Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Commercial Riding Mower

Professional Turf Equipment

MODEL
25HP Tank
53AB5BAX150
53AB5DCX150

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C. Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Related to Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C. When Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Zero Turn Break-In and Operating Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A. Mower Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B. Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C. Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E. Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F. Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
G.Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E Lap Bar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
F Deck Leveling Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty

This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:

D409,208; 5,946,894; 6,070,690; Pending

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 FORWARD
The 25HP Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn 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 incor-
porates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance person-
nel 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 mis-
uses 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 configuration of the equipment. Notwithstand-
ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper-
ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.

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 GENERAL SAFETY 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part
of the body.
OPERATIONS 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine
is running and/or the exhaust system is hot.
A. DANGER 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass,
1. Do not operate machine in confined areas leaves, oil, grease, etc.
where exhaust gases can accumulate. 9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set
2. Do not operate machine without mower chute park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off,
deflector in place and operational. and remove ignition key before you dismount
3. Do not carry passengers. from machine.
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across
B. WARNING slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.
1. Do not operate machines under the influence 11. Go slowly and use extra care when descend-
of alcohol or drugs. ing slopes.
2. Do not operate machines without all guards 12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces
and safety devices in place and functional. such as asphalt, concrete, loose ground,
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil sand, gravel, etc.
leaks or spillage — clean it up. 13. Use extra care when loading and unloading
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leak- machines from trucks or trailers.
ing fuels.
5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves,
grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6. Use extreme care when backing up.
7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater
A. General
than 15 degrees (27%). 1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when the mower. Study the controls and learn the
traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft proper sequence of operation.
ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles, 2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain
debris, etc.). this machine who has not read this manual.
9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly Never permit children to operate this machine.
and use extra care when turning downhill. 3. Never carry passengers.
10. Do not operate machines during reduce visi- 4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety
bility (low light, fog, rain, etc.). devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is
11. Do not operate machines with non-approved damaged or does not function, repair or
attachments. replace it before operating the mower.
12. Do not operate machines that are dam- 5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes
aged.....have machine repaired. when operating or maintaining this mower. Do
13. Do not operate machines that have not been not wear loose-fitting clothing.
properly maintained. 6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove
14. Use only replacement parts that are the same the key from the ignition to prevent the engine
or equivalent to the original equipment. from accidentally starting before performing
15. Do not modify machines or any of their com- any maintenance on this mower.
ponents, especially the engine governor! 7. Never run the engine indoors without ade-
16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
without hearing protection. 8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the
C. CAUTION engine is running or until it has cooled after it
1. Use proper protective equipment when oper- has been shut off.
ating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing 9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.
protection are recommended). Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual. when working on the battery. Do not overfill
3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the the battery.
safe use of the machine. 10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the oxygen gases which form an explosive mix-
machine. ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all
5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly times.
installed.

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 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your movements of the levers when starting or
hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. stopping.
Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines 3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
or fittings while the system is under pressure. never use the mower without the discharge
If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil chute installed and placed in the down position.
must be removed within a few hours by a doc- 4. Always remove debris and other objects from
tor familiar with this form of injury or serious the area to be mowed.(Note: debris and loose
complications may result. grass will reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
B. Related to Fuel 6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other
hidden hazards.
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
explode if ignited. Please respect it.
ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke
8. Before backing up, check behind you and
while handling fuel.
watch where you’re going.
3. Always use approved containers for fuel and
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
fill slowly to decrease the chance of static
and when grass is wet.
electricity buildup and spillage.
10. Always mow across slopes, never up and
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied
down the slope. Do not operate on steep
buildings away from sparks and flames.
slopes and slow down before turning.
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved con-
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or
tainers, place the container on the ground
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
when refueling to avoid a possible static elec-
switch and wait until the blades stop rotating
tricity ignition of fuel vapors.
and raise the cutting deck to the transport
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehi-
position. Always allow other vehicles to have
cle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a
the right-of-way.
trailer.
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to
the blade clutch switch, place the left and right
cool before removing the fuel tank cap.
steering levers in the neutral, opened-out
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
position, move the throttle to slow, set the
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the
parking brake, shut off the engine and take
fuel tank opening, use a funnel.
the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel
damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the
reaches one inch from the top. This space is
blades are in good condition and that the
necessary for tank expansion. Do not overfill.
blade bolts are tight before restarting the
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
engine.
13. Never leave the mower unattended without:
C. When Mowing turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the left and right steering levers in the neutral
area to be mowed. opened-out position; moving the throttle to
2. When operating this mower in the forward slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off
direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to the engine and taking the key from the ignition
return to the neutral position on their own. switch.
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, 14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a
operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden mower with the engine running. Turn off the
blade clutch 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.

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 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

WARNING
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
Part Number: 00030635
Part Number: 01003858

DANGER
ROTATING BLADE
Do not put hands or feet
under or into mower when
engine is running.
Part Number: 01003449
Part Number: 00030633

Part Number: 01003450

Part Number: 01003859

Part Number: 01002166

T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y,
D O N O T O P E R AT E M O W E R U N L E S S
DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS
C AT C H E R I S I N I T S P RO PE R P L AC E .

DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

Part Number: 01003857

Part Number: 01003451 Part Number: 01003452

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 25HP Kohler, 25HP Kawasaki

Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin
Air Cleaner: Paper Element
Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter
Starter: 12-volt electric
Traction Drive: Engine to two variable-speed hydraulic pump motor to gearbox
on each drive wheel
Hydraulic Tank: 10 quart capacity, One quart filter
Cutter Deck;Drive: 60" Belt Driven
Clutch: Electric
Deck Lift: Hand lever w/pin lock for height adjustment
Cutting Height: 1-1/2" to 5"
No. of Blades 3, belt-driven, power take-off from engine
Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right
steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower
deck lift
Parking Brake: Internal, mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle
Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 6.50 x 6
Tire Pressure: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster
Drive Wheels: 60" deck, 24x12 - 12
Frame: 2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction
Seat: Milsco Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment
Fuel Tank: Two 6.5 gallon w/individual shutoff valves
Ground Speed: 0-10 + MPH forward. 0-4 MPH reverse
Instrumentation Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder
Net Weight: 1070 lbs. w/60" deck

