Cub Cadet Lawn Mower 23HP Z Force 60 User Guide

Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Residential Riding Mower

Turf Equipment

MODEL

23HP Z-Force 60

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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FOREWORD

The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut-

ting. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators

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 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. Awareness,

concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in

the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equip-

ment, are essential for hazard control and accident prevention.

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.

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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 unimproved

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 main-

tained 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.

IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOL-

LOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF

AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPT-

ING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-

HEED ITS WARNING.

Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part

of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands

and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

DANGER

5. Be sure the area is clear of other people

GENERAL SAFETY

OPERATIONS

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

6. Never carry passengers.

7. Disengage the blades before shifting into

reverse and backing up. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

8. Be aware of the mower and attachment dis-

charge direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the chute guard in

place.

A. GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in

the manual and on the machine before start-

ing. Keep this manual in a safe place for

future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with

the instructions to operate the machine. Know

the controls and how to stop the machine

quickly.

9. Slow down before turning. Operate the

machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation

and excessive speed.

3. Do not put hands or feet under the cutting

deck or near rotating parts.

10. Never leave a running machine unattended.

Always turn off the blades, place the transmis-

sion in neutral, set the parking brake, stop the

engine and remove key before dismounting.

11. Turn off blades when not mowing.

12. Stop the engine and wait until the blades

come to a complete stop before (a) removing

the grass catcher or unclogging chute, or (b)

making any repairs, adjusting or removing any

grass or debris.

13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

14. Do not operate the machine while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.

15. Watch for traffic when operating near or cross-

ing roadways.

4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,

wire, etc. which could be picked up and thrown

by the blades. A small object may have been

overlooked and could be accidentally thrown

by the mower in any direction and cause injury

to you or a bystander. To help avoid a thrown

objects injury, keep children, animals,

bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from

the mower while it is in operation. Always

wear safety glasses with side shields or safety

goggles during operation or while performing

and adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from

foreign objects. Stop the blades when cross-

ing gravel drives, walks or roads.

16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck. This unit

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should not be driven up or down a ramp onto

a trailer or truck under power, because the

unit could tip over causing serious personal

injury. The unit must be pushed manually on

a ramp to load or unload properly.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed

so that you will not have to stop while on the

slope.

• Follow the manufacture’s recommendations for

counterweights with attachments to improve sta-

bility.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other

attachments. These can change the stability of

the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and

gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed

or direction. Rapid acceleration or deceleration

could cause the front of the machine to lift and

rapidly flip over backwards, which could cause

serious injury.

17. Never make a cutting height adjustment while

the engine is running if the operator must dis-

mount to do so.

18. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and

closefitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear

loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be

caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit

in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.

19. Check overhead clearance carefully before

driving under power lines, wires, bridges or

low hanging tree branches, before entering or

leaving buildings, or in any other situation

where the operator may be struck or pulled

from the unit, which could result in serious

injury.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the

tires lose traction, disengage the blades and pro-

ceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

20. Disengage all attachment clutches, set the

parking brake to the on position and put the

lap bars to the neutral or out position, before

attempting to start the engine.

21. Your mower is designed to cut normal resi-

dential grass of a height no more than 10”.

Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall,

dry grass (e.g. pasture) or piles of dry leaves.

Debris may build up on the mower deck or

contact the engine exhaust presenting a

potential fire hazard.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then,

turn slowly and use extra care.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embank-

ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a

wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an

edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction

could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting

your foot on the ground.

• Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.

22. Use only accessories approved for this

machine by Cub Cadet. Read, understand

and follow all instructions provided with the

approved accessory.

C. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not

alert to the presence of children. Children are

often attracted to the machine and the mowing

activity. Never assume that children will

remain where you last saw them.

B. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of con-

trol and tip-over accidents, which can result in

severe injury or death. All slopes require extra

caution. If you cannot back up the slope

or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

1. Keep children out of the mowing area

and in watchful care of an adult other than the

operator.

2. Be alert and turn the machine off if children

enter the area.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as

a part of this manual (see pg. 30) to measure

slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or

hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees

as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this

unit on that area or serious injury could result.

3. Before and when backing up, look behind and

down for small children.

4. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

They may fall off and be seriously injured or

may interfere with safe machine operation.

5. Never allow children under 14 years old to

operate the machine. Children 14 years and

over should only operate the machine under

close parental supervision and proper instruc-

tion.

DO:

• Mow across slopes, not up and down.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain

could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

6. Use extra care when approaching blind cor-

ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may

obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.

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7. Remove the key when the machine is left

unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-

tion.

The electrolyte levels can be checked,

or may be non-serviceable (no attempt

should be made to open the vents).

Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and

sulfuric acid, and they must be re-

cycled and not disposed of nor aban-

doned. Sulfuric acid can cause severe

burns, and in the event of contact, the

areas should be flushed with water

and a physician contacted. Battery

cases should not be punctured. Lead

is poisonous and is contained within

the positive and negative terminals as

well as within the battery’s internal

grid-work of plates and active materi-

als.

Explosive gases are generated when

batteries are re-charged, so sparks,

flames and heat sources should be

avoided. Loose connections at the

battery terminals can produce sprks

and heat...connections to the terminals

must be kept tight, and the terminals

and battery surfaces kept clean of

acids and corrosion. If batteries are

re-charged or “jumped” from external

sources, make sure that the connec-

tions are made properly and in the cor-

rect sequence (see page 19 under

jump starting).

D. SERVICE

1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are extremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved con-

tainer.

Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow the engine

to cool at least two minutes before

refueling.

Replace the fuel cap securely and

wipe off any spilled fuel before starting

the engine as it may cause a fire or

explosion.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition.

Never refuel the machine indoors

because fuel vapors will accumulate in

the area.

Never store the fuel container or

machine inside where there is an open

flame or spark, such as a gas hot

water heater, space heater or furnace.

Prevent fire and explosion caused by

static electric discharge. Use only non-

metal, portable fuel containers

approved by the Underwriter’s Labora-

tory (U.L.) or the American Society for

Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a

funnel, make sure it is plastic and has

no screen or filter.

3. Never run a machine inside a closed area.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free

of grass, leaves or other debris build-up.

Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow the

machine to cool at least 5 minutes before stor-

ing.

5. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-

vent accidental starting.

6. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also

visually inspect blades for damage (e.g.,

excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with

blades which meet original equipment specifi-

cations.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be

sure the equipment is in safe working condi-

tion.

Static electric discharge can ignite

gasoline vapors in a non-grounded fuel

container. Remove the fuel container

from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk

of a car and place on the ground away

from the vehicle before filling. Keep

nozzle in contact with container open-

ing while filling.

When practical, remove equipment

from trailers or truck beds and re-fuel

them on the ground. If this is not possi-

ble, use a portable, plastic fuel con-

tainer to re-fuel equipment on a truck

bed or trailer.

2. Batteries are stored electrical energy devices

that may be serviceable with removable

caps.

8. Never tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly. Use all

guards as instructed in this manual.

WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who

read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the wire from the spark plug and thor-

oughly inspect the mower for any damage.

Repair the damage before restarting and

operating the machine.

10. Grass catcher components are subject to

wear, damage and deterioration, which could

expose moving parts or allow objects to be

thrown. For your safety protection, frequently

check the components and replace with man-

ufacturers recommended parts when neces-

sary.

11. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap

the blades or wear gloves, and use extra cau-

tion when servicing blades.

12. Check park brake operation frequently. Adjust

and service as required.

13. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot

during operation and can cause a burn. Allow

to cool down before touching.

14. Do not change the engine governor settings

or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine

speeds are dangerous.

15. Observe proper disposal laws and regula-

tions. Improper disposal of fluids and materi-

als can harm the environment and the

ecology.

Prior to disposal, contact your local

Environmental Protection Agency to

determine the proper method for dis-

posing of the waste. Recycling cen-

ters are established to properly

dispose of materials in an environmen-

tally safe fashion.

Use proper containers when draining

fluids. Do not use food or beverage

containers that may mislead someone

into drinking from them. Properly dis-

pose of the containers immediately fol-

lowing the draining of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the

ground, down drain or into a stream,

pond, lake or other body of water.

Observe Environmental Protection

Agency regulations when disposing of

oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters,

batteries, tires and other harmful

waste.

16. We do not recommend the use of high pres-

sure washers to clean your unit. They may

cause damage to electrical components; spin-

dles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine.

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SAFETY DECALS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,

O T

R A T

O W

N L

DISCHARGE CHUTE COVERORGRASS

C A T C H E

IS I N I T

R O P

L A C E

WARNING

D A N G E R

K E E P H A N D S a n d FE E T A W A Y

SHIELD MISSING

DO NOT OPERATE

Part Number: 00030635

Part Number: 01002166

DANGER

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER

UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR

OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS

IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

S30503

ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING.

Part Number: 777S30503

Part Number: 01003452

Part Number: 01003451

Part Number: 01006536

WARNING

Engage parking brake when leaving the machine.

Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing.

Before leaving operator's position:

Disengage implement drive.

Place speed controls in neutral and set park brake.

Wait for all movement to stop.

Do not allow operation by untrained personnel.

OFF

Part Number: 02000162

WARNING

Serious bodily injury may result from failure to follow safe

operating procedures.

Read the Operator's Manual before operating this machine.

Clear area of debris and other objects before mowing.

Do not operate machine when children and others are around.

Do not operate machine without guards, shields and safety

devices in place and working.

