Cub Cadet 29HP Tank 53AJ8CT6050 Operator's And Service Manual
Cub Cadet 29HP Tank 53AJ8CT6050 Operator's And Service Manual

Cub Cadet 29HP Tank 53AJ8CT6050 Operator's And Service Manual

Hydrostatic zero-turn commercial riding mower; 60” fabricated deck digital fuel injection, liquid cooled

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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
60" 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” 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 5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed. OPERATIONS 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body. A. DANGER 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine Do not operate machine in confined areas is running and/or the exhaust system is hot.
  • Page 5: Related To Fuel

    10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and be avoided. Loose connections at the battery termi- oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. nals can produce sprks and heat...connections to the Keep sparks and flames away at all times. terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals and 11.
  • Page 6: Towing

    age. Make sure the blades are in good condi- DANGER: tion and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior 13. Never leave the mower unattended without: to operator use! turning off the blade clutch switch;...
  • Page 7: G.suspension Seat

    over..use caution in (or avoid) areas where ing bearings are utilized throughout the sus- the ROPS could come in contact with any pension mechanism that provides an structures, trees, etc. additional 2” of suspension travel. 8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass 4.
  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING TO R EDU CE THE RISK O F IN JU RY , D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S D ISC H A R G E C H U TE C O VER OR GR A S S C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E .
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment fore & aft Frame: 2"...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Hour Meter (tach optional) Electric Blade Clutch Switch Engine throttle Ignition Switch Parking Brake indicator lights A.General machine...I.E., maintain the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed position. 1. When Mowing: k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or a.
  • Page 11: Controls

    of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the 3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- chance of fire and permit proper cooling. tern a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
  • Page 12 tion. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut Steering Levers off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat. 5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on the left side of the traction unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the drum-type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is pulled to the rear.
  • Page 13: Initial Adjustments

    fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion. b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it.
  • Page 14: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures

    lower the mowing deck into the cutting posi- 5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- tion. nance section. b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro- note the distance from the paved surface to cedures the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of...
  • Page 15 e. This is a one person machine, operator only! more than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar Riders are not permitted under any circum- is in the neutral position and the other is stance! advanced, the turn side tire will not rotate To start the engine on the machine: and a “pivot turn”...
  • Page 16: Mower Cutting Blades

    moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. Release backward the faster the mower will go back- both lap bars and the machine should stop ward. turning (this is a safety check, the normal To turn, pull the lever back on the side to procedure is for the operator to slowly bring which you want to turn.
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Service

    levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset, Move the PTO control to the “OFF” posi- and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting tion. edge. Turn the engine off. k. Turn the water off, and detach the hose Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use coupler from the water port on your mower in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles.
  • Page 18 Height of Cut Clevis Pin Main Frame Figure. 7 Linch Pins Linch Pins Changing a Blade: conventional electric grinder or a hand file a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- to sharpen the blades. connect the spark plug. d.
  • Page 19: Hydraulic Oil

    Cover Plate Spindle Figure. 9 Hydraulic Tank Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Figure. 8 b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill Note: When replacing belts do not over-...
  • Page 20: Electrical System

    caps and drain oil from both left and right c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Hydraulic pumps Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 1.250 1.200...
  • Page 21: Tires

    main harness and 10 amp for the digital fuel engine does not start, engage the parking injector and fuel pump. brake and start the engine. 7. Safety Switches: There are three safety c. Seat Switch: With both steering levers in the switches in the electrical circuit which control the neutral position, the parking brake engaged engine.
  • Page 22: Brakes

    2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or counter-clockwise (using a standard 7/16” wrench) one quarter turn to push the unit. After pushing the replace immediately. The normal procedure is to mower to the desired location, return both valves remove the wheel and replace it with a spare.
  • Page 23 Clean your hands frequently when work- ing on the hydraulic components. Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com- mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump. Screw 4. Steering Lever Adjustments: The steering...
  • Page 24: Storage

    whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral maintenance procedures should be per- positions. formed. a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and Note: Both lap bars must be in their Neutral cutting deck should be washed and positions for the Park brake interlock mecha- cleaned.
  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the Lubrication Chart. D. Every 100 Hour Checks A. Daily Checks 1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours 1. Before starting engine: under heavy duty operation.) a. Check the fuel level.** 2.
  • 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 B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment Description High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec. A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment 29 Hp Kawasaki 3700 +/-50 1550 +/-100 If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load. forward position: Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi- Check air pressure in all four tires:...
  • Page 28: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings

    C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Check factory settings of lap bars for the con- ditions listed above. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the Note: If lap bar adjustments are required, desired cut height will prevent edge scalping height adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments.
  • Page 29: F Deck Leveling Procedure

    F. Deck leveling Procedure mower centerline. The blade-to-ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the than the front tip. This is referred to as blade pitch. parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key The sam height difference should be true for the left from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02002951...
  • Page 31: Reconfigurable Mower

    31 31...
  • Page 32: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE...
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  • Page 36 Service completed by someone other than an authorized The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with service dealer. respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes...

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