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure. 1 Figure. 2

Electric Blade Tach and

Clutch Switch Hour Meter Engine throttle
Choke Lever
Ignition Switch

A.General ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans-

1. When Mowing: port position. Always allow other vehicles
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from to have the right of way.
the area to be mowed. l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn
b. When operating this mower, in the forward off the blade clutch switch, place the steer-
direction, do not allow the steering levers ing levers in the neutral, opened-out posi-
to return to Neutral on their own. Always tion, move the throttle to slow, set the
maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate parking brake, shut off the engine, and
them smoothly and avoid any sudden take the key from the ignition switch.
movements of the levers when starting and Inspect for damage. Repair the damage.
stopping. Make sure the blades are in good condition
c. If the mower is equipped for side dis- and that the blade bolts are tight before
charge, never use the mower without the restarting the engine.
discharge chute installed and placed in the m. Never leave the mower unattended without
down position. observing the following: turn off the blade
d. Always remove debris and other objects clutch switch, placing the steering levers in
from the area to be mowed (Note: debris the neutral open-out position, moving the
and loose grass will reduce traction). throttle to slow, setting the parking brake,
e. Mow only in daylight. shutting off the engine and taking the key
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other from the ignition switch.
hidden hazards. n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, of the mower when the engine is running.
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another
h. Before backing up, check behind and person approaches while you are operat-
watch where you are going. ing the mower.
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn, o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit
and when grass is wet. without having the mowing deck attached.
j. Always mow across slopes, never up and p. Keep the mower and especially the engine
down the slope. Do not operate on steep and hydraulic components clean and free
slopes and slow down before turning. of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the
Avoid turning downhill if possible, start at chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
the bottom and work up to the top. Use
extra care and go slowly when turning a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those
downhill. above 15 degrees (27% slope).
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch extra care and go slowly.
switch and wait until the blades stop rotat-

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 c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction B.Controls
is at a minimum going downhill.
1. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Fig-
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the
ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing
mower toward streets, buildings, play-
below the right side of the operator’s seat.
grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-
When the key is inserted and turned clock-
mals, and other people.
wise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
Turning the switch further against spring pres-
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip-
sure starts the engine. The engine will only
pery.
start if the blade clutch switch is in the “off”
f. Use extra care when grass clippings,
position, the parking brake is engaged and
leaves, pine needles, or debris are present
the left and right steering levers are in the
as traction can be reduced.
neutral, opened-out position. The key should
g. Slow-down before turning and come to a
always be removed from the switch if the
complete stop before any zero turn maneu-
operator leaves the mower’s seat.
ver.
2. Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 2.)
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over
Located on the left side of the mower next to
combustible materials such as dry grass,
the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control
leaves, debris, etc.
from the rear to the front will increase the
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat-
engine speed from slow to fast.
tern
3. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the
3.) These hinged levers open out to the side in
area to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
the neutral position to permit the operator to
b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The
the turns are uphill rather than downhill. operator, when seated, can pull the levers up
c. Align the mower so as to head directly to the operating position, a comfortable fore-
toward the object on the far side. arm’s length away. These levers control all of
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine the movements of the mower. Pushing both
to match cutting conditions, terrain, and levers forward causes the mower to move for-
operator familiarity with the controls and ward. Pulling both levers back causes the
keep the machine headed directly toward mower to move backward. Pushing one lever
the alignment object. Do not go fast as to ahead of the other lever causes the traction
reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable wheel on the side where the lever is ahead to
in controlling the speed and direction of the rotate faster than the other traction wheel,
machine. making the mower turn toward the side where
e. When approaching the other end of a strip, the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn forward and the other lever pulled back the
is recommended unless a zero turn is same amount, one traction wheel will turn in
required. The speed of a U-turn that will reverse and the mower will turn within its own
allow for machine controllability and mini- length.
mal turf defacement will be dependent on
several factors including: the speed of the In order to start the engine, both steering
turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread levers must be opened out to the side in the
neutral position; the parking brake must be
pattern, the traction coefficient of the tire to
engaged; and the blade clutch switch must be
the traction surface, the slope of the trac- “off”. However, once the engine starts, the
tion surface. parking brake must be released before the
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the operator places the steering levers into the
forward or reverse travel of the machine be operating position or the engine will
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or automatically shut off.
severe turf defacement can occur.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, Note: The Steering Lever will return toward
change the direction that the strips are neutral when released, but they should be
mowed by approximately 45 degrees the placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive
next and each subsequent time that the Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor
area is mowed. may creep.

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 Steering Levers
Deck Lift Handle

Brake

Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve

Figure. 3
pedal assembly. Fold the pedal up to vertical
4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure position so the hole in the pedal aligns with
1.) Located on the right side of the mower the hole in the lever. Reinstall the detent pin.
beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” This is the required position for the foot pedal
push pull switch that controls the electric for the foot platform to tilt forward and to
blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- access some of the machines components.
ting blades through the PTO. The switch must 7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located
be turned off to start the engine and should on top of the fuel tank(s). When turned in a
be turned off for safety any time another per- clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off
son approaches the mower or the mowing the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in
deck is raised to the transport position. Power a counterclockwise direction it will open and
to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this
operator leaves the operator’s seat. valve if you are not going to run the mower for
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 3.) Located on a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent
the left side of the traction unit. The handle is flooding the engine.
an overcenter lever which applies the internal 8. Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjust-
drum-type brake on each drive wheel when ment Lever is located beneath the seat. The
the handle is pulled to the rear. The brake Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the
must be engaged in order to start the engine. seat forward and backward. To place the seat
6. Deck Lift Handle and Foot Pedal Lift in the desired position pull the seat adjust-
Assist: (See Figure 3.) Located on the right ment lever to the left then push the seat for-
front corner of the mowing deck. Raise the ward or back to the desired position. Release
mowing deck to the transport position, by pull- the lever so the seat will lock in place.
ing the lever to the rear and moving it inward 9. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See
into the stop for transport. To lower the mow- Figure 1) Located on the right side of the
ing deck, pull the deck lift handle and move it mower in front of the ignition switch. When the
outward. This lower’s the deck to the cutting machine is running the tachometer displays
position.The foot pedal lift assist (not pictured engine rpm. When the machine is off the
above) can provide “lift assist” to the hand tachometer displays running time.
lever or with “foot effort only”. To provide 10. Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke
assistance to the lift handle: remove the Lever is located on the left instrument panel
detent pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the next to the seat. The Choke Lever is operated
pedal down to the horizontal position so the manually. Having the Choke Lever in the ON
hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the position helps the engine to start during initial
lever. Re-install the detent pin. Pull on the Lift start-up. During normal operation the Choke
handle and depress the foot pedal to raise the Lever should be in the OFF position.
deck. Lifting with “foot effort only” depress the
foot pedal (the hand lever will lock into trans- Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for
port position if fully depressed). To release the each recommended lubrication interval. There
is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended
lift mechanism depress the foot pedal, move engine oil and filter change.
the hand lever outward and slowly reduce foot
pedal effort to lower the mechanism. To ser-
vice the unit: Remove the detent pin from the

