Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment 48” Fabricated Deck 54” Fabricated Deck 60” Fabricated Deck 72” Fabricated Deck OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORWARD The Tank 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.
and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corrosion. 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 terminal 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.
13. 14. 15. 16. blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral opened-out position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running.
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, D O N OT O P E RAT E M OW E R U NL E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVERORGRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE D AN GER K E E P H A N D S a n d FE E T A W A Y Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01002166 DANGER ROTATING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Parking Brake: Seat: Frame: Instrumentation Front Caster Wheels: Drive Wheels: Tire Pressure: Fuel Tank: Ground Speed: Net Weight: ENGINE INFO. Engine: Type: Air Cleaner: Lube System: Hydraulic System: Starter: Blade Brake Clutch: 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 Electric Blade Clutch Switch Figure. 2 Tach and Hour Meter Engine throttle Choke Lever Ignition Switch A.General maintain the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed position. k. 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. l.
B.Controls b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly. c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downhill. d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, playgrounds, parking lots, other machines, animals, and other people. e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet, unstable, or slippery. f.
Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Note: The 19hp and 23hp use the 5 gallon fuel tank. Brake Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 3 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cutting blades through the PTO.
C.Initial Adjustments 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 using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the cutting position. b.
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever. g. Use the transport lever 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 correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above. 3. That there are no loose or missing hardware nor any missing items. 4. That no non-approved devices are installed. 5. That all safety signs and decals are properly installed and legible. e.
3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/ start position to the neutral position (toward center of machine). Slowly, move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward — release the lap bars and the machine should stop. The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machine, the faster the machine will move in the forward direction. Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling forward.
Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” k. 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. i. 5. 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 mower is not like operating a tractor-type riding mower.
Linch Pins Linch Pins Figure. 6 Height of Cut Clevis Pin MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE g. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove. h. To install reverse the process. 2. Changing a Blade: 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.
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.
caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. Hydraulic pumps Figure. 8 1. Hydraulic Tank Figure. 9 Unfasten hose and drain from this side of both pumps. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) 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.
c. Store the battery with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 1.100 16 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.
parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the “off” position, start the engine. Now release the parking brake, hold down on the back of the operator’s seat against spring pressure, and swing one of the steering levers up to the operating position. Release the operator’s seat and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced.
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 pressure loss. 2. b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out position. c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control assembly in parts list). d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod connectors. See Control Assembly in the Illustrated Parts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.) e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on. f.
Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly.
opened out to the neutral position. If the Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. 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 including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.) d. Lubricate the mower. e.
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. Enginge 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, & 25 Hp Kawasaki 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100 27 HP Kohler 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100 33 HP Generac 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100 NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load. Check air pressure in all four tires: a.
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by checking RPM readings as outlined above. b. 4. C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Note: If lap bar adjustments are required, 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.
F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. aligned along the mower centerline. The bladeto-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 sam height difference should be true for the left blade, measured front and back. 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.
WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 02000591 29
MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE 30 WORK PERFORMED
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer. Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule.
