Cub Cadet 60-inch & 72-inch Fabricated Deck Operator's And Service Manual
Cub Cadet 60-inch & 72-inch Fabricated Deck Operator's And Service Manual

Cub Cadet 60-inch & 72-inch Fabricated Deck Operator's And Service Manual

Hydrostatic zero-turn commercial riding mower
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60" & 72" Fabricated Deck
Digital Fuel Injection,
Liquid Cooled
OPERATOR'S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 60” & 72” Fabricated Deck Digital Fuel Injection, Liquid Cooled OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL...
  • 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

    ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times. 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...
  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01003452 Part Number: 01003451 Part Number: 01002166 TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y, D O N O T O P E R AT E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C AT C H E R I S IN I T S P RO P E R P LAC E .
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 29HP , Digital Fuel Injection, Liquid-Cooled, OHV, Kawasaki Type: Horizontal Crankshaft, V-Twin Air Cleaner: Dual Element, Canister Type Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Variable-speed hydrostatic pumps and hydraulic wheel motors for each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank: 4 quart capacity, One quart filter Cutter Deck;Drive:...
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Tach and Electric Blade Hour Meter Clutch Switch Ignition 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 9: Controls

    b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly. c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downhill. d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, play- grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani- mals, and other people.
  • Page 10 Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Park- Brake Figure. 3 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- ting blades through the PTO.
  • Page 11: Initial Adjustments

    C.Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower).
  • Page 12: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures

    turn the top bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten nuts. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever. g. Use the transport lever to lower the mow- ing deck to the cutting position and repeat step “b.”...
  • Page 13 panel). This must be increased to full speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming familiar with the machine. 2. Release the park brake. 3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/ start position to the neutral position (toward center of machine). Slowly, move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward —...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    g. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc- tion to the “Start” position until the engine starts. Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter. If the engine does not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try again.
  • Page 15 Figure. 6 d. Detach the mower drive belt. e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2);...
  • Page 16: Hydraulic Oil

    Cover Plate Figure. 7 e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt. Reverse the process to install the belt. Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten- pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2".
  • Page 17: Electrical System

    caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. Hydraulic pumps Figure. 9 Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil. k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- ervoir.
  • Page 18 Fuses: There are two fuses located in the wir- ing between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components. This is a stan- dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 20 amp for the main harness and 10 amp for the digital fuel injector and fuel pump.
  • Page 19: Tires

    one of the steering levers up to the operat- ing position. Release the operator’s seat and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced. With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the “off”...
  • Page 20: Brakes

    c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control assembly in parts list). d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con- nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus- trated Parts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.) e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on. If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con- nectors counter-clockwise.
  • Page 21: G.storage

    Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com- mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump. Steering Lever Adjustments: Place the mower on level ground with the engine run- ning, parking brake off and steering levers opened out to the neutral position.
  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    Replace the fuel line on the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil- ter. g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder.
  • Page 23: Lubrication Chart

    OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 10W-30 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...
  • Page 24: 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 25: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings

    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. There are three height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck.
  • Page 26: 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 transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position.
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02000587...
  • Page 28 Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations. Upon completion of your purchase, the Serial Number/s of the unit will be registered with the Cub Cadet. This will initiate and validate your limited warranty and the applicable Warranty Period.

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