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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3235
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: 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 maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of Cali
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con
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Never leave a running machine Your mower is designed to cut unattended. Always turn off blade(s), normal residential grass of a height place transmission in neutral, set no more than 10". Do not attempt to park brake, stop engine and remove mow through unusually tall, dry grass key before dismounting. (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower Turn off blade(s) when not mowing. deck or contact the engine exhaust Stop engine and wait until blade(s) presenting
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Use extra care with grass catchers Before and when backing, look or other attachments. These can behind and down for small children. change the stability of the machine. Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be Keep all movement on the slopes seriously injured or interfere with the slow and gradual. Do not make safe machine operation. sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or Never allow children under 14 years braking could cause the fro
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To reduce fire hazard, keep the Check brake operation frequently. machine free of grass, leaves or Adjust and service as required. other debris build-up. Clean up oil or Muffler, engine and belt guards fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool become hot during operation and at least 5 minutes before storing. can cause a burn. Allow to cool Before cleaning, repairing or down before touching. inspecting, make certain the blade Do not change the engine governor and all moving parts have stopp
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SECTION 3: CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, and specifications. If you have difficulties with the unit, have any question regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment, or desire additional information not found in this manual, contact your dealer. If you need help locating a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling: 1-877-282-8684 Before calling
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SECTION 5: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT WARNING DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY (360 Turn Equals 1/2" Adjustment) OR DEATH 1.RAISE DECK LIFT LEVER UNTIL THE GO UP AND DOWN NUMBER 6 APPEARS IN WINDOW. SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL POSITION INDICATOR SLOWLY. DO NOT MOW WHEN 2.TURN KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOWER DECKSTOP. ARE AROU
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Ignition / Light Switch Cup Holder To prevent accidental starting and/or The cup holder is located on the battery discharge, remove the key fender to the left of the seat. from the ignition switch when the Hydraulic Lift Lever tractor is not in use. The combination The hydraulic lift lever is located on lights and ignition switch has four the fender to the left of the seat. This positions. See Figure 8 for a lever is used to operate the tractor’s description of each position. center lift system.
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Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or backward. RAISE LOWER Differential Lock Pedal Located at the front of the left running board. Depressing the diff. lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock, which improves traction at the rear Height wheels when operating on uneven ter- Adjustment rain or in slippery conditions. However, Knob use care when engaging the diff. lock on manicured turf where sharp
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Indicator Light Pod B D A E C A Oil Pressure Indicator D Not Used B Low Fuel Indicator E Not Used C Hour Meter Figure 12 The oil pressure indicator is part of the Hour Meter indicator light pod on the dash panel. The hour meter is part of the indicator This indicator will illuminate when the light pod in the dash panel. The hour engine oil pressure is low. If this meter operates whenever the ignition indicator illuminates, stop the tractor switch is in the “ON” or “ON/LIGHTS” immediately and c
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NOT RECOMMENDED. Leaded gaso- SECTION 7: OPERATION line may be used in areas where Safety Interlock Switches unleaded is not available and exhaust This tractor is equipped with a safety emissions are not regulated. interlock system for the protection of Do not fill the fuel tank when the the operator. If the interlock system engine is running or while the engine should ever malfunction, do not is hot. Tighten the fuel cap securely. operate the tractor. Contact your Unscrew the fuel cap and fill
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From just above the right axle carrier, While guiding the transmission release inside the right frame rail, slowly turn rod through keyhole and the oil fill the hex nylon lock nut at the end of tube/dipstick into the transmission, the brake rod as follows to adjust the position the rear drawbar on the brake (Refer to Figure 18): frame. Secure with the four hex tapp screws. Turn the nylon lock nut clockwise to increase the braking force. Turning Radius Adjustment Turn the nylon lock nut coun
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LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 27 on page 30 Transmission Oil - Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) 20 Transmission Engine Front Pivot Axle Foot Control Pivot Points L/R Front Wheels L/R Steering Knuckle