Avoid slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Slow down and use caution on slopes. Go across slopes!

Part Number: 02000163

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO.

Controls:

Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right

steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake;

mower deck lift

Parking Brake:

Seat:

Frame:

Instrumentation:

Front Caster Wheels:

Drive Wheels:

Tire Pressure:

Fuel Tank:

Internal, mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle

Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment (fore-aft)

2” Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction

Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder

11 x 4 - 5.00

23 x 9.5 - 12 Turf Pro

8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster

Two 5 gallon w/individual shutoff valves

0-8.0 + MPH forward. 0-4.3 MPH reverse

863 lbs. w/60" deck

Ground Speed:

Net Weight:

ENGINE INFO.

Engine:

Type:

Air Cleaner:

Lube System:

Hydraulic System:

Starter:

23 HP Kohler, 23 HP Kawasaki

Vertical crankshaft, air cooled V-Twin

Paper Element

Pressurized with oil filter

2 quarts and 1 pint filter per transaxle

12-volt electric

Blade Brake Clutch:

Electric

TRACTION DRIVE INFO.

Traction Drive:

Engine to two variable-speed hydraulic pump/motor, Hydro-Gear

ZT-2800 transaxles

CUTTER DECK INFO.

Cutter Deck;Drive:

Deck Lift:

Cutting Height:

No. of Blades

60", Belt Driven

Hand lever w/pin lock for height adjustment

1-1/2" to 4"

3, belt-driven, power take-off from engine

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure. 1

Figure. 2

Tach and

Electric Blade

Clutch Switch

Engine throttle

Hour Meter

Choke Lever

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, opened-out posi-

tion, 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 open-out position, moving the

throttle to slow, setting the parking brake,

shutting off the engine and taking the key

from the ignition 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

of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the

chance of fire and permit proper cooling.

q. Always mow at full throttle.

2. Safety Awareness when Mowing

a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those

above 15 degrees (27% slope).

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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, play-

grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-

mals, and other people.

e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the

traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip-

pery.

f. Use extra care when grass clippings,

leaves, pine needles, or debris are present

as traction can be reduced.

g. Slow-down before turning and come to a

complete stop before any zero turn maneu-

ver.

h. Do not stop machine or park machine over

combustible materials such as dry grass,

leaves, debris, etc.

B.Controls

1. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Fig-

ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing

below the right side of the operator’s seat.

When the key is inserted and turned clock-

wise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed.

Turning the switch further against spring pres-

sure starts the 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, opened-out position. The key should

always be removed from the switch if the

operator leaves the mower’s seat.

2. Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 2.)

Located on the left side of the mower next to

the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control

from the rear to the front will increase the

engine speed from slow to fast.

3. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure

3.) These hinged levers open out to the side

in the neutral 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 fore-

arm’s length away. These levers control all of

the movements of the mower. Pushing both

levers forward causes the mower to move for-

ward. 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.

3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat-

tern

a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the

area to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).

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.

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 mini-

mal turf defacement will be dependent on

several factors 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 trac-

tion surface.

In order to start the engine, both steering

levers must be opened out to the side 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

f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the

forward 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.

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.

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Steering Levers

Deck Lift Handle

Brake

Figure. 4

Fuel Shutoff Valve

Figure. 3

mechanism. To service the unit: Remove the

hairpin clip from the locking pin and remove

the pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the

pedal up to vertical position so the hole in the

pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Rein-

stall the locking pin and hairpin clip. This is

the required position for the foot pedal for the

foot platform to tilt forward and to access

some of the machines components.

4. 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 supplies power to the cut-

ting blades through the PTO. The switch must

be turned off to start the engine and should

be turned off for safety any time another per-

son approaches the mower or the mowing

deck is raised to the transport position. Power

to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the

operator leaves the operator’s seat.

7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located

on top of the fuel tank. When turned in a

clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off

the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in

a counterclockwise direction it will open and

allow fuel to flow to the engine. 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.

8. Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjust-

ment Lever is located beneath the seat. The

Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the

seat forward and backward. To place the seat

in the desired position pull the seat adjust-

ment lever to the left then push the seat for-

ward or back to the desired position. Release

the lever so the seat will lock in place.

9. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See

Figure 1) 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.

10. Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke

Lever is located on the left instrument panel

next to the seat. The Choke Lever is operated

manually. Having the Choke Lever in the ON

position helps the engine to start during initial

start-up. During normal operation the Choke

Lever should be in the OFF position.

5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 3.) Located on

the left side of the traction unit. The handle is

an overcenter lever which applies the internal

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.

6. Deck Lift Handle and Optional Foot Pedal

Lift Assist: (See Figure 3.) Located on the

right front corner of the mowing deck.To raise

the mowing deck to the transport position, the

lever is pulled to the rear and moved inward to

lock into a stop for transport. To lower the

mowing deck, raise the deck lift handle and

move it outward. This allows the handle to

move forward, lowering the deck to the cutting

position. The foot pedal lift assist (not pictured

above) can provide “lift assist” to the hand

lever or with “foot effort only”. To provide

assistance to the lift handle: remove the hair-

pin clip from the locking pin and remove the

pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the pedal

down to the horizontal position so the hole in

the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Re-

install the locking pin and hairpin clip. Pull on

the Lift handle and depress the foot pedal to

raise the deck. Lifting with “foot effort only”

depress the foot pedal (the hand lever will lock

into transport position if fully depressed). To

release the lift mechanism depress the foot

pedal, move the hand lever outward and

slowly reduce foot pedal effort to lower the

Note:There will be a flashing “LUBE” for

each recommended lubrication interval. There

is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended

engine oil and filter change.

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engine, remove the key from the ignition

switch, remove connection of the spark

plugs and using the transport lever, lower

the mowing deck into the cutting position.

b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure

and note the distance from the paved sur-

face to the bottom edge of the mowing

blade at the front and the back of the deck

on each side of the mower. (Four dimen-

sions.)

C.Initial Adjustments

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 unleaded,

regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill

the fuel tank (beside the engine on the 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.

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 operat-

ing range.

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.

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).

Note:Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or

SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ.

c. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before

shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located

behind 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 at the full cold line

on the oil tank. If the oil level is low, fill with

a good grade of SAE15W-40 oil.

Deck Lift Spring inner nut

d. Tires: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front

Caster Tires

Note:New tires are overinflated in order to

Deck Links

properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal

working pressure for the traction tires is 8-10

psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated

to 30 psi.

Figure. 5

d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi-

tion. 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 clockwise the outer rear nut of the

Deck Lift Spring Assist. Repeat this proce-

dure on the opposite 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.

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.

d. Replace the deck cover.

4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height

is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 5-1/

2". You may need to adjust the mowing deck

to achieve the proper angle for mowing. Fol-

low the procedures below to set the appropri-

ate angle to the mowing deck.

Retighten nuts.

f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport

position using the transport lever.

g. Use the transport lever to lower the mow-

ing deck to the cutting position and repeat

step “b.” above to make sure that the

a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,

engage the parking brake, shut off the

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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

properly installed and legible.

5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte-

nance section.

e. This is a one person machine, operator

only! Riders are not permitted under any

circumstance!

f. To start the engine on the machine:

1. Make sure the park brake is set to the

“UP” position, both lap bars are in the

neutral/start (opened-out) position, and

the Power Take Off (PTO also referred to

as blade control switch) is in the “off”

(down) position.

2. Push the choke control forward to the on

position and the engine speed control

(throttle) forward (half way).

3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch

toward the spring-loaded “Start” position,

maintain the Start position until the

engine begins to run, then release the

switch (it will return to the “Run” posi-

tion).

D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating

Procedures

DANGER:

Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.

The following procedures are suggested for opera-

tors 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 up-

and-down — 9/16" wrench required).

Optional lapbar can also be adjusted fore

and aft.

c. Become familiar with all of the machine

controls, instrumentation, safety and

instruction signs, and safety devices.

d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a

safe, level area with no obstructions includ-

ing objects, pedestrians, and animals.

2. Initial Operation:

4. Retard the choke slowly by pulling it

rearward. If the engine is “cold”, the

choke may need to be partially applied

for a few minutes. Be sure to totally pull

the choke to the off position after the

engine has “warmed up”.

g. Check safety devices:

1. With the park brake engaged, move one

of the lap bars (speed/directional control)

from the neutral/start position to the neu-

tral position (out of the slot, toward the

center of the machine) — the engine

should stop running. Move the lap bars

back to the neutral/start position and the

engine should run.

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.

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 com-

pletely forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO

control switch (pull upward), then lift off

the seat — the engine should stop run-

ning. Sit down and the engine should

run. Turn off the PTO by pushing the

control switch down.

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 for-

eign objects which could cause injury to

bystanders, damage to the machine, or

damage to nearby facilities.

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.

2. Release the park brake to the down posi-

tion.

3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/

start position to the neutral position

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.

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(toward center of machine). 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. The more

that the lap bars are moved toward the

front of the machine, the faster the

machine will move in the forward direc-

tion. Release the lap bars and the

machine should stop traveling forward.

(This is a safety check, the normal pro-

cedure 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

traction, and/or instability.

5. To turn, advance one lap bar ahead of

the other and the machine will turn

toward the opposite from the side that

was advanced — I.E. to turn clockwise

(to the Right), move the LEFT lap bar for-

ward 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.

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 retarded, the turn side

tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will

be executed. Turf defacement could

occur (if on grass) as well as potential

damages to the traction surface and the

tire. 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 direc-

tions, the machine must come to a stop

first.

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 simulta-

neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear-

ward. 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).

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.

3. Start the Engine:

a. Open the fuel shutoff valve.

b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake

“On”.

c. Move the left and right steering levers to

the neutral, opened-out 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 and turn the switch to “On”.

g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold,

push the choke to the on position.

h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc-

tion to the “Start” position until the engine

starts.

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 direc-

tion. Release the lap bars and the

machine should stop traveling in reverse

(this is a safety check, the normal proce-

dure is for the operator to slowly bring

the lap bars to the neutral position).

3. Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this

could cause turf defacement and/or loss

of traction.

Note:Do not hold the key in the “Start”

position for more than 10 seconds or you may

damage the starter. If the engine does not start

in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try

again.

4. To turn, retard one lap bar ahead of the

other and the machine will turn toward

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i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts,

push the choke on halfway and as the

engine warms, push the choke off all the

way.

5. Parking the Mower:

a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch.

b. Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow-

ing deck to the transport position.

c. Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage

area.

d. Move the throttle to slow.

e. Place the steering levers in the neutral

position.

4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turn-

ing-radius mower is not like operating a trac-

tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius

mower is much more maneuverable and

much less fatiguing to operate. However, get-

ting used to the fingertip control of the zero-

turning-radius mower takes some practice.

We strongly recommend that you locate a

“test area” where you can operate the mower

for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.

a. Get into the operator’s seat.

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).

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

throttle to the fast position.

e. Release the parking brake.

f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating

position.

WARNING:

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 sys-

tems. More horsepower is required for these blades

when compared to others, and they generally pro-

duce the highest noise levels.

When operating this mower forward, do not

allow the steering levers to return to the neu-

tral position 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.

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.

Medium-lift- These blades require less horsepower

than the hi-lift, and they generally work well in wider

leaf grasses and some mulch applications.

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 sharp-

ened cutting edge.

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 backward.

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.

j. After you have mastered operating the

mower, use the transport lever to lower the

mowing deck to the cutting position and

pull on the electric blade clutch switch to

start the blades rotating.

Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use

in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The

shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu-

lence in order that the grass can be repeatedly cut

and re-cut into smaller pieces. These blades gener-

ally 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.

k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When

you feel confident, slowly practice mowing

around obstacles such as trees.

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Linch Pins

Height of Cut Clevis Pin

Figure. 6

h. To install reverse the process.

MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICE

2. Changing a Blade:

a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about

one foot and block it in that position.

b. 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.

c. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley

side of the spindle to secure.

d. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench.

e. Remove the hex nut.

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the

key from the ignition to prevent the engine

from accidentally starting before performing

any maintenance on this mower.

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. Cap-

ture the lift handle by placing the height of

cut clevis pin above the lift handle.

f. To replace the blade reverse the above

process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft.

WARNING:

c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving

the belt tensioning rod.

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.

Note:There is a certain amount of spring

tension due to the weight of the deck. When

removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten-

sion 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.

a. Apply the parking brake.

b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep

blades sharp and free of build up at all

times.

c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30°

angle to maintain balanced cutting blades.

Do not sharpen the underside of the

blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a

conventional electric grinder or a hand file

to sharpen the blades.

d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or

dents that cannot be removed by filing.

e. Check the balance of the blade after

sharpening by placing it on a blade bal-

ancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.

f. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off

of the cutting surface on that end.

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 side of the cutter deck (2);

remove the linchpins on the left and right

front side of the cutter deck (2); and

remove the linchpins on the front of the

mower (2).

f. Turn front caster wheels outward.

g. Shift the deck toward the ignition switch

side of the mower and remove.

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Hydraulic Tank

Cover

Plate

Spindle

Hydro Release Levers

Transmission

Figure. 8

Figure. 7

f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove

four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap

screws. Remove the spindle assembly.

Note:Blades that cannot be easily bal-

anced—REPLACE.

3. 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 cov-

ers and remove both covers.

c. 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.

d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving

the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt

retaining bolt.

B.Hydraulic Oil

WARNING:

Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can

occur if the oil level is not within the proper

operating range.

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.

1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula

SAE15W 40 or equivalent)

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. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill

e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt

and remove the PTO belt then remove the

blade drive belt.

f. Reverse the process to install the belt.

neck.

d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check

the level. The correct level is at the full cold

line on the tank.

e. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to

the full cold line on the oil tank, if neces-

sary.

Note:When replacing belts do not over-

tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-

pound pull with a spring scale between two

pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2".

4. 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.

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.

d. Remove the drive belts. (See 3. Changing

Blade Drive Belts.)

e. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Chang-

ing a Blade.)

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.