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 C.Initial Adjustments the procedures below to set the appropriate
angle to the mowing deck.
1. Check the fluid levels and tires:
a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,
Note: These checks should be made daily, engage the parking brake, shut off the
before starting the engine. engine, remove the key from the ignition
switch, remove connection of the spark
a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded,
plugs and using the transport lever, lower
regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill
the mowing deck into the cutting position.
the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left
b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure
or right side of the mower). When the fuel
and note the distance from the paved sur-
reaches one inch from the top of the tank,
face to the bottom edge of the mowing
stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be
blade at the front and the back of the deck
left for expansion.
on each side of the mower. (Four dimen-
b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before
sions.)
shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it
off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read Note: The front edge of the mowing deck
the oil level. If it is below the operating should be 1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the
range, add oil through the fill tube using a deck so that the blades are cutting grass in
funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat- only the front half of their circular path. This
ing range. decreases friction and reduces the drive
power required.
Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or c. If the dimension at the front of the mowing
SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. deck is 1/8"-1/4" lower than the dimension
c. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before at the rear of the deck on each side of the
shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need
beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe to adjust the Deck Lift Spring Assist (See
off the area around the oil tank fill neck Figure 5). You may also need to adjust the
before checking the oil level to prevent dirt Deck Links (See Figure 5).
from contaminating the oil. Remove the
Deck Lift Spring inner nut
cap and make sure the oil level is up to the
lowest hole on the oil tank fill neck. The top
hole is for venting. If the oil level is low, fill
with a good grade of SAE20W-50 oil.
d. Tires: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front
Caster Tires

Note: New tires are overinflated in order to

properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal
working pressure for the traction tires is 8-10
psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated
to 20-25 psi.
2. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are
Tight. Figure. 5 Deck Links
3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
a. Remove the deck cover d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi-
b. The tension of the deck drive belts are tion. With a wrench loosen the inner rear
maintained by a spring mechanism that nut on the Deck Lift Spring Assist. To
adjusts for wear and stretch. adjust the deck up or down, use a wrench
c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and and with a few turns, adjust clockwise or
excessive wear. Replace if any of these counter clockwise the outer rear nut of the
are detected. Deck Lift Spring Assist. Repeat this proce-
d. Replace the deck cover. dure on the opposite side of the Mower.
Once the deck is adjusted, retighten bolts.
4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height e. With the deck still in the cutting position,
is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 5". adjust the Deck Links. With a wrench
You may need to adjust the mowing deck to loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck Link.
achieve the proper angle for mowing. Follow To adjust the side of the deck up or down
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 clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front d. Inspect the machine to make sure:
and rear Deck links as necessary. 1. All guards, shields (including mower
Retighten nuts. chute deflector) are in their proper place,
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport are secure, and are functional.
position using the transport lever. 2. That there are no spilled or leaking fuel
g. Use the transport lever to lower the mow- or oil sources, nor loose fuel or hydraulic
ing deck to the cutting position and repeat tank caps, hoses or fittings.
step “b.” above to make sure that the 3. That there are no loose or missing hard-
desired cutting height has been attained. If ware nor any missing items.
the dimensions are not correct, repeat 4. That no non-approved devices are
steps “c.” through “f.” above. installed.
5. That all safety signs and decals are
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte-
properly installed and legible.
nance section.
e. This is a one person machine, operator
only! Riders are not permitted under any
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating circumstance!
Procedures f. To start the engine on the machine:
1. Make sure the park brake is set to the
“ON” position, both lap bars are in the
DANGER: neutral/start (opened-out) position, and
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions. the Power Take Off (PTO also referred to
as blade control switch) is in the “off”
The following procedures are suggested for opera- (down) position.
tors of ride-on machines which have zero turn 2. Move the choke control forward and the
capabilities. engine speed control (throttle) forward
(half way).
1. Orientation: 3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual. toward the spring-loaded “Start” position,
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat before- maintain the Start position until the
and-after, then adjust the speed/directional engine begins to run, then release the
(lap bar) controls (they can be adjusted switch (it will return to the “Run” posi-
before-and-after, as well as up-and-down tion).
— 9/16" wrench required). 4. Retard the choke slowly by moving it
c. Become familiar with all of the machine rearward. If the engine is “cold”, the
controls, instrumentation, safety and choke may need to be partially applied
instruction signs, and safety devices. for a few minutes. Be sure to totally
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a retard the choke after the engine has
safe, level area with no obstructions includ- “warmed up”.
ing objects, pedestrians, and animals. g. Check safety devices:
2. Initial Operation: 1. With the park brake engaged, move one
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, of the lap bars (speed/directional control)
hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of from the neutral/start position to the neu-
the body if needed — safety eye glasses, tral position (out of the slot, toward the
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. center of the machine) — the engine
should stop running. Move the lap bars
back to the neutral/start position and the
WARNING: engine should run.
Hearing Protection is required for all operator 2. Repeat this procedure with the opposite
exposure exceeding two (2) hours. side lap bars.
3. With the park brake engaged and the lap
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and bars in the neutral/start position,
bystanders, especially children! advance the engine speed control com-
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to pletely forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO
be used to make sure it is free of debris, control switch (pull upward), then lift off
sticks, stones, wires, bones, and other for- the seat — the engine should stop run-
eign objects which could cause injury to ning. Sit down and the engine should
bystanders, damage to the machine, or
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 run. Turn off the PTO by pushing the The more the lap bars are moved toward
control switch down. the rear of the machine, the faster the
h. To drive in the FORWARD direction: machine will move in the reverse direc-
1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 tion. Release the lap bars and the
rpm (refer to tachometer on right control machine should stop traveling in reverse
panel). This must be increased to full (this is a safety check, the normal proce-
speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming dure is for the operator to slowly bring
familiar with the machine. the lap bars to the neutral position).
2. Release the park brake. 3. Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this
3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/ could cause turf defacement and/or loss
start position to the neutral position of traction.
(toward center of machine). Slowly, move 4. To turn, retard one lap bar ahead of the
both lap bars toward the front of the other and the machine will turn toward
machine until the machine begins to the same side that was retarded — I.E.,
move forward — release the lap bars to turn counter-clockwise (to the LEFT),
and the machine should stop. The more move the LEFT lap bar rearward more
that the lap bars are moved toward the than the right side, and to turn clockwise
front of the machine, the faster the (to the RIGHT), move the RIGHT lap bar
machine will move in the forward direc- rearward more than the left side. NOTE:
tion. Release the lap bars and the If one lap bar is in the neutral position
machine should stop traveling forward. and the other is retarded, the turn side
(This is a safety check, the normal pro- tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will
cedure is for the operator to slowly bring be executed. Turf defacement could
the lap bars to the neutral position). occur (if on grass) as well as potential
4. Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as damages to the traction surface and the
this could cause turf defacement, loss of tire. If the lap bar on the turn side is not
traction, and/or instability. brought all the way to neutral, then the
5. To turn, advance one lap bar ahead of turn side tire will continue to rotate and a
the other and the machine will turn “U-turn” will be executed with a low
toward the opposite from the side that potential for turf defacement as well as
was advanced — I.E. to turn clockwise traction surface and tire damage.
(to the Right), move the LEFT lap bar for- j. To perform a “zero turn”:
ward more than the right side, and to 1. Please note, a zero turn maneuver can
turn counter-clockwise (to the LEFT), not be executed while the machine is
move the RIGHT lap bar forward more moving in the Forward or, Reverse direc-
than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar is tions, the machine must come to a stop
in the neutral position and the other is first.
advanced, the turn side tire will not 2. To turn clockwise, slowly move the LEFT
rotate and a “pivot turn” will be executed lap bar forward while simultaneously
— turf defacement could occur (if on moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward.
grass) as well as potential damages to Release both lap bars and the machine
the traction surface and the tire. If the lap should stop turning.
bar on the turn side is not brought all the 3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move
way to neutral, then the turn side tire will the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta-
continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear-
executed with a low potential for turf ward. Release both lap bars and the
defacement as well as traction surface machine should stop turning (this is a
and tire damage. safety check, the normal procedure is for
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction: the operator to slowly bring the lap bars
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or to the neutral position).
objects are behind the machine. Look 3. Start the Engine:
behind the machine, and use extreme a. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
care. b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake
2. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the “On”.
rear of the machine until the machine c. Move the left and right steering levers to
begins to move rearward. Release the the neutral, opened-out position.
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 e. Push the throttle control to a position a levers backward the faster the mower will
third of the way between slow and fast. go backward.
f. Insert the key in the ignition and start i. To turn, pull the lever back on the side to
switch and turn the switch to “On”. which you want to turn. The farther back
g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, you pull the lever, the faster and more
push the choke to the on position. sharply you will turn. Initially, you will have
h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc- to be careful to avoid turning to fast and
tion to the “Start” position until the engine too far.
starts. j. After you have mastered operating the
mower, use the transport lever to lower the
Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” mowing deck to the cutting position and
position for more than 10 seconds or you may pull on the electric blade clutch switch to
damage the starter. If the engine does not start
in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try start the blades rotating.
again. k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When
you feel confident, slowly practice mowing
i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts,
around obstacles such as trees.
push the choke on halfway and as the
engine warms, push the choke off all the 5. Parking the Mower:
way. a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch.
b. Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow-
4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turn-
ing deck to the transport position.
ing-radius mower is not like operating a trac-
c. Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage
tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius
area.
mower is much more maneuverable and
d. Move the throttle to slow.
much less fatiguing to operate. However, get-
e. Place the steering levers in the neutral
ting used to the fingertip control of the zero-
position.
turning-radius mower takes some practice.
f. Set the parking brake.
We strongly recommend that you locate a
g. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key
“test area” where you can operate the mower
from the switch.
for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.
h. Close the fuel shutoff valves.
a. Get into the operator’s seat.
b. Start the engine.
c. Use the transport lever to raise the mowing MAINTENANCE AND
deck to the transport position. Make sure
the blade clutch switch is off. SERVICE
d. After the engine has warmed, adjust the
throttle to the fast position. WARNING:
e. Release the parking brake.
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the
f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating key from the ignition to prevent the engine
position. from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this mower.
WARNING:
A. Mower Deck
When operating this mower forward, do not
allow the steering levers to return to the neu- 1. Removing the Mower Deck:
tral position on their own. Always maintain a a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition
firm grip on the steering levers, operate them key and both spark plug caps.
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of b. Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap-
the levers when starting or stopping. ture the lift handle by placing the height of
cut clevis pin above the lift handle.
g. To go forward, move both steering levers c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving
slightly forward and the mower will slowly the belt tensioning rod.
move forward. The farther you move the
levers forward the faster the mower will go
Note: There is a certain amount of spring
tension due to the weight of the deck. When
forward. removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten-
h. To back up, move both steering levers sion of the springs will go from the deck to the
slightly backward and the mower will slowly lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while
move backward. The farther you move the removing the lift linkage from the deck will
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 Linch Pins
Linch Pins
Figure. 6 Height of Cut Clevis Pin

