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Cub Cadet GT 2000 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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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. 769-06641
(January 14, 2011)

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  • Page 1 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. 769-06641...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Children Service Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
  • Page 6 Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
  • Page 7 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 DANGER—...
  • Page 8 2 — I ECTION MPORTANT PERATION RACTICES...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Steering Wheel Assembly NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Attaching the Steering Wheel features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are For shipping purposes, the tractor is crated with the steering applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may wheel off.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories position;...

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Choke Control Hour Meter/Service Indicator Cruise Control/ Parking Brake Lever PTO/Blade Engage Lever Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module Forward Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Steering Tilt Lever Reverse Drive Pedal Electric Deck Lift Switch Cup Holder Storage Compartment Fuel Cap Manual Deck Lift Handle...
  • Page 12 Manual Deck Lift Lever (If so equipped) Forward Drive Pedal The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal.
  • Page 13 Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. \When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the battery’s output, in volts, on its LCD for...

  • Page 14: Operation

    This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the so may cause damage to your engine’s electric protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever starter. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. •...

  • Page 15: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
  • Page 16 Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely. while traveling in reverse. 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).
  • Page 17 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage lever upward into the ON position. See Fig. 5-3. Figure 5-3 NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST...

  • Page 18: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check/Clean Engine Intake Screen Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil & Filter * * * Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims...

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Tractor

    NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Oil Filter...
  • Page 20 See Fig. 6-5. Lubricated after every 10 hour of Working beneath the left side of the tractor frame, locate the operation with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 lube fitting near the rear of the steering housing. See Fig 6-7.
  • Page 21 Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or Steering/Toe-in Adjustment an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease through To adjust front wheel toe-in, proceed as follows: the steering shaft lube fitting. Check the steering gear to ensure it is in the centered Deck Wheels position.
  • Page 22 Pivot Bar Adjustment Lift Handle Adjustment (If so equipped) CAUTION: The effort required to operate the implement lift handle can be The tractor should be checked every 50 varied by loosening or tightening the lift assist spring adjusting hours of operation for play between the frame bolt on the left side of the tractor.

  • Page 23: Service

    Service Battery Note which battery tray hole the RH side of the hold-down rod is hooked into. Common Causes For Battery Failure Rotate the hold-down rod upward, over and around the battery to unhook from the battery tray. Overcharging Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tube from the Undercharging battery.
  • Page 24 Headlights Refer to Replacement Parts section when replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: Fully raise the hood of the tractor. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. Note which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Tighten blade and spindle. Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade. Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. Wet grass. Do not mulch when grass is wet. Excessively high grass.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-24-083-02-S Pre-Cleaner KH-47-083-02-S Air Filter Element KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-24-050-13-S Fuel Filter 723-3014 Transmission Oil Filter 725-1750A Battery 751-11817 Fuel Cap 746-04759 Choke Control Cable 746-04771 Throttle Control Cable 725-2054A Ignition Key 925-0963 12V Bulb...

  • Page 27: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GT Series 2000. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 19A40012100 42”...
  • Page 28 Notes...
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  • Page 30: Warranties

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 31 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 32 In the U.S.A.: original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals.

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