Cub Cadet Lawn Mower S6031 User Guide

Commercial Zero-Turn Riding Mower  
Professional Turf Equipment  
S6031  
S7237  
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL  
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FOREWORD  
The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Synchro-Steer Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuver-  
ability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies,  
professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety fea-  
tures that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety  
precautions should receive particular attention.  
This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at  
peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service.  
CAUTION:  
Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can  
cause serious injury to anyone who misuses it and does not understand its operation. For their  
personal safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to read this entire manual  
before operating the mower.  
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configura-  
tion of the equipment. Notwithstanding, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness,  
concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,  
maintenance and storage of the equipment.  
WARNING-For the State of California  
The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals  
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved  
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a  
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main-  
tained in effective working order by the operator.  
In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources  
Code). Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler  
may be available.  
WARNING-For the State of California  
A person shall not sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to a person any equipment that is powered by an internal  
combustion engine subject to Section 4442 or 4443, and not subject to Section 13005 of Health and Safety  
Code, unless that equipment has a permanent writing label attached that is in plain view to the operator that  
states, ‘WARNING-Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry  
Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For  
Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements.’  
NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with  
regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service.  
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual,  
packed separately with your unit, for more information.  
MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL  
S6031  
S7237  
53AI8DU6050  
53AI8DU8050  
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7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is run-  
ning and/or the exhaust system is hot.  
8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, leaves,  
oil, grease, etc.  
9. Place speed control pedals in the neutral position, set  
park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, and  
remove ignition key before you dismount from  
machine.  
GENERAL SAFETY  
OPERATIONS  
A. DANGER  
1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where  
exhaust gases can accumulate.  
2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflec-  
tor in place and operational.  
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes,  
avoid going downhill when possible.  
3. Do not carry passengers.  
4. Do not operate nor store machine in areas where open  
flames, electrical switches and circuit breakers are  
present.  
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descending  
slopes.  
12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces such as  
asphalt, concrete, loose ground, sand, gravel, etc.  
13. Use extra care when loading and unloading machines  
from trucks or trailers.  
14. Equipment driven on public roads must comply with  
state & local ordinances, SAE J137, and ANSI/  
ASABE S279.  
B. WARNING  
1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alco-  
hol or drugs.  
2. Do not operate machines without all guards and  
safety devices in place and functional.  
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or  
spillage — clean it up.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leaking  
fuels.  
A. General  
5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves, grass,  
debris, etc. that could be combustible.  
6. Use extreme care when backing up.  
7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater than 20  
degrees (36%).  
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when traction is  
reduced (wet grass, ice, soft ground, loose ground,  
leaves, pine needles, debris, etc.).  
1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting the  
mower. Study the controls and learn the proper  
sequence of operation.  
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this  
machine who has not read this manual. Never permit  
children to operate this machine.  
3. Never carry passengers.  
4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety devices.  
If a shield, guard or safety device is damaged or does  
not function, repair or replace it before operating the  
mower.  
9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly and use  
extra care when turning downhill.  
10. Do not operate machines during reduce visibility  
(low light, fog, rain, etc.).  
5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when  
operating or maintaining this mower. Do not wear  
loose-fitting clothing.  
6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key  
from the ignition to prevent the engine from acciden-  
tally starting before performing any maintenance on  
this mower.  
11. Do not operate machines with non-approved attach-  
ments.  
12. Do not operate machines that are damaged.....have  
machine repaired.  
13. Do not operate machines that have not been properly  
maintained.  
14. Use only replacement parts that are the same or  
equivalent to the original equipment.  
15. Do not modify machines or any of their components,  
especially the engine governor!  
7. Never run the engine indoors without adequate venti-  
lation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.  
8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine,  
exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or  
until it has cooled after it has been shut off.  
9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.  
Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when  
working on the battery. Do not overfill the battery.  
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen  
gases which form an explosive mixture. 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 sys-  
tem is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates  
the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours  
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or seri-  
ous complications may result.  
16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours with-  
out hearing protection.  
C. CAUTION  
1. Use proper protective equipment when operating  
machine (gloves, boots, and hearing protection are  
recommended).  
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.  
3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the safe use  
of the machine.  
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the  
machine.  
5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed.  
6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the  
body.  
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in reverse order (I.E., the negative terminal of the weak bat-  
tery first). Batteries should be re-charged at a constant volt-  
age...generally 14.5 +/- 0.5 volts DC for a nominal 12 volt  
DC battery.  
B. Related to Fuel  
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode  
if ignited. Please respect it.  
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while han-  
dling fuel.  
3. Always use approved containers for fuel and fill  
slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity  
buildup and spillage.  
D. When Mowing  
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to  
be mowed.  
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied build-  
ings away from sparks and flames.  
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved containers,  
place the container on the ground when refueling to  
avoid a possible static electricity ignition of fuel  
vapors.  
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehicle,  
trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer.  
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool  
before removing the fuel tank cap.  
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors away from sparks  
and flames.  
2. When operating this mower in the forward direction,  
do not allow the speed control pedals to rapidly  
return to Neutral. Always operate the pedals  
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements when  
starting or stopping.  
3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use  
the mower without the discharge chute installed and  
placed in the down position.  
4. Always remove debris and other objects from the  
area to be mowed.(Note: debris and loose grass will  
reduce traction.)  
5. Mow only in daylight.  
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel  
tank opening, use a funnel.  
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden  
hazards.  
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches  
one inch from the top. This space is necessary for fuel  
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand  
traps and other obstacles.  
expansion. Do not overfill  
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.  
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8. Before backing up, check behind you and watch  
where you’re going.  
12. Do not use gasoline fuel classified above E-10  
(I.E., E-15 through E-85) as it could cause severe  
damage to the engine and fuel system.  
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when  
grass is wet.  
10. Always mow laterally or diagonally across slopes,  
never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep  
(greater than 20 degrees, 36%) slopes and slow down  
before turning.  
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways.  
Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until  
the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to  
the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to  
have the right-of-way.  
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the  
blade clutch switch, place the speed control pedal in  
the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the  
parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key  
from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair  
any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condi-  
tion and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting  
the engine.  
C. Related to Batteries  
Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that may be ser-  
viceable with removable caps (the electrolyte levels can be  
checked), or may be non-serviceable (no attempt should be  
made to open the vents).  
Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid, and they  
must be re-cycled and not disposed of nor abandoned. Sulfu-  
ric acid can cause severe burns, and in the event of contact,  
the areas should be flushed with water and a physician con-  
tacted. Battery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poi-  
sonous and is contained within the positive and negative  
terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of  
plates and active materials.  
Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re-charged,  
so sparks, flames and heat sources should be avoided. Loose  
connections at the battery terminals can produce sprks and  
heat...connections to the terminals must be kept tight, and the  
terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corro-  
sion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external  
sources, make sure that the connections are made properly  
and in the correct sequence...connect to the positive terminal  
of the good battery first, then connect that to the positive ter-  
minal of the weak battery. The third connection should be to  
the negative terminal of the good battery, followed by the  
negative terminal of the weak battery. If sparks are observed  
or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected, disconnect  
13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning  
off the blade clutch switch; placing the speed control  
pedals in the neutral position; moving the throttle to  
slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the  
engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.  
14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower  
with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch  
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switch if another person approaches while you are  
operating the mower.  
15. Never attempt to operate the traction unit without  
the mowing deck attached.  
16. Keep the mower and especially the engine and  
hydraulic components clean and free of grease,  
grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to  
permit proper cooling.  
4. Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of  
the seat, and therefore the seat-mounting the pivot  
means must be latched to the frame of the machine.  
DANGER:  
If ROPS and OPDs are folded down or missing, seat belts  
shall not be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assem-  
blies must be replaced prior to operator use.  
5. Brush Guards and canopies can afford additional  
protection for the operator. The Brush Guard can  
deflect tree limbs, clothes lines, and other obstacles  
that otherwise could come in contact with the  
ROPS and OPDs. Contact of ROPS and OPDs by  
items such as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires,  
and buildings, could create hazardous conditions  
whereby the machine could experience a tip-over  
or roll-over. The canopy can provide protection for  
the operator from some environmental exposure  
(sunlight, rain, etc.). Work lights may be available.  
6. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this  
machine and should not be tampered with, modified  
in any manner, or removed.  
E. Towing  
1. Tow only with a machine that has an approved hitch  
designed for towing. Do not attach towed equip-  
ment except at the hitch point.  