d. Detach the mower drive belt. a. Set the parking brake.

b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep
e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from
blades sharp and free of build up at all
the deck and (2) from the front of the
times.
mower. Remove the linchpins on the left
c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30°
and right rear side of the cutter deck (2);
angle to maintain balanced cutting blades.
remove the linchpins on the left and right
Do not sharpen the underside of the
front side of the cutter deck (2); and
blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a
remove the linchpins on the front of the
conventional electric grinder or a hand file
mower (2).
to sharpen the blades.
f. Turn front caster wheels outward.
d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or
g. Shift the deck toward the ignition switch
dents that cannot be removed by filing.
side of the mower and remove.
e. Check the balance of the blade after
h. To install reverse the process.
sharpening by placing it on a blade bal-
2. Changing a Blade: ancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.
a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- f. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off
connect the spark plug. of the cutting surface on that end.
b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
one foot and block it in that position. Note: Blades that cannot be easily bal-
c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade anced—REPLACE.
and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or 3. Changing the Blade Drive Belts:
secure the blade by placing a block of a. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key
wood between the blade and the deck and both spark plug caps.
housing. b. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov-
d. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley ers and remove both covers.
side of the spindle to secure. c. Using a 1/2" socket breaker bar or socket
e. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench. rachet insert the male end into the 1/2"
f. Remove the hex nut. opening in the lower idler arm assembly
g. To replace the blade reverse the above and pull the idler arm clockwise. While
process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft. holding the idler arm back, loosen the
blade drive belt from the pulley and slide
WARNING: the belt away from the pulley.
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving
bent should be replaced! The cutting blades the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt
are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap retaining bolt.
the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to
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 Cover
Plate

