Cub Cadet 3186, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ster is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Bo...

Page 2: ...N YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in se...

Page 3: ...g or removing any grass or debris Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power because the unit could tip...

Page 4: ...over backwards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or di...

Page 5: ...age e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Use all guards as instructed in this manual After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thor...

Page 6: ...ur area contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling 1 800 528 1009 Before calling your local dealer make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready SECTION 4 FINDING YOUR MODEL SERIAL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new tractor It will help you prepare maintain and safely operate your tractor Please read and understand what it says Before you start t...

Page 7: ... I N P L AC E A N D WO R K I N G REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADES K N OW L O C AT I O N A N D FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BE SURE THE BLADES AND THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADES BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSI TI ON DISENGAGE PTO ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BE FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND OPERATING 1 SET CHOKE MO...

Page 8: ...ht Indicator Ignition Light Switch Transmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Hydraulic Lift Lever Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Cruise Control Lever Choke Lever Throttle Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Not Shown Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity A B C D E G F H I J K L M N O P Q R Not Shown R Indicator Light Pod ...

Page 9: ...l Figure 5 The brake pedal is located at the front of the right running board above the forward and reverse pedals Press down to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise control The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Reverse Pedal Figure 6 NOTE Check behind the tractor to be sure the area is clear of people pets or obstacles and u...

Page 10: ...Holder The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat Hydraulic Lift Lever The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the left of the seat This lever is used to operate the tractor s center lift system Steering Wheel Tilt Lock The steering wheel tilt lock is located under the steering wheel on the dash panel Cruise Control Lever Figure 9 The cruise control lever is locat...

Page 11: ...n to ensure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual Oil Pressure Indicator WARNING Operating the tractor with low oil level or pressure could result in severe engine damage The oil pressure indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil pressure is low If this indicator illuminates stop the...

Page 12: ...leaded gasoline Fill the fuel tank with only clean fresh unleaded gaso line with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness In countries other than the U S A leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is not available The fuel fill point is located on the fender to the left ...

Page 13: ...trol feature can only be operated in the forward direction Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved Lightly push the cruise control lever downward While continuing to hold the cruise lever down lift your foot from the forward control pedal you should feel the cruise latch engage If properly engaged the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the do...

Page 14: ...ff Push the hydraulic lift lever forward to lower an attachment or pull the hydraulic lift lever back to raise an attachment Opening Tool Box A convenient tool box and manual pouch is located under the seat To access this area pivot the seat forward Engaging The PTO Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid throttle position Pull the PTO switch to the RUN position Advance the thrott...

Page 15: ... certain times of the year and under some conditions the mower may leave streaks of uncut grass Streaking may occur when attempting to mow heavy weeds and tall grass Under these conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut The following practices will help eliminate streaking Mow the area more often so the grass doesn t get too tall and heavy Operate...

Page 16: ...pproximately 1 8 inch less than B See Figure 14 Figure 14 To adjust toe in loosen left and right ball joint jam nuts See Figure 15 Turn the tie rod in or out of ball joints as required Tighten the jam nuts against the ball joints Check for proper adjustment and readjust as necessary Figure 15 Brake Inspection and Adjustment During the normal operation of the tractor the brakes are subject to wear ...

Page 17: ...the above procedure to check and adjust the other brake assembly as necessary Turning Radius Adjustment This tractor is equipped with power assisted steering which is set at the factory The turning radius should be equal for both left and right hand turns If adjustment is necessary please con tact your authorized Cub Cadet dealer SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart Change oil and filter after ...

Page 18: ...quivalent No 2 lithium grease Engine Oil See Figure 25 on page 28 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive Oil Can High quality lubricating oil System Fluid Plus ONLY Engine Front Pivot Axle L R Steering Knuckle L R Front Wheels Foot Control Pivot Points Transmission ...

Page 19: ...the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda water Since battery acid is corrosive do not pour it into any sink or drain Before discarding an empty electrolyte con tainer rinse it thoroughl...

Page 20: ...with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion The battery should be kept clean Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with baking soda and water Be careful not to get this solution in the cells Avoid tipping the battery Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped Battery Storage When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the battery cables...

Page 21: ...the socket with the notches in the reflector and carefully insert the socket Turn the socket fully clockwise to lock in place Tire Inflation Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressure Improper inflation will affect tire life and operator comfort and also could affect the level of the mower deck and quality of cut See the tire side wall for proper inflation range Ensure that the valve caps...