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for  
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on  
slopes.  
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-  
ment.  
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may  
cause loss of traction and loss of control.  
Note: 5 degrees (9%) maximum slope.  
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.  
7. The ROPS extends above and behind the operator  
position, and therefore the operator must be aware  
of potential contact of the ROPS with items such as  
trees, buildings, doorways, clothes lines, utility  
wires, etc., that could cause the machine to upset or  
rollover....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.  
9. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a reg-  
ular basis for damage and improper opera-  
tion....replace all components that are damaged or  
are not functioning properly with authorized  
replacement parts.  
10. Failure to use the seatbelt properly could result in  
serious injury or death if an accidental overturn  
occurs. In order for the ROPS to be effective, the  
seat belt must be securely fastened around the oper-  
ator at all times when the operator is on the  
machine. Contact with the ROPS during an overturn  
could cause serious injury or death.  
F. Operator Protection System -Foldable  
1. This machine is equipped with an Operator Protec-  
tive System (OPS), which includes:  
a. A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or  
Operator Protective Device (OPD) which may  
be of the fixed or folding configuration  
b. Seat belt assembly with retractable function  
2. ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to provide  
a crush-resistant space for the operator when prop-  
erly seat-belted within the designated seating area  
of the machine in the event of a machine tip-over  
or roll-over. Folding ROPS and OPDs shall be  
used in their fully upright and locked configura-  
tions except in those circumstances whereby they  
need to be momentarily folded-down to avoid con-  
tact with items such as tree limbs, clothes lines,  
guy wires, buildings, etc. At other times and condi-  
tions, ROPS and OPDs shall be in their fully  
upright and locked configurations.  
DANGER:  
Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior to  
operator use!  
11. The ROPS will not prevent the machine from upsets  
or roll overs.  
12. Only approved attachments should be used on this  
machine.  
3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be properly fas-  
tened about the operator’s waist at all times, except  
when the ROPS or OPDs are:  
- not properly installed and/or not properly secured  
onto the machine  
G. Suspension Seat  
- damaged in such manner that their structural  
integrity has been compromised  
1. This unit is equipped with an adjustable suspension  
seat system, which includes a seat with retractable  
seat belt assembly, a low profile mechanical sus-  
pension, and an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS).  
- not in their fully upright and locked position  
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2. The seat bottom is covered with a heavy-duty vinyl  
fabric. An OPS in the form of a switch, is integrated  
into the seat bottom and is connected to the  
machine electrical system. The seat back is also  
covered with a heavy-duty vinyl fabric, it adjusts to  
recline up to 16 degrees, (lever actuated on opera-  
tor’s left side). The armrests are adjustable for oper-  
ator comfort (knob inside armrests actuated from  
the bottom). Roller bearing single-locking tracks  
provide easy repositioning fore/aft over 8” (lever  
actuated on lower right).  
incorporates a “ratchet” feature to allow the handle  
to be positioned as desired. See Figure 2 below.  
adjustable handle  
3. A mechanical suspension mechanism incorporates  
weight/ride adjustment controls for operators in the  
125 to 275 lb. weight range, pull upward on the  
fold-out lever and “pump up” to increase seat load  
capacity and firmness. Push the lever downward to  
reduce the firmness and load capacity. Just center  
the orange-colored indicator to achieve your exact  
weight setting.  
4. A retractable seat belt assembly with inertia-lock is  
attached to the “ride” portion of the seat frame.  
When the seat latch is released, the complete seat  
assembly and seat base can be pivoted forward -  
this provides access to the battery, hydraulic reser-  
voir and filter, as well as some of the electrical sys-  
tem and control linkages. The seat base must be  
latched prior to machine operation.  
Figure. 2  
3. The Steering column also has a swing-away func-  
tion to enhance entry and egress. A ratchet-type  
adjustable handle is used to release or tighten the  
steering column which will allow it to swing away  
or swing back. See Figure 3 below.  
Note: The seat base must be secured by latching,  
otherwise, the seat assembly could tilt forward. The  
Operator Presence Sensor must be connected to the  
electrical wiring harness.  
H. Steering Control  
1. This machine has an adjustable Steering column. It  
can be adjusted rearward/upward or forward/down-  
ward by repositioning the column. See Figure 1  
below.  
adjustable handle  
Figure. 3  
Steering column  
Figure. 1  
2. The Steering wheel has an adjustable tilt feature so  
that the steering wheel can be infinitely adjusted to  
individual needs. An adjustable handle is used to  
release or apply clamping action that secures the tilt  
steering wheel in the desired position. The handle  
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS  
WARNING  
SHIELD MISSING  
DO NOT OPERATE  
Part Number: 00030635  
Part Number: 01002166  
Part Number: 777S33087  
Part Number: 777S30503  
Part Number: 777D12837  
Part Number: 02005110  
! WARNIN  
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%) maxi  
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.  
Use caution during turns to avoid jack-knifing.  
Use extra caution when operating in reverse.  
Do not modify hitch or repair hitch. Replace hitch  
Part Number: 777S32598  
Part Number: 02002693  
Part Number: 777S33086  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL INFO.  
Controls:  
Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; speed control pedals;  
electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift  
Steering:  
14” diameter steering wheel coupled to hydraulic steering valve and  
cylinder  
Parking Brake:  
Seat:  
Frame:  
Instrumentation  
Front Wheels:  
Drive Wheels:  
Tire Pressure:  
Fuel Tank:  
Mechanical linkage brake to internal drum brakes  
Adjustable seat and armrests. 7" Adjustment (fore-aft)  
2" Steel structural tube and plate, all welded construction  
Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder  
60”, & 72” deck, 15 x 7.50 - 8  
60", & 72” deck, 24 x 12 - 12  
10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front  
Two 6.5 gallon w/individual shutoff valves  
0-12 + MPH forward. 0-5 MPH reverse  
1470 lbs. w/60" deck, 1540 lbs w/72” deck  
Ground Speed:  
Net Weight:  
ENGINE INFO.  
Engine:  
Type:  
Air Cleaner:  
Lube System:  
Hydraulic System:  
Starter:  
31HP Kawasaki w/ 60” deck, 31 & 37 HP Kawasaki w/ 72” deck  
Vertical crankshaft air cooled V-Twin  
Dual Paper Element with rain cap  
Pressurized with oil filter  
In tank filter, 4 quart capacity, aluminum oil cooler w/ 12VDC fan  
12-volt electric  
Blade Brake Clutch:  
Electric  
TRACTION DRIVE  
INFO.  
Traction Drive:  
Engine to two variable-output hydraulic pumps each connected to indi-  
vidual wheel motors  
CUTTER DECK INFO.  
Cutter Deck;Drive:  
Deck Lift:  
Cutting Height:  
No. of Blades  
60", & 72” Belt Driven with Reconfigurable features  
Hydraulic w/pin lock for height adjustment  
1" to 5" in 1/4” increments  
3, belt-driven, power take-off from engine  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Figure. 4  
Figure. 5  
Engine throttle  
Ignition Switch  
Tach and  
Hour Meter  
Electric Blade  
Clutch Switch  
Power Implement Lift  
Choke Lever  
pedals in the neutral position, move the throttle to  
slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine,  
and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect  
for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the  
blades are in good condition and that the blade  
bolts are tight before restarting the engine.  
m. Never leave the mower unattended without  
observing the following: turn off the blade clutch  
switch, placing the speed control pedals in the  
neutral position, moving the throttle to slow, set-  
ting the parking brake, shutting off the engine  
and taking the key from the ignition switch.  
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the  
mower when the engine is running. Turn off the  
blade clutch switch if another person approaches  
while you are operating the mower.  
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 direc-  
tion, do not allow the speed control pedals to rap-  
idly return to Neutral. Always operate the pedal  
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements  
when starting and stopping.  
c. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,  
never use the mower without the discharge chute  
installed and placed in the down position.  
d. Always remove debris and other objects from the  
area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose grass  
will reduce traction).  
e. Mow only in daylight.  
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hid-  
den hazards.  
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches,  
sand traps, and other obstacles.  
h. Before backing up, check behind and watch  
where you are going.  
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit without  
having the mowing deck attached.  
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine and  
hydraulic components clean and free of grease,  
grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and  
permit proper cooling.  
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing  
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those above 20  
degrees (36% slope).  
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and  
when grass is wet.  
j. Always mow laterally or diagonally across  
slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not  
operate on steep (greater than 20 degrees 36%)  
slopes and slow down before turning. Avoid turn-  
ing downhill if possible, start at the bottom and  
work up to the top. Use extra care and go slowly  
when turning downhill.  
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road-  
ways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch  
and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise  
the cutting deck to the transport position. Always  
allow other vehicles to have the right of way.  
l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off  
the blade clutch switch, place the speed control  
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, playgrounds, parking  
lots, other machines, animals, and other people.  
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the trac-  
tion surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.  
f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves, pine  
needles, or debris are present as traction can be  
reduced.  
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g. Slow-down before turning and come to a complete  
stop before any zero turn maneuver.  
mower to move forward. Pushing the reverse pedal  
causes the mower to move backward.  
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over com-  
bustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris,  
etc.  
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pattern  
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be  
mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).  
In order to start the engine, the speed control pedals  
must be in the neutral position; the parking brake  
must be engaged; and the blade clutch switch must be  
“off”. However, once the engine starts, the parking  
brake must be released before the operator moves the  
speed control pedals, since they are interlocked.  
b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that the turns  
are uphill rather than downhill.  
c. Align the mower so as to head directly toward the  
object on the far side.  
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to match  
cutting conditions, terrain, and operator familiarity  
with the controls and keep the machine headed  
directly toward the alignment object. Do not go  
fast as to reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable  
in controlling the speed and direction of the  
machine.  
Parking  
Brake  
e. When approaching the other end of a strip, slow  
down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recom-  
mended unless a zero turn is required. The speed  
of a U-turn that will allow for machine controlla-  
bility and minimal turf defacement will be depen-  
dent on several factors including: the speed of the  
turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread pattern,  
the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction  
surface, the slope of the traction surface.  
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the forward or  
reverse travel of the machine be stopped prior to  
the initiation of the turn or severe turf defacement  
can occur.  
Reverse Pedal  
Forward Pedal  
Figure. 6  
Note: The speed control pedals will return toward  
neutral when released.  
4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 4.)  
Located on the right side of the mower beside the igni-  
tion switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that  
controls the electric blade clutch which supplies  
power to the cutting blades through the PTO. The  
switch must be turned off to start the engine and  
should be turned off for safety any time another per-  
son approaches the mower or the mowing deck is  
raised to the transport position. Power to the electric  
clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the  
operator’s seat.  
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, change  
the direction that the strips are mowed by approxi-  
mately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent  
time that the area is mowed.  
B.Controls  
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 6.) Located on the left  
side of the traction unit. The Park brake pedal applies  
the drum-type brake on each of the drive wheels when  
the pedal is pushed. The park brake must be engaged  
in order to start the engine. To engage, push the latch  
on the side of the pedal and the pedal downward until  
it latches. To release, push the pedal downward (not  
the latch) and release.  
6. Power Implement Lift: (See Figure 5.) Located on  
the left control panel, a lever controls a hydraulic  
valve which activates a hydraulic cylinder which lifts  
the implement (usually the mower deck). For chang-  
ing implement height, at least one hand is required to  
reposition the pins to provide 1/4” height-of-cut incre-  
ments.  
1. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Figure 4.)  
Located on the instrument housing below the right  
side of the operator’s seat. When the key is inserted  
and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit  
is closed. Turning the switch further against spring  
pressure starts the engine. The engine will only start if  
the blade clutch switch is in the “off” position, the  
parking brake is engaged and the speed control pedals  
are in their neutral position. The key should always be  
removed from the switch if the operator leaves the  
mower’s seat.  
2. Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 4.) Located on  
the right side of the mower next to the operator’s seat.  
Moving the throttle control from the rear to the front  
will increase the engine speed from slow to fast.  
3. Speed Control Pedals: (See Figure 6.) The pedals  
control all of the speed and direction movements of  
the mower. Pushing the forward pedal causes the  
The mechanism includes: A hydraulic cylinder that is  
used to raise the implement. A height adjustment link  
and index provide predetermined height for the imple-  
ment - it is settable in 1/4” increments; a lock position  
for the height adjustment link settable by the pin in the  
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highest (also transport position) or lowest (also for  
mower deck removal and installation).  
C.Initial Adjustments  
1. Check the fluid levels and tires:  
The following features are incorporated into the  
hydraulic actuated valve implement lift design: Lever  
implement lift allows for some operators with physical  
limitations to use the implement lift mechanisms and  
the machine; reduces potential for operator fatigue;  
accommodates a variety of operator sizes, shapes, and  
strengths.  
Note:These checks should be made daily, before  
starting the engine.  
a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gas-  
oline (for a gasoline engine), fill the 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 ship-  
ment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and  
reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If  
it is below the operating range, add oil through the  
fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of  
the operating range.  
7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 7.) Located on top of  
the fuel tank(s). When turned in a clockwise direction  
until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the  
engine. When turned in a counterclockwise 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 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine.  
Note:Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or SAE  
10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. Shell Rimula  
15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL  
and CI-4 plus.  
c. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before ship-  
ment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath  
the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area  
around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil  
level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil.  
Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is a 1/  
4” below the oil tank fill neck. If the oil level is  
low, fill with Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent  
oil. Equivalent oil should meet GM Allison C-4.  
d. Tires: 10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front  
Fuel Shutoff Valve  
Figure. 7  
8. Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjustment Lever is  
located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjustment Lever is  
used to move the seat forward and backward. To place  
the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjustment  
lever to the left then push the seat forward or back to the  
desired position. Release the lever so the seat will lock  
in place.  
Note:New tires are overinflated in order to properly  
seat the bead to the rim. The normal working pressure  
for the traction tires is 10-12 psi. The front wheels  
should be inflated to 20-25 psi.  
2. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are Tight.  
3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts.  
a. Remove the deck cover  
Note:Please refer to Section G on pages 6 and 7 for  
more information regarding the Suspension Seat  
b. The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained  
by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and  
stretch.  
c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive  
wear. Replace if any of these are detected.  
d. Replace the deck cover.  
9. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See Figure 4)  
Located on the right side of the mower in front of the  
ignition switch. When the machine is running the  
tachometer displays engine rpm. When the machine is  
off the tachometer displays running time.  
Note:There will be a flashing “LUBE” for each rec-  
4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height is set  
anywhere in the range of 1" to 5". You may need to  
adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper pitch  
angle for mowing. Follow the procedures below to set  
the appropriate angle to the mowing deck.  
a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the  
parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key  
from the ignition switch, remove connection of the  
spark plugs and lower the mowing deck into the  
cutting position.  
ommended lubrication interval. There is a flashing  
“OIL” at each recommended engine oil and filter  
change.  
10.Choke Lever: (See Figure 4) The Choke Lever is  
located on the right instrument panel next to the seat.  
The Choke Lever is operated manually. Having the  
Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to start  
during initial start-up. During normal operation the  
Choke Lever should be in the OFF position.  
b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and note  
the distance from the paved surface to the bottom  
edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back  
Note: The Tanks equipped with E.F.I. do not have a  
choke control.  
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of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four  
dimensions.)  
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Proce-  
dures  
Note:The front edge of the mowing deck should be  
DANGER:  
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.  
1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the deck so that the  
blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their  
circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the  
drive power required.  
The following procedures are suggested for operators of  
ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.  
c. If the cut height is below 1-1/2” the pitch should  
not exceed 1/16”. If the dimension at the front of  
the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/4" lower than the  
1. Orientation:  
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual.  
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat position front  
to rear, then adjust the seat back recline, then  
adjust the arm rests. Swing the Steering column  
inward and lock with the adjustable ratchet han-  
dle. Finally, adjust the Steering wheel tilt with the  
adjustable ratchet handle.  
dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of  
the mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need to  
adjust the Deck Lift Link (See Figure 8). You may  
also need to adjust the Deck Links (See Figure 8).  
Deck Lift Link  
c. Become familiar with all of the machine controls,  
instrumentation, safety and instruction signs, and  
safety devices.  
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe,  
level area with no obstructions including objects,  
pedestrians, and animals.  
2. Initial Operation:  
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, hear-  
ing, feet, legs, head and other areas of the body if  
needed — safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs,  
boots, hats, etc.  
Figure. 8  
Deck Links  
WARNING:  
Note: The pitch should not exceed 1/16” if the cut  
height is below 1-1/2”.  
Hearing Protection is required for all operator expo-  
sure exceeding two (2) hours.  
d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting position.  
