  
and the machine should stop traveling in  
reverse (this is a safety check, the normal  
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring  
the lap bars to the neutral position).  
60 second delay for starting. Then it will begin a  
cycle of 1 minute down-flow followed by 10  
minute up-flow.  
g. Check safety devices:  
1. With the park brake engaged, try to move  
one of the lap bars (speed/directional con-  
trol) from the neutral/start position — the lap  
bars should not move with the park brake  
engaged.  
2. Repeat this procedure with the opposite  
side lap bars.  
3. With the park brake engaged and the lap  
bars in the neutral/start position, advance  
the engine speed control completely forward  
(Hi-idle), engage the PTO control switch  
(pull upward), then lift off the seat — the  
engine should stop running. Sit down and  
the engine should run. Turn off the PTO by  
pushing the control switch down.  
h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:  
1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm  
(refer to tachometer on right control panel).  
This must be increased to full speed (3525-  
3675 rpm) after becoming familiar with the  
machine.  
3. Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this  
could cause turf defacement and/or loss of  
traction.  
4. To turn, retard one lap bar ahead of the  
other and the machine will turn toward the  
same side that was retarded — I.E., to turn  
counter-clockwise (to the LEFT), move the  
LEFT lap bar rearward more 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  
2. Release the park brake.  
3. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the front  
of the machine until the machine begins to  
move forward — release the lap bars and  
the machine should stop moving. The more  
that the lap bars are moved toward the front  
of the machine, the faster the machine will  
move in the forward direction. Release the  
lap bars and the machine should stop travel-  
ing forward. (This is a safety check, the nor-  
mal procedure is for the operator to slowly  
bring the lap bars to the neutral position).  
4. Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as this  
could cause turf defacement, loss of trac-  
tion, and/or instability.  
retarded, the turn side tire will not rotate and  
a “pivot turn” will be executed. Turf deface-  
ment could occur (if on grass) as well as  
potential damages to the traction surface  
and the tire. If the lap bar on the turn side is  
not brought all the way to neutral, then the  
turn side tire will continue to rotate and a “U-  
turn” will be executed with a low potential for  
turf defacement as well as traction surface  
and tire damage.  
j. To perform a “zero turn”:  
1. Please note, a zero turn maneuver can not  
be executed while the machine is moving in  
the Forward or, Reverse directions, the  
machine must come to a stop first.  
5. To turn, advance one lap bar ahead of the  
other and the machine will turn toward the  
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2. To turn clockwise, slowly move the LEFT lap  
bar forward while simultaneously moving the  
RIGHT lap bar rearward. Release both lap  
bars and the machine should stop turning.  
3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move the  
RIGHT lap bar forward while simultaneously  
moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. Release  
both lap bars and the machine should stop  
turning (this is a safety check, the normal  
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring  
the lap bars to the neutral position).  
g. To go forward, move both steering levers  
slightly forward and the mower will slowly  
move forward. The farther you move the levers  
forward the faster the mower will go forward.  
h. To back up, move both steering levers slightly  
backward and the mower will slowly move  
backward. The farther you move the levers  
backward the faster the mower will go back-  
ward.  
i. To turn, pull the lever back on the side to  
which you want to turn. The farther back you  
pull the lever, the faster and more sharply you  
will turn. Initially, you will have to be careful to  
avoid turning to fast and too far.  
3. Start the Engine:  
a. Open the fuel shutoff valve by selecting the  
left or right tank position.  
b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.  
c. Make sure that the left and right steering  
levers are in their neutral position.  
d. Turn the electric blade clutch switch “Off”.  
e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of  
the way between slow and fast.  
f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch,  
turn the switch to “On”, and wait for the glo-  
plug light to go out.  
g. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direction to  
the “Start” position until the engine starts.  
j. After you have mastered operating the mower,  
use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing  
deck to the cutting position and pull on the  
electric blade clutch switch to start the blades  
rotating.  
k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you  
feel confident, slowly practice mowing around  
obstacles such as trees.  
5. Parking the Mower:  
a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch.  
b. Use the upper foot pedal 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 posi-  
tion.  
Note:Do not hold the key in the “Start” posi-  
tion 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.  
4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turning-  
radius mower is not like operating a tractor-type  
riding mower. The zero-turning-radius mower is  
much more maneuverable and much less fatigu-  
ing to operate. However, getting used to the fin-  
gertip control of the zero-turning-radius mower  
takes some practice. We strongly recommend  
that you locate a “test area” where you can oper-  
ate the mower for about 30 minutes without being  
disturbed.  
f. Set the parking brake.  
g. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key  
from the switch.  
h. Close the fuel shutoff valves.  
E.Mower Cutting Blades  
The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower  
afford the best grass cutting performance on the majority  
of grasses and mowing conditions; however, there will  
be occasions whereby the grass type, stage of grass  
growth, soil conditions, and weather conditions will  
require different cutting blade types. Since the mower  
decks are designed so that over-lap of the cutting blades  
generally exceed 1.5”, there is no need for orientation of  
one cutting blade to an adjacent blade (I.E., the blades  
do not need to be “timed” nor synchronized).  
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. After the engine has warmed, adjust the throt-  
tle to the fast position.  
e. Release the parking brake.  
f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating  
position.  
Hi-lift- These are generally the best cutting blades for  
most grasses and mowing conditions. These blades will  
provide extra “lift” for the thinner leaf grasses, will handle  
lush grasses, and will provide maximum grass and  
debris discharge. These blades are generally required  
for material collection systems. More horsepower is  
WARNING:  
When operating this mower forward, do not allow  
the steering levers to return to the neutral posi-  
tion on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on  
the steering levers, operate them smoothly and  
avoid any sudden movements of the levers when  
starting or stopping.  