Spindle

Figure. 8 Hydraulic Tank

1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE20W 50)

a. Place the Mower on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
Figure. 7 b. Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill
and remove the PTO belt then remove the neck.
blade drive belt. d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check
f. Reverse the process to install the belt. the level. The correct level is up to the low-
est hole of the oil tank fill neck.
Note: When replacing belts do not over- e. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to
tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten-
pound pull with a spring scale between two the lowest hole in the oil tank fill neck, if
pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2". necessary.
4. Changing the Spindle Assembly 2. Draining Hydraulic Oil
a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not
one foot and block it in that position. pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this
b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the
c. Remove the deck cover. environment when disposing of used oil.
d. Remove the drive belts. (See 3. Changing
a. Place the Mower on a level surface and
Blade Drive Belts.)
engage the parking brake.
e. Remove the cutter blade. (See 2. Chang-
b. Stop the engine and remove the key from
ing a Blade.)
the ignition switch.
f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove
c. Remove the mower deck. See section on
four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap
Mower Deck.
screws. Remove the spindle assembly.
d. Raise the seat forward to expose the
hydraulic oil fill point.
B.Hydraulic Oil e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil
cap.
WARNING: f. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can g. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gal-
occur if the oil level is not within the proper lon) under the hydraulic reservoir and filter.
operating range. h. Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydrau-
lic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from
Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain.
small quantities and recheck the oil level Replace the plug.
before adding more. It is important that you do
i. Place a small pan under the pump motor
not overfill the reservoir.
frame. Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic
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 caps and drain oil from both left and right c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-
pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. charged battery will freeze (refer to the
table below).
Hydraulic pumps

Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F)

1.265 -71
1.250 -62
1.200 -16
1.150 5
Figure. 9
1.100 16
Unfasten hose and drain from
this side of both pumps.
d. Recharge battery when ever the specific
j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- gravity value is less than 1.225
tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with 3. Battery Removal
new oil.
k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- Warning:
ervoir.
l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level. When removing the cables from the battery
m. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- follow these steps to avoid a short between
ervoir and repeat step L. the wrench and the frame.

a. Remove the Negative (black) cable.

C.Electrical Circuit b. Remove the Positive (red) cable.
c. Release the hold down straps.
Danger: d. Remove the battery without tipping.
4. Installing the Battery
Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10.
Note: The battery is delivered from the fac-
1. Battery: The battery is located beneath the tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte.
operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and
a. Attach the Positive (red) cable.
check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the
b. Attach the Negative (black) cable.
battery every 50 operating hours. If the level in
c. Attach the rubber battery strap.
any of the six cells has dropped below the
5. Jump Starting
bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole, refill
the cell with distilled water. To keep the out-
side of the battery clean, brush on a strong
Warning:
solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and Failure to use this starting procedure can
rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and cause sparking, and the gases in the battery
cable ends clean with a wire brush and make to explode.
sure the connections are tight. Coat the termi-
nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. a. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to
2. Battery Storage: When storing the Mower for the Positive terminal (+) of the charged
long periods of time the following guidelines battery.
should be taken. b. Attach the other end of the red jumper
a. Disconnect the battery cables from the ter- cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the low
minals and remove the battery. You will charge battery.
have to remove the control panel to access c. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to
the battery strap. Replace control panel. the Negative terminal of the charged bat-
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty tery.
battery will lose its charge over time. 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
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 other electrical components. This is a stan- steering lever up to the operating position
dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 and try to start the engine. The engine
amp. should not start. If it does, the left steering
7. Safety Switches: There are five safety lever switch must be repositioned or per-
switches in the electrical circuit which control haps replaced. Open the left steering lever
the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch to the neutral position and swing the right
switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the steering lever up to the operating position
left and (4) the right steering lever switches and try to start the engine. The engine
and (5) the seat switch.They operate so that should not start. If it does, the right steer-
in order to start the engine, the blade clutch ing lever switch must be repositioned or
switch must be off, the parking brake must be perhaps replaced. If the engine does not
engaged, and both steering levers must be start, Open the right steering lever to the
opened-out to the side in the neutral position. neutral position and start the engine.
Once the engine is started, the seat must be Swing the left steering lever up to the oper-
occupied and the parking brake must be ating position and the engine should stop.
released before either of the steering levers is If the engine does not stop, the left steering
folded up to the operating position or the lever switch must be repositioned or
engine’s electronic ignition will be grounded replaced. Open the left steering lever out to
out and the engine will stop. Also, the seat the neutral position and start the engine.
must be occupied before the blade clutch Swing the right steering lever up to the
switch can cause the blades to rotate. operating position and the engine should
8. Safety Switch Operation Checks: The fol- stop. If the engine does not stop, the right
lowing operational checks should be made steering lever switch must be repositioned
daily. or replaced.
a. Blade Clutch Switch: Sit in the operator’s d. Seat Switch: With both steering levers
seat. With both steering levers opened-out opened-out to the neutral position, the
in the neutral position and the parking parking brake engaged and the blade
brake engaged, turn the blade clutch clutch switch in the “off” position, start the
switch “on” and try to start the engine. The engine. Now release the parking brake,
engine should not start. If it does, the blade hold down on the back of the operator’s
clutch switch must be replaced. If the seat against spring pressure, and swing
engine does not start, turn the blade clutch one of the steering levers up to the operat-
switch “off” and start the engine. Now turn ing position. Release the operator’s seat
the blade clutch switch “on” and the blades and the engine should stop. If the engine
should rotate. If the blades do not turn, the does not stop, the seat switch must be
blade clutch switch must be replaced, the replaced. With both steering levers folded
seat switch must be replaced or the elec- out in the neutral position, the parking
tric PTO clutch must be repaired. brake engaged and the blade clutch switch
b. Parking Brake Switch: Sit in the opera- in the “off” position, sit in the operator’s
tor’s seat. With both steering levers seat and start the engine. Turn the blade
opened-out in the neutral position and the clutch switch to the “on” position and the
blade clutch switch “off”, release the park- blades should start to rotate. Raise up
ing brake and try to start the engine. The slightly off the operator’s seat and the
engine should not start. If it does, the park- blades should stop. If the blades do not
ing brake switch must be repositioned or stop when you dismount from the opera-
perhaps replaced. If the engine does not tor’s seat, the seat switch must be
start, engage the parking brake and start replaced.
the engine. Swing one steering lever up to e. Electric PTO Clutch: This clutch operates
the operating position and the engine when the engine is running, the operator is
should stop. If the engine does not stop, in the operator’s seat and the blade clutch
the parking brake switch must be reposi- switch is turned on.This electric clutch is a
tioned or replaced. fairly trouble free device. If a problem
c. Left and Right Steering Lever Switches: develops and the blades do not turn, first
Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steer- check the 7.5 amp fuse in the yellow, 16-
ing levers opened-out in the neutral posi- gauge wire between terminal “L” (for the
tion, the parking brake engaged and the Gasoline Engine) on the ignition switch
blade clutch switch “off”, swing the left and the hour meter and then investigate