Page 22: ...ission case until the oil level reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick Reinstall the dipstick securely into the oil fill tube WARNING The oil fill plug dipstick must be installed securely into the fill tube at all times when the engine is operating Changing Transmission Oil WARNING The fluid for your transmission has been spe cially formulated to ensure the safe and proper opera tion of your tracto...

Page 23: ...aintenance is preferable Using the lubrication illustration as a guide make certain that all lubrication fittings are installed and functioning Be sure all fittings are free from dirt and paint so the lubricant is certain to enter the bearing Using a pressure lubricating gun always force the lubricant through the full length of each bearing until it emerges at the end carrying with it the worn lub...

Page 24: ... WARNING Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine remove all gasoline from thefuel tank as follows Towards end of the season monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank to empty Remove the fuel cap and sip...

Page 25: ...ped Crankcase breather if equipped Gaseous fuel regulator if equipped Carburetor or fuel injection system Air filter fuel filter and spark plugs only to first scheduled replacement point b Be aware however that Kohler Co may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance or unapproved modifications c For warranty repairs the engine must be pre ...

Page 26: ...uthorized service center Any replace ment part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non war ranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices andsystems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repai...

Page 27: ...he parking brake Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase See Figure 24 Remove the oil filler cap from the left valve cover and SLOWLY pour in oil Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick See Figure 23 Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely into the va...

Page 28: ...g to the drain valve Place an appropriate container below the open end of the tubing to collect the old oil To open the drain valve push it slightly inward and turn it counterclockwise until it stops then pull it outward Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the containe...

Page 29: ...or assembly of the Aircleaner elements WARNING Operating the engine with loose or dam aged air cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into the carburetor causing extensive wear and eventual failure of the engine Servicing The Precleaner Wash and re oil the foam precleaner more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions See Figure 27 Loosen the aircleaner cover knob and remove the cover ...

Page 30: ...ace a dirty bent or damaged element Handle new elements carefully do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged When servicing the air cleaner check the air cleaner body Make sure it is secured and not bent or damaged Also check the element cover plate for damage or improper fit Replace all damaged air cleaner components Reinstall the paper element foam precleaner cover plate and element ...

Page 31: ... to ADJUSTMENTS Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel Engine overheating Refer to MAINTENANCE Engine valves at fault See your authorized dealer Engine smokes See your authorized dealer Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase See your authorized dealer Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked See your authorized dealer Engine leaks oil See your authorized deal...

Page 32: ... Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel tank cap Air leakage between carburetor and engine Remove air cleaner Tighten the carburetor and manifold mounting hardware Replace any damaged parts as indicated in MAIN TENANCE Incorrect timing or faulty ignition See your authorized dealer Brake dragging Adjust the brakes Refer to ADJUST MENTS Insufficient cooling air dirt or debris clog ging the air...

Page 33: ... to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST...

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Page 35: ...ition Battery Fuses auto type 25 amp Battery Voltage 12 Volts Fuel System Fuel Tank Capacity gallons 4 5 Type of Fuel Unleaded Fuel Filter In line Drive Train Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus Transmission Oil Capacity 4 5 Qts Tires Front inches 16 x 7 5 8 Rear inches 24 x 10 5 12 Dimensions and Weight Wheelbase 49 5 in Overall Length 72 25 in Overall Widt...

Page 36: ...ship HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CUB CADET DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact CUB CADET by calling 1 800 528 1009 or writing to P O Box 368023 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9723 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenan...

Page 37: ... temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty You assume the risk and liability for los...

Page 38: ...t defects in material and workmanship 3 Year Limited Warranty PTO Clutch CUB CADET warrants the power take off PTO clutch and mounting hardware against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years for Series 2000 products manufactured after August 1 1997 for residential users commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will at its option repair or replac...

Page 39: ...medy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation exp...

Page 40: ...Engine Oil Filter KH 12 050 08 Spark Plug 759 3336 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737 3120 Quart 737 3121 Gallon Transmission Oil Filter 923 3014 Mower Deck Blades 48 Mower Deck 759 3826 3 54 Mower Deck 759 3820 3 Mower Deck Belts PTO Belt set of 2 48 Mower Deck 954 3053 1 54 Mower Deck 954 0197 954 3084 CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER ...