Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 GT 3200 manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES A ND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning : This unit is e quipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cove red or grass-covered land unless the en gine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester m eeting applicable local or st ate laws (if any). [...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . [...]

3 SECTION 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION Connect the Battery Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead c ompounds. Wash hands after ha ndling . The tractor is shi pped with a seale d battery, with the positive battery cabl e factory connected. The nega tive cable must be conne cted. Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the[...]

4 SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SA FE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING : THIS SYMBOL PO INTS OUT IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF N O T FOLLOWED, COULD EN DANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN STRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTI NG TO OPE RATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MA[...]

5 • Never leave a running ma chine unattended. Always turn off b lade(s), place transmission in neutra l, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. • Turn off blade(s) when not mowing. • Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) ma king any r[...]

6 • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, dise n- gage the bl ade(s) and procee d slowly straight down the slope. • Follow the manufa cturers recom- mendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the mach[...]

7 • To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of grass, leaves or other debris buil d-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certa in the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the sp ark plug wire , and keep the wire away from [...]

8 www.cubcadet.com CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 Model Number Mfg. Date XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX SECTION 3: CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION The engine man ufacturer is responsib le for all eng ine-related issue s with regards to performance, powe r-rating, and specifications. If you have diff[...]

9 SECTION 5: SAFETY LABE LS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT Figure 2 TO ENSURE SAF E AND PROPER OPERATION OF TR ANS MISS ION, ONLY USE C UB CADE T DRIVE SYST EM FLUID PLUS . 737-3120 - 1 QUART 737-3121 - 1 GALLON READ OPER ATOR'S MANUAL WARNING WARNING ! HOT AREAS DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (360 Turn E quals 1/2" Adjust ment) POSITION INDICATOR TURN KNOB [...]

10 SECTION 6: SLOPE GAUGE WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of app roximat ely 2-1/ 2 feet ever y 10 feet) . A riding mower could overturn an d cau se serious injury . If operati ng a walk - behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footi ng and you could slip , resulting in [...]

11 A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Indicator Panel/Hour Meter Key Switch Module Parking Brak e Lever PTO Switch Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Forward Pedal 12V Power Outlet Transmission Oil Fill / Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Hydraulic Li ft Lever Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever Differential Lock Peda l Center Height Po sition [...]

12 NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indica te that side o f the tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the drawbar end. Steering Wheel The steering wheel, centered on the dash panel, is used to turn the tractor left or right while drivi ng. NOTE: This trac[...]

13 NOTE: A record of the actual h ours of operation should be kept to assure maintenance procedu res are com- pleted acco rding to the schedu le in this manual. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oi l. The LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for fiv[...]

14 D . Parking Brake Le ver Figure 6 The parking brake lever is lo cated to the right of the steering w heel in the dash panel. With the brake pedal depressed fully, pu sh the parking brake lever do wnward and rel ease the brake pedal to lock the parking brake. E. PT O Switc h The PTO switch is locate d on the lower/right side the dash panel. Pull [...]

15 M. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on th e fender to the left of the seat. N. Cup Holder The cup holder is loca ted on th e fender to the left of the seat. O . Hydrau lic Lift Leve r The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to th e left of the seat. This lever is used to operate the tractor’s center lift system. P . A ux il[...]

16 IMPORTANT: When u sing power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with th e throttle lever in the “FAST” position. V . Choke Lever The choke lever is lo cated to the left of the steering whee l in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the leve r forward to close the engine choke plate. SECTION 8: OPERATION Safety Interloc k[...]

17 contin uously for mo re than 1 0 seconds at a tim e. If the engi ne does not start within this time, turn the key to “STOP” and wait a minute to allow the engine’ s starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. • After the engin e starts, slowly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, graduall y pull the choke lever all the wa[...]

18 Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 10 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclin es with a slope i n excess of 15 degree s (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 fee t). The tractor could overturn and caus e serious injury. Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across sl[...]

19 Using the REVERSE CA UTION MODE k ey position The REVERSE CAUTION MO DE position of the key switch module allows the machine to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended . Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the “Reverse Caution Mode”. Always look down and behind b ef[...]

20 Enga ging Differential Loc k Fully depress the diff. lock peda l to lock the transmission differential and provide constant pow er to both rear wheels when incre ased traction is needed. Release the diff. lock pedal when extra tractio n is not need ed. Depressing the brake pedal also actuates the diff. lock pedal, resulting in optimal braking ac[...]

21 SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, a s this could cause the oper ator to lose co ntrol of the tractor. For the comfort of the ope rator, the tractor is equipped with an easy to operate adjustable seat. Th ere are also three seat mounti ng positions to provide additional adj ustment.[...]

22 Brake Inspection and Adjustment During no rmal operatio n, the tractor brake i s subject to minim al wear. How- ever, the brake should be perio dically tested, and adjusted if necessary. Checking the Brake. Place the tra ctor on a firm an d level surface. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Pull and lock the transmissi on release rod in[...]

23 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE Maintena nce Char t † More often under dusty conditions †† Clean every 25 hours or more oft en under dusty or dirty condi tions NOTE: With the exception of utilizi ng the deck wash feature on the mower deck, we do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or ga rden hose to clean your tractor. Water may cause da ma[...]