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Height of Cut Clevis Pin  
Main Frame  
Linch Pins  
Figure. 6  
Linch Pins  
required for these blades when compared to others, and  
they generally produce the highest noise levels.  
be unlatched, pivoted upward, and secured via a prop-  
rod for access to the engine, etc.  
Medium-lift- These blades require less horsepower  
than the hi-lift, and they generally work well in wider leaf  
grasses and some mulch applications.  
MAINTENANCE AND  
SERVICE  
Low-lift- These blades require less horsepower than hi-  
lift and medium-lift blades, and they generally work best  
with wide leaf grasses, sparse grass growth, and sandy  
soil conditions. They generally produce the lowest noise  
levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset, and  
with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge.  
WARNING:  
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the  
key from the ignition to prevent the engine from  
accidentally starting before performing any main-  
tenance on this mower.  
Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use in  
cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of  
the blade generally produces higher turbulence in order  
that the grass can be repeatedly cut and re-cut into  
smaller pieces. These blades generally require more  
horsepower than other blades. Mulch blades work best  
when the grasses are cut at the highest levels, minimal  
lengths of grasses are removed, and grass conditions  
are generally dry.  
A. Mower Deck  
1. Removing the Mower Deck:  
a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key  
and both spark plug caps.  
b. Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Capture  
the foot pedal by placing the height of cut cle-  
vis pin in the “lock” position.  
c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving  
the belt tensioning rod.  
F.Cooling System  
This product is equipped with a cooling system  
employing state-of-the-art technology. A 12VDC pow-  
ered fan draws air “upward” through a high efficiency  
multi-pass heat exchanger for about 10 minutes, then  
stops, runs in the “downward” direction for about 1  
minute. Except for engine starting when the fan does not  
run for the first minute, the fan blows downward (to clear  
debris on the inlet screen) for about 1 minute, then  
upward for about 10 minutes...this 1 and 10 minute cycle  
repeats until the engine is shut off. The heat exchanger  
is mounted at an angle so that the heat will be blown  
away from the operator station. The heat exchanger can  
Note:There is a certain amount of spring ten-  
sion due to the weight of the deck. When remov-  
ing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the  
springs will go from the deck to the lift handle.  
Not capturing the lift handle while removing the  
lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap  
back.  
d. Detach the mower drive belt.  
e. 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  
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b. Replace any blade with severe nicks or  
dents that cannot be removed by filing.  
c. Check the balance of the blade after sharp-  
ening by placing it on a blade balancer. Do  
not use un-balanced blades.  
Cover  
Plate  
Spindle  
d. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of  
the cutting surface on that end.  
Note:Blades that cannot be easily bal-  
anced—REPLACE.  
4. Changing the Blade Drive Belts:  
a. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key  
and both spark plug caps.  
b. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck covers  
and remove both covers.  
c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving  
the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt  
retaining bolt.  
Figure. 7  
d. Using a 1/2" socket breaker bar or socket  
rachet insert the male end into the 1/2"  
opening in the lower idler arm assembly and  
pull the idler arm clockwise. While holding  
the idler arm back, loosen the blade drive  
belt from the pulley and slide the belt away  
from the pulley.  
e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt  
and remove the PTO belt then remove the  
blade drive belt.  
side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linch-  
pins on the left and right front side of the cut-  
ter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the  
front of the mower (2).  
f. Turn front caster wheels outward.  
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 dis-  
f. Reverse the process to install the belt.  
connect the spark plug.  
Note:When replacing belts do not over-  
b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about  
one foot and block it in that position.  
c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and  
grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure  
the blade by placing a block of wood  
between the blade and the deck housing.  
d. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley  
side of the spindle to secure.  
e. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench.  
f. Remove the hex nut.  
g. To replace the blade reverse the above pro-  
cess and tighten nut to 100-120 lb-ft.  
tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-  
pound pull with a spring scale between two pul-  
leys deflects the belt about 1/2".  
5. Changing the Spindle Assembly  
a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about  
one foot and block it in that position.  
b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.  
c. Remove the deck cover.  
d. Remove the drive belts. (See 3. Changing  
Blade Drive Belts.)  
e. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Changing  
a Blade.)  
f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four  
hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws.  
Remove the spindle assembly.  
WARNING:  
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are  
bent should be replaced! The cutting blades are  
sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the  
cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid  
injury.  
B.Hydraulic Oil  
WARNING:  
3. Sharpening a Blade.  
a. Set the parking brake.  
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can  
occur if the oil level is not within the proper oper-  
ating range.  
b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep  
blades sharp and free of build up at all times.  
a. 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 conven-  
tional electric grinder or a hand file to  
sharpen the blades.  
Note:When adding hydraulic oil, do so in  
small quantities and recheck the oil level before  
adding more. It is important that you do not  
overfill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion.  
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and drain oil from both left and right pumps.  
Replace and retighten nuts.  
Hydraulic  
pumps  
Figure. 8  
Hydraulic Tank  
Unfasten hose and  
drain from the bot-  
tom of both pumps.  
Figure. 9  
1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula 15W40)  
a. Place the Mower on a level surface and  
engage the parking brake.  
b. Stop the engine and remove the key from  
the ignition switch.  
j. Remove the three screws from the top of the  
oil filter and replace the oil filter element.  
Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula  
15W40 oil or equivalent. Install the three  
screws back into the oil filter.  
