Columbia Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 769 05775A 1 7 12 ...

Page 2: ...t product information available at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models The manufacturer reserves the ...

Page 3: ...movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 10 Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place 11 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet 12 A missing or damag...

Page 4: ... up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result Do 1 Mow up and down slopes not across Exercise extreme cautio...

Page 5: ... c When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle d Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Exting...

Page 6: ...Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury o...

Page 7: ... deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation WARNING S...

Page 8: ...t gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on...

Page 9: ...operating the tractor CAUTION Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor s transmission Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the lawn tractor s engine is off set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace 1 Locate the shipping brace if present and warni...

Page 10: ...l tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on a firm and level surface preferably pavement and proceed as follows 1 Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck ...

Page 11: ...ys old unleaded gasoline Do not overfill the tank IMPORTANT STOP filling tank once fuel is seen inside the filler neck This ensures that a proper expansion volume is created Do NOT top off tank See Figure 3 6 WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish ci...

Page 12: ... always in the FAST rabbit position Figure 4 1 Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor along the running board The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake NOTE The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Seat Adjustment Lever not seen The seat adjustment lever is located...

Page 13: ...ems indicator monitor displays the battery s output in volts on its LCD for approximately five seconds after which it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation Once the tractor is started the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its LCD NOTE Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP posit...

Page 14: ...e the power to the cutting deck NOTE The PTO Blade Engage knob must be in the disengaged OFF position when starting the engine when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Located in the center of the tractor s dash panel below the steering wheel the Parking Brake Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Ref...

Page 15: ...ection NOTE Refer to the Set Up and Assembly section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions 1 Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module 2 Place the PTO Blade Engage knob in the disengaged OFF position 3 Engage the tractor s parking brake 4 Activate the Throttle Choke control NOTE If the engine is warmed up it may not be necessary to place the choke control int he cho...

Page 16: ...ded WARNING Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE NOTE The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as previously instructed on the previ...

Page 17: ...uld remain in the down position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Cruise Control WARNING Never engage the cruise control lever while tr...

Page 18: ...discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator t Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed t Do not cut the grass too short Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather...

Page 19: ...rval To complete an oil change proceed as follows 1 Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase Use care to avoid burns from hot oil 2 Open the tractor s hood and locate the oil drain port on the engine Maintenance Schedule Before Each us...

Page 20: ...is maintenance free The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid...

Page 21: ...pposite side of the cutting deck After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system return to the operator s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent uni...

Page 22: ...ments Refer to Tires in the Service section for information regarding tire pressure Leveling the Deck Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 and 3 8 lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows 1 Park the tractor on a firm level surface and p...

Page 23: ...erformed Adjust if necessary as follows 1 With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor 2 Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground Both measurements taken should be equal If ...

Page 24: ...8 drive ratchet wrench set to tighten into the square hole found in the left hand deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor s right side to relieve tension on the belt See Fig 7 2 WARNING Avoid pinching injuries Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt NOTE If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed fro...

Page 25: ...system Cutting Blades WARNING Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING Periodically inspect the blade and or spindle for cracks or damage especially after you ve struck a foreign object Do not operate the machine until damaged components are replaced To remo...

Page 26: ...rt a damaged or frozen battery Be certain the vehicles do not touch and ignitions are off Do not allow cable clamps to touch 1 Connect positive cable to positive post of your tractor s discharged battery 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the positive post of the jumper battery 3 Connect the second cable negative to the other post of the jumper battery 4 Make the final connection on the engin...

Page 27: ...flation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer s recommended or maximum psi Do not overinflate Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor s transmission drive belt See your Cub Cadet dealer to...

Page 28: ...o deck idler pulleys as show in Fig 7 12 9 Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier CAUTION Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in serious damage to your tractor s PTO system 10 Remount the belt guards removed earlier 11 Re install the deck making sure the belt remains routed around the pulleys as instructed 12 Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of th...

Page 29: ...f damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil 2 Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high RPM 1 Spark plug s gap too close 1 Remove spa...

Page 30: ...actors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or moldboard plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description 190 193 000 Mulch Kit 50 19A40002100 Triple Bagger 50 OEM 190 032 Snow Thrower 42 OEM 190 215 Wheel Weights 190 679 101 Bumper OEM 190 833 46 Snow Blade OEM 190 916 Tire Chains 20 x 10 190 012 100 Armrest K...

Page 31: ... in 1 942 04053C Deck Spindle 918 04125B Front Deck Wheel 734 04155 Rear Deck Wheel 734 0973 Batterie 925 1707D Fuel Tank Cap 951 12182 Throttle Choke Control Cable 746 04542 Ignition Key 925 1745A Discharge Chute Assembly 631 04092B Replacement Parts 31 ...

Page 32: ...ays If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department In the U S A MTD LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 800 800 7310 or 1 330 220 4683 or log on to our Web site at www mtdproducts com In Canada MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada co...

Page 33: ...nty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused neglected or improperly maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly ope...

Page 34: ...as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada including possessions and territories f Replacement parts that are not ge...

Page 35: ...E RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered consumab...

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