With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the  
Deck Lift Link. To adjust the deck up or down,  
use a wrench and with a few turns, adjust clock-  
wise or counter clockwise the outer rear nut of the  
Deck Lift Link. Repeat this procedure on the  
opposite side of the Mower. Once the deck is  
adjusted, retighten bolts.  
e. With the deck still in the cutting position, adjust  
the Deck Links. With a wrench loosen the top  
inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust the side of  
the deck up or down turn the top bolt clockwise or  
counter clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front  
and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten nuts.  
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position  
using the upper foot pedal.  
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and  
bystanders, especially children!  
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to be used  
to make sure it is free of debris, sticks, stones,  
wires, bones, and other foreign objects which  
could cause injury to bystanders, damage to the  
machine, or damage to nearby facilities.  
d. Inspect the machine to make sure:  
1. All guards, shields (including mower chute  
deflector) are in their proper place, are secure,  
and are functional.  
2. That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil  
sources, nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps,  
hoses or fittings.  
3. That there are no loose or missing hardware nor  
any missing items.  
g. Use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing  
deck to the cutting position and repeat step “b.”  
above to make sure that the desired cutting height  
has been attained. If the dimensions are not cor-  
rect, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above.  
4. That no non-approved devices are installed.  
5. That all safety signs and decals are properly  
installed and legible.  
e. This is a one person machine, operator only! Rid-  
ers are not permitted under any circumstance!  
f. To start the engine on the machine:  
1. Make sure the park brake is set to the “ON”  
position, the speed control pedals are in the  
neutral position, and the Power Take Off (PTO  
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance sec-  
tion.  
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also referred to as blade control switch) is in  
the “off” (down) position.  
2. Move the choke control forward and the engine  
speed control (throttle) forward (half way).  
wheel turns less than 88 degrees the turn side  
tire will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will  
be executed with a low potential for turf  
defacement as well as traction surface and tire  
damage. If the steering wheel is turned com-  
pletely one way, a zero-turn will be executed.  
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction:  
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or objects  
are behind the machine. Look behind the  
machine, and use extreme care.  
2. Slowly, push the reverse speed control pedal  
until the machine begins to move rearward.  
Release the pedal and the machine should stop.  
The more the pedal is depressed, the faster the  
machine will move in the reverse direction.  
Release the pedal and the machine should stop  
traveling in reverse.  
Note: E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control.  
3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch toward  
the spring-loaded “Start” position, maintain the  
Start position until the engine begins to run,  
then release the switch (it will return to the  
“Run” position).  
4. Retard the choke slowly by moving it rear-  
ward. 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”.  
g. Check safety devices:  
1. With the park brake engaged, gently try to  
move the speed control pedals (speed/direc-  
tional control) from the neutral/start position  
— they should not move.  
3. Do not retard the reverse speed control pedal  
rapidly as this could cause turf defacement  
and/or loss of traction.  
4. To turn, turn the steering opposite the direction  
of the desired travel — I.E., to turn counter-  
clockwise (to the Operator’s LEFT), turn the  
steering wheel clockwise, and to turn clock-  
wise (to the Operator’s RIGHT), turn the steer-  
ing whel counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the  
steering wheel is turned so that the inside  
wheel is angled 88 degrees, the turn side tire  
will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will be exe-  
cuted. Turf defacement could occur (if on  
grass) as well as potential damages to the trac-  
tion surface and the tire. If the inside wheel is  
not turned 88 degrees, then the turn side tire  
will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be  
executed with a low potential for turf deface-  
ment as well as traction surface and tire dam-  
age.  
2. With the park brake engaged and the speed  
control pedals in the neutral/start position,  
advance the engine speed control completely  
forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO control  
switch (pull upward), then lift off the seat —  
the engine should stop running. Sit down and  
the engine should run. Turn off the PTO by  
pushing the control switch down.  
h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:  
1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm (refer  
to tachometer on right control panel). This  
must be increased to full speed (3525-3675  
rpm) after becoming familiar with the  
machine.  
2. Release the park brake.  
3. Slowly, push the forward speed control pedal  
until the machine begins to move forward —  
release the pedal and the machine should stop  
moving. The more that the forward speed con-  
trol pedal is depressed, the faster the machine  
will move in the forward direction. Release the  
forward speed control pedal, and the machine  
should stop traveling forward.  
4. Do not advance the forward speed control  
pedal rapidly as this could cause turf deface-  
ment, loss of traction, and/or instability.  
5. To turn, turn the steering toward the direction  
of desired travel — I.E. to turn clockwise (to  
the Operator’s Right), turn the steering wheel  
clockwise, and to turn counter-clockwise (to  
the Operator’s LEFT), turn the steering wheel  
counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the steering  
wheel is turned so that the inside wheel is  
angled approximately 88 degrees a “pivot turn”  
will be executed — turf defacement could  
occur (if on grass) as well as potential damages  
to the traction surface and the tire. If the inside  
j. To perform a “zero turn”:  
1. Please note, a zero turn maneuver can be exe-  
cuted while the machine is moving in the For-  
ward or, Reverse directions, if the steering  
wheel is turned completely in the one direction.  
2. To turn clockwise when going forward, turn  
the steering wheel clockwise and depress the  
forward speed control pedal. Release the pedal  
and the machine should stop turning. If the  
reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be  
counter-clockwise.  
3. To turn counter-clockwise, turn the steering  
wheel counter-clockwise and depress the for-  
ward speed control pedal. Release the pedal  
and the machine should stop turning. If the  
reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be  
clockwise.  
3. Start the Engine:  
a. Open the fuel shutoff valve.  
b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.  
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c. Make sure that the speed control pedal is in the  
neutral position.  
d. Turn the electric blade clutch switch “Off”.  
e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of  
the way between slow and fast.  
f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and  
turn the switch to “On”.  
g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push the  
choke to the on position.  
j. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you  
feel confident, slowly practice mowing around  
obstacles such as trees.  
5. Parking the Mower:  
a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch.  
b. Use the hydraulic valve lever to raise the mowing  
deck to the transport position.  
c. Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage area.  
d. Move the throttle to slow.  
Note: E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control.  
h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direction to  
e. Take your foot off the speed control pedal.  
f. Set the parking brake.  
g. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key from  
the switch.  
h. Close the fuel shutoff valves.  
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.  
E.Mower Cutting Blades  
The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford  
the best grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses  
and mowing conditions; however, there will be occasions  
whereby the grass type, stage of grass growth, soil condi-  
tions, and weather conditions will require different cutting  
blade types. Since the mower decks are designed so that  
over-lap of the cutting blades generally exceed 1.5”, there is  
no need for orientation of one cutting blade to an adjacent  
blade (I.E., the blades do not need to be “timed” nor syn-  
chronized).  
i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the  
choke on halfway and as the engine warms, push  
the choke off all the way.  
4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turning-  
radius synchro-steer mower is like operating a trac-  
tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius syn-  
chro-steer mower is much more maneuverable and  
much less fatiguing to operate. However, getting  
used to the control of the zero-turning-radius mower  
takes some practice. We strongly recommend that  
you locate a “test area” where you can operate the  
mower for about 30 minutes without being dis-  
turbed.  
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 dis-  
charge. These blades are generally required for material col-  
lection systems. More horsepower is required for these  
blades when compared to others, and they generally produce  
the highest noise levels.  
a. Get into the operator’s seat.  
b. Start the engine.  
c. Use the hydraulic valve lever to raise the mowing  
deck to the transport position. Make sure the  
blade clutch switch is off.  
d. After the engine has warmed, adjust the throttle  
to the fast position.  
Medium-lift- These blades require less horsepower than the  
hi-lift, and they generally work well in wider leaf grasses  
and some mulch applications.  
e. Release the parking brake.  
Low-lift- These blades require less horsepower than hi-lift  
and medium-lift blades, and they generally work best with  
wide leaf grasses, sparse grass growth, and sandy soil condi-  
tions. They generally produce the lowest noise levels. Bahia  
blades are configured without offset, and with a maximum  
amount of sharpened cutting edge.  
f. To go forward, depress the forward speed control  
pedal slightly and the mower will slowly move  
forward. The farther you depress the pedal, the  
faster the mower will go forward.  
g. To back up, depress the speed control pedal  
slightly backward and the mower will slowly  
move backward. The farther you move the pedal  
backward the faster the mower will go backward.  
h. To turn, turn the steering wheel in the direction  
which you want to turn. The more the steering  
wheel is turned, the faster and more sharply you  
will turn. Initially, you will have to be careful to  
avoid turning too fast and too far.  
i. After you have mastered operating the mower,  
use the hydraulic valve lever to lower the mow-  
ing deck to the cutting position (place pin in any  
of the 1/4” height settings) and pull on the elec-  
tric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotat-  
ing.  
Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use in cut-  
ting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the  
blade generally produces higher turbulence in order that the  
grass can be repeatedly cut and re-cut into smaller pieces.  
These blades generally require more horsepower than other  
blades. Mulch blades work best when the grasses are cut at  
the highest levels, minimal lengths of grasses are removed,  
and grass conditions are generally dry.  
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Height of Cut Clevis Pin  
Figure. 9  
Linch Pins  
Linch Pins  
MAINTENANCE AND  
SERVICE  
Cover  
Plate  
Spindle  
WARNING:  
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key  
from the ignition to prevent the engine from acciden-  
tally starting before performing any maintenance on  
this mower.  
A. Mower Deck  
1. Removing the Mower Deck:  
a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key  
and both spark plug caps.  
b. Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Place the  
height of cut clevis pin in the “lock” position.  
c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the  
belt tensioning rod.  
Figure. 10  
2. Changing a Blade:  
d. Detach the mower drive belt.  
a. Remove the Key from the ignition and disconnect  
the spark plug.  
b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one  
foot and block it in that position.  
c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp  
it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade  
by placing a block of wood between the blade  
and the deck housing.  
d. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley side of  
the spindle to secure.  
e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 9) (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); and remove the linchpins on the front of the  
mower (2).  
f. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.  
g. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of  
the mower and remove.  
e. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench.  
f. Remove the hex nut.  
h. To install reverse the process.  
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g. To replace the blade reverse the above process  
and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft.  
WARNING:  
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are bent  
should be replaced! The cutting blades are sharp and  
can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of  
the blade with a rag to avoid injury. A dull blade  
requires more horsepower than one that is sharp.  
3. Sharpening a Blade.  
a. Set the parking brake.  
b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades  
sharp and free of build up at all times.  
c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to  
maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen  
the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade  
sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a  
hand file to sharpen the blades.  
d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that  
cannot be removed by filing.  
e. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening  
by placing it on a blade balancer. Do not use un-  
balanced blades.  
Figure. 11  
Hydraulic Tank  
d. Remove the drive belts. (See 4. Changing Blade  
Drive Belts.)  
e. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Changing a  
Blade.)  
f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four hex  
nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Remove  
the spindle assembly.  
B.Hydraulic Oil  
f. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the  
cutting surface on that end.  
WARNING:  
Note:Blades that cannot be easily balanced—  
REPLACE.  
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can occur if  
the oil level is not within the proper operating range.  
4. Changing the Blade Spindle Drive Belts:  
a. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and  
both spark plug caps.  
b. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck covers and  
remove both covers.  
c. Using a 1/2" socket breaker bar or socket rachet  
insert the male end into the 1/2" opening in the  
lower idler arm assembly and pull the idler arm  
clockwise. While holding the idler arm back,  
loosen the blade drive belt from the pulley and  
slide the belt away from the pulley.  
d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the  
belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining  
bolt.  
Note:When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small  
quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more.  
It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir to  
allow for fluid expansion.  
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.  
c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck.  
d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the  
level. The correct level is a 1/4” below the oil  
tank fill neck.  
e. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 1/4” below  
the oil tank fill neck and 1.5 ounces of Ornite  
additive, if necessary.  
e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and  
remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive  
belt.  
2. Draining Hydraulic Oil  
f. Reverse the process to install the belt.  
Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it  
down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an  
environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when  
disposing of used oil.  
Note:When replacing belts do not overtighten.  
Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-pound pull with a  
spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt  
about 1/2".  
a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage  
the parking brake.  
b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the igni-  
tion switch.  
c. Remove the mower deck. See section on Mower  
Deck.  
5. Changing the Spindle Assembly  
a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one  
foot and block it in that position.  
b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.  
c. Remove the deck cover.  
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d. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil  
fill point.  
tions are tight. Coat the terminals with petroleum  
jelly to prevent corrosion.  
e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap.  
f. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.  
g. Place a suitable container (at least 1 gallon) under  
the hydraulic reservoir and filter.  
h. Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydraulic oil  
to drain. Remove the drain plug from the bottom  
of the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace the  
plug.  
i. Place a small pan under the pump motor frame.  
Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for  
faster drainage. Remove nut caps and drain oil  
from both left and right pumps. Replace and  
retighten nuts.  
2. Battery Storage: When storing the Mower for long  
periods of time the following guidelines should be  
taken.  
a. Disconnect the battery cables from the terminals  
and remove the battery. You will have to remove  
the control panel to access the battery strap.  
Replace control panel.  
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty battery  
will lose its charge over time.  
c. Store the battery with a full charge. A discharged  
battery will freeze (refer to the table below)  
Specific Gravity  
1.265  
Freezing Temp (°F)  
Hydraulic  
pumps  
-71  
-62  
-16  
5
1.250  
1.200  
1.150  
1.100  
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d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity  
value is less than 1.225  
3. Battery Removal  
Figure. 12  
Unfasten hose and drain from  
this side of both pumps.  
j. Remove the three screws from the top of the oil  
filter and replace the oil filter element. Coat the  
sealing surface with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or  
equivalent. Install the three screws back into the  
oil filter.  
Warning:  
When removing the cables from the battery follow  
these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and  
the frame.  
k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir.  
Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent with 1.5  
ounces of Ornite additive.  
l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level.  
m. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir  
and repeat step L.  
a. Remove the Negative (black) cable.  
b. Remove the Positive (red) cable.  
c. Release the hold down straps.  
d. Remove the battery without tipping.  
4. Installing the Battery  
Note:The battery is delivered from the factory  
fully charged and filled with electrolyte.  
C.Electrical Circuit  
a. Attach the Positive (red) cable.  
b. Attach the Negative (black) cable.  
c. Attach the rubber battery strap.  
5. Jump Starting  
Danger:  
Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10.  
1. Battery: The battery is located beneath the opera-  
tor’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and check the level of  
the liquid electrolyte in the battery every 50 operat-  
ing hours. If the level in any of the six cells has  
dropped below the bottom of the split ring inside the  
fill hole, refill the cell with distilled water. To keep  
the outside of the battery clean, brush on a strong  
solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and rinse  
with clean water. Keep the contacts and cable ends  
clean with a wire brush and make sure the connec-  
Warning:  
Note: For E.F.I. Tanks, the battery must be discon-  
nected (Negative lead) for storage exceeding four  
weeks. Do not “Jump Start” an E.F.I. unit, recharge  
or replace battery to avoid damage to the Electronic  
Control Unit (ECU).  
Failure to use this starting procedure can cause  
sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode.  
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a. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Pos-  
itive terminal (+) of the charged battery.  
b. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to  
the Positive terminal (+) of the low charge bat-  
tery.  
Clutch) a couple of times, and re-check the air-  
gap. If it is not between the specs listed on page  
23, repeat the adjustment procedure.  
b. Parking Brake Switch: Sit in the operator’s  
seat. With the speed control pedals in the neutral  
position and the blade clutch switch “off”, release  
the parking brake and try to start the engine. The  
engine should not start. If it does, the parking  
brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps  
replaced. If the engine does not start, engage the  
parking brake and start the engine.  
c. Seat Switch: With the speed control pedals in the  
neutral position, the parking brake engaged and  
the blade clutch switch in the “off” position, start  
the engine. Now, while sitting in the seat, release  
the parking brake, then, raise up slightly off the  
operator’s seat and the engine should stop. If the  
engine does not stop, the seat switch must be  
replaced. With the speed control pedals in the  
neutral position, the parking brake engaged and  
the blade clutch switch in the “off” position, sit in  
the operator’s seat and start the engine. Turn the  
blade clutch switch to the “on” position and the  
blades should start to rotate. Raise up slightly off  
the operator’s seat and the blades should stop. If  
the blades do not stop when you dismount from  
the operator’s seat, the seat switch must be  
replaced.  
d. Electric PTO Clutch: This clutch operates when  
the engine is running, the operator is in the opera-  
tor’s seat and the blade clutch switch is turned  
on.This electric clutch is a fairly trouble free  
device. If a problem develops and the blades do  
not turn, first check the 20 amp fuse in the yel-  
low, 16-gauge wire between terminal “L” (for the  
Gasoline Engine) on the ignition switch and the  
hour meter and then investigate the wiring har-  
ness and the connections to the seat switch, the  
blade clutch switch and the electric blade clutch.  