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. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 1/4”  
below the oil tank fill neck, if necessary.  
k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reser-  
voir. Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent.  
l. Run and purge pumps and motors. Check oil  
level.  
m. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reser-  
voir and repeat step L.  
2. 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.  
C.Electrical Circuit  
Danger:  
a. 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. Remove the mower deck. See section on  
Mower Deck.  
d. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydrau-  
lic oil fill point.  
e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil  
cap.  
f. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.  
g. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon)  
under the hydraulic reservoir.  
h. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of  
the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace the  
plug.  
i. Place a small pan under the pump motor  
frame. Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic res-  
ervoir for faster drainage. Remove nut caps  
Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10.  
1. Battery: The battery is located beneath the  
operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and check  
the level of the liquid electrolyte in the battery  
every 50 operating hours. If the level in any of  
the six cells has dropped below the bottom of  
the split ring inside the fill hole, refill the cell with  
distilled water. To keep the outside of the bat-  
tery clean, brush on a strong solution of bicar-  
bonate of soda and water and rinse with clean  
water. Keep the contacts and cable ends clean  
with a wire brush and make sure the connec-  
tions are tight. Coat the terminals with petro-  
leum jelly to prevent corrosion.  
2. Battery Storage: When storing the Mower for  
long periods of time the following guidelines  
should be taken.  
a. Disconnect the battery cables from the ter-  
minals and remove the battery. You will have  
to remove the control panel to access the  
battery strap. Replace control panel.  
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty bat-  
tery will lose its charge over time.  
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c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-  
charged battery will freeze (refer to the table  
below).  
main harness and 5 amp for the glow plug  
switch and 30 amp for the radiator fan.  
7. Safety Switches: There are three safety  
switches in the electrical circuit which control the  
engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2)  
the steering lever/parking brake switch, (3) the  
seat switch.They operate so that in order to start  
the engine, the blade clutch switch must be off,  
the parking brake must be engaged, and both  
steering levers must be in the neutral position.  
Once the engine is started, the seat must be  
occupied and the parking brake must be  
released before either of the steering levers can  
be moved. Also, the seat must be occupied  
before the blade clutch switch can cause the  
blades to rotate.  
Specific Gravity  
1.265  
Freezing Temp (°F)  
-71  
-62  
-16  
5
1.250  
1.200  
1.150  
1.100  
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d. Recharge battery when ever the specific  
gravity value is less than 1.225  
3. Battery Removal  
8. Safety Switch Operation Checks: The follow-  
ing operational checks should be made daily.  
a. Blade Clutch Switch: Sit in the operator’s  
seat. With both steering levers in the neutral  
position and the parking brake engaged, turn  
the blade clutch switch “on” and try to start  
the engine. The engine should not start. If it  
does, the blade clutch switch must be  
Warning:  
When removing the cables from the battery fol-  
low these steps to avoid a short between the  
wrench and the frame.  
replaced. If the engine does not start, turn  
the blade clutch switch “off” and start the  
engine. Now turn the blade clutch switch “on”  
and the blades should rotate. If the blades do  
not turn, the blade clutch switch must be  
replaced, the seat switch must be replaced or  
the electric PTO clutch must be repaired.  
a. Remove the Negative (black) cable.  
b. Remove the Positive (red) cable.  
c. Release the hold down straps.  
d. Remove the battery without tipping.  
4. Installing the Battery  
The air-gap should be checked every 100  
hrs. (or less, if severe operating conditions  
exist such as when there are many on/off  
cycles, mulching operations, material collec-  
tion systems used, and dusty/dirty condi-  
tions), and the air-gap adjusted if more than  
0.025". To inspect, remove the “negative”  
cable from the battery and all sparkplug  
wires. The air-gap should be checked with  
feeler gages in the three slots of the BBC  
(PTO Clutch). See page 24 for air gap adjust-  
ment specs. There are three inspection slots  
in the brake cover. To adjust, successively  
tighten each of the three gap adjustment nuts  
an equal amount. Insert a feeler gage (see  
page 24 for specs) into each slot as the air  
gap adjustment nut are tightened. The cor-  
rect adjustment occurs when slight contact  
with the feeler gage occurs. Engage the BBC  
(PTO Clutch) a couple of times, and re-check  
the air-gap. If it is not between the specs  
listed on page 24, repeat the adjustment pro-  
cedure.  
Note:The battery is delivered from the factory  
fully charged and filled with electrolyte.  
a. Attach the Positive (red) cable.  
b. Attach the Negative (black) cable.  
c. Attach the rubber battery strap.  
5. Jump Starting  
Warning:  
Failure to use this starting procedure can cause  
sparking, and the gases in the battery to  
explode.  
a. 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. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to  
the Negative terminal of the charged battery.  
d. Attach the other end of the black jumper  
cable to the frame of the unit with the low  
charge battery.  
b. Steering lever/Parking Brake Switch: Sit in  
the operator’s seat. With both steering levers  
in the neutral position and the blade clutch  
switch “off”, release the parking brake and try  
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  
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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.  
(see tire side wall for proper inflation pres-  
sure).  
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent  
air pressure loss.  
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. Mount a  
spare wheel and tire, replace the lug nuts, and  
using a torque wrench, tighten them to 60  
10 lb-ft.  
c. Seat Switch: With both steering levers in  
the neutral position, the parking brake  
engaged and the blade clutch switch in the  
“off” position, start the engine. Now  
release the parking brake, hold down on  
the back of the operator’s seat against  
spring pressure. 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 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. Raise up slightly off  
the operator’s seat and the blades should  
stop. If the blades do not stop when you  
dismount from the operator’s seat, the seat  
switch must be replaced.  