24 LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Gre ase or equivalent No. 2 lithium grease Engine Oil: See Figure 27 on page 34 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[...]

25 Accessing Engine Compar tment The engine compartmen t can be accessed by raising the h ood as follows: • Lift the hood straight upward at th e recessed notches of the side panels to disengage the internal hood latch. • Carefully pi vot the hood fo rward to open. To close the hood: • Carefully pivot the hood rearward to lower. • Push down[...]

26 with a solution of ammonia/w ater or baking soda/water. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks. • Keep all sources of ign ition (ciga- rettes, matches, lighters) away from the battery. The hydrog en gas gen- erated during chargi ng can be combustibl e. • A[...]

27 Chargi ng the Batt er y Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period o f time. • A voltmeter or loa d tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. • Charge the ba ttery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Headlight Bulb Replacement Replac e [...]

28 then fully reinse rted before being withdrawn again for a true reading. Figure 21 Adding T ransmission Oil WARNING: The fluid for your transmission has been spe- cially formulated to ensure the safe and proper opera- tion of your tractor. Add Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus ONLY. Do n ot use any other fluid. WARNING: Never overfill the transmi[...]

29 Figure 22 • Clean around the base of the trans- mission oil filter and remo ve the filter by turning it counterclockwise. • Apply a light coating of clean trans- mission oil to the gasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turning it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the trans- mission housing; then tigh [...]

30 Fuse Fuses are instal led to protect the trac- tor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. Refe r to the Specifica- tions Chart. If the electrical system does not function , check the fuses. To replace a fuse, note the position of the fuse and pull the old fuse from th e [...]

31 SECTION 11: ENGINE INFORMATION K OHLER CO . FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EM ISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED W ARRANTY SMALL OFF-R O AD EQUIPMENT ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , the California Ai r Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are ple ased to explain the F ederal and Calif ornia Emission Control Syst ems Warranty on yo[...]

32 LIMIT A TIONS This Emission Control System Warrant y shall not cover any of the following: (a) repair or replaceme nt required because of mi suse or neglect , improper maintenance, re pairs improperly perfor med or replacement not conforming to Kohler Co. specifications that adversel y affect performa nce and/or durability, an d alterations or m[...]

33 Cleaning The Engine This tractor has an air-cooled engi ne. Air must be able to circulate free ly around the engine through the flywheel screen, through the cooling shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head an d cylinder block. Keep these areas fre e of accumu lated dirt and debris or the engi ne will overheat; possibly ca using extensive e[...]

34 Refer to Figure 27 for information regarding the prope r type of oil to add to the crankcase. • Place the tracto r on a level surfa ce and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor en gine and remove the ignition key. • Clean the area around th e oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 26. • Remov e the oi[...]

35 • Attach the flexible tubing to the drain valve. Place an ap propriate container bel ow 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, the n pull it outward. • Remov e the filter by t urning i t coun- terclockwis e using an automotive type [...]

36 WARNING: Ope rating the engine with loose or dam- aged air clean er components will allow unfilt ered air into the carburetor , causin g ex- tensive wear and eventual failure of the engine. Servicing The Precleaner Wash and re-oil the fo am precleaner more often under ex tremely dusty or dirty conditi ons. See Figure 29. • Loosen the aircleane[...]

37 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING P ossible Cause P ossible Remedy Har d T o Start No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, car- buretor and fuel filter . Fuel line or carburetor clogged Clean the fu el line and carburetor with a com- mercial carburetor cleaner . Fuel filter plugged Replace W ater in fuel Drain[...]

38 SECTION 13: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT When purchasing your tractor, yo u probabl y had it equip ped for your particular needs at tha t time. You may later wi sh to obta in additional equipment or accessories to perfo rm other tasks. Refer to the chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessorie s currently available through your C ub Cadet de[...]

39 SECTION 14: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kohler Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (Command) Cooling .[...]

40 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The California Air Resources Boa rd and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warrant y on your 2007 lawn mow er. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the Stat e’s strin[...]

41 3. Any warranted part that is schedule d for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or repla ced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according t[...]

42 CUB CADET LLC MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W AR RANTY FOR 3000 SERIES GARDEN TRACT ORS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL W ARRANTY The limited warranty set for th below is given by Cub Cadet L LC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United State s and/or its terr itor ies and possessi ons, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to [...]

43 Without limiting the f oregoing, this l imited warranty does not provide cov erage in the following cases: a. Routine maintenanc e items such as lubr icants, filters, b lad e shar pening , tune-ups, brak e adjustments, clutch adju stments, deck adjustments, and nor mal deter ioration of the exterior finish due to u se or e xposure. b . Service c[...]

SECTION 15: QUICK REFERENCE PARTS Description P ar t Number Engine Oil 737-3030A (10W3 0) 737-3049 (5W30) Air Filter KH-47-883-03 KH-24-083-02 Engine Oil Filter KH-12-050-08 Spark Plug 759-3336 T ransmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737-3120 - Quart 737-3121 - Gallon T ransmission Oil Filter 923-3014 Mow er Dec k Blades 44” Deck -759[...]