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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10298B

IMPORTANT

44" MOWER DECK

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

INSTALLATION AND

Operator’s Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

(12/01)

Model Number

209

(190-209-100)

(For Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors)

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

ECO 07686

Summary of Contents for 209

Page 1: ...CK READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY INSTALLATION AND Operator s Manual MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12 01 Model Number 209 190 209 100 For Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors CUB CADET LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 www cubcadet com ECO 07686 ...

Page 2: ...IS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Your lawn mower 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 injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet or throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul...

Page 3: ...erate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers 19 Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines wires bridges or low hanging tree branches before entering or leaving buildings or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit which could result in serious injury 20 Disengage the power take off set the parking brake and shift into neutral before...

Page 4: ...add fuel with the en gine hot or running Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling c Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion d Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and oth er sources of ignition e Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area f Never store th...

Page 5: ...trical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO THE OWNER Contained in this manual are instructions covering installation and maintenance of ...

Page 6: ...is damaged destroyed missing painted over or can no longer be read Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE DEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK ...

Page 7: ...d assembly to the front of the tractor frame Pull the center of the tractor s quick latch rod downward to remove the lift bracket assembly from the tractor WARNING Do not operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position The mulching plug is shipped installed on the deck Remove the mulching plug by raising and holding the chute deflector upward Grasp the mulchin...

Page 8: ... turning the height adjustment knob counter clockwise Figure 3 2 The left lift link of the tractor must be raised to provide clearance for sliding the mower deck under or out from under the tractor Referring to figures 4A through 4D lock the left lift link in its deck installation position as follows a Use the tractor lift system lever to lower the lift links Stop the tractor engine b Holding the ...

Page 9: ...fter utilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system When handling the mower deck be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades 4 Slide the deck under the tractor until the slots of the LH and RH rear deck brackets align approxi mately with the tractor lift links See Figure 8 5 Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the rear deck brackets so that both spring loaded pins are held in the di...

Page 10: ...ward in the slots of the roller bracket See Figure 12 Figure 12 11 Guide the LH and RH lift links into the slots of the rear deck brackets and release the deck support pins by aligning with the inner holes of the deck brackets See Figure 13 Make certain the handles of the support pins are within the notches at the top of the rear deck brackets Figure 13 12 Maneuver each side of the deck slightly t...

Page 11: ...the parking brake lever and turn ignition key to the OFF position Always stop the engine after utilizing the tractor hydraulic lift system When handling the deck be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades 1 Support the deck drive shaft then pull the auto lok collar rearward and slide the drive shaft off of the PTO shaft See Figures 15 and 16 2 Check that the caster wheels and gauge wheels ...

Page 12: ...ight blades having corresponding cutting edge to ground measurements within 1 16 inch of each other Also the cutting blades will have a downward tilt toward the front of the tractor of approximately 1 8 inch To level the mower deck proceed as follows WARNING Before making any adjustments place the PTO switch in the OFF position engage the parking brake lever and turn the ignition key to the OFF po...

Page 13: ...y approximately 1 8 inch Figure 21 4 Adjust the front lift rod as follows to attain the proper pitch of the mower deck Refer to Figure 10 if necessary a Loosen the hex jam nuts and lock washers on the front lift rod b From the front of the tractor turn the front hex lock nuts clockwise to raise the front of the deck or counterclockwise to lower the front of the deck c Recheck the measurements desc...

Page 14: ...will not contact the ground USING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB TRAC TORS WITH DECK DOWNSTOP ONLY A full rotation of the height adjustment knob equals ap prox a 1 4 inch adjustment in the deck height setting There are four detent positions per rotation Initially set the deck downstop as follows Refer to Figure 23 1 To remove the weight of the deck from the downstop arm use the tractor lift system to rais...

Page 15: ...oving the blades use a 1 1 8 inch wrench to hold the head of the spindle bolt while loosening the hex flange nut securing the blade A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal of the hex flange nut Refer to Figure 25 Figure 25 When reinstalling the blades be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward t...

Page 16