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G1236
Walk-Behind Commercial
Rotary Mowers
Professional Turf Equipment
ES
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 3 Safety Instructions 4 Slope Guide 7 Safety Labels 8 Product Specification 10 Assembly 11 Operation 12 Maintenance 17 Service and Adjustments 21 Off-Season Storage 24 Accessories and Attachments 24 Troubleshooting 25 MODEL NUMBER Model Number......................................................... Serial Number........................................................... Date of Purchase...................................................... Record the model number, ser
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FOREWORD The Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers have been developed for use by professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machines incorporate many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cad
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SAFETY 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. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any typ
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blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, tight before restarting the engine. oil, etc. to protect the environment. 15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (No more than 15 degrees or a 26.8% grade). Mow across RELATED TO FUEL the slope. 1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode WARNING: Do not mow up and down if ignited. Please respect it. 2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while han- the slope. You could
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FIRST TIME OPERATORS Start off in a flat, open, area. Keep bystanders away. Set the throttle to low speed. Practice maneuvering (forward, turn left, turn right, reverse), without the mower deck engaged. 6
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your f
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SAFETY LABELS WARNING OPEN BELT DRIVE STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH Part Number: 777I22931 Part Number: 01001035 - TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING. WARNING - DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL. Part Number: 01001036 Part Number: 777I22930 Part Number: 777S30116 WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 8
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Part Number: 01006668 Part Number: 01006132 Part Number: 777S30503 Part Number: 777I22929 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777D12837 9
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition; throttle; choke; left and right operator presence levers; left and right steering/brakes; blade clutch; transmission shift Parking: Transmission in 1st, neutral latches released, rear wheels chocked in front Frame: 7 gauge steel Front Caster Wheels: 9 x 4.0-5 semi-pneumatic Drive Wheels: 13 x 6.50-6 pneumatic, 10-12 psi Fuel Tank: 5 gallons, regular unleaded Ground Speed: 1st=2.0mph, 2nd=2.6mph, 3rd=3.1mph, 4th=4.0mph, (approxima
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel and engine oil details. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. This pedestrian controlled wide area mower has been completely assembled at the factory. LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON The following items are packaged in a bag: Operator’s Manual and Engine Manual TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY A tire Gauge REMOVING THE UNIT
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OPERATION Know Your Mower Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Mower. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls, safety signs and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eye severely. Always wear safety glasses, while operating the mower or while performing any adjust
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must be in the Neutral position in order to start the squeezed and its neutral latch lever pushed forward engine. Never attempt to mow in Fifth Gear. Fifth and engaged in the neutral lock position, the Gear should be used for transport only. steering/brake lever is held in a position where the idler pulley is not applying pressure to the traction Transmission drive belt and the brake is not engaged. Shift Lever neutral lock position Figure 5 IMPORTANT: DO NOT shift the transmission from F
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needed. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight. Hair Pin 3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts: a. Remove the deck cover shield and engage the blade clutch. b. Make sure the belts clear the belt guides by 1/8" to 1/4". c. The tension of the deck drive belts should be adjusted so that a ten-pound pull between two pulleys deflects each belt about 1/2" (See Figure 19 page 19). Do not Figure 7 overtighten these belts. Th
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as indicated below in Figure 8. 2. With the neutral latch levers engaged restart the engine. 3. Push the blade clutch lever forward until it engages and the cutter blades start rotating. 4. Shift the transmission into first gear. (It is suggested that you practice mowing in first gear.) 5. Squeeze both steering/brake levers with both hands and release the neutral latch levers from the neutral lock position. 6. Slowly release the steering/brake levers and the mower will move ahead in a stra
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13. Readjust the steering control rods and the brake area is mowed. rods. They may require frequent adjustment until g. If the grass is repeatedly mowed in the the belts and brake bands have properly seated. same direction, it will be “trained” so that These adjustments are described in items 6 and the Striped appearance is more 7 of the Initial Adjustment section. pronounced and longer lasting. Grooving 14. After the first full day of mowing, all nuts, bolt and of the turf from the tires wi
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MAINTENANCE Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers- There are GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS two grease positions. See Figure 11 item H WARNING: Never let children or untrained people operate or service the mower. Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed i
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3. Remove old filter and insert new filter into hoses, CHANGING ENGINE OIL and move clamps near filter. 1. Place a container underneath the mower on the Clamp right hand side. 2. Remove oil drain plug, and replace when oil stops Fuel Filter draining. (See Figure 12) Clamp Drain Figure 15 Plug SERVICE SPARK PLUG WARNING: Do not at any time make any Figure 12 adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. 3. Refill oil through the fill tube to the lev
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above and below the spindle. 2. Remove the deck cover. (This requires a 9/16” wrench) 3. Remove the cap screw which serves as a belt 1/4” Spacer guide and is mounted in the idler pulley arm. (Item J, Figure 19.) 4. Slip the long blade drive belt off of the pulleys. 5. Place a new long blade drive belt through the belt guide and loop it around the engine pulley and then around the two deck pulleys. The belt’s back side should ride on the idler pulley. 6. Replace the cap screw, lock washer an
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6. Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine 5. Prop up the side of the mower and slip the belt pulley. over the drive wheel. 6. Slip the new traction drive belt over the drive wheel and loop it over the jackshaft pulley while transmission lifting up on the idler bracket. drive belt 7. Insert the swivel joints in the holes in the idler bracket and replace the hairpin cotters. 8. Replace the belt guards and the hex screws. I CHANGING A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the blade clutch is