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 the wiring harness and the connections to the other side of the caster yoke. Then
the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and tighten the locknut on the end of the axle
the electric blade clutch. Then check out assembly.
the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and
finally the electric blade clutch. Lower the mower off the jack and continue
mowing. The wheel with the leaking tire
should be taken to the maintenance area, the
D.Tires tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in
The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the
to swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mower. tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles
which indicate a leak. Mark each leak with a
The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mower in yellow marking crayon and then deflate the
tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the
the direction of input from the drive handles. Inflation
leaks you find are pin hole size to 1/16"
pressure of the rear tires is important for stability
diameter, the tire can be repaired using an
while the Mower is in operation. If the tire diameter is aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer
not equal between the two tires, the Mower will pull to available from any auto supply store. Follow
one side. the directions on the can. If the leaks are
larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be
1. Inflation Pressure: repaired with rubber plugs also available in a
a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 8-10 psi rec- kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead
ommended is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in
b. Front Caster Wheel—28 psi max; 20-25 the tire or the tire will have to be replaced.
psi recommended
3. Creeping: Creeping is the slight forward or
c. Cutting Deck Ball Wheels—Solid Polyure-
backward movement of the mower when the
thane.
throttle is on and the lapbars are in the
Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires: opened-out position. If your mower creeps do
the following.
a. Balance inflation pressure between the a. Jack up rear of unit.
rear tires to help maintain straight travel b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-
(see tire side wall for proper inflation pres- tion.
sure). c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent assembly in parts list).
air pressure loss. d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-
2. Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-
or replace immediately. The normal procedure trated Parts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.)
is to remove the wheel and replace it with a e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on.
spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance f. If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con-
area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park nectors counter-clockwise. And if unit
the mower on the nearest level, paved area. If creeps in reverse, rotate clockwise.
the leaking tire is on a traction wheel, put Adjust the appropriate rod connector. The
blocks on each side of the opposite traction left rod for the left side of the mower and
wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an the right rod for the right side of mower.
inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the Afterward, retighten jam nuts.
lug nuts and remove the wheel. Mount a
spare wheel and tire, replace the lug nuts, and E. Brakes
using a torque wrench, tighten them to 60 ± While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed
10 ft-lbs. dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction
If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel, motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the
block both traction wheels and raise the mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic
caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the system locks the traction wheels.
ground. Loosen and remove the locknut from
the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly
from the caster yoke. The wheel and two
spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle
assembly through one side of the caster
yoke, through a spacer sleeve, a spare wheel,
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 Note: To move the mower forward or in damaged hoses. Make certain there are no
reverse by pushing, you must release the kinks or twists in any hose.
dynamic braking. Locate the valves on the 2. Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:
pump. Turn valves counter-clockwise one
quarter turn to push the unit. After pushing Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil
the mower to the desired location, return both filter after the first 50 hours of operation and
valves to the operating position (See photo every 500 hours thereafter.
below).
To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 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. Place the drain pan under
the filter and remove the filter by unscrewing in a
counterclockwise direction. The filter will be full of oil,
so empty it into the drain pan. You don’t have to drain
the rest of the hydraulic system. Fill the replacement
filter with a good grade of 20W-50 oil and lubricate the
sealing surface. Screw the filter onto the filter base
until it seats and then another one-half turn to seal.

Hydro Release Valve Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill
cap and the area around it before removing the
When the mower is parked with the engine running cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil.
and the steering levers opened out in the neutral Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same
position, the parking brakes should be applied. The 20W-50 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up
parking brakes are drum-type brakes mounted on to the level of the second hole in the fill tube. Leave
each traction wheel.They are both engaged by the this air space for expansion. Start the engine and let it
same operating lever. run at idle for about five minutes. Check the filter for
leaks. Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will
1. Adjustments: The parking brake handle is an purge any air from the system. Shut off the engine
overcenter lever that should engage with and recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off if
moderate force. necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole in
the fill tube.
Note: To increase parking brake capacity
tighten the brake rods going back to the brake
arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and Note: After unit is up to operating tempera-
check parking capacity. Repeat Step. ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic
oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive
To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the air bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact
brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter service technician.
pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from 3. Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors: The pumps
the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the are the hardest-working components in the
brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn hydraulic system. They are in operation all the
looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake time the engine is running. Because of
about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble extremely close tolerances, wear is an impor-
the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly. Normally, tant factor in their life. Contaminants in the
both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount. hydraulic oil and cavitation does the greatest
harm to the pumps. Cavitation is a blockage in
2. Repair: The mower is equipped with internal the supply lines that produces a partial vac-
wet drum brakes and will not normally require uum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic
maintenance. If they are not working properly, oil in the pump.
please contact your service center.
Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con-
F. Hydraulic System nected to the filter) daily before starting the
engine. Look for a flattened condition or any
1. Hoses: Check the hoses from the hydraulic
leaks and repair or replace as necessary. A
oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines
flattened or leakng suction hose will permit
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 cavitation to develop which can destroy the back out to the neutral position, pivot the seat
pumps in a short time. forward and loosen the jam nut on the lever
return rod where it is threaded into the hex-
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will
shaped end of the lever return bolt. If the
also damage the pumps . To prevent this, use
steering lever was pushed forward, turn the
a filter that captures particles as small as 30
hex-shaped lever return bolt clockwise one-
microns or 30 millionths of a meter in diame-
half turn off of the lever return rod. If the steer-
ter. You can help in the battle against dirt by
ing lever was pulled back, turn the hex shaped
being very careful when you remove or repair
lever return bolt counterclockwise one-half
a component in the hydraulic system. Thor-
turn onto the lever return rod. Then tighten the
oughly clean off any component before you
jam nut, pivot the seat back into the operating
work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line
position and start the mower to check that
you remove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use
your adjustments were made correctly.
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 G. Storage
dirt. Clean your hands frequently when work- 1. General: If your mower will not be in service
ing on the hydraulic components. for a few months, it should be stored in a dry
location that is not subject to drastic changes
Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable. in temperature. Before storing, the following
If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet Com- maintenance procedures should be per-
mercial dealer. Do not disassemble the pump.
formed.
4. Steering Lever Adjustments: Place the
a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and
mower on level ground with the engine run-
cutting deck should be washed and
ning, parking brake off and steering levers
cleaned.
opened out to the neutral position. If the
b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will
Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering
be ready to use when needed.
Levers.
c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair
If the mower creeps, first determine whether it scratches with the appropriate touch-up
creeps to the right or left side and which direc- spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on
tion the mower moves — to the front or the any unpainted surfaces including the pul-
rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer- leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any
ing levers in the opened-out neutral position oil on the drive belts.)
and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, d. Lubricate the mower.
take the key from the ignition switch and pivot e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be
the seat forward. If the mower creeps to the warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the
right, you will adjust the linkage on the left engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with
side of the mower and vice-versa. Remove fresh oil.
the cap screw and lock washer that secure f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close
the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the
control lever pivot. Loosen the jam nut which fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end
prevents the rod end bearing from turning. If into an approved fuel container. Open the
the mower creeps forward, thread the rod end fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel
bearing one-half turn clockwise into the link- tank and line into the approved container.
age control arm. If the mower creeps back- Replace the fuel line on the carburetor.
ward, thread the rod end bearing one half turn Start the engine and allow it to run out of
counterclockwise out of the linkage control fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish
arm. Then tighten the jam nut and reconnect deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil-
the rod end bearing to the control lever pivot ter.
by replacing the cap screw and lock washer. g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark
plugs and pour approximately one ounce
After adjusting the steering linkage, swing the
of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine
seat back to its normal position and place the
one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on
steering lever on the side you adjusted up to
the cylinder walls. Replace the spark
the operating position. If you feel a slight push
plugs.
forward or a slight pull backward from the neu-
h. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully
tral position you must adjust the lever return
charged.
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 i.
Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit- 2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air
tings. Replace as necessary. cleaner element.*
j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to 3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.
take the weight off of the tires. 4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service: surfaces.*
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary. 5. After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them
plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter, every 500 hours thereafter.
crank the engine to pump the excess oil 6. Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.
out of the spark plug holes. Replace the 7. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the
spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill Lubrication Chart.
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. D. Every 100 Hour Checks
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours
and the hydraulic tank.
under heavy duty operation.)
d. Lower the mower off the block and check
2. Check the engine spark plugs.
the tire pressure.
e. Push the mower outdoors and start the E. Yearly Checks
engine. Let the engine idle until it has Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.
warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes). * Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
conditions.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE **Reference Engine Owner’s Manual

