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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Tank S S7232D
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-05598
(December 10, 2009)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Commercial Zero-Turn the right to change product specifications, designs and tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cu
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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15. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 33. Do not operate machines that have been damaged or have not been properly maintained. If the machine has been 16. Never carry passengers. damaged, then have it repaired. 17. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and 34. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Be aware hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust and pay attention to the safety system f
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5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause 2. Use care when loading or unloading machines onto trailers sliding. and trucks. 6. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded 3. If ramps are used, they must be full width, and secured to dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 the trailer or truck. degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends 4. Machines must be secured onto trailers and trucks with to push the tractor and may cause you to loose
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5. Brush Guards and canopies can afford additional • The park brake is set protection for the operator. The Brush Guard can deflect • All by-pass valves, if so equipped, are open tree limbs, clothes lines, and other obstacles that otherwise • Hydraulic controls are actuated to release pressure on could come in contact with the ROPS and OPDs. Contact pumps, cylinders, etc. If “float” positions are available, they of ROPS and OPDs by items such as tree limbs, clothes should be used. lines, g
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4. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper Spark Arrestor function, as described later in this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have your WARNING! This machine is equipped with an machine serviced. internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- 5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s intervals for proper tightness. Also,
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MAnUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARnIn G— ROTATInG BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hand
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Fold along dotted line (represents a 20˚ slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 20˚ Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your TAnK S Zero-Turn tractor on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 20 degrees (a rise of approximately 3 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down sl
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Zero-Turn Tractor • One Zero-Turn Tractor Operator’s • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) Tractor Preparation The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and on your unit for shipping purposes. Using the hardware found in cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. the Roll Over
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4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”. 8. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and Install the (1⁄2-13 x 3.25) HHCS bolts, nuts and washers. See insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See Fig. 3-3. Fig. 3-5. Hex Bolts Washers Hairpin Clips Locking Pin Nuts Lower ROPS Posts Figure 3-5 Figure 3-3 5. Tighten Upper ROPS section bolts after both RH & LH hardware is installed. Position Steering Wheel 6. Tighten the frame mounting hardware
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Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in the Steering Wheel following (to adjust the seat see Suspension Seat below): To adjust the distance of the steering wheel column to the In the neutral position with hands on the steering wheel, operator’s seat: • Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed and 1. Pull the adjustment lock lever back toward the operator’s approximately vertical. position to loosen the column. See Fig. 3-7. • Operator’s forearms should be approximately hori
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Mechanical Suspension Mechanism Connecting the Battery Cables 1. To adjust the mechanical suspension mechanism, there CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: is a lever on the front of the seat with an orange colored Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories indicator arrow and guage. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known 2. Sit down in the operator’s position and look down at the to the State of California to cause cancer and center of the seat, flip the lever out towards
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BRAKE PUSH TO LOCK, PUSH TO RELEASE PUSH TO STOP Controls and Features 4 Roll-Over Protection Power System Implement Lift AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH • READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. • GO ACROSS, NOT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. Cup Holder • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADES AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF. Fuel Gauge • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, SWITCHES,
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completed according to the instructions in this manual and the Speed Control Pedals engine manual. Forward Reverse The speed control pedals are located Pedal Pedal on the right side of the traction unit. Throttle Control The speed control pedals must be in the neutral position to start the tractor engine. Pushing the forward pedal causes the mower to move forward. Pushing the The throttle control is located on the RH console to the right reverse pedal causes the mower to move of the opera
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Indicator Lights Fuel Shutoff Valve (Not Shown) RIGHT Located behind the operator’s seat, the TANK valve has three (3) positions: “OFF”, “LEFT TAn K”, “RIGHT TAn K”. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding LEFT the engine. The fuel system operates under TANK pressure when the engine is running. Indicator lights are provided to notify when conditions of “Low NOTE: In the left tank position, fuel will be oil press
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Operation 5 • If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the PTO, General Safety place the speed control pedals in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off • RECEIVE InSTRUCTIOn — Entirely read this operator’s the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch. manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk Inspect for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the In JURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become blades are in good
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c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive 5. Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way wear. Replace if any of these are detected. between slow and fast. d. Replace the deck cover. 6. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch, turn the switch to “RUN”, and wait for the glo-plug light to go out. 8. Check if deck is level. When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to side, and the front of the deck 7. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise dire
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4. Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable Stopping the Engine position that allows you to operate the controls. See seat 1. Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. adjustment in the Assembly & Set-Up section. 2. Move the speed control pedals to the neutral position. 5. Swing the steering column inward and lock with the 3. Engage the parking brake. adjustable ratchet handle. 4. Move the throttle control to midway between the SLOW 6. Adjust the steering wheel tilt with the adju
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Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, to turn in the direction you wish to travel. we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of 1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the turf defacement, and could affect control of the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator’s right)