If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel,  
block both traction wheels and raise the  
caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the  
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.  
d. 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 20 amp fuse and then investi-  
gate the wiring harness and the connec-  
tions to the seat switch, the blade clutch  
switch and the electric blade clutch. Then  
check out the seat switch, the blade clutch  
switch and finally the electric blade clutch.  
Lower the mower off the jack and continue  
mowing. The wheel with the leaking tire  
should be taken to the maintenance area, the  
tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in  
a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the  
tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles  
which indicate a leak. Mark each leak with a  
yellow marking crayon and then deflate the  
tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the  
leaks you find are pin hole size to 1/16"  
diameter, the tire can be repaired using an  
aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer  
available from any auto supply store. Follow  
the directions on the can. If the leaks are  
larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be  
repaired with rubber plugs also available in a  
kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead  
is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in  
the tire or the tire will have to be replaced.  
D.Tires  
The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free  
to swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mower.  
The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mower in  
the direction of input from the drive handles. Inflation  
pressure of the rear tires is important for stability  
while the Mower is in operation. If the tire diameter is  
not equal between the two tires, the Mower will pull to  
one side.  
1. Inflation Pressure:  
a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 10-12 psi rec-  
3. Creeping: Creeping is the slight forward or  
backward movement of the mower when the  
throttle is on and the lapbars are in the neutral  
position. If your mower creeps, refer to Steer-  
ing Lever Adjustment Section F4, page 23.  
ommended  
b. Front Caster Wheel—28 psi max; 20-25  
psi recommended  
c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyure-  
thane.  
Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires:  
E. Brakes  
While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed  
dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction  
a. Balance inflation pressure between the  
rear tires to help maintain straight travel  
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motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the  
mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic  
system locks the traction wheels.  
hoses. Make certain there are no kinks or twists  
in any hose.  
2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:  
Note:Change the hydraulic oil and the oil fil-  
Note:To move the mower forward or in  
ter element after the first 50 hours of operation  
and every 500 hours thereafter.  
reverse by pushing, you must release the  
dynamic braking. Locate the valves on the pump.  
Turn valves counter-clockwise (using a standard  
7/16” wrench) one quarter turn to push the unit.  
After pushing the mower to the desired location,  
return both valves to the operating position by  
turning the valve clockwise, but do not over-  
tighten(See photo below).  
To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain pan  
under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic oil  
tank. Remove the drain plug, drain the tank, then  
replace the plug. Remove the three screws from the top  
of the oil filter and take out the oil filter element. You  
don’t have to drain the rest of the hydraulic system. Put  
the replacement filter element in the oil filter and  
lubricate the sealing surface. Install the three screws in  
the top of the oil filter to secure the oil filter element.  
(See photo below)  
Screw  
Hydro Release Valve  
When the mower is parked with the engine running and  
the steering levers in the neutral position, the parking  
brakes should be applied. The parking brakes are drum-  
type brakes mounted on each traction wheel.They are  
both engaged by the same operating lever.  
Screw  
Note:Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill  
1. Adjustments: The parking brake handle is an  
overcenter lever that should engage with moder-  
ate force.  
cap and the area around it before removing the  
cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil.  
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. Top-off if  
necessary until the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill  
neck.  
Note:To increase parking brake capacity,  
adjust brake cables at the brake arms equally.  
Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and  
check parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake  
does not hold.  
2. Repair: The mower is equipped with drum  
brakes and will not normally require mainte-  
nance. If they are not working properly, please  
contact your service center.  
Note:After unit is up to operating tempera-  
ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If  
oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bub-  
bles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact service  
technician.  
F. Hydraulic System  
WARNING:  
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can  
occur if the oil level is not within the proper oper-  
ating range.  
3. Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors: The pumps  
are the hardest-working components in the  
hydraulic system. They are in operation all the  
time the engine is running. Because of  
Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in  
extremely close tolerances, wear is an important  
factor in their life. Contaminants in the hydraulic  
oil and cavitation does the greatest harm to the  
pumps. Cavitation is a blockage in the supply  
lines that produces a partial vacuum causing  
small quantities and recheck the oil level before  
adding more. It is important that you do not over-  
fill the reservoir to allow for fluid expansion.  
1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil  
tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for  
leaks or abrasion and replace any damaged  
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violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the  
pump.  
whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral  
positions.  
Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con-  
nected to the filter) daily before starting the  
engine. Look for a flattened condition or any  
leaks and repair or replace as necessary. A  
flattened or leakng suction hose will permit  
cavitation to develop which can destroy the  
pumps in a short time.  
Note: Both lap bars must be in their Neutral  
positions for the Park brake interlock mecha-  
nism to function so as to prevent lap bar  
movement (movement that would activate the  
hydrostatic pumps producing Forward or  
Reverse travel rotation of the wheel motors)  
and to allow the Park Brake switch to be acti-  
vated.  
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will  
also damage the pumps . To prevent this, use  
a filter that captures particles as small as 25  
microns or 25 millionths of a meter in diame-  
ter. You can help in the battle against dirt by  
being very careful when you remove or repair  
a component in the hydraulic system. Thor-  
oughly clean off any component before you  
work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line  
you remove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use  
plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic  
fittings. Place any component you remove in a  
clean plastic bag so it can’t pick up dust or  
dirt. Clean your hands frequently when work-  
ing on the hydraulic components.  
