Cub Cadet GT 3200 manual

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

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TRACTOR PREPARTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 SECTION 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION Connect the Battery Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compou nds. Wash hands after hand ling . The tractor is shipped with a sealed battery, with the positive battery cable factory connected. The negati ve cable must be connected . Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the &q[...]

5 SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SA FE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING : THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NO T FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN STRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPE RATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RES[...]

6 • Never leave a running machi ne unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park brake, stop engine an d remove key before dismou nting. • 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) making a ny r[...]

7 • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose tra ction, disen- gage the blade(s) a nd proceed slowly straight down the slope. • Follow the manufacture rs 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 machi[...]

8 • 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 certain the b lade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark p lug wire, an d keep the wire away from [...]

9 SECTION 3: CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION The engine manufactu rer is responsible for a ll engine-related issues with regards to performance, powe r-rating, and specifications. If you have difficulti es with the un it , have any question regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment, or desire ad ditional information not found in this man[...]

10 SECTION 5: SAFETY LABE LS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT Figure 2 TO ENSURE SAFE AN D PROPER OPERATION OF TRA NSMIS SION, ONLY USE CUB CADET DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID PLUS. 737-3120 - 1 QUART 737-3121 - 1 GALLON READ OPERATO R'S MANUAL WARNING WARNING ! HOT AREAS DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (360 Turn Equal s 1/2" Adj ustment) POSITION INDICATOR TURN KNOB CLOC[...]

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 Brake Leve r PTO Switch Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Forward Pedal 12V Power Outlet Transmission Oil Fill / Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Hydraulic Lift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever Differential Lock Pedal Center Height Po sition In[...]

12 NOTE: References to L EFT and RIGHT indicate that side of th e 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 drivin g. NOTE: This trac[...]

13 • The hour meter is activated whe n the key switch is turned to either the “NORMAL MOWING” or the "REVERSE CAUTION MODE" switch positions. A record of the actual hours of operation shou ld be kept to assure maintenance proce- dures are completed according to the schedule in this manual. • When the key switch is turned to the on[...]

14 D. P arking Brake Lever Figure 6 The parking brake lever is loca ted to the right of the steering whee l in the dash panel. With the brake peda l depressed fully, push the parking brake lever downward and release th e brake pedal to lock the parking brake. E. PT O Switch The PTO switch is located on the lower/right side the dash panel. Pull the [...]

15 M. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. N. Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat. O . Hydraulic Lift L ever The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the le ft of the seat. This lever is used to operate the tractor’s center lift system. P . A uxiliar y[...]

16 IMPORTANT: When u sing power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the “FAST” position. V . Choke Le ver The choke lever is locate d to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the lever forward to close the engine choke plate. SECTION 7: OPERATION Safety Interloc k S[...]

17 continuou sly for more than 1 0 seconds at a time. I f the engine does not start wi thin 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 engine starts, slo wly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually pull the choke lever all the way b[...]

18 Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 41 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclin es with a sl ope in excess of 15 degrees (a r ise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slop[...]

19 Using the REVERSE CA UTION MODE ke y position The REVERSE CAUTION MODE 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 befor[...]

20 Engagin g Differential Loc k Fully depress the diff. lock pedal to lock the transmission differential and provide constant power to both rear wheels when increased traction is needed. Release the diff. lock pedal when extra traction is not needed. Depressing the brake pedal also actuates the diff. lock pedal, resulting in optimal braking action.[...]

21 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, as th is could cause the opera tor to lose contro l of the tractor. For the comfort of the operator, the tractor is equipped with an easy to operate adjustable seat. There are also three seat mounting positions to provide additional adj ustment. To[...]

22 Brake Inspection and Adjustment During normal operation, the tractor brake is su bject to minimal we ar. How- ever, the brake should be periodical ly tested, and adjusted if necessary. Checking the Brake. Place the tract or on a firm and level surface. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Pull and lock the tran smission relea se rod in t[...]

23 SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE Maintenance Char t ‡ Change oil and filter after first 5 hours † More often under dusty conditions †† Clean every 25 hours or more oft en under dusty or dirty conditi ons NOTE: With the exception of utilizing the d eck wash feature on the mower deck, we do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden h ose [...]

24 LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION Cub Cadet 251H EP Grease 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 Steeri ng Knuckle L / R Fro nt Wheels Foot Control Pivot Points Transmission[...]

25 Accessing Engine Compar tment The engine compartment can be accessed by raising the hood as follows: • Lift the hood straight upward at the recessed notches of the si de panels to disengage the i nternal hood latch. • Carefully pivo t the hood forw ard to open. To close the hood: • Carefully pivot the hood rearward to lower. • Push down [...]

