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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000
TRACTOR
Model 3184
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 AND DECK PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Ca
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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 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: 1-800-528-1009 Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. SECTION 4: FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER This O
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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 5: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON TOP OF CHUTE OPENING OF DECK HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK Figure 2 (cont.) 9
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS A Q N B O M C D F E G L P (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 Cruise Control Lever E Forward Pedal N Choke Lever F Center Lift Height Indicator O Throttle Lever G Ignition/Light Switch P Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) H Transmission Release Rod Q Indicator Light Pod I Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick * Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity 10
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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 Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the To prevent accidental starting and/or fender to the left of the seat. battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the Cup Holder tractor is not in use. The combination The cup holder is located on the lights and ignition switch has four fender to the left of the seat. positions. See Figure 8 for a Hydraulic Lift Lever description of each position. The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the
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IMPORTANT: When using power Seat Adjustment Lever take-off operated equipment, best The seat adjustment lever is located performance is achieved with the below the seat. This lever is used to throttle lever in the “FAST” position. adjust the seat forward or back. Refer to Figure 12 on page 17. 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 10 The oil pressure indicator is part of the Hour Meter indicator light pod on the da
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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 Engaging The PTO slope, walk the slope to look for Move the throttle control lever to possible hazards such as rocks. approximately the mid throttle mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface position. irregularities which could cause the Pull the PTO switch to the “RUN” tractor to be upset. position. Back the tractor with attachment up Advance the throttle lever to the the steepest portion of each slope you operating speed (full engine speed). intend to work
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SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS B Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving. Adjusting the seat Front while the tractor is moving could cause the operator to A lose control of the tractor. Figure 13 To allow for the comfort of the To adjust toe-in loosen left and right operator, an easy to operate adjustable ball joint jam nuts. See Figure 14. seat is a feature of this tractor. To Turn the tie rod in or out of ball joints adjust the seat forward or back, slide as requi
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• Release the Parking Brake Lever. If While guiding the transmission release the tractor cannot be pushed rod through keyhole and the oil fill forward or rearward, the braking tube/dipstick into the transmission, force must be decreased. position the rear drawbar on the Adjusting the Brake. frame. Secure with the four hex tapp screws. Remove the rear drawbar from the frame by removing the four hex tapp screws. NOTE: The oil fill tube/dipstick will be pulled from the transmission Brake Link housi
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SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart Operation to be performed Grease front wheel bearings Grease L/R steering knuckles Grease front pivot axle Check engine oil level Change engine oil and filter‡ Check transmission oil level Change transmission oil filter Change transmission oil Check air cleaner & housing Clean & re-oil foam air †† pre-cleaner Change air cleaner ††† paper cartride Grease deck spindles Grease spindle belt idler arm Grease deck
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LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 24 on page 30 Transmission Oil- Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus - ONLY Oil Can (High quality lubricating oil) 20 Idler Arm 10 Deck Gauge Wheels 50 50 Deck Caster Spindles Deck Caster Wheels 50 50 Deck Drive Shaft 10 Deck Spindles 8 Engine 100 Transmission See Maintenance Chart 10 Front Pivot Axle Foot Control 10 Pivot Points 10 L/R Steering Knuckles 10 Front Wheels