Whenever the Park Brake is applied (I.E., the  
Park brake lever moved completely rearward  
in the control panel slot), the lap bars should  
be secured in their Neutral positions by the  
linkage rods moving into the holes in the lap  
bars. This lap bar Neutral lock mechanism  
also activates the Park brake switch, which  
allows for the engine to be started. If the lap  
bars are in their Neutral positions, and they  
are not “locked” so as to prevent movement  
when the Park brake is applied, then the link-  
age from the RTN on the hydrostatic pumps  
and the lap bars must be adjusted. This is  
done by determining which side (or both) rod  
is not aligned to the hole in the lap bar, then  
locating that side linkage rod turn-buckle at  
the hydrostatic pump RTN, loosening the jam  
nuts and lengthening or shortening the link-  
age rod so that the rod snaps into the hole in  
the lap bar.  
Note:The pumps are not owner-repairable.  
If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com-  
mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump.  
4. Steering Lever Adjustments: The steering  
lever controls on this Zero Turn Mower (ZTM)  
incorporate a patented interlock mechanism  
that secures them in their Neutral position  
whenever the Park Brake lever is applied.  
Additionally, the lap bars can be opened in  
any position - Neutral, when traveling For-  
ward, when traveling in Reverse, or when exe-  
cuting a zero-turn maneuvar. The lap bars  
also incorporate a Return-To-Neutral (RTN)  
feature with hydraulic dampers to provide  
smooth, non-jerkey, control motion while  
affording an automatic hydrostatic braking  
means.  
Dampers are incorporated into the lap bar  
linkage to provide smooth, non-jerkey, control  
action. The damper rate can be adjusted by  
relocating the damper - lower to reduce the  
damper action, and elevate to increase.  
Note: The engine should be able to be  
started whenever the Park Brake is applied,  
and the lap bars are locked in their Neutral  
positions - if not, the switch may need to be  
adjusted or replaced.  
Whenever the ZTM is on level ground with the  
engine running and the lap bars in their Neu-  
tral positions, the ZTM should not creep (I.E.,  
move in the Forward or Reverse directions of  
travel). If this occurs, contact your Service  
representative for the procedure to reset the  
RTN mechanism on the hydrostatic pumps. If  
the hydrostatic pump RTN is adjusted, the  
control linkage must also be readjusted.  
Whenever the Park Brake lever is moved rear-  
ward to the Park Brake engaged position, a  
cable mechanism, connected to each drum  
brake on the hydrostatic wheel motors,  
applies force to each brake lever so that each  
wheel brake mechanism can prevent brake  
drum and wheel rotation. At the same time, a  
second cable and linkage mechanism is acti-  
vated to secure both lap bars in their Neutral  
positions and to activate the Park Brake  
switch. Both lap bars must be in their Neutral  
positions for the neutral lock linkage to func-  
tion - the spring-loaded linkage will force rods  
in through aligning holes in each lap bar  
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d. Push the mower outdoors and start the  
engine. Let the engine idle until it has  
warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).  
G.Cooling System  
1. The cooling system should be inspected on a  
regular basis for restrictions to air flow  
through the heat exchanger core, and for  
leaks.  
2. The heat exchanger core should be cleaned  
by moderate (50 psi) pressure air or water, but  
not by brushing.  
3. The collant is a 50:50 mixture of de-ionized  
water and Shell Dex-cool ELA. The total vol-  
ume is approximately 6.5 quarts. The coolant  
should be replaced each operating season (or  
750 hours).  
4. Make sure the coolant level is correct “cold” in  
the reservoir/overflow bottle.  
H. 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 per-  
formed.  
a. 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. Repair  
scratches with the appropriate touch-up  
spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on  
any unpainted surfaces including the pul-  
leys 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. Replace the  
engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with  
fresh oil.  
f. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully  
charged.  
g. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-  
tings. Replace as necessary.  
h. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to  
take the weight off of the tires.  
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service:  
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.  
b. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase  
and the hydraulic tank.  
c. Lower the mower off the block and check  
the tire pressure.  
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7. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Lubrication Chart.  
D. Every 100 Hour Checks  
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours  
under heavy duty operation.)  
A. Daily Checks  
1. Before starting engine:  
a. Check the fuel level.**  
b. Check the fuel strainer water trap and drain  
off contaminants if present.  
c. Check the engine oil level.**  
d. Check the hydraulic oil level.  
e. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-  
sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.  
f. Check coolant level in overflow bottle and  
replenish as necessary.  
2. Check the engine spark plugs.  
E. Every 500 Hour Checks  
1. Change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil  
filter.  
2. Change the fuel filter.  
F.Yearly Checks  
1. Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.  
2. Check the air gap on the blade brake clutch  
(PTO Clutch) and if it exceeds 0.025” adjust to  
0.015” - 0.022”.  
g. Check the tires and tire pressure.  
Drive Tires: 10-12 psi.  
Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.  
h. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive  
belt and the hydro drive belt.  
Engine coolant: Use only Shell Dex-cool, extended life  
anti-freeze diluted with water to create a 50:50 mixture.  
i. Check the blades. Make sure they are  
sharp and that the blade securing cap  
screws are tight.  
j. Check the cutting height.  
2. When ready to start the engine:  
a. Check the five safety switches for proper  
operation.  
Hydraulic fluid: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil.  
Engine Oil: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil.  
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2  
grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease  
designed for high speed bearing applications. It has  
a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has  
been formulated for low noise, has excellent corro-  
sion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.  
