Cub Cadet Commercial Tank M48-KW, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ractices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COM...

Page 2: ...e of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product speci...

Page 3: ...are 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 Do n 10 ot put hands...

Page 4: ...stomer service representative for assistance Do not o 31 perate or start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or spillage Clean it up Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves grass debris 32 etc...

Page 5: ...onto trailers 2 and trucks If ramps are used they must be full width and secured to 3 the trailer or truck Machines must be secured onto trailers and trucks with 4 straps chains cables ropes or other...

Page 6: ...OFF The key is removed The engine spark plug wire s removed All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed The park brake is set All by pass valves if so equipped are open Hydrau...

Page 7: ...inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the 10 machine while the engine is running Grass catcher components...

Page 8: ...emble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machin...

Page 9: ...NING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause...

Page 10: ...ypass Valve Figure 3 1 Install Roll Over Protective System ROPS The Roll Over Protective System ROPS has not been installed on your unit for shipping purposes Using the hardware found in the Roll Over...

Page 11: ...The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping purposes Using the hardware found in the manual bag the control levers must be repositioned to operate the tractor To reposition the co...

Page 12: ...onditions are met Suspension Seat This unit is equipped with an adjustable suspension seat 1 system which includes a fold forward seat with retractable seat belt assembly a low profile mechanical susp...

Page 13: ...Pos The negative battery terminal is marked Neg NOTE If the positive battery cable is already attached skip ahead to step 2 Remove the plastic cover if present from the positive 1 battery terminal an...

Page 14: ...ently these levers control all of the movements of the tractor Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors and will take some practice to master R...

Page 15: ...sole to the left of the operator s seat When set in a given position a uniform engine speed will be maintained Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed The tractor is desi...

Page 16: ...nd the seat When engaged the two valves open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand Refer to the Maintenance Adjustments section fo...

Page 17: ...to be mowed debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid dr iving too close to trees creeks...

Page 18: ...ith both drive 2 control levers in the neutral start position Engage the parking brake 3 Make certain the PTO switch is in the disengaged down 4 position Push the choke lever to the on position 5 NOTE...

Page 19: ...es gloves earplugs boots hats etc Warning Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the instructions in the follow...

Page 20: ...irection of travel we recommend performing gradual U turns where possible Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement and could affect control of the tractor ALWAYS slow the tractor befo...

Page 21: ...rward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever To turn to the left while traveling in reverse...

Page 22: ...oving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended turn the ignition key off and remove key Driving On Slopes Refer to th...

Page 23: ...uld not crank Engage the parking brake and pull the PTO switch upward 2 to the engaged position Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position the engine should not crank Push the PTO swit...

Page 24: ...ft High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 Table Notes This table is a general outline of suggested settings mowing conditions may vary Front Skirts When the f...

Page 25: ...ver P Clean Mower P Lubricate Wear Points See Chart P P Clean Re Oil Air Filter s Foam Precleaner P Grease Spindle Bearings P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil Replace Oil Filter P Check...

Page 26: ...ant 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 Engine Oil Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rat...

Page 27: ...le Lubricant Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease This grease is an amber colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses has been for...

Page 28: ...s Hydraulic Oil Warning Never overfill the hydraulic units Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range NOTE When adding hydraulic oil do so in small quantities and reche...

Page 29: ...g the oil Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 15W 40 6 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up to the level of the second hole in the fill tube Leave this air space for e...

Page 30: ...and replace it If a tire is getting soft park the mower on the nearest level paved area Rear Tire 1 Put blocks on each side of the opposite traction a wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an i...

Page 31: ...ng tall dry grass Using the Transmission Bypass Valves If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve t...

Page 32: ...or Emptying the fuel system c Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Disconnect the fuel line f...

Page 33: ...he front tip of the 2 right blade To obtain an accurate measure align blades in parallel with mower centerline i e front to back Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the left 3 blade Be...

Page 34: ...et in the desired height setting Using the lift pedal set the deck in the desired height setting then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below If necessary adjust as follows Visually check...

Page 35: ...then retighten the nut See Fig 6 8 Repeat on the other side and be sure that both skirts are in 2 the same position Removing Installing the Inner Baffle The inner flow control baffle can be removed de...

Page 36: ...end of the red jumper cable to the 2 positive terminal of the low charge battery Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative 3 terminal of the charged battery Attach the other end of the...

Page 37: ...k lift by 1 placing the clevis pin behind the lowest position Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both 2 spark plug caps Remove tension off the PTO belt by moving the belt 3 tensioning rod...

Page 38: ...nch Remove the blade 6 To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten 7 nut to 100 120 lb ft NOTE Add a small amount of multi purpose grease to the bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galv...

Page 39: ...fully forward adjust the control levers as follows Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front 1 and rear tires Refill tires if necessary Check hydraulic fluid level Ref Engine owner s m...

Page 40: ...lever in the fast position 5 Pull choke control into full choke position 6 Fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days 7 old gas Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter 8 Clean adjust gap or replace...

Page 41: ...cleaner element and or clean 2 pre cleaner Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced 1 Damaged or bent cutting blade 2 Tighten blade and spindle 1 Replace blade 2 Uneven cut Deck not leve...

Page 42: ...scription KM BPR4ES Spark Plug KM 11013 7020 Outer Air Filter KM 11013 7019 Inner Air Filter KM 49019 7001 Fuel Filter KM 49065 2078 Oil Filter 01005374 Deck Belt 01005378 PTO Belt 01007015 Drive Belt...

Page 43: ...rt Number and Description 634 3159 Deck Wheel 925 1707D Battery 951 3124E Gas Cap 02003421 Throttle Control 02003422 Choke Control 725 1341B Ignition Key 01006693 Discharge Chute Assembly 02002666 Whe...

Page 44: ...rice and availability Part Number Part 59A30025150 Striper Kit 59A30020150 Snow Blade Kit 59A30017150 Spreader Kit 59A30021150 12 Volt Outlet Kit 59A30002150 48 Bagger Power Assist Kit 59A30004150 12...

Page 45: ...justment at 1 4 increments Cutting Height 1 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...

Page 46: ...first placed into service The warranty period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that...

Page 47: ...ing adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emission warranty parts are covered 1 Fuel Metering System Cold start enrichment system soft choke Carburetor and i...

Page 48: ...void your warranty as to any resulting damage In addition Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO...