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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3186
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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SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OPERATION . . . . .
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Clear the area of objects such as Do not operate the machine while rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could under the influence of alcohol or be picked up and thrown by the drugs. blade. A small object may have Watch for traffic when operating been overlooked and could be near or crossing roadways. accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury to Use extra care when loading or you or a bystander. To help avoid a unloading the machine into a trailer thrown objects injury,
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Avoid starting or stopping on a 2. SLOPE OPERATION slope. If tires lose traction, Slopes are a major factor related to disengage the blade(s) and proceed loss of control and tip-over accidents slowly straight down the slope. which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. DO NOT: If you cannot back up the slope or if Do not turn on slopes unless you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. necessary; then, turn slowly and For your safety, use the slope gauge gradually
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Remove key when machine is Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight unattended to prevent unauthorized to be sure the equipment is in safe operation. working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. 4. SERVICE Check their proper operation Use extreme care in handling regularly. Use all guards as gasoline and other fuels. They are instructed in this manual. extremely flammable and the vapors After striking a foreign object, stop are explosive. the engine, remove the wire from Use on
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Use proper containers when DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into draining fluids. Do not use food or the ground, down a drain or into a beverage containers that may stream, pond, lake or other body of mislead someone into drinking from water. Observe Environmental them. Properly dispose of the Protection Agency regulations when containers immediately following the disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake draining of fluids. fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste. WARNING - YOU
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SECTION 5: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT STOP IGNITION WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH STARTING INSTRUCTIONS GO UP AND DOWN 1. BE FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. AND OPERATING. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT 2. SET CHOKE, MOVE THROTTLE WHERE IT COULD SLIP TO MID POSITION AND OR TIP. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. IF MACHINE STOPS 3. TURN KEY TO THE START GOING UPHILL, STOP PTO POSITION. AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY. 4. AFTER ENGINE STARTS
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS A R O B P N C D M F E G L Q (Not Shown) K J I H Figure 3 A Parking Brake Lever J Fuel Fill Cap B PTO Switch K Cup Holder C Brake Pedal L Hydraulic Lift Lever D Reverse Pedal M Steering Wheel Tilt Lock E Forward Pedal N Cruise Control Lever F Center Lift Height Indicator O Choke Lever G Ignition/Light Switch P Throttle Lever H Transmission Release Rod Q Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) I Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick R Indicator Light Pod * Steering Wheel and Seat Removed
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disengage the cruise control. The NOTE: References to LEFT and brake pedal must be fully depressed to RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor activate the safety interlock switch when facing forward while seated in when starting the tractor. the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; Reverse Pedal to REAR, the drawbar end. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel. It is used to change the direction (left or right) of the tractor while dri
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Ignition / Light Switch Hydraulic Lift Lever To prevent accidental starting and/or The hydraulic lift lever is located on battery discharge, remove the key the fender to the left of the seat. This from the ignition switch when the lever is used to operate the tractor’s tractor is not in use. The combination center lift system. lights and ignition switch has four Steering Wheel Tilt Lock positions. See Figure 8 for a The steering wheel tilt lock is located description of each position. under the
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Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located Quick Latch Rod below the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or back. Refer to Figure 13 on page 15. Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly For shipping purposes, the deck front lift rod assembly has been installed on the tractor. Cut the tie strap holding the lift rod assembly to the tractor; Lift Rod Assembly then pull downward on the quick latch rod at the front of the tractor to remove Figure 10 the lift rod assembly. Indica
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fuel in a quantity that can be used SECTION 7: OPERATION within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- Safety Interlock Switches ness. In countries other than the This tractor is equipped with a safety U.S.A., leaded gasoline may be used interlock system for the protection of if it is commercially available and the operator. If the interlock system unleaded is not available. should ever malfunction, do not The fuel fill point is located on the operate the tractor. Contact your fender to the left of the s
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Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” Slowly depress the forward control position. Place the throttle control pedal until the desired speed is lever between the “MID” and “FAST” achieved. positions. Then turn the ignition key Lightly push the cruise control lever to the “OFF” position. downward. Remove the key from the ignition While continuing to hold the cruise switch. lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should Driving The Tractor feel the cruise latch engage)
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Before operating the tractor on any Pull the PTO switch to the “RUN” position. slope, walk the slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks. Advance the throttle lever to the mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface operating speed (full engine speed). irregularities which could cause the The operator must remain in the tractor to be upset. tractor seat at all times. If the Back the tractor with attachment up operator should leave the seat without turning off the PTO switch, the steepest
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Do not cut the grass too short, as the WARNING: To avoid possi- mower will tend to scalp the grass. ble injury, do not allow anyone Short grass invites weed growth and in the area opposite the dis- yellows quickly in dry weather. charge chute while mowing. Mowing should be done with the Although the area has been engine at full throttle. Do not mow at supposedly cleared of foreign high ground speed. objects, small objects may be During certain times of the year and picked up and discharged by u
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Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment Steering Axle WARNING: Do not adjust Hex Lock Nut the steering wheel when the tractor is moving. Adjusting the steering wheel while the tractor is moving could Tie Rod cause the operator to lose Hex Jam Nut control of the tractor. Ball Joint To allow for the comfort of the Figure 15 operator, an easy to operate adjustable steering wheel is a feature Brake Inspection and Adjustment of this tractor. To adjust the steering During the normal operation of the wheel fo
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With the brake pedal disengaged, tighten and counterclockwise to insert an .030” feeler gauge between loosen the brake assembly. See Fig- the inner brake pad and the rotor. If ure 16. the .030” gauge does not fit, the Turn the adjustment nut as neces- brakes are overly tightened and sary to obtain the .030” to .060” should be loosened. clearance. Attempt to insert an .060” feeler Repeat the above procedure to gauge between the inner brake pad check and adjust the other brake and the roto
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LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 25 on page 28 Transmission Oil- Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) 18 Transmission Engine Front Pivot Axle Foot Control Pivot Points L/R Front Wheels L/R Steering Knuckle
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Accessing Engine Compartment panels. To remove the quick release side panels (see Figure 17): The engine compartment can be accessed by lifting the hood upward Open the hood by pulling up. from the recessed notches of the side Flip quick release fasteners up and panels and tipping the hood forward. If turn to align with slots in side panels. greater access is required, the tractor Swing the side panel out and away is equipped with quick release side from the tractor Quick Fasteners Lift Ho
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Battery Removal cables. Removing the battery from the unit is recommended. The battery is located under the dash All batteries discharge during panel in the frame pedestal. storage. Keep the exterior of the To remove the battery: battery clean, especially the top. A Open the tractor hood by lifting it at dirty battery will discharge itself the notches in the side panels. more rapidly. Remove the upper baffle of the The battery must be stored with a bulkhead from the front of the dash ful