3. After mowing:  
a. Clean the mower.  
b. Clean the engine air screen.  
c. Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling  
Chart.  
d. After the first five hours, Change the  
engine oil and engine oil filter.  
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade  
2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recom-  
mended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-  
purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing  
applications. It has high base oil viscosity for  
mechanical stability, has been formulated for high  
load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubri-  
cation and corrosion protection.  
B. Every 25 Hour Checks  
1. Service the engine foam element air pre-  
cleaner.*  
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.  
3. Check the radiator screen and clean as nec-  
essary.  
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty  
conditions.  
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks  
1. Change the engine oil. Use Shell Rimula  
15W-40. (Every 25 hours under heavy duty  
operation.)  
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual  
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air  
cleaner element.*  
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.  
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external  
surfaces.*  
5. After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic  
oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them  
every 500 hours thereafter. Use Shell Rimula  
15W40 or equivalent.  
6. Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.  
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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.  
Number of Oil Points  
Description  
DAILY  
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
Deck Suspension Pivots  
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin  
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots  
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots  
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots  
Transport Handle Pivots  
Transport Handle Pin  
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots  
WEEKLY  
Seat Hinge  
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings  
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings  
Pump Control Lever Pivots  
Brake Lever Pivot  
Brake Lever Control Rod Ends  
Brake Control Rod Ends  
LUBRICATION CHART  
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease  
No. of Grease Fittings  
Description  
EVERY 25 HOURS  
3
Blade Spindle Bearings  
WEEKLY  
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
2
Front Caster Wheels  
Front Caster Wheel Spindles  
Mowing Deck Pivots  
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots  
Axle Pivot  
Steering Lever Pivots  
Hydro Take-up Idler Pivot  
Mower Deck Ball Wheels  
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B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment  
Performance Adjustments  
Description  
High RPM Spec.  
3675 +/-50  
Low RPM Spec.  
1200 +/-100  
A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment  
28.2 Hp Caterpillar  
If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully  
forward position:  
NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load.  
1. Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi-  
tion, the parking brake is on, and the PTO  
drive is disengaged.  
2. Start the mower and let it run at approximately  
half throttle for 3-5 minutes to bring the engine  
up to operating temperature.  
3. Locate the Hour Meter/Tachometer/ Service  
Minder display on the right hand operator con-  
trol panel. (see Fig.1 on page 9 of the manual)  
This display defaults to Tachometer mode  
when engine is running.  
4. Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi-  
tion and note the RPM reading on the display.  
5. Move the throttle lever back to the low speed  
position and again note the displayed RPM’s.  
6. Compare these noted RPM readings to the  
specifications in Table 1, for the engine that is  
on your mower.  
7. If the readings do not correspond to the  
ranges in the table, refer to the engine  
owner’s manual for the proper adjustment pro-  
cedures.  
8. If adjustments per the engine operator’s man-  
ual do not result in proper RPM readings, con-  
tact your service technician.  
9. Note: The throttle cable sheath may shrink or  
slip over time, changing the relationship  
between the throttle lever on the left hand  
operator control panel and the throttle arm on  
the engine. To readjust the throttle cable:  
a. Make sure the engine is off, place lap bars  
in the neutral position, set the parking  
brake, and disconnect and ground both of  
the spark plug wires.  
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. Front tires 20-25 psi. recommended (28 psi  
MAX.  
2. Check hydraulic fluid level (Ref. Engine  
owner’s manual)  
3. Verify that the mower does not creep when  
the engine is running, the lap bars are in the  
neutral position and the parking brake is  
released. (Refer to section D-3 on page 21 of  
this manual if this condition exists).  
4. Recheck the tracking after any adjustments  
based on the above.  
5. If uneven tracking persists, adjust as follows.  
(see Fig. 10)  
a. Unit tracks to the RIGHT, adjust Left lap  
bar stop bolt to make it longer.  
b. Unit tracks to the LEFT, adjust Right lap  
bar stop bolt to make it longer.  
6. Re-check the tracking and make any fine tun-  
ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as  
required.  
Note:If stop bolt is adjusted too far, track-  
ing problem will change sides. Make the fine  
tuning adjustments by shortening the same  
bolt.  
b. Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the  
engine throttle plate.  
c. Place the operator’s throttle lever to the  
high speed position and then slide the  
cable through the clamp until the throttle  
arm is in the full throttle position. (Ref.  
Engine owner’s manual)  
d. Tighten the cable clamp.  
e. Move the operator’s throttle lever between  
high and low speed and verify that the  
engine throttle arm also moves through it’s  
full range of motion.  
f. Repeat as required to obtain proper throt-  
tle adjustment.  
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check-  
ing RPM readings as outlined above.  
Figure. 10  
Lap Bar Stop Bolt  
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3. Check factory settings of lap bars for the con-  
ditions listed above.  
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings  
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.  
Note:If lap bar adjustments are required,  
height adjustments should be made prior to  
angular adjustments.  
4. To adjust the height of the lap bars,  
a. Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting  
bolts (see Fig. 11).  
b. Remove the bolts and lap bar and repostion  
to the seconc set of holes in the mounting  
block.  
a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 2  
inches or lower.  
c. Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to  
28-34 lb-ft.  
b. Use the middle set of holes for a 2-1/2 - 3-1/2  
inch cut height.  
c. Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of  
4 inches or higher.  
1. If angular adjustments are also required,  
nuts can be tightened until snug at this  
point.  
d. The same adjustments should be made to  
both sides of the mower.  
D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings  
1. The front and rear rollers help prevent the  
scalping of high spots and uneven terrain  
across the center section of the deck.  