Then check out the seat switch, the blade clutch  
switch and finally the electric blade clutch.  
c. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the  
Negative terminal of the charged battery.  
d. Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to  
the frame of the unit with the low charge battery.  
6. Fuses: There is one fuse located in the wiring  
between the ignition and start switch and other elec-  
trical components. This is a standard plug-in type  
automotive fuse rated at 20 amp.  
7. Safety Switches: There are three safety switches in  
the electrical circuit which control the engine. They  
are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the parking brake  
switch, and (3) the seat switch.They operate so that  
in order to start the engine, the blade clutch switch  
must be off, the parking brake must be engaged, and  
the speed control pedals must be in the neutral posi-  
tion. Once the engine is started, the seat must be  
occupied and the parking brake must be released  
before the speed control pedals can be moved. Also,  
the seat must be occupied before the blade clutch  
switch can cause the blades to rotate.  
8. Safety Switch Operation Checks: The following  
operational checks should be made daily.  
a. Blade Clutch Switch: Sit in the operator’s seat.  
With the speed control pedals in the neutral posi-  
tion and the parking brake engaged, turn the  
blade clutch switch “on” and try to start the  
engine. The engine should not start. If it does, the  
blade clutch switch must be replaced. If the  
engine does not start, turn the blade clutch switch  
“off” and start the engine. Now turn the blade  
clutch switch “on” and the blades should rotate.  
If the blades do not turn, the blade clutch switch  
must be replaced, the seat switch must be  
replaced or the electric PTO clutch must be  
repaired.  
The air-gap should be checked every 100 hrs. (or  
less, if severe operating conditions exist such as  
when there are many on/off cycles, mulching  
operations, material collection systems used, and  
dusty/dirty conditions), and the air-gap adjusted  
if more than 0.025". To inspect, remove the “neg-  
ative” cable from the battery and all sparkplug  
wires. The air-gap should be checked with feeler  
gages in the three slots of the BBC (PTO Clutch).  
See page 23 for air gap adjustment specs. There  
are three inspection slots in the brake cover. To  
adjust, successively tighten each of the three gap  
adjustment nuts an equal amount. Insert a feeler  
gage (see page 23 for specs) into each slot as the  
air gap adjustment nut are tightened. The correct  
adjustment occurs when slight contact with the  
feeler gage occurs. Engage the BBC (PTO  
D.Tires  
The two front wheels are steerable wheels that are  
synchronized to turn in coordination with the speed and  
direction of the rear wheel motors.  
The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mower in the  
direction of input from the speed control pedals. Inflation  
pressure of the front and rear tires is important for traction  
and stability while the Mower is in operation. If the tire  
diameters are not equal between the tires, the Mower will pull  
to one side.  
1. Inflation Pressure:  
a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 10-12 psi recom-  
mended  
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b. Front Wheel—25 psi max; 20-25 psi recom-  
mended  
c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyurethane.  
E. Brakes  
While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed  
dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors,  
controlled by the speed control pedals. If the brake pedal is  
pushed, it will return the forward and reverse pedals to neutral  
and add the drum brake force to the hydrostatic brake. When the  
mower is stationary with the engine running, the hydraulic  
system locks the traction wheels. If the engine is shut off, the  
park brake should be engaged. The park brake is engaged by  
pushing the pedal down and the latch lever until it latches. To  
release, push it a second time without pushing the latch lever.  
Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires:  
a. Balance inflation pressure between the rear tires  
to help maintain straight travel (see tire side wall  
for proper inflation pressure).  
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent air pres-  
sure loss.  
2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or  
replace immediately. The normal procedure is to  
remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Take  
the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair. If a  
tire is getting soft, park the mower on the nearest  
level, paved area. If the leaking tire is on a traction  
wheel, put blocks on each side of the opposite trac-  
tion wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an  
inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the lug nuts  
and remove the wheel. Mount a spare wheel and tire,  
replace the lug nuts, and using a torque wrench,  
Note:To move the mower forward or in reverse by  
pushing, you must release the dynamic braking. Locate  
the valves on the pump. Turn valves counter-clockwise  
(using a standard 7/16” wrench) one quarter turn to  
push the unit. After pushing the mower to the desired  
location, return both valves to the operating position by  
turning the valve clockwise, but do not overtighten(See  
photo below).  
tighten them to 60 10 ft-lbs.  
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If the leaking tire is on a front wheel, set park brake,  
block both traction wheels and raise the front wheel  
so that the tire is an inch off the ground. Loosen and  
remove the locknut from the axle assembly and pull  
the axle assembly from the yoke. The wheel and  
two spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle  
assembly through one side of the yoke, through a  
spacer sleeve, a spare wheel, the other spacer sleeve  
and finally through the other side of the yoke. Then  
tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly.  
Bypass  
Valve  
Left Side Pump  
When the mower is parked with the engine running and the  
speed control pedal in the neutral position, the parking brakes  
should be applied. The parking brakes are drum-type brakes  
mounted on each traction wheel. They are both engaged by  
the same operating lever.  
Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing.  
The wheel with the leaking tire should be taken to  
the maintenance area, the tire inflated to 20 psi and  
the wheel placed in a large bucket of water.  
Carefully inspect the tire, rim and valve for escaping  
air bubbles which indicate a leak. Mark each leak  
with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the  
tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the leaks  
you find are pin hole size to 1/16" diameter, the tire  
can be repaired using an aerosol can of tire inflater  
and latex sealer 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.  
1. Adjustments: The parking brake pedal should  
engage with moderate force.  
Note:To increase parking brake capacity, adjust  
brake cables at the brake arms equally. Adjust the  
cable housing nuts one full turn and check parking  
capacity. Repeat if parking brake does not hold.  
2. Repair: The mower is equipped with drum brakes  
and will not normally require maintenance. If they  
are not working properly, please contact your service  
center.  
Note: The brake can be applied at anytime to func-  
3. Creeping: Creeping is the slight forward or back-  
ward movement of the mower when the throttle is on  
and the speed control pedal is in the neutral position.  
If your mower creeps, refer to speed control Adjust-  
ment Section F4, page 21.  
tion as a service or an emergency brake. When it is  
applied, the forward and reverse pedals will return to  
their neutral positions.  
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F. Hydraulic System  
Note:After unit is up to operating temperature, turn  
off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears  
foamy or contains excessive air bubbles, DO NOT  
OPERATE UNIT. Contact service technician.  
WARNING:  
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can occur if  
the oil level is not within the proper operating range.  
3. Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors: The pumps are  
the hardest-working components in the hydraulic  
system. They are in operation all the time the engine  
is running. Because of extremely close tolerances,  
wear is an important factor in their life. Contami-  
nants in the hydraulic oil and cavitation does the  
greatest harm to the pumps. Cavitation is a blockage  
in the supply lines that produces a partial vacuum  
causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the  
pump.  
Note:When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quan-  
tities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is  
important that you do not overfill the reservoir to allow  
for fluid expansion.  
1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank  
to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for leaks  
or abrasion and replace any damaged hoses. Make  
certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose.  
2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:  
Check the two suction hoses (the hoses connected to  
the filter) daily before starting the engine. Look for a  
flattened condition or any leaks and repair or replace  
as necessary. A flattened or leakng suction hose will  
permit cavitation to develop which can destroy the  
pumps in a short time.  
Note:Change the hydraulic oil and the oil filter ele-  
ment after the first 50 hours of operation and every  
500 hours thereafter.  
To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 1 gallon drain pan  
under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank.  
Remove the drain plug, drain the tank, then replace the plug.  
Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and  
take out the oil filter element You don’t have to drain the rest  
of the hydraulic system. Put the replacement filter element in  
the oil filter and lubricate the sealing surface. Install the three  
screws in the top of the oil filter to secure the oil filter  
element. (See photo below)  
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also  
damage the pumps . To prevent this, use a filter that  
captures particles as small as 25 microns or 25 mil-  
lionths of a meter in diameter. You can help in the  
battle against dirt by being very careful when you  
remove or repair a component in the hydraulic sys-  
tem. Thoroughly clean off any component before  
you work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line you  
remove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use plastic  
caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic fittings. Place  
any component you remove in a clean plastic bag so  
it can’t pick up dust or dirt. Clean your hands fre-  
quently when working on the hydraulic components.  
Screw  
Note:The pumps are not owner-repairable. If a  
pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Commercial  
dealer. Do not disassemble the pump.  
4. Speed Control Adjustments: The speed control  
pedal incorporates a Return-To-Neutral (RTN) fea-  
ture to provide smooth, non-jerkey, control motion  
while affording an automatic hydrostatic braking  
means.  