A. Daily Checks
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, abra-
sion, 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. 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 five safety switches for proper
operation.
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.
B. Every 25 Hour Checks
1. Service the engine foam element air pre-
cleaner.*
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under
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 .

OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 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 Deck Suspension Pivots
4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2 Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2 Transport Handle Pivots
1 Transport Handle Pin
2 Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots

WEEKLY
1 Seat Hinge
2 Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2 Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
2 Pump Control Lever Pivots
1 Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
1 Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
1 Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint
4 Brake Rod Clevis Pins
2 Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots
2 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 Front Caster Wheels
2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles
4 Mowing Deck Pivots
2 Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
1 Axle Pivot
2 Steering Lever Pivots
1 Hydro Take-up Idler Pivot
1 Park Brake Pivot
2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels

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 Performance Adjustments B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment

Description High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec.

A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment 25 HP Kawasaki 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100
If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully 25 HP Kohler 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100
forward position:
-- -- --

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. 1. Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi-
b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi tion, the parking brake is on, and the PTO
MAX.) drive is disengaged.
c. Front tires 20-25 psi. recommended (28 psi 2. Start the mower and let it run at approximately
MAX. half throttle for 3-5 minutes to bring the engine
2. Check hydraulic fluid level (Ref. Engine up to operating temperature.
owner’s manual) 3. Locate the Hour Meter/Tachometer/ Service
3. Verify that the mower does not creep when Minder display on the right hand operator con-
the engine is running, the lap bars are in the trol panel. (see Fig.1 on page 8 of the manual)
neutral position and the parking brake is This display defaults to Tachometer mode
released. (Refer to section D-3 on page 19 of when engine is running.
this manual if this condition exists). 4. Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi-
4. Recheck the tracking after any adjustments tion and note the RPM reading on the display.
based on the above. 5. Move the throttle lever back to the low speed
5. If uneven tracking persists, adjust as follows. position and again note the displayed RPM’s.
(see Fig. 10) 6. Compare these noted RPM readings to the
a. Unit tracks to the RIGHT, adjust Left lap specifications in Table 1, for the engine that is
bar stop bolt to make it longer. on your mower.
7. If the readings do not correspond to the
b. Unit tracks to the LEFT, adjust Right lap
ranges in the table, refer to the engine owner’s
bar stop bolt to make it longer.
manual for the proper adjustment procedures.
6. Re-check the tracking and make any fine tun-
8. If adjustments per the engine operator’s man-
ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as
ual do not result in proper RPM readings, con-
required.
tact your service technician.
Note: If stop bolt is adjusted too far, track- 9. Note: The throttle cable sheath may shrink or
ing problem will change sides. Make the fine slip over time, changing the relationship
tuning adjustments by shortening the same between the throttle lever on the left hand
bolt.
operator control panel and the throttle arm on
the engine. To readjust the throttle cable:
a. Make sure the engine is off, place lap bars
in the neutral position, set the parking
brake, and disconnect and ground both of
the spark plug wires.
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 throttle position. (Ref.
Engine owner’s manual)
d. Tighten the cable clamp.
e. Move the operator’s throttle lever between
high and low speed and verify that the
engine throttle arm also moves through it’s
Figure. 10 full range of motion.
Lap Bar Stop Bolt f. Repeat as required to obtain proper throt-
tle adjustment.

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 g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check- b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear
ing RPM readings as outlined above. adjustment available.
3. Check factory settings of lap bars for the con-
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings ditions listed above.
1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on Note: If lap bar adjustments are required,
the four corners of the mower deck to the height adjustments should be made prior to
desired cut height will prevent edge scalping angular adjustments.
and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut 4. To adjust the height of the lap bars,
height. a. Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting
2. There are three height adjustment holes in bolts (see Fig. 11).
the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the b. Remove the bolts and lap bar and repostion
deck. to the seconc set of holes in the mounting
a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 2 block.
inches or lower. c. Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to
28-34 ft-lbs.
b. Use the middle set of holes for a 2-1/2 - 3-1/2
1. If angular adjustments are also required,
inch cut height.
nuts can be tightened until snug at this
c. Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of
point.
4 inches or higher.
d. The same adjustments should be made to
both sides of the mower.
D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings 5. To adjust the front-to-rear angle of the lap bars,
1. The front and rear rollers help prevent the a. Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting
scalping of high spots and uneven terrain bolts, leaving the bottom one fairly snug.
across the center section of the deck. b. The top hole is slotted, allowing the lap bar
2. The rollers on the front of the deck are fixed at to pivot on the bottom bolt.
the factory and can not be adjusted. c. Move lap bar to the desired angle and
3. The rollers on the rear of the deck can be tighten the nuts to 28-34 ft-lbs.
adjusted downward one inch.
a. Lowering the roller will increase the strip- Note: In the neutral position, the handles of
ing effect left behind the mower. the lap bars should be aligned with approxi-
mately a one inch gap between the tips. Adjus-
b. This positioning of the rear roller will also the gap by adding shim washers to the top
help to filter the mulched grass clippings mounting bolt between the lap bar and the
into the turf. mounting block.
c. Roller should not be lowered if the cut d. Check the results of any adjustments to
height is set at 2-1/2 inches or lower. the conditions described in section a,
above. Repeat any adjustment procedures
E. Lap Bar Adjustment as required until all conditions are met.
1. Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result
in the following:
a. In the neutral position with hands on the
lap bars,
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed
and approximately vertical.
2. Operator’s forearms should be approxi-
mately vertical.
b. In the full forward position,
1. Operator’s back should stay in contact
with the seat back.
Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts
2. Lap bars should not contact operator’s
legs. Figure. 11
c. In the full reverse position,
1. Lap bars should not contact the opera-
tor’s legs or torso.
2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.
a. Adjustment lever is located under the front
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 F. Deck leveling Procedure aligned along the mower centerline. The blade-
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage to-ground height at the rear of the blade tip
the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher than the front tip.
the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the This is referred to as blade pitch. The sam
spark plug wires and using the transport lever, height difference should be true for the left
lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut blade, measured front and back.
position. (The 4" height of cut position is recom- 8. To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be
mended in order for one to see and obtain a adjusted. Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear
measurement. Any height of cut position is of the horizontal threaded rods. Start at Point C
acceptable as long as a proper measurement to raise the rear of the deck, tighten the rear
can be taken.) outer jam nut to raise the deck pitch. Adjust the
2. Check the right and left front tire pressure. rear jam nut at Point D to take the “slack out of
Adjust as necessary to 20-25 psi. Tire pressure the threaded rod.
can affect blade height by as much as a 1/4”. 9. The final adjustment would be to take the “slack”
3. Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure. out of the left rear linkage (Point D) by adjusting
Adjust as necessary to 8-10 psi. the jam nuts on the eyebolt. Loosen the jam
4. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip nuts and tighten the upper nut to remove “slack”.
of the right blade. To obtain an accurate mea- 10. In many cases it will be necessary to adjust
sure, align blades in parallel with mower center- deck height using both eyebolt adjustments and
line, (i.e. front to back). pitch adjustment to achieve the correct blade-to-
5. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip ground heights. If you remember that the front
of the left blade. Be sure to measure at the right blade tip adjustment is fixed and you level
blade tip with the blades arranged in proper to that height, adjusting the decks will be simpli-
position. fied.
6. To level the deck, adjust the eyebolt at the left 11. Once the deck is level one may find that the
front of the deck (Point B) so that the blade-to- height of cut does not match the height of cut
ground height at the right front blade tip indicator. A final adjustment may be made by
matches that of the left front blade tip. This is lowering or raising the height of cut link accord-
done by loosening the jam nuts on the eyebolt ingly. To raise the deck: remove the shoulder
and tightening the upper nut to raise the deck bolt mounting the height of cut link to the lift han-
and loosening the nut to lower the deck. The dle and reassemble the shoulder bolt in the low-
right front blade tip height is fixed so you must est of the three holes. To lower the deck: remove
adjust the left front tip to match it. the shoulder bolts mounting the height of cut
7. Measure the blade-to-ground height at the right link, flip the height of cut link around and reas-
rear blade tip. Again be sure to measure at the semble the shoulder bolts in the top of the set of
blade tip at the rear of the right blade when three holes and the bottom hole. (see Fig. 12)

Height of Cut LInk

Eyebolt

Point B
Eyebolt

Point D
Point A

Jam Nuts
Figure. 12
Point C

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 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. Your Cub Cadet Commercial dealer
carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis, and attach-
ments.
What is Covered By This Warranty? This limited warranty covers any defect in materials and/or workmanship in your
Cub Cadet Commercial equipment to the original owner for the following time periods:
A) First (1st) Year of Original Ownership: Both Parts found defective in materials and /or workmanship and the
associated Labor of the particular repair are covered under the terms of this limited warranty
B) Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Year of Original Ownership: Parts found defective in materials and /or workmanship are
covered under the terms of this limited warranty.
• Limited Battery Warranty: 90-day free battery replacement in the case of defects in materials and/or
workmanship, thereafter prorated for the period from the fourth (4th) through the twelfth (12th) month of
ownership.
• “No-Fault Warranty”: Covers the “No-Fault” to owner replacement of damaged belts, tires, seats, and grass bags
(cutting blades are not included) for a period of One (1) month or One-Hundred (100) hours, whichever comes
first.
• Limited Engine Warranty: Parts and Labor for defects in materials and/or workmanship are covered for the first
two (2) years of original equipment ownership. Refer to the Engine Manual for specific limitations and restric-
tions.
Accordingly, Cub Cadet Commercial will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub
Cadet Commercial dealer subject to the above time and coverage limitations. Upon completion of your purchase, the
Serial Number/s of the unit will be registered with the Cub Cadet. This will initiate and validate your limited warranty and
the applicable Warranty Period.
What is Not Covered By this Warranty? Cub Cadet Commercial does not warrant ( a ) routine maintenance items such
as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake or clutch inspections, adjustments made as part
of normal maintenance, blades, blade sharpening, equipment setup, and normal wear items; ( b ) incidental cost such as
transporting equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting product temporarily to replace a warranted
product; ( c ) damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed; ( d )
damage caused by accident or Disasters such as fire, flood, wind and lighting: ( e ) damage caused by unauthorized
attachments, modifications, alterations, improper servicing or maintenance, improper storage; or ( f ) any other abuse or
misuse of the equipment.
Exclusive Warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or remedies, whether written,
oral or implied. Any and all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, course of delaying or
usage of trade are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

Limitation of Remedies. Under no circumstances, except to the extent such exclusions are prohibited by applicable law,
shall Cub Cadet Commercial be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential
arising out of the use of or inability to use this equipment including but not limited to any claim for loss of profits, loss of
profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the equipment or any associated equipment, facilities or continued
service, downtime, the claims of costs of third parties including customers and injury to property. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts of the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Future Changes: Cub Cadet Commercial reserves the right to reserve, change or modify the construction and design of
its equipment or any component part or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifica-
tions in present equipment.
How to Obtain Service: Contact the authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer at the point of original retail purchase to
obtain service or replacement parts.
Products purchased outside the USA are not covered by this warranty

Cub Cadet
P.O. Box 368023
Cleveland, Ohio 44136

Form No. 01007466 Rev. 01-0 11/8/2001

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