Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 manual

Safety • Assembl y • Operation • Tips & T ec hniques • Maintenance • T roubleshooting • P arts Lists • W arranty Warning : Thi s uni t is eq uip ped w ith a n inter nal c omb ust ion e ngi ne an d shou ld not b e use d on or ne ar any uni mpr oved forest- c overed, br ush - c overed or gr ass - covered l and u n- les s th e engi n[...]

2 Cust omer Support If you ha v e difficult y assembl ing this p roduct or ha v e any que stions regarding the controls , operation, o r ma inte nance o f this m achine, y ou can seek help from the e xperts. Choose f rom the options below: ◊ Visit u s on t he web at ww w .c ubcadet.c om ◊ Locat e yo ur near est C ub Cadet Dea ler at ( 8 77 ) 28[...]

3 Section 2: Impor tant Safe Operation Practices W AR NI N G : T his sy mb ol po ints o ut im por t ant s afet y inst ruc ti ons w hic h, if n ot foll owed, cou ld en da nger t he pe rso nal s afet y and / or p rop er t y of your sel f and ot her s. Read a nd foll ow all i nstr uc ti ons in t his m anu al befor e at tempt ing t o oper ate th is mac[...]

4 Do not p ut ha nds o r feet near r otat ing par t s or und er th e cut t ing d ec k. C onta ct wit h the b lad e (s ) ca n amp utate h and s and fe et. A mis sin g or da mage d dis ch arge c over ca n caus e blad e co ntac t or t hrown o bje ct inju rie s. Sto p the b lad e ( s ) whe n cro ssi ng gr avel dri ves, walk s, or roa ds an d whil e not[...]

5 Use sl ow sp eed. C hoo se a low en oug h spe ed set t ing s o that you w ill n ot have to sto p or shi f t whi le on t he sl ope. T ires may los e trac ti on on s lo pes even t houg h th e bra kes are fun ct ion ing pr ope rly . Always keep ma chi ne in g ear wh en go ing d own slo pe s to take ad vantag e of eng ine b rak- ing ac ti on. Foll ow[...]

6 T ow ing T ow on ly wit h a mac hin e that h as a hi tch des ig ned for tow ing . Do not at t ach towe d equ ipm ent exce pt at th e hitc h po int. Foll ow the m anufa ctu rers r eco mme nd a- tio n for wei ght li mit s for towed e qui pme nt and tow ing o n slo pes . Never all ow chi ldr en or ot her s in or on towed eq uip ment . On s lop es, t[...]

7 the o rig ina l equi pm ent man ufac turer ’s ( O.E.M. ) bla de (s ) on ly , liste d in th is manu al. “ Use o f par ts w hi ch d o not mee t the o rig ina l equi pm ent sp ec ifi cat ion s may lead to i mpr ope r per for man ce an d co mpro mis e safet y ! ” Mower b lad es are sh arp. Wrap t he bl ade or wear g loves, an d use ex tra c aut[...]

8 Slope Guide Use t his pag e as a g uid e to deter min e slo pe s wher e you may not op erate s afely . Do n ot op er ate yo ur trac tor o n suc h sl opes . Operate Ga rden T ractors up and dow n slop es, never acro ss t he fac e of sl ope s. W AR NI N G : D o not m ow on in - cl ines w ith a s lo pe in exce ss of 15 deg rees ( a r ise of a ppr ox[...]

9 SECTION 3: 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 sealed 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 [...]

10 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 [...]

11 NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indica te that side of 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 tract[...]

12 NOTE: A record of the actual h ours of operation should be kept to a ssure maintenance procedu res are com- pleted acco rding to the schedule i n 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 fi[...]

13 D . Parking Brake Le ver Figure 4 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 release 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 t[...]

14 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 the fender to the left of the seat. O . Hydraulic Lif t Le ver 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 uxilia[...]

15 IMPORTANT: When u sing power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with th e throttle lever in the “FAST” position. V . Choke Le ver The choke lever is lo cated to the left of the steering whee l in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the lever forward to close the engine choke plate. SECTION 5: OPERATION Safety Interloc k[...]

16 contin uously fo r more th an 10 seconds at a tim e. If th e engine does not start within th is 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 w[...]

17 Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determin e 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[...]

18 Using the REVERSE CA UTION MODE k ey positio n 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 e[...]

19 Enga ging Differenti al Lock 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 needed. Depressing the brake pedal also actuates the diff. lock pedal, resulting in optimal braking act[...]

20 SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS and MAINTENANCE Seat Adjustment WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, a s this could cause the oper ator to l ose 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 additi[...]

21 If great er access is req uired, the tractor is equipp ed with quick relea se side panels. Remove the quick release side panels as follow s (See Figure 16): • Open the ho od by lifting upward at the side panel notche s on each side of the tractor. • Flip the tab of the two quick release fasteners up and turn to align with the slots in side p[...]