26 with a solution of ammonia/water or baking soda/water. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the ba ttery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks. • Keep all sources of ignition (cig a- rettes, matches, lighters) away from the battery. The hydrogen g as gen- erated during charging can b e combustible. • As[...]

27 Charging the Battery Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time. • A voltmeter or load teste r should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. • Charge the battery wi th a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Headlight Bulb Replacement Replace headl[...]

28 then fully reinserte d 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 not use any other fluid. WARNING: Never overfill the transmis[...]

29 Figure 22 • Clean around the base of the trans- mission oil filter and remove 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 tighte[...]

30 Fuse Fuses are install ed to protect the tra c- tor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. Refer to the Specifica- tions Chart. If the electrical system does not function , check the fuses. To replace a fuse, note the positio n of the fuse and pull the old fuse from the [...]

31 SECTION 10: 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 Agen cy (EPA) , the California Air Resources Bo ard (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal a nd California Emission Co ntrol Systems Warranty on you[...]

32 LIMIT A TIONS This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the followin g: (a) repair or replacement required because of mi suse or neglect, improper maintena nce, repairs improperly performed or repla c ement not conforming to Kohler Co. specif ications that adversely affect performance and/or dur ability, and alterations or mod[...]

33 Cleaning The Engine This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be able to circulate freely around the engine through the flywheel screen, through the cooling shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head and cylin der block. Keep these areas free of a ccumulated dirt and debris or the engine wil l overheat; possibly causing extensive engin[...]

34 Refer to Figure 27 for information regarding the proper typ e of oil to ad d to the crankcase. • Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Sto p 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 26. • Remove the oil f[...]

35 • Attach the flexible tubing to the drain valve. Place an approp riate container below the open end o f the tubing to collect the old oil. • To open the drain valve, pu sh it slightly inward and turn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it outward. • Remove the filter b y turning i t coun- terclockwise usi ng an automotive type fi[...]

36 WARNING: Operating the engine with loose or dam- aged air clean er components will allow unfiltered air in to the carburetor , causing e x- tensive wear and eventual failure of the engine. Servicing The Precleaner Wash and re-oil the foam pre cleaner more often under extreme ly dusty or dirty conditions. Se e Figure 29. • Lo osen the aircleane[...]

37 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING P oss ible Cause P ossi ble Remedy Har d T o Star t No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line , carburetor and fuel filter . Fuel line or carburetor clogged Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial carburetor cleaner . Fuel filter plugged Replace W ater in fue l Drain[...]

38 Fuel tank air vent clo gged Remov e obstr uction from the vent in t he fuel tank cap. Air leakage between carburetor and engine Remov e air cleaner. Tighten the carb uretor and manifold mounting hardware . Re place any damaged par ts as indicated in “ MAIN- TENANCE .” Incorrect timing or faulty igni tion See your authorized dealer . Brake dr[...]

39 SECTION 12: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT When you purchased your tractor, you probably ha d it completely eq uipped for your particular needs at that time. However, la ter you may wish to obtain optional equipment or a ccessories. Thes e items and other allied equipmen t can be purchased from, and install ed by, your a uthorized Cub Cadet dealer. This tra[...]

40 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kohler Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (Command) Cooling .[...]

41 SECTION 14: SLOPE GAUGE WARNING: Do not mow on incline s wi th a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2- 1/2 feet eve ry 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and c ause seri ous injury. If operating a walk- behind mowe r on such a slop e, it is extremely diffi cult to maintain your footing and yo u could slip, resulti ng in [...]

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43 CUB CADET LLC MANUF A CTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITE D W ARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth b elow is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchas ed and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in material and wo rkmanship for[...]

44 No implied warranty, including any im plied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the appl icable period of express written warranty above . No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, exce pt as ment ioned abov e, given by any person or entity, including the dealer, with r espect to a[...]

45 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WAR RANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth b elow is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchas ed and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in material and wo rkmanship for a period o[...]

46 b. CUB CADET does not extend any warran ty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of Am erica, its possessions and territories, except those sold through CUB CADET’S authorized channels of export distribution. c. Normal wear parts or components, in cluding blades, b lade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, sea ts, snow[...]

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SECTION 15: QUICK REFERENCE PARTS Description P ar t Number Engine Oil 737-3030A (10W30) 737-3049 (5W30) Air Filter KH-47-083-03 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 Mower Dec k Blades 44” Deck -759-3[...]