Cub Cadet 59A40003727, Operator'S Manual

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seCTion 1: safe operaTion praCTiCes

Warning

: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety 

and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this 

machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS 
WARNING.

Danger:

 This machine 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 serious injury. Failure to observe the 
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1.  Safety instructions are important! Read this manual and the 

tractor’s Operator’s Manual; follow all safety rules and safety 
label information. (Replacement labels are available through 

your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.) Failure to follow instructions 
or safety rules can result in serious injury or death.

2.  If you do not understand any part of this manual and need 

assistance, contact your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.

3.  Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment 

quickly in an emergency.

4.  Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe 

operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls. 
Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper 
instructions.

5.  Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper 

or cardboard, not body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety 
goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate 
skin and will cause serious injury or death.

6.  Make sure that all operating and service personnel know 

that in the event hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be 
surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar 

with this form of injury, or gangrene, serious injury or death 
will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID 

ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.

7.  Do not allow children or untrained persons to operate equip-

ment.

insTallaTion

1.  During installation, the tractor engine should be off, the key 

removed and the parking brake engaged.

2.  Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until attachments are 

removed or lowered to the ground and system pressure is re-
leased by operating valve levers. Never operate any hydraulic 
cylinders during any phase of the installation process.

3.  After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions 

function as instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not oper-
ate until control lever and equipment movements are correct.

PREPARATION

1.  Check that all hardware is tight and properly installed. Always 

tighten to torque specifications as instructed in this manual.

2.  Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic operation and 

allows loads or equipment components to drop unexpectedly.

3.  Before operating or allowing anyone to approach the equip-

ment, purge any air in the system by operating all hydraulic 
functions several times after connecting equipment, connect-
ing hoses, or doing any hydraulic maintenance.

4.  After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions 

function as Instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not oper-
ate until control lever and equipment movements are correct.

5.  Protective sleeves must be over hydraulic hoses and securely 

fastened onto metal hose fittings as described in this manual. 
Replace if damaged or if protective sleeve is not properly 
positioned or secured.

6.  Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings and valves are in good 

condition and not leaking before starting power unit or using 
equipment. Check and route hoses carefully to prevent dam-

age. Hoses must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed, 

pinched, or come into contact with any moving parts. Operate 
moveable components through full operational range to check 
clearances. Replace any damaged hoses immediately.

7.  Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid 

entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work 

shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing 
and head.

8.  Avoid injury or death. Never work under a raised loader. 

Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader 
attachment in full roll-back position.  Operate valve levers 
to release any hydraulic pressure. If loader obstructs tractor 
maintenance, loader must be removed from tractor.

9.  Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter 

the equipment or any of its components in any way.