2. The rollers on the front of the deck are fixed at  
the factory and can not be adjusted.  
3. The rollers on the rear of the deck can be  
adjusted downward one inch.  
5. To adjust the front-to-rear angle of the lap bars,  
a. Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting  
bolts, leaving the bottom one fairly snug.  
b. The top hole is slotted, allowing the lap bar  
to pivot on the bottom bolt.  
c. Move lap bar to the desired angle and  
tighten the nuts to 28-34 lb-ft.  
a. Lowering the roller will increase the strip-  
ing effect left behind the mower.  
b. This positioning of the rear roller will also  
help to filter the mulched grass clippings  
into the turf.  
Note:In the neutral position, the handles of  
the lap bars should be aligned with approxi-  
mately a one inch gap between the tips. Adjus-  
the gap by adding shim washers to the top  
mounting bolt between the lap bar and the  
mounting block.  
c. Roller should not be lowered if the cut  
height is set at 2-1/2 inches or lower.  
d. Check the results of any adjustments to  
the conditions described in section a,  
above. Repeat any adjustment procedures  
as required until all conditions are met.  
E. Lap Bar Adjustment  
1. Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result  
in the following:  
a. In the neutral position with hands on the  
lap bars,  
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed  
and approximately vertical.  
2. Operator’s forearms should be approxi-  
mately vertical.  
b. In the full forward position,  
1. Operator’s back should stay in contact  
with the seat back.  
Lap Bar Mounting  
Bolt and Nuts  
2. Lap bars should not contact operator’s  
legs.  
c. In the full reverse position,  
1. Lap bars should not contact the opera-  
tor’s legs or torso.  
2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.  
a. Adjustment lever is located under the front  
edge of the seat.  
Figure. 11  
b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear  
adjustment available.  
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mower centerline. The blade-to-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.  
F. Deck leveling Procedure  
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the  
parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key  
from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug  
wires and using the second foot pedal, lower the  
mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The  
4" height of cut position is recommended in order  
for one to see and obtain a measurement. Any  
height of cut position is acceptable as long as a  
proper measurement can be taken.)  
2. Check the right and left front tire pressure. Adjust as  
necessary to 20-25 psi. Tire pressure can affect  
blade height by as much as a 1/4”.  
3. Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure.  
Adjust as necessary to 10-12 psi.  
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. Start at Point C to  
raise the rear of the deck, tighten the rear outer jam  
nut to raise the deck pitch. Adjust the rear jam nut at  
Point D to take the “slack out of the threaded rod.  
9. The final adjustment would be to take the “slack”  
out of the left rear linkage (Point D) by adjusting the  
jam nuts on the eyebolt. Loosen the jam nuts and  
tighten the upper nut to remove “slack”.  
10. In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck  
height using both eyebolt adjustments and pitch  
adjustment to achieve the correct blade-to-ground  
heights. If you remember that the front right blade  
tip adjustment is fixed and you level to that height,  
adjusting the decks will be simplified.  
11. Once the deck is level one may find that the height  
of cut does not match the height of cut indicator. A  
final adjustment may be made by lowering or rais-  
ing the height of cut link accordingly. To raise the  
deck: remove the shoulder bolt mounting the height  
of cut link to the lift handle and reassemble the  
shoulder bolt in the lowest of the three holes. To  
lower the deck: remove the shoulder bolts mounting  
the height of cut link, flip the height of cut link  
around and reassemble the shoulder bolts in the  
top of the set of three holes and the bottom hole.  
(see Fig. 12)  
4. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of  
the right blade. To obtain an accurate measure,  
align blades in parallel with mower centerline, (i.e.  
front to back).  
5. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of  
the left blade. Be sure to measure at the blade tip  
with the blades arranged in proper position.  
6. To level the deck, adjust the eyebolt at the left front  
of the deck (Point B) so that the blade-to-ground  
height at the right front blade tip matches that of the  
left front blade tip. This is done by loosening the jam  
nuts on the eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to  
raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the  
deck. The right front blade tip height is fixed so you  
must adjust the left front tip to match it.  
7. Measure the blade-to-ground height at the right rear  
blade tip. Again be sure to measure at the blade tip  
at the rear of the right blade when aligned along the  
Height of Cut LInk  
Main Frame  
Eyebolt  
Point B  
Eyebolt  
Point D  
Point A  
Jam Nuts  
Point C  
Figure. 12  
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pump is included within the main fuel filter for use  
in the event of first time start-up when fuel is  
depleted from the system. The primer should be  
pumped by hand until all air is purged (view  
return line in fuel tank).  
Fuel & Lube Specifications  
A.Fuel Specifications  
Use good quality fuel to get the correct power and per-  
formance from the engine. The recommended fuel spec-  
ification for Caterpillar engines is shown below.  
3. The Main Fuel Filter is a spin-on cartridge that  
should be changed every 500 hours of use (or  
sooner depending on fuel quality and operating  
conditions). This fuel filter is attached to a  
mechanical hand primer. The primer must be  
used to purge the fuel system of air.  
Cetane number 45 minimum  
Viscosity  
Density  
2.0/4.5 centistrokes at 40 C (104 F)  
0,835/0,855 kg/litre  
Sulphur  
Distillation  
0.2% of mass, maximum  
85% at 350 C (662 F)  
4. The Fuel Valve provides a means to switch from  
the “left” to “right” tank or “off” positions.  
Cetane number: Cetane number indicates ignition per-  
formance. Fuel with a low cetane number can cause  
cold start problems and affect combustion.  