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c. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck

on page 17.

d. Raise the seat forward to expose the

hydraulic oil fill point.

c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-

charged battery will freeze (refer to the

table below)..

e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil

cap.

Specific Gravity

Freezing Temp (°F)

f. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.

g. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gal-

lon) under the hydraulic reservoir and the

transaxels.

h. Remove the hydraulic filter from each tran-

saxle to allow hydraulic oil to drain.

(See Figure 8)

1.265

1.250

1.200

1.150

1.100

-71

-62

-16

i. Coat new filter seals with oil before instal-

lation.

j. Add hydraulic oil to reservoir until the level

remains at the full cold line on the oil tank.

k. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level.

l. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res-

ervoir and repeat step K.

d. Recharge battery when ever the specific

gravity value is less than 1.225

3. Battery Removal

Warning:

C.Electrical Circuit

When removing the cables from the battery

follow these steps to avoid a short between

the wrench and the frame.

Danger:

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

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 out-

side of the battery clean, brush on a strong

solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and

rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and

cable ends clean with a wire brush and make

sure the connections are tight. Coat the termi-

nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

2. Battery Storage: When storing the Mower for

long periods of time the following guidelines

should be taken.

Note:The battery is delivered from the fac-

tory 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. Disconnect the battery cables from the ter-

minals and remove the battery.

b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty

battery will lose its charge over time.

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 bat-

tery.

d. Attach the other end of the black jumper

cable to the frame of the unit with the low

charge battery.

6. Fuses: There is one fuse located in the wiring

between the battery and ignition switch and

other electrical components. This is a stan-

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dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at

20.0 amp.

and try to start the engine. The engine

should not start. If it does, the left steering

lever switch must be repositioned or per-

haps replaced. Open the left steering lever

to the neutral position and swing the right

steering lever up to the operating position

and try to start the engine. The engine

should not start. If it does, the right steer-

ing lever switch must be repositioned or

perhaps replaced. If the engine does not

start, Open the right steering lever to the

neutral position and start the engine.

Swing the left steering lever up to the oper-

ating position and the engine should stop.

If the engine does not stop, the left steering

lever switch must be repositioned or

replaced. Open the left steering lever out

to the neutral position and start the engine.

Swing the right steering lever up to the

operating position and the engine should

stop. If the engine does not stop, the right

steering lever switch must be repositioned

or replaced.

7. Safety Switches: There are five safety

switches in the electrical circuit which control

the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch

switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the

left and (4) the right steering lever switches

and (5) 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

opened-out to the side 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 is

folded up to the operating position or the

engine’s electronic ignition will be grounded

out and the engine will stop. Also, the seat

must be occupied before the blade clutch

switch can cause the blades to rotate.

8. Safety Switch Operation Checks: The fol-

lowing operational checks should be made

daily.

a. Blade Clutch Switch: Sit in the operator’s

seat. With both steering levers opened-out

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 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 elec-

tric PTO clutch must be repaired.

d. Seat Switch: With both steering levers

opened-out to 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, and swing

one of the steering levers up to the operat-

ing position. Release the operator’s seat

and the engine should stop. If the engine

does not stop, the seat switch must be

replaced. With both steering levers folded

out in the neutral position, the parking

brake engaged and the blade clutch switch

in the “off” position, sit in the operator’s

seat and start the engine. Turn the blade

clutch switch to the “on” position and the

blades should start to rotate. Raise up

slightly off the operator’s seat and the

blades should stop. If the blades do not

stop when you dismount from the opera-

tor’s seat, the seat switch must be

b. Parking Brake Switch: Sit in the opera-

tor’s seat. With both steering levers

opened-out in the neutral position and the

blade clutch switch “off”, release the park-

ing brake and try to start the engine. The

engine should not start. If it does, the park-

ing brake switch must be repositioned or

perhaps replaced. If the engine does not

start, engage the parking brake and start

the engine. Swing one steering lever up to

the operating position and the engine

should stop. If the engine does not stop,

the parking brake switch must be reposi-

tioned or replaced.

replaced.

e. Electric PTO Clutch: This clutch operates

when the engine is running, the operator is

in the operator’s seat and the blade clutch

switch is turned on.This electric clutch is a

fairly trouble free device. If a problem

develops and the blades do not turn, first

check the 7.5 amp fuse in the yellow, 16-

gauge wire between terminal “L” (for the

Gasoline Engine) on the ignition switch

and the hour meter and then investigate

the wiring harness and the connections to

c. Left and Right Steering Lever Switches:

Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steer-

ing levers opened-out in the neutral posi-

tion, the parking brake engaged and the

blade clutch switch “off”, swing the left

steering lever up to the operating position

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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.

Then tighten the locknut on the end of the

axle assembly.

