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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 7
Controls & Operation .............................................. 8
Product Care ...........................................................12
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
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Replacement Parts ................................................ 20
Attachments & Accessories .................................. 20
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
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Form No. 769-12891
(November 14, 2017)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting ’ peratOr anual Pro HW Series Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........2 Replacement Parts ..........20 Assembly & Set-Up ..........7 Attachments & Accessories ........20 Controls & Operation ..........8 Parts/Warranty .... -
Page 2: 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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING California Proposition 65 Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. - Page 3 Hydraulic Devices & Systems When operating this machine in the If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this forward or reverse direction, do not outdoors. allow the ground speed control levers Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may Never remove gas cap or add fuel while to return to the neutral position on their have sufficient force to penetrate skin and to engine is hot or running.
- Page 4 Do not modify engine Spark Arrestor Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. To avoid serious injury or death, do not WARNING modify engine in any way. Tampering with the Grass catcher components, discharge governor setting can lead to a runaway engine cover, and trail shield are subject to This machine is equipped with an internal combustion...
- Page 5 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 —...
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Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. -
Page 8: Controls & Operation
Controls & Operation Steering Levers (E) The steering levers are located under the left and right handles. When the levers are released, the mower will move ahead in a straight line if the engine is running and the transmission is engaged in a forward gear. - Page 9 Hour Meter (J) Transmission Bypass Levers (Not Shown) Note: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to engage the choke. Move the throttle lever midway between the FAST and SLOW position. Note: When operating the mower be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST The hour meter is located on the upper section of position.
- Page 10 Engaging the Drive WARNING Do not leave the operator’s position without first disengaging WARNING the PTO. If leaving the mower unattended, also turn the Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. engine off and remove the ignition key. Start the engine as instructed earlier in this Engaging the Blades section and move the throttle control into the FAST position.
- Page 11 • To prevent rutting or grooving of the • For emptying material collection systems or Transporting Mower turf, change the direction that the for any other operation involving the mower • If ramps are used, be sure they are secured to strips are mowed by approximately 45 deck, before leaving the operator station: the trailer, truck bed, etc.
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Page 12: Product Care
Product Care Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Prior 1st Five Hours Every 300 Hours Each use 40 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens & Cooling Fans * Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold, Muffler Pipe & Muffler Shields * Check/Clean Top & Underside of Deck, Under and Around Spindle Covers & Belt Area * Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring and Wiring Harnesses * Check/Clean Around Transmission, Axle and Fans *... - Page 13 Note: This Operator’s Manual covers several Storing the Mower • Clean around the exhaust manifold, fuses, all wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe, models. Mower features may vary by model. • Allow the machine to cool in an open muffler shield, engine intake screens and Not all features in this manual are applicable area before storing.
- Page 14 After draining the oil, wipe any residual Battery Storage Using the Transmission Bypass Rods oil from the oil drain hose. Thread the When storing the mower for extended If for any reason the mower will not drive square head plug into the drain hose or you wish to move the mower, the two periods, disconnect the negative battery fitting and fully tighten the plug.
- Page 15 If necessary to add oil because of some Clean the engine and the entire mower There are four adjustment points on the type of leakage, use a quality 20W50 motor thoroughly. deck. Each of the deck lift adjustment oil and add only enough oil to bring the pins has an adjustment bolt (a).
- Page 16 Insert the hex screw (c) into the one of • Make certain that the engine will not Using a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley three index holes in the front gauge wheel start unless the key switch is turned on, bracket (a), turn the wrench counter- bracket (e) that will give the front gauge the transmission is in neutral and the...
- Page 17 Replacing the Deck Belt Replacing the Blades Sharpening the Blades Set the parking brake. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition WARNING key and both spark plug caps. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all Before performing any maintenance, disengage the Remove the deck, (refer to Deck times.
- Page 18 Changing the Spindle Assembly Mower Creeping Loosen the jam nut (a) and zero out the transmission. See Figure 4-23. Perform Remove the deck as instructed in the Creeping is the slight forward or backward on both sides of the mower. Deck Removal section on page 15.
- Page 19 Troubleshooting Mower will not mulch grass. Mower drifting Engine speed too low. Mower tracking needs adjusted. Excessive vibration • Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) • Adjust mower tracking. position. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Engine fails to start Wet grass. •...
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Page 20: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Part Number Description 954-05703 36” Deck Belt 954-05814 48” Deck Belt 954-05813 54” Deck Belt 954-05812 Drive Belt 942-05458 Hi-Lift Blade, 18.5 (36” Deck) 942-04417 Hi-Lift Blade, 17.0 (48” Deck) 942-04416 Hi-Lift Blade, 19.0 (54” Deck) 618-07406 Deck Spindle 634-05451 Deck Wheel (48”... - Page 21 Notes...
- Page 22 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 evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2017-2018 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
- Page 23 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 has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
- Page 24 Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with provide coverage in the following cases: respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...