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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the 
California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 
and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and 
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet 
the U.S. EPA small off-road, spark ignition engine regulations. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECS on your outdoor equipment engine for the period of 
time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of outdoor equipment engine.
Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, 
filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.
Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment engine is defective, the part will be repaired or 
replaced by MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. MTD Consumer Group 
Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely 
for the lack of receipts.
As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your outdoor equipment 
engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc’s distribution center or service center as soon as the problem 
exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, 
you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or via email at http://support.mtdproducts.com

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is: Designed, built and equipped 
so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all 
material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc’s application for certification.
The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service. The warranty period is two 
years.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:

Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for the warranty period 

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stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 
(4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. Any such 

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part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the 

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first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer 
Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the 
first scheduled replacement point for the part.
Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner.

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Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject 

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engines or equipment.
The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, emission-related war-

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ranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted 

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part.
Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to 

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meet the expected demand for such parts.
Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will 

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not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.
Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the 

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ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused 
by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.

Summary of Contents for S6031 Tank S

Page 1: ...actices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMP...

Page 2: ...Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right...

Page 3: ...and and follow all instructions on the 1 machine and in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replac...

Page 4: ...the engine exhaust and or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the 26 mowing deck attached Keep the machine and especially t...

Page 5: ...operation Ne 2 ver allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine Children 16 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the...

Page 6: ...rly could result in serious injury or death if an accidental overturn occurs In order for the ROPS to be effective the seat belt must be securely fastened around the operator at all times when the ope...

Page 7: ...and screws tight to be sure the 7 equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other 8 safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a...

Page 8: ...ble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine...

Page 9: ...pproximately 3 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate TANK S zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down Begin with the first pass a...

Page 10: ...not been installed on your unit for shipping purposes Using the hardware found in the Roll Over Protective System container install it on your unit as follows Insert each of the lower section ROPS tu...

Page 11: ...on and 8 insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips See Fig 3 5 Position Steering Wheel The steering wheel of the tractor has been left off for shipping purposes Using the hardware foun...

Page 12: ...stment lever Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor Arm Rests To adjust to the...

Page 13: ...terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire For shipping reasons both battery cables on your equipment may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the factory To connect the battery c...

Page 14: ...FF SLOPES TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION WATCH WHERE YOU ARE GOING ESPECIALLY ON SLOPES WHEN T URNING AND MANEUVERING AROUND OR UNDERNEATH OBSTACLES STARTING INSTRUCTIONS To START PARK BRAKE must be set...

Page 15: ...reverse pedal causes the mower to move backward Consequently these pedals control all of the fore and aft movements of the tractor Driving utilizing these control pedals is quite different from conven...

Page 16: ...ust in front of the engine and just behind the seat When engaged the two valves open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand Refer t...

Page 17: ...will reduce traction Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid dr iving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstac...

Page 18: ...s in the disengaged down 4 position Push the choke lever to the on position 5 NOTE If the engine is warmed up it may not be necessary to choke the engine Push the throttle control forward about halfwa...

Page 19: ...ty eye glasses gloves earplugs boots hats etc WARNING Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders 2 especially...

Page 20: ...the neutral position engage the parking brake move the throttle control lever to the fast position turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch Warning Do not leave the seat of t...

Page 21: ...alignment point NOTE The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality Control the ground speed with the speed control pedal...

Page 22: ...quired for these blades when compared to others and they generally produce the highest noise levels Medium lift These blades require less horsepower than the hi lift and they generally work well in wi...

Page 23: ...ift High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 Table Notes This table is a general outline of suggested settings mowing conditions may vary Front Skirts When the...

Page 24: ...P Clean Mower P Lubricate Wear Points See Chart P P Clean and Re oil Air Filter s Foam Precleaner P Grease three Spindle Bearings P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filt...

Page 25: ...ivot points Wipe off any excess Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly Engine Oil Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher Hydrostatic Fluid Ri...

Page 26: ...icant Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease This grease is an amber colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses has been formulated...

Page 27: ...ding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil 4 collection container unscrew the square head hose plug from the end of the hose See Fig 6 1 Drain the engine oil into the collection container Af...

Page 28: ...vent this Use a filter that captures particles as small as 25 microns or 25 millionths of a meter in diameter Be very careful when you remove or repair a component in the hydraulic system Thoroughly c...

Page 29: ...Traction Tires 20 psi max 10 12 psi recommended Front Wheel 25 psi max 20 25 psi recommended Cutting Deck Ball Wheels Solid Polyurethane Leaking Tires When a flat tire occurs repair or replace immedi...

Page 30: ...from any position other than the operator s seat of the tractor Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck...

Page 31: ...ttery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub freezing temperatures Store in a cool dry location where temperatures are above freezing Lubricate all lubrication points 8 Inspect the hydraulic hoses lin...

Page 32: ...el of the engine oil in the crankcase and the 5 hydraulic reservoir tank Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to 6 ensure engine is operating properly Drive the tractor without a load...

Page 33: ...r jam nuts to secure the deck adjustment 5 The final adjustment would be to take the slack out of 6 the left rear linkage if the rear of the deck was raised by adjusting the jam nuts on the eyebolt Lo...

Page 34: ...fle is properly secured Adjusting the Front Skirt The front skirt can be raised or lowered depending on the mowing conditions The skirt has three settings low medium and high See the table on page 23...

Page 35: ...of the red jumper cable to the 2 positive terminal of the low charge battery Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative 3 terminal of the charged battery Attach the other end of the bla...

Page 36: ...sition Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both 2 spark plug caps Remove tension off the PTO belt by moving the belt 3 tensioning rod See Fig 7 2 NOTE There is a certain amount of spring t...

Page 37: ...to sharpen the blades Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot 4 be removed by filing Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing 5 it on a blade balancer Do not use un...

Page 38: ...wrench or socket ratchet remove flange lock 6 nuts and the four hex flange bolts Remove the spindle assembly See Fig 7 6 Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly 7 Tractor Creeping Creepin...

Page 39: ...Clean adjust gap or replace plug s 8 Crank engine with throttle in FAST position 9 Engine runs erratic Tractor running with CHOKE activated 1 Spark plug wire s loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel...

Page 40: ...ng blade 2 Tighten blade and spindle 1 Replace blade 2 Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly 1 Dull blade 2 Uneven tire pressure 3 Perform side to side deck adjustment 1 Sharpen or replace blade 2 Chec...

Page 41: ...19 7001 Fuel Filter KM 49065 2078 Oil Filter 01005376 Deck Belt 954 04223 Drive Belt 00068079 PTO Belt 02005019 Blade 21 0 01003532P Deck Spindle Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a com...

Page 42: ...e Control 02003422 Choke Control 725 1341B Ignition Key 01009386 Discharge Chute Assembly 02002668 Wheel Assembly 02003396 Wheel Assembly Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Pa...

Page 43: ...ower Assist Kit 59A30004150 12 Bushel Dump Hopper Kit 59A3001150 12 Bushel Triple Bagger Kit 59A30030150 60 Mulch Kit 590 488 150 All Trail Tires 590 851 150 Discharge Restrictor Kit 59A30011150 Light...

Page 44: ...stment at 1 4 increments Cutting Height 1 to 5 No of Blades 3 belt driven power take off from engine Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle choke speed control pedals electric blade clutch...

Page 45: ...Notes 12 45...

Page 46: ...t cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the d...

Page 47: ...eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts ar...

Page 48: ...void your warranty as to any resulting damage In addition Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO...

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