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; 8-10 psi rec-

ommended

b. Front Caster Wheel—40 psi max; 20-25

psi recommended

3. Creeping: Creeping is the slight forward or

backward movement of the mower when the

throttle is on and the lapbars are in the

opened-out position. If your mower creeps do

the following.

a. Jack up rear of unit.

b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-

tion.

c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyure-

thane.

Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires:

a. Balance inflation pressure between the

rear tires to help maintain straight travel

(see tire side wall for proper inflation pres-

sure).

b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent

air pressure loss.

c. Locate jam nuts (ref no. 23 in the control

assembly parts list). See Illustrated Parts

Book.

d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-

nectors. (ONLY if mower creeps.)

e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on.

f. Locate the left and right rod connectors

between each jam nut. See Control

assembly in the Illustrated Parts Book.

g. If unit creeps forward rotate counter-clock-

wise. And if unit creeps in reverse, rotate

clockwise.

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 ft-lbs.

Adjust the appropriate rod connector. The

left rod for the left side of the mower and

the right rod for the right side of mower.

Afterward, retighten jam nuts.

E. Brakes

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.

While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed

dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction

motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the

mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic

system locks the traction wheels.

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Note:If you wish to move the mower by

Note:Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill

pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-

ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower.

Pull both levers out and lock in position. After

pushing the mower to the desired location,

return both levers to the operating position

(See page 18 Figure 8).

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 the same

15W40 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up

to the full cold line on the tank. Leave this air space

for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at idle for

about five minutes. Check the filters for leaks. Idling

the engine and the transaxless 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 up to the full cold line on the tank.

When the mower is parked with the engine running

and the steering levers opened out in the neutral

position, the parking brakes should be applied. The

parking brakes are disk-type brakes integrated into

each transaxle.They are both engaged by the same

operating lever.

1. Adjustments: The parking brake handle is an

overcenter lever that should engage with

moderate force.

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 bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact

Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

Note:To increase parking brake capacity

tighten the brake rods going back to the brake

arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and

check parking capacity. Repeat Step.

3. Hydrostatic Transmissions and motors:

The pumps are the hardest-working compo-

nents in the hydraulic system. They are in

operation all the time the engine is running.

Because of extremely close tolerances, wear

is an important factor in their life. Contami-

nants in the hydraulic oil does the greatest

harm to the pumps.

To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the

brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter

pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from

the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the

brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn

looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake

about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble

the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly.

Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal

amount.

Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will

damage the pumps . To prevent this, use a fil-

ter that captures particles as small as 30

microns or 30 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.

2. Repair: The mower is equipped with internal

wet disc brakes and will not normally require

maintenance. If they are not working properly,

please contact your service center.

F. Hydraulic System

1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic

oil tank to the transaxles daily for leaks or

abrasion and replace any damaged hoses.

Make certain there are no kinks or twists in

any hose.

2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filters:

Note:The transaxles are not owner-repair-

able. If a transaxle fails, contact your cub

cadet dealer. Do not disassemble the tran-

saxle.

Note:Change the hydraulic oil and the oil

filter after 500 hours of operation and every

500 hours thereafter.

4. Steering Lever Adjustments: Place the

mower on level ground with the engine run-

ning, parking brake off and steering levers

opened out to the neutral position. If the

Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering

Levers.

To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain

pan under the transaxles. Remove the filters, drain

the transaxles and the tank. Remove the filters by

unscrewing in a counterclockwise direction. The filters

will be full of oil, so empty each into the drain pan.

Coat the filter seal with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or

equivalent. Screw the filter onto the filter base until it

seats, and then add another one-half turn to seal.

If the mower creeps, first determine whether it

creeps to the right or left side and which direc-

tion the mower moves — to the front or the

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rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer-

ing levers in the opened-out neutral position

and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine,

take the key from the ignition switch and pivot

the seat forward. If the mower creeps to the

right, you will adjust the linkage on the left

side of the mower and vice-versa. Remove

the cap screw and lock washer that secure

the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the

control lever pivot. Loosen the jam nut which

prevents the rod end bearing from turning. If

the mower creeps forward, thread the rod end

bearing one-half turn clockwise into the link-

age control arm. If the mower creeps back-

ward, thread the rod end bearing one half turn

counterclockwise out of the linkage control

arm. Then tighten the jam nut and reconnect

the rod end bearing to the control lever pivot

by replacing the cap screw and lock washer.

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. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close

the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the

fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end

into an approved fuel container. Open the

fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel

tank and line into the approved container.

Replace the fuel line on the carburetor.