22 Tire Inflation Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressure. Improp er inflation will affect tire life and operator comfort, and also could affect th e level of the mow er deck and quality of cu t. See the tire side wall for prop er inflation range. Ensure that the va lve caps are securely tightened in p lace to prevent air loss and to pr[...]

23 Maintenance Chart † 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 mage to electrical comp onen[...]

24 Lubrication Illustration Figure 16 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 Steerin g Knuckle L / R Fron t Wheels Foot Control Pivot Po ints Transmission[...]

25 SECTION 7: SERVICE General Battery Information WARNING • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories conta in lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. • Should batte ry acid acci dentally splatte r into the ey es or onto the skin, rinse the affecte d area immediately with clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, [...]

26 Headlight Bulb Replacement Replac e headli ght bul bs as fo llows: (See Figure 17) 1. After noting wh ich wire connects to each terminal, unplug th e wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. 2. Rotate the socket assembly as follows to remove from the reflector housing: Figure 17 • Left headlight — approximately 1/ 4 turn count[...]

27 Changing T ra nsmission Oil WARNING: The fluid for your transmission has been spe- cially formulated to ensure the safe and proper opera- tion of your tractor. When changing the transmission fluid replace it with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus ONLY. Failure to use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus may result in a fail- ure of the drive system[...]

28 Electrical Bo x The electrical box contains the relay and fuses. Refer to Figure 19 fo r the electrical box layout. Th e electrical box is located under th e upper air baffle in front of the dash panel. To a ccess the electrical box: • Raise the hood of th e tractor • Locate the locking tabs o n the left and right si de of the upper air ba f[...]

29 From just above the right axle carrier, inside the right frame rail, slo wly turn the hex nylon lock nut at the end of the brake rod a s follows to a djust the brake (Refer to Figure 23): • Turn the nylon lock nut clockwise to increase the brakin g force. • Turn the nylon lock nut counter- clockwise to decrease the braking force. Figure 23 R[...]

30 • Pinch in the lock tabs on the oi l drain valve, then pull the d rain port outward to begin dra ining oil. Refer to Figure 24. • After the oi l has finished draini ng, push the end of the oil drain valve back in, unti l the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drai n port. • Replace[...]

31 SECTION 8: 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 Air Reso urces Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are ple ased to explain the Fed eral and California Emissi on Control Systems Warrant y on you[...]

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, and al terations 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 fly- wheel screen, through the co oling shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head an d cylinder block. Keep these areas fre e of accumulated dirt and debris or the engi ne will overheat; possibly ca using extensive[...]

34 Figure 26 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 surfac e 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. Refer to Figure 26. •[...]

35 • Remove the flexible tubi ng from the drain valve. Clean the tubing and store in a safe place for future use. • Clean the drain valve and push th e plastic dust cap onto the valve. • Turn the replacement filter open end up and pour new oil into the filter through the thre aded center hole. Fill to the bottom of the th reads, then wait a m[...]

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 conditions. Refe r to Figure 28. • Loosen the airc[...]

37 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING P ossible Cause P ossible Remedy Har d T o Sta r t 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 Drai[...]

38 SECTION 10: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer for informat ion regarding price and availability. (1) Requires front hitch system 190-414-100. (2) Requires front hitch system 190-414- 10 0. Can use optional Mechanical Angling Kit 190-171-100 or Hydrau[...]

39 SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kohler Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (Command) Cooling .[...]

40 SECTION 12: Replacement Parts Description P ar t Number Engine Oil 737-3030A (10W3 0) 737-3049 (5W30) Air Filter Order KH-24-883-03-S1 Air Filter Assemb ly Engine Oil Filter KH-12-050-01-S 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 Blad[...]

41 CALI FOR N IA E MI S S IO N CO NT RO L W AR RA N T Y ST A T EM EN T Y O UR WARR AN T Y R IG H TS A ND O BLI G A T IO NS The Ca lifo rni a Air Re sour ces B oard a nd MT D Con sume r Grou p Inc are p lea sed to ex plai n the evap orat ive emi ss ion c ontr ol syste m warra nt y on your 20 07 lawn m ower . In Ca lifor nia , new lawn m ower mus t b[...]

42 2. A ny warrante d par t t hat is s ch edul ed o nly for r egul ar ins pe cti on in t he wr it ten i nstr uc - tio ns su pp lied i s warra nted for t he warr ant y per io d state d ab ove . Any su ch par t repai red or rep lac ed un der war rant y w ill be war rante d for th e rema ini ng warra nt y per iod . 3. A ny warrante d par t t hat is s [...]

43 IMPORT ANT : T o obtain warranty co ver- age owner m ust present an or iginal proof of purchase and applicable maintenance re - cords to the ser vicing dealer . Please see the operator’ s manual f or information on required maintenance and ser vice inter v als. The limited warr anty set for th below is giv en by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to n[...]

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