Screw  
Note:Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill cap  
Whenever the Park Brake is in the engaged position,  
a cable mechanism, connected to each drum brake on  
the hydrostatic wheel motors, applies force to each  
brake lever so that each wheel brake mechanism can  
prevent brake drum and wheel rotation.  
and the area around it before removing the cap to pre-  
vent dirt from contaminating the oil.  
Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 15W-40  
oil and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive selected for the filter  
until the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. Leave  
this air space for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at  
low idle for about five minutes. Check the filter for leaks.  
Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air  
from the system. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level  
in the tank. Top-off if necessary until the oil level is a 1/4”  
below the oil tank fill neck.  
Note: The engine should be able to be started  
whenever the Park Brake is applied, and the speed  
control pedals are in Neutral.  
Whenever the machine is on level ground with the  
engine running and the speed control pedals are in  
the Neutral position, the machine should not creep  
(I.E., move in the Forward or Reverse directions of  
travel). If this occurs, contact your Service represen-  
This unit is equipped with two traction drive pumps and one  
pump for steering and implement lift.  
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tative for the procedure to reset the RTN mechanism  
on the hydrostatic pumps. If the hydrostatic pump  
RTN is adjusted, the control linkage must also be  
readjusted.  
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the  
hydraulic tank.  
d. Lower the mower off the block and check the tire  
pressure.  
e. Push the mower outdoors and start the engine.  
Let the engine operate at low idle until it has  
warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).  
G. Storage  
1. General: If your mower will not be in service for a  
few months, it should be stored in a dry location that  
is not subject to drastic changes in temperature. Do  
not store in areas where heaters, furnaces, or electri-  
cal appliances are present. Before storing, the fol-  
lowing maintenance procedures should be  
performed.  
Note: For E.F.I. Tanks, disconnect the negative  
lead of the battery for storage of 4 weeks or more.  
a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting  
deck should be washed and cleaned.  
b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be  
ready to use when needed.  
c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with  
the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust  
preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces includ-  
ing the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get  
any oil on the drive belts.)  
d. Lubricate the mower.  
e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm  
so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil  
filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.  
f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the  
fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line  
from the carbuetor and put the end into an  
approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shut-  
off valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the  
approved container. Replace the fuel line on the  
carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out  
of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish depos-  
its from forming. Replace the fuel filter.  
g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs  
and pour approximately one ounce of oil into  
each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns  
to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls.  
Replace the spark plugs.  
h. Disconnect, clean and make sure the battery is  
fully charged.  
i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fittings.  
Replace as necessary.  
j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take  
the weight off of the tires.  
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service:  
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.  
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs  
and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the  
engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark  
plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the igni-  
tion leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.  
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GT-2, GT-2.5, adjust to 0.012" - 0.015"  
Ogura GT-3, GT3.5, adjust to 0.015" - 0.022"  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
E. Yearly Checks  
A. Daily Checks  
1. Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.  
1. Before starting engine:  
a. Check the fuel level.**  
Engine coolant: Use only Shell Dex-cool, extended life anti-  
b. Check the engine oil level.**  
c. Check the hydraulic oil level.  
d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abrasion,  
kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.  
e. Check the tires and tire pressure.  
Drive Tires: 10-12 psi.  
Front Wheels: 20-25 psi.  
f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt and  
the hydro drive belt.  
freeze diluted with water to create a 50:50 mixture.  
Hydraulic fluid: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil and 1.5 ounces of  
Ornite additive.  
Engine Oil: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil.  
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease.  
This grease is an amber-colored grease designed for high  
speed bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that  
reduces running losses, has been formulated for low noise,  
has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing  
lubrication.  
g. Check the blades. Make sure they are sharp and  
that the blade securing cap screws are tight.  
h. Check the cutting height.  
2. When ready to start the engine:  
a. Check the three safety switches for proper opera-  
tion.  
3. After mowing:  
a. Clean the mower.  
b. Clean the engine air screen.  
c. Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.  
d. After the first five hours, Change the engine oil  
and engine oil filter.  
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2  
multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recommended.  
Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose grease  
designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has high  
base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formu-  
lated for high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent  
lubrication and corrosion protection.  
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty condi-  
tions.  
B. Every 25 Hour Checks  
1. Service the engine foam element air precleaner.*  
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.  
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual  
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks  
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under heavy  
duty operation.)  
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air cleaner ele-  
ment.*  
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.  
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces.*  
5. After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic oil and  
the hydraulic oil filter. Change them every 500 hours  
thereafter. Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent  
and add 1.5 ounces of ornite additive.  
6. Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.  
7. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the Lubrica-  
tion Chart.  
D. Every 100 Hour Checks  
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours under  
heavy duty operation.)  
2. Check the engine spark plugs.  
3. BBC (PTO Clutch) air gap should not exceed 0.025”,  
if so, adjust as follows: Ogura JD08, DX-11, GT-1A,  
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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  
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
Deck Suspension Pivots  
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin  
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots  
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots  
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots  
Transport Handle Pivots  
Transport Handle Pin  
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots  
WEEKLY  
Seat Hinge  
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
Speed Control Linkage Rod End Bearings  
Pump Control Lever Pivots  
Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin  
Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot  
Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint  
Brake Rod Clevis Pins  
Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots  
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges  
(If Mower is so equipped)  
LUBRICATION CHART  
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease  
No. of Grease Fittings  
Description  
EVERY 25 HOURS  
3
Blade Spindle Bearings  
WEEKLY  
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
Front Wheels  
Front Wheel Spindles  
Mowing Deck Pivots  
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots  
Axle Pivot  
Steering Lever Pivots  
Hydro Take-up Idler Pivot  
Park Brake Pivot  
Mower Deck Ball Wheels  
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B. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings  
Performance Adjustments  
1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the  
front and 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.  
2. There are four height adjustment holes in the bracket  
that mount the ball rollers to the deck.  
a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 1 to 1-1/  
2 inches.  
A. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment  
Description  
High RPM Spec.  
3600 +/-50  
Low RPM Spec.  
1550 +/-100  
31 & 37 Kawasaki  
NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load.  
b. Use the second set of holes for a 2 - 2-1/2 inch cut  
height.  
c. Use the 3rd set of holes for 3 - 3-1/2 inch cut height.  
d. Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of 4 inches  
or higher.  
1. Verify that the speed control pedals are in the neutral  
position, the parking brake is on, and the PTO drive  
is disengaged.  
2. Start the mower and let it run at approximately half  
throttle for 3-5 minutes to bring the engine up to  
operating temperature.  
3. Locate the Hour Meter/Tachometer/ Service Minder  
display on the right hand operator control panel. (See  
Fig.4 on page 10 of the manual) This display defaults  
to Tachometer mode when engine is running.  
4. Move the throttle lever to the high speed position  
and note the RPM reading on the display.  
5. Move the throttle lever back to the low speed posi-  
tion and again note the displayed RPM’s.  
6. Compare these noted RPM readings to the specifica-  
tions in Table 1, for the engine that is on your  
mower.  
C. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings  
1. The rear rollers help prevent the scalping of high  
spots and uneven terrain across the center section of  
the deck.  
2. The rollers on the rear of the deck can be adjusted  
downward one inch.  
a. Lowering the roller will increase the striping  
effect left behind the mower.  
b. This positioning of the rear roller will also help to  
filter the mulched grass clippings into the turf.  
c. Roller should not be lowered if the cut height is  
set at 2-1/2 inches or lower.  
7. If the readings do not correspond to the ranges in the  
table, refer to the engine owner’s manual for the  
proper adjustment procedures.  
D. Steering Wheel Adjustment  
8. If adjustments per the engine operator’s manual do  
not result in proper RPM readings, contact your ser-  
vice technician.  
9. Note: The throttle cable sheath may shrink or slip  
over time, changing the relationship between the  
throttle lever on the left hand operator control panel  
and the throttle arm on the engine. To readjust the  
throttle cable:  
1. Proper steering wheel and seat adjustment will result  
in the following:  
a. In the neutral position with hands on the steering  
wheel,  
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed and  
approximately vertical.  
2. Operator’s forearms should be approximately  
horizontal.  
a. Make sure the engine is off, and the speed control  
pedal is in the neutral position. Set the parking  
brake, and disconnect and ground both of the  
spark plug wires.  
3. Operator’s back should stay in contact with the  
seat back.  
4. Steering column should not contact operator’s  
legs.  
2. The steering column can be repositioned forward/  
downward or rearward/upward.  
3. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.  
a. Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of  
the seat.  
b. Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the engine  
throttle plate.  
c. Place the operator’s throttle lever to the high  
speed position and then slide the cable through  
the clamp until the throttle arm is in the full throt-  
tle position. (Ref. Engine owner’s manual)  
d. Tighten the cable clamp.  
b. The seat has over 8 inches of front-to-rear adjust-  
ment available.  
e. Move the operator’s throttle lever between high  
and low speed and verify that the engine throttle  
arm also moves through it’s full range of motion.  
f. Repeat as required to obtain proper throttle  
adjustment.  
4. Check the results of any adjustments to the condi-  
tions described in section a, above. Repeat any  
adjustment procedures as required until all condi-  
tions are met.  
E.Deck leveling Procedure  
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by checking  
RPM readings as outlined above.  
1. 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  
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lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut posi-  
tion. (The 4" height of cut position is recommended in  
order for one to see and obtain a measurement. Any  
height of cut position is acceptable as long as a proper  
measurement can be taken.)  
rear of the deck, tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise  
the deck pitch. Adjust the rear jam nut at Point D to take  
the “slack out of the threaded rod.  
9. The final adjustment would be to take the “slack” out of  
the left rear linkage (Point D) by adjusting the jam nuts  
on the eyebolt. Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the  
upper nut to remove “slack”.  
10. In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck height  
using both eyebolt adjustments and pitch adjustment to  
achieve the correct blade-to-ground heights. If you  
remember that the front right blade tip adjustment is  
fixed and you level to that height, adjusting the decks  
will be simplified.  
11. Once the deck is level one may find that the height of  
cut does not match the height of cut indicator. A final  
adjustment may be made by lowering or raising the  
height of cut link accordingly. To raise the deck:  
remove the shoulder bolt mounting the height of cut  
link to the lift handle and reassemble the shoulder bolt  
in the lowest of the three holes. To lower the deck:  
remove the shoulder bolts mounting the height of cut  
link, flip the height of cut link around and reassemble  
the shoulder bolts in the top of the set of three holes and  
the bottom hole. (see Fig. 13)  
2. Check the right and left front tire pressure. Adjust as  
necessary to 20-25 psi. Tire pressure can affect blade  
height by as much as a 1/4”.  
3. Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure. Adjust  
as necessary to 10-12 psi.  
4. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of the  
right blade. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades  
in parallel with mower centerline, (i.e. front to back).  
5. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of the  
left blade. Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the  
blades arranged in proper position.  
6. To level the deck, adjust the eyebolt at the left front of  
the deck (Point B) so that the blade-to-ground height at  
the right front blade tip matches that of the left front  
blade tip. This is done by loosening the jam nuts on the  
eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to raise the deck  
and loosening the nut to lower the deck. The right front  
blade tip height is fixed so you must adjust the left front  
tip to match it.  
7. Measure the blade-to-ground height at the right rear  
blade tip. Again be sure to measure at the blade tip at  
the rear of the right blade when aligned along the  
mower centerline. The blade-to-ground height at the  
rear of the blade tip should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher than  
the front tip. This is referred to as blade pitch. The same  
height difference should be true for the left blade, mea-  
sured front and back. The pitch should not exceed 1/16”  
if cut height is below 1-1/2”.  
F.Adjustable Front Skirt  
1. Please refer to the reconfigurable mower chart on  
page 28.  
G.Removable Flow Control Baffles  
1. Please refer to the reconfigurable mower chart on  
page 28.  
8. To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be  
adjusted. Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the  
horizontal threaded rods. Start at Point C to raise the  
Height of Cut LInk  
Eyebolt  
Point B  
Point A  
Eyebolt  
Point D  
Figure. 13  
Jam Nuts  
Point C  
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
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SLOPE GAUGE  
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS  
The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn  
mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must  
warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.  
Your EECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,  
canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your lawn mower at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be  
repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
As the lawn mower owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. MTD Consumer Group Inc recommends  
that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn mower, but MTD Consumer Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.  
As the lawn mower owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn mower or a part has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.  
You are responsible for presenting your lawn mower to MTD Consumer Group Inc’s distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The  
warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should  
contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310.  
GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the lawn mower is: Designed, built and equipped so as to  
conform with all applicable regulations; and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material  
respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc’s application for certification.  
The warranty period begins on the date the lawn mower is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service. The warranty period is two years.  
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:  
1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for the warranty period  
stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection  
(4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.  
2. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. Any such  
part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.  
3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the  
first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer  
Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the  
first scheduled replacement point for the part.  
4. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner.  
5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject  
engines or equipment.  
6. The lawn mower owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, emission-related warranted part,  
provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.  
7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted  
part.  
8. Throughout the lawn mower warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected  
demand for such parts.  
9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will  
not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.  
10. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the  
ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused  
by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.  
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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 lawn mower 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. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly  
operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage. The following emission warranty parts are covered:  
(1) Fuel Metering System  
s #OLDSTART ENRICHMENT SYSTEMSOFT CHOKE  
s #ARBURETOR ANDINTERNAL PARTS  
s &UEL PUMP  
s &UEL TANK  
(2) Air Induction System  
s !IR CLEANER  
s )NTAKEMANIFOLD  
(3) Ignition System  
s 3PARKPLUGꢀS  
s -AGNETOIGNITIONSYSTEM  
(4) Exhaust System  
s #ATALYTICCONVERTER  
s 3!) ꢀ2EEDVALVE  
(5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System  
s 6ACUUMꢁ TEMPERATUREꢁ POSITIONꢁ TIMESENSITIVEVALVESANDSWITCHES  
s #ONNECTORSANDASSEMBLIES  
(6) Evaporative Control  
s &UEL HOSECERTIFIEDFOR !2"EVAPORATIVEEMISSIONSꢃꢃꢄ  
s &UEL HOSECLAMPS  
s 4ETHEREDFUEL CAP  
s #ARBONCANISTER  
s 6APOR LINES  
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL  
TANK ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER  
IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required  
present proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the  
servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on  
required maintenance and service intervals. In addition, Cub Cadet  
may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part thereof, is  
altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:  
a.  
Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade  
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,  
deck adjustments, control linkages, drive system, engines, and  
normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or  
exposure.  
b.  
c.  
Service completed by someone other than an authorized  
service dealer.  
For products sold or exported outside of the United States  
and/or Canada, and their respective possessions and  
territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet’s authorized  
channels of export distribution.  
Damage or failure resulting from the use of defective or  
improper peplacement parts and\or accessories other than  
genuine Cub Cadet parts.  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with  
respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes  
purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and  
possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new  
merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and  
possessions (either entity respectively, “Cub Cadet”).  
d.  
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its No-Fault Components,  
Engines, and Batteries as described below) against defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of  
original retail purchase or lease and will, at its option, repair or replace,  
free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or  
workmanship.  
e.  
f.  
Transportation charges and service calls.  
Failure to operate and maintain the product in accordance with  
the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product,  
Damages and failures resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,  
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft,  
fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural  
disaster.  
g.  
Engines are warranted to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original  
purchase or lease.  
There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any  
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of  
express written warranty above. No other express warranties  
beyond those mentioned above, given by any person or entity,  
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall  
bind Cub Cadet. The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of  
the product as set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide  
the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease  
of the products covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for  
any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without  
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn  
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a  
warranted product.  
Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in  
material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three  
months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on  
the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the  
original date of original sale or lease. Any replacement battery will be  
warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.  
No-Fault Components include only belts, tires, seats and grass bags  
which are warranted to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original  
purchase or lease or one hundred (100) hours of operation (whichever  
comes first).  
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to  
you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH  
PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTAINCE  
RECORDS, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the  
dealer in your area;  
In the U.S.A.:  
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box  
361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or log  
In Canada:  
For all provinces excluding Quebec contact Modern Power Products  
d/o MTD Canada Ltd. At 60 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario  
N2G 3S7 or call 1-800-567-6775 or log on to our website at  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the  
purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of  
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability  
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others  
and their property arising out of improper use, misuse or inability to use  
the product. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than  
the original purchaser/Leasee or to the person for whom it was  
purchased or leased as a gift.  
In Quebec contact Les Distributions RVI Ltee. d/o MTD Canada Ltd.  
2955 jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Ville Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 or call  
Cub Cadet LLC - P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019; Phone 1-877-282-8684  
Form No. 02005361 Rev. 09-1 02/02/2009  
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