Start the engine and allow it to run out of

fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish

deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil-

ter.

g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark

plugs and pour approximately one ounce

of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine

one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on

the cylinder walls. Replace the spark

plugs.

h. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully

charged.

i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-

tings. Replace as necessary.

j. 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. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark

plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter,

crank the engine to pump the excess oil

out of the spark plug holes. Replace the

spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill

the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

After adjusting the steering linkage, swing the

seat back to its normal position and place the

steering lever on the side you adjusted up to

the operating position. If you feel a slight push

forward or a slight pull backward from the

neutral position you must adjust the lever

return assembly. To do this, swing the steering

lever back out to the neutral position, pivot the

seat forward and loosen the jam nut on the

lever return rod where it is threaded into the

hex-shaped end of the lever return bolt. If the

steering lever was pushed forward, turn the

hex-shaped lever return bolt clockwise one-

half turn off of the lever return rod. If the steer-

ing lever was pulled back, turn the hex shaped

lever return bolt counterclockwise one-half

turn onto the lever return rod. Then tighten the

jam nut, pivot the seat back into the operating

position and start the mower to check that

your adjustments were made correctly.

c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase

and the hydraulic tank.

d. Lower the mower off the block and check

the tire pressure.

e. Push the mower outdoors and start the

engine. Let the engine idle until it has

warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).

G. Storage

1. General: If your mower will not be in service

for a few months, it should be stored in a dry

location that is not subject to drastic changes

in temperature. Before storing, the following

maintenance procedures should be 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-

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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.

2. Check the engine spark plugs.

3. Check the air gap on the balde brake clutch

(PTO Clutch) and if it exceeds 0.025” adjust to

0.012” - 0.015”.

b. Check the engine oil level.

c. Check the hydraulic oil level.

d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-

sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.

e. Check the tires and tire pressure.

Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.

E. Yearly Checks

Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.

Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.

f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive

belt and the hydro drive belt.

g. Check the blades. Make sure they are

sharp and that the blade securing cap

screws are tight.

* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty

conditions.

**Reference Engine Owner’s Manua

h. Check the cutting height.

2. When ready to start the engine:

a. Check the five safety switches for proper

operation.

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.

B. Every 25 Hour Checks

1. Service the engine foam element air pre-

cleaner.*

2. Grease the three spindle bearings.

C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks

1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under

heavy duty operation.)

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 500 hours, change the hydraulic

oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them

every 500 hours thereafter.

6. Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.

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OIL CHART

Apply a few drops of SAE 15W40 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

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

Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings

Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings

Pump Control Lever Pivots

Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin

Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot

Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint

Brake Rod Clevis Pins

Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots

Grass Collection System Lid Hinges

(If Mower is so equipped)

LUBRICATION CHART

Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease

No. of Grease Fittings

Description

EVERY 25 HOURS

Blade Spindle Bearings

WEEKLY

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

Park Brake Pivot

Mower Deck Ball Wheels

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B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment

Performance Adjustments

Description

23 HP Kohler

23 HP Kawasaki

High RPM Spec.

3750 +/-75

Low RPM Spec.

1650 +/-100

A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment

If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully

forward position:

3750 +/-75

1650 +/-100

NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load.

1. Check air pressure in all four tires:

a. Pressure should be within specified ranges

and balanced side-to-side.

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 10 of the man-

ual) 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.

b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi

MAX.)

c. Front tires 20-25 psi. recommended (40 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 19 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Figure. 9

Lap Bar Stop Bolt

g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check-

ing RPM readings as outlined above.

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4. 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.

5. 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 ft-lbs.

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.

6. (Optional lapbars only) To adjust the front-to-

rear angle of the lap bars,

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.

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 ft-lbs.

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.

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.

Figure. 10

Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts

2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.

a. Adjustment lever is located under the front

edge of the seat.

b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear

adjustment available.

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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 transport lever,

lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut

position. (The 4" height of cut position is recom-

mended 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 8-10 psi.

4. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip

of the right blade. To obtain an accurate mea-

sure, align blades in parallel with mower center-

line, (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.

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 simpli-

fied.

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 mower centerline. The blade-

Height of Cut LInk

Eyebolt

Point B

Eyebolt

Point D

Point A

Jam Nuts

Figure. 11

Point C

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WIRING DIAGRAM

GD: 02000167

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SLOPE GAUGE

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL

ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL

Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in

your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a

complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and

attachments.

Riding mowers, lawn tractors, garden tractors, utility vehicles,

Cub Cadet attachments and home maintenance products

This limited warranty for residential users, covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub

Cadet equipment for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser. We will replace or

repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer.

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months.

V-belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only.

Cub Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only.

(Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes.)

Items not covered

The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydrau-

lic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake and/or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal maintenance,

blade sharpening, set-up, abuse, accidents and normal wear. It does not cover incidental costs such as

transporting your equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to

replace a warranted product.

There is no other express warranty.

How to obtain service

Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this

dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer

near you.

If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer, contact:

Cub Cadet LLC

Post Office Box 361131

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0119

Phone: 877-282-8684

How does state law apply?

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Form No. 02001553 Rev. 06-1 01/24/2006

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