Operator’s Manual 48" and 54" MOWER DECKS For Series 3000 Tractors INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Numbers 289 295 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A. ECO 18790 FORM NO.
CONTENTS Section Page Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................................................ To The Owner ......................................................................................................................... Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................ Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ........................................................
21. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g. pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. 5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 6. Never carry passengers. 7. Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse and backing up.
d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes. e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going downhill, the extra weight may cause you to loose control and possibly overturn the tractor. f.
c. 14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology. a. Prior to disposal, contact your local Environmental Protection Agency to determine the proper method for disposing of the waste. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake, or other body of water.
SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION to the deck assembly. Remove all padding material from the drive shafts. Refer to Figure 1. WARNING NOTE: The mower deck front lift bracket/rod assembly is shipped on the tractor. If not already done, cut the tie strap securing the front lift bracket/rod assembly to the front of the tractor frame. Pull the center of the tractor’s quick latch rod downward to remove the lift bracket assembly from the tractor.
B. TRACTOR PREPARATION WARNING LEFT LIFT ROD Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake lever. LEFT LIFT LINK NOTCH SLOT NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are equipped with a deck downstop feature. In the raised position, the downstop will prevent the lift links from being adequately lowered to allow installation of the deck. If the deck is being installed on a tractor which does not have the downstop feature, skip the following step 1 and go to step 2.
SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK PIVOT LINK SHOULDER BOLT After locking the left lift link as described in Section I (step B-2), start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to fully raise the left lift link (See Figure 5). Stop engine.
NOTE WARNING The following step 6 applies only to the initial installation of the mower deck on the tractor. Before installing the mower deck, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the “OFF” position. ALWAYS stop the engine after utilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system. When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades. 6.
8. From the side of the tractor, raise the front lift rod and roll the deck forward until the lift rod aligns with slots of the deck front roller bracket. Lower the lift rod into the front roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the roller bracket (See Figure 13). NOTE If unable to align the support pins with the lift link holes, loosen the two hex lock nuts on the front lift rod to allow the deck to be moved farther rearward.
3. Remove the internal cotter pins, flat washers, and adjustment clevis pins to adjust the front caster wheel arms to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) in the height adjustment brackets of the deck (See Figure 6). NOTE If you do not lock the drive shaft auto-lok collar in the released position (step 12), it will be necessary to compress and hold the collar rearward when connecting the shaft (step 13). 4. Adjust the rear deck rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting) as follows: 13.
SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are equipped with a deck downstop feature which can be used to set the downstop position of the mower deck. The 48" and 54" mower decks are equipped with ground following front caster wheels and are designed to be operated with the caster wheels and rear rollers on the ground.
B. FRONT TO BACK LEVELING The front lift rod must be correctly adjusted to maintain the proper pitch of the deck when mowing uneven terrain. 1. Adjust the front caster wheel arms and rear deck rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 2. Position the mower blades so the ends of each blade point to the front and the rear of the tractor (See Figure 21). NOTE: The front lift rod should be fully to the front of both slots in the deck front roller bracket.
1. Use the tractor lift system to raise the mower deck off the ground. 2. Remove the internal cotter pin, flat washer, and adjustment clevis pin from the height adjustment bracket. Position the caster wheel arm in the desired height setting and insert the adjustment clevis pin (Refer to Figure 24). Secure with the flat washer and internal cotter pin. Repeat for other side. 3.
SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE CLEANING THE DECK Using Deck Wash System - Model 295 ONLY WARNING WARNING Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades. When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from any position other than the operator’s seat of the tractor.
LUBRICATION semblies and the spindle belt idler arm with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease. The lube fitting for the outer spindles can be accessed by removing the button plugs in the spindle covers. Use grease liberally. Excess grease will be expelled from the inverted upper seals of the spindle assemblies. Listen for the muffled crackling noise of grease being expelled through the seal to indicate the spindle assembly is fully greased (Refer to Figure 30).
10 2 3 9 6 1 1 5 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 4 12 Spindle Pulleys Movable Flat Idler Pulley Drive Pulley Fixed Flat Idler Pulley Spindle Belt RH Spindle Cover Mounting Strap 1 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Idler Bracket Shoulder Bolt Gear Box Mounting Bracket Idler Spring Idler Spring Screw Square Hole In Idler Bracket Figure 31 6. Unhook the idler spring from the top of the idler spring screw near the RH spindle assembly. It is not necessary to remove the spring from the idler bracket. 7.
LUBRICATION GUIDE The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important part of that care. Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled in place, using the lubrication illustration as a guide. Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in clean containers, and covered to protect from dust and dirt. Always lubricate the deck thoroughly before taking it to the field. Use a pressure lubricating gun.
PRODUCT GRAPHICS Keep safety product graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AOUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Cub Cadet LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
