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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SERIES 3000
TRACTOR
Model GT 3200
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 Sta
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION Connect the Battery Temporarily install the three previ- ously removed screws into the three Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain open front seat holes. lead and lead compounds. See Section 8: Adjustments for Wash hands after handling. final seat adjustment procedures. The tractor is shipped with a sealed Hinge Brackets battery, with the positive battery cable factory connected. The negative cable must be connected. Rotate Note: Make sure th
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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 normal residential grass of a height unattended. Always turn off blade(s), no more than 10". Do not attempt to place transmission in neutral, set mow through unusually tall, dry grass park brake, stop engine and remove (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. key before dismounting. 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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Avoid starting or stopping on a Before and when backing, look slope. If tires lose traction, disen- behind and down for small children. gage the blade(s) and proceed Never carry children, even with the slowly straight down the slope. blades off. They may fall off and be Follow the manufacturers recom- seriously injured or interfere with the mendations for wheel weights or safe machine operation. counterweights to improve stability. Never allow children under 14 years Use extra care w
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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 Or you may cont
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SECTION 5: SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT DECK HEIGHT DANGER WARNING ADJUSTMENT ROTATING BLADES CAUSE (360 Turn Equals 1/2" Adjustment) TO ENSURE SAFE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH PROPER OPERATION DO NOT MOW WHEN 1.RAISE DECK LIFT LEVER UNTIL THE OF TRANSMISSION, CHILDREN OF OTHERS NUMBER 6 APPEARS IN WINDOW. ONLY USE CUB CADET ARE AROUND. DRIVE SYSTEM NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN FLUID PLUS. WITH BLADE(S) OFF. 737-3120 - 1 QUART LOOK DOWN AND 737-3121 - 1 GALLON BEHIND BEFORE AND WH
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS and FEATURES B A V C U D T E F S R Q P G H I O N J (Not Shown) M K L Figure 3 A Low Fuel Indicator Lamp L Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick B Indicator Panel/Hour Meter M Fuel Fill Cap C Key Switch Module Cup Holder N D Parking Brake Lever O Hydraulic Lift Lever E PTO Switch P Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever F Brake Pedal Q Differential Lock Pedal G Reverse Pedal R Center Height Position Indicator H Forward Pedal S Deck Height Adjustment Knob I 12V Power Outlet T Cruise Control Leve
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system for possible causes and/or NOTE: References to LEFT and contact your Cub Cadet dealer. RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while seated in Oil Pressure Indicator the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT This warning lamp indicates low indicates the grille end of the tractor; engine oil pressure. If this indicator to REAR, the drawbar end. illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine Steering Wheel oil level. If the oil level is within the The steeri
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The hour meter is activated when the tractor is driven in the reverse the key switch is turned to either the direction. “NORMAL MOWING” or the Start — Energizes the starter motor "REVERSE CAUTION MODE" to crank and start the tractor engine. switch positions. A record of the Release the key as soon as the actual hours of operation should be engine starts and the key will return kept to assure maintenance proce- to “NORMAL MOWING” position. dures are completed according to To prevent accident
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D. Parking Brake Lever H. Forward Pedal Figure 6 The parking brake lever is located to Figure 9 the right of the steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake pedal The forward control pedal is located depressed fully, push the parking on the right running board below the brake lever downward and release the brake pedal. Slowly press down on the brake pedal to lock the parking brake. pedal to start moving forward. The E. PTO Switch forward ground speed of the tractor is The PTO switch is
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M. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. RAISE LOWER N. Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat. O. Hydraulic Lift Lever The hydraulic lift lever is located on Height the fender to the left of the seat. This Adjustment lever is used to operate the tractor’s Knob center lift system. Figure 10 P. Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever Each full rotation of the adjustment The auxiliary hydraulic lever is located knob equals approxi
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V. Choke Lever IMPORTANT: When using power The choke lever is located to the left of take-off operated equipment, best the steering wheel in the throttle/choke performance is achieved with the lever pod. Push the lever forward to throttle lever in the “FAST” position. close the engine choke plate. SECTION 7: OPERATION Safety Interlock Switches toms occur, use gasoline with a lower This tractor is equipped with a safety percentage of these blends. Do not interlock system for the protection of us
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continuously for more than 10 motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the seconds at a time. If the engine tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal. does not start within this time, turn the key to “STOP” and wait a minute To move forward, slowly depress to allow the engine’s starter motor to the forward control pedal until the cool. Try again after waiting. desired speed is achieved. After the engine starts, slowly To move in reverse, check that the rel
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Driving On Slopes Auxiliary Hydraulics The tractor auxiliary hydraulic circuit Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page consists of two hydraulic outlets with 41 to help determine slopes where you male and female quick connect cou- may not operate safely. plers. The outlets are located beneath WARNING: Do not mow the front of the left running board, and on inclines with a slope in are normally used for connecting the excess of 15 degrees (a rise optional Hydraulic Front Hitch Kit. of approximately 2-1/
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Using the REVERSE CAUTION (Yellow) position of the key switch MODE key position module. Refer to Figure 12. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE 3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH position of the key switch module allows BUTTON (Orange/Triangular the machine to be operated in reverse Button) at the top/right corner of with the blades (PTO) engaged. the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top/left corner IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is of the key switch module will be not recommended. “ON” while act
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Engaging Differential Lock IMPORTANT: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Fully depress the diff. lock pedal to lock the transmission differential and Premature wear and possible failure of provide constant power to both rear the ‘V” belts and PTO clutch will result. wheels when increased traction is Fully raise the deck or move to a non needed. Release the diff. lock pedal grassy area before engaging the when extra traction is not needed. mower deck. Depressing the brake pedal a
