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- Page 1 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 48” Fabricated Deck 54” Fabricated Deck 60” Fabricated Deck 72” Fabricated Deck OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword............. . . 3 General Safety Operations . -
Page 3: Foreword
FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa- nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. -
Page 4: General Safety Operations
GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS A. DANGER Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or drugs. -
Page 5: Related To Fuel
11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc- tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result. -
Page 6: Towing
condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. 13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake;... -
Page 7: G.suspension Seat
could cause the machine to upset or roll- over...use caution in (or avoid) areas where the ROPS could come in contact with any structures, trees, etc. 8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity (C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s stability and traction...use extra caution when operating on slopes. -
Page 8: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S32801 Part Number: 777S32797 ! WARNING! Maximum weight on hitch is 50 lbs. Maximum towed load is 500 lbs. Never allow passengers on towed equipment. Loss of traction can occur on slopes, 5 (9%) maximum grade. -
Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 5" Adjustment (fore-aft) Frame: 2"... -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Engine throttle Ignition Switch Electric Blade Choke Lever Clutch Switch A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. -
Page 11: Controls
of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow these procedures for “zero turns”: To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD: 1. Come to a stop, 2. - Page 12 Steering Levers Figure. 3 Foot Pedal Lift wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length.
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Page 13: Initial Adjustments
direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counter- clockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 min- utes or more to prevent flooding the engine. -
Page 14: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures
ure 5). You may also need to adjust the Deck Links (See Figure 5). Deck Lift Spring inner nut Figure. 5 Deck Links d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi- tion. With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the Deck Lift Spring Assist. - Page 15 switch (it will return to the “Run” posi- tion). 4. Retard the choke slowly by moving it rearward. If the engine is “cold”, the choke may need to be partially applied for a few minutes. Be sure to totally retard the choke after the engine has “warmed up”.
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Page 16: Mower Cutting Blades
Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning. 3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta- neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear- ward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position). -
Page 17: Maintenance And Service
Height of Cut Clevis Pin Figure. 6 adjacent blade (I.E., the blades do not need to be “timed” nor synchronized). Hi-lift- These are generally the best cutting blades for most grasses and mowing conditions. These blades will provide extra “lift” for the thinner leaf grasses, will handle lush grasses, and will provide maximum grass and debris discharge. -
Page 18: Hydraulic Oil
Cover Plate Spindle Figure. 7 remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2). Turn front caster wheels outward. g. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove. -
Page 19: Electrical System
Figure. 8 Hydraulic Tank 1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck. - Page 20 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 1.250 1.200 1.150 1.100 d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 Battery Removal Warning: When removing the cables from the battery...
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Page 21: Tires
when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs. Engage the BBC (PTO Clutch) a couple of times, and re-check the air-gap. If it is not between the specs listed on page 22, repeat the adjustment procedure. b. Steering lever/Parking Brake Switch: Sit in the operator’s seat. -
Page 22: Brakes
available from any auto supply store. Follow the directions on the can. If the leaks are larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be repaired with rubber plugs also available in a kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in the tire or the tire will have to be replaced. - Page 23 Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com- mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump. 4. Steering Lever Adjustments: The steering lever controls on this Zero Turn Mower (ZTM)
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Page 24: G.storage
positions - if not, the switch may need to be adjusted or replaced. Whenever the ZTM is on level ground with the engine running and the lap bars in their Neu- tral positions, the ZTM should not creep (I.E., move in the Forward or Reverse directions of travel). -
Page 25: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra- sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. -
Page 26: Lubrication Chart
OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY Deck Suspension Pivots... -
Page 27: Performance Adjustments
Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c. -
Page 28: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check- ing RPM readings as outlined above. C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut height. -
Page 29: F Deck Leveling Procedure
F. Deck leveling Procedure Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut posi- tion. -
Page 30: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02002824... - Page 32 The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes...