Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment Tank Recon 48” Fabricated Deck 60” Fabricated Deck OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORWARD The Tank Recon Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body. 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, leaves, oil, grease, etc. 9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine. 10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes, avoid going downhill when possible. 11.
11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result. ous and is contained within the positive and negative terminals as well as within the battery’s internal gridwork of plates and active materials.
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right-of-way. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers 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 condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.
G. Suspension Seat 1. This unit is equipped with a heavy-duty vinyl fabric-covered seat incorporating adjustable armrests, an adjustable seatback, an adjustable fore/aft track, a weight/ride adjustable mechanical suspension system, and an Operator Presence Control (OPC). 2. An OPC in the form of a switch, is integrated into the seat bottom and is connected to the machine electrical system.
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777S32801 Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 02005146 Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02002693 Part Number: 777S30503 8
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Parking Brake: Seat: Frame: Instrumentation Front Caster Wheels: Drive Wheels: Tire Pressure: Fuel Tank: Ground Speed: Net Weight: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes Adjustable seat and armrests.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Engine throttle Choke Lever Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric Blade Clutch Switch Tach and Hour Meter Parking Brake A.General k. 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own.
grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow these procedures for “zero turns”: To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD: 1. Come to a stop, 2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel, 3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel position. 4.
Steering Levers Figure. 4 Figure. 3 Foot Pedal Lift wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length. In order to start the engine, both steering levers must be in the neutral position; the parking brake must be engaged; and the blade clutch switch must be “off”.
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. 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. If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/4" (1/8” for 1-1/2”, 1/16” for 1”) lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust.
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, hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of the body if needed — safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or objects are behind the machine. Look behind the machine, and use extreme care. 2. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the rear of the machine until the machine begins to move rearward. Release the lap bars and the machine should stop. The more the lap bars are moved toward the rear of the machine, the faster the machine will move in the reverse direction.
j. k. 5. After you have mastered operating the mower, use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees. Parking the Mower: a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch. b. Use the upper foot pedal to raise the mowing deck to the transport position. c.
Height of Cut Clevis Pin Figure. 7 l. Linch Pins Clean up the grass clippings and other materials washed from underneath the mower deck, and dispose of them properly. d. Detach the mower drive belt. e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 7) (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.
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.
2. Draining Hydraulic Oil 1. Battery: The battery is located beneath the operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the battery every 50 operating 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.
5. Jump Starting a. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the charged battery. b. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the low charge battery. 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.
1. on and the lapbars are in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, refer to Steering Lever Adjustment Section F4, page 23. Inflation Pressure: a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 8-10 psi recommended b. Front Caster Wheel—28 psi max; 20-25 psi recommended c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyurethane. F. Brakes While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors, controlled by the two steering levers.
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. Contaminants 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 quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more.
DANGER: Do not store machine inside each lap bar whenever the lap bars are in their Neutral positions. buildings or other areas where open flames sparks, or other ignition sources are present, (such as furnaces water heaters, etc).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7. D. Every 100 Hour Checks A. Daily Checks 1. 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abrasion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure. Drive Tires: 8-10 psi. Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi. f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt. g. Check the blades.
. 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.
Performance Adjustments B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec. 23 & 25HP Kohler 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100 NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load. 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c.
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 4. 1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut height. 2. There are three 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 2 inches or lower. b. c.
F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. raise) or counter clockwise (to lower) a few turns. 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 bladeto-ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1/8" to 1/4” (1/8” for 1-1/2” and 1/16” for 1”) higher than the front tip. This is referred to as blade pitch.
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SLOPE GAUGE TTE A1 5 ° S LOP E OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. FO L D O N DO D LI N E , REP RE S E NTIN G 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL TANK RECON 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.