C.Lubricating Oil Specifications  
Use only good quality lubricating oil, such as shell Rim-  
ula 15W40 which meets Caterpillar ECF-I and either of  
the following:  
Viscosity: Viscosity is the resistance to flow and if this  
is outside limits, engine performance can be affected.  
Density: Low density will reduce engine power, higher  
density will increase engine power and exhaust smoke.  
• API-CH-4 plus  
• ACEA E5  
Sulphur: High sulphur content (not normally found in  
Europe, North America or Australasia) can cause engine  
wear. if only high sulphur fuels are available, it will be  
necessary to use a highly alkaline lubricating oil in the  
engine or reduce the lubricating oil change interval.  
Note: API CI-4 plus and ACEA ES oils that have not  
met the requirements of Caterpillar’s ECF-I specification  
may cause reduced engine life.  
Caution: Always ensure that the correct viscosity grade  
of lubricating oil is used for the ambient temperature  
range in which the engine will run as shown in the chart  
below.  
Distillation: This is an indication of the mixture of differ-  
ent hydrocarbons in the fuel. A high ratio of light weight  
hydrocarbons can affect the combustion characteristics.  
Recommended SAE viscosity grades  
Low temperature fuels: Special winter fuels may be  
available for engine operation at temperatures below  
0 C (32 F). These fuels limit the formation of wax in the  
fuel oil at low temperatures. If wax forms in the fuel oil,  
this could stop the flow of fuel oil through the filter.  
A
0W  
5W20  
10W30  
15W40  
20W50  
Aviation kerosene and R.M.E. type fuels: These fuels  
may be used, but can effect the engine performance and  
starting ability. The only aviation fuels that are permitted  
for use with these engines are: JP5, Jet A and JP8 pro-  
viding that 5% spindle oil is added, Aviation fuel JP4 is  
not recommended. For more information on aviation  
fuels refer to the Caterpillar application department.  
Only up to 5% R.M.E. in mineral oil diesel fuel is permit-  
ted. Biodiesel blends of up to 5% B100 and #2 diesel  
fuel (B5) are allowed.  
20  
30  
40  
-20 -10  
0
10  
20 30 40 50 C  
-30  
-22 -4  
14 32 50 68  
B
86 104 122 F  
Viscosity chart  
A = Recommended viscosity  
B = Ambient temperature  
Electrical shut-off solenoid (ESOS): The ESOS is fit-  
ted to the right hand side of the cylinder block, at the  
rear of the fuel injection pump. When the solenoid is de-  
energised, a control rod pushes the fuel control rack to  
the ‘no fuel position’ in the injection pump. The unit oper-  
ates from a 12V supply in an ‘energise to run’ condition,  
an electrical failure will give automatic fuel shut-off.  
Ensure the lubricating oil sump is filled slowly after warm  
up, check with the dipstick that the oil level is correct.  
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the service  
instruction.  
B.Fuel System  
1.  
A
Fuel Strainer/Water Seperator is provided  
between the fuel tank and fuel pump. It should be  
inspected daily and purged of any contaminents.  
2. The Fuel Pump provided on the engine is a  
direct drive mechanical diaphragm type. A primer  
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL  
TANK ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING 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.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:  
a.  
Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade  
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,  
deck adjustments, control linkages, drive system, engines, and  
normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or  
exposure.  
b.  
c.  
Service completed by someone other than an authorized  
service dealer.  
For products sold or exported outside of the United States  
and/or Canada, and their respective possessions and  
territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet’s authorized  
channels of export distribution.  
Damage or failure resulting from the use of defective or  
improper peplacement parts and\or accessories other than  
genuine Cub Cadet parts.  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with  
respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes  
purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and  
possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new  
merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and  
possessions (either entity respectively, “Cub Cadet”).  
d.  
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its No-Fault Components,  
Engines, and Batteries as described below) against defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of  
original retail purchase or lease and will, at its option, repair or replace,  
free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or  
workmanship.  
e.  
f.  
Transportation charges and service calls.  
Failure to operate and maintain the product in accordance with  
the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product,  
Damages and failures resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,  
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft,  
fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural  
disaster.  
g.  
Engines are warranted to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original  
purchase or lease.  
There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any  
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of  
express written warranty above. No other express warranties  
beyond those mentioned above, given by any person or entity,  
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall  
bind Cub Cadet. The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of  
the product as set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide  
the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease  
of the products covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for  
any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without  
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn  
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a  
warranted product.  
Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in  
material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three  
months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on  
the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the  
original date of original sale or lease. Any replacement battery will be  
warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.  
No-Fault Components include only belts, tires, seats and grass bags  
which are warranted to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original  
purchase or lease or one hundred (100) hours of operation (whichever  
comes first).  
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to  
you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH  
PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTAINCE  
RECORDS, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the  
dealer in your area;  
In the U.S.A.:  
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box  
361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or log  
In Canada:  
For all provinces excluding Quebec contact Modern Power Products  
d/o MTD Canada Ltd. At 60 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario  
N2G 3S7 or call 1-800-567-6775 or log on to our website at  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the  
purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of  
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability  
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others  
and their property arising out of improper use, misuse or inability to use  
the product. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than  
the original purchaser/Leasee or to the person for whom it was  
purchased or leased as a gift.  
In Quebec contact Les Distributions RVI Ltee. d/o MTD Canada Ltd.  
2955 jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Ville Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 or call  
Cub Cadet LLC - P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019; Phone 1-877-282-8684  
Form No. 02003434 Rev. 07-0 01/31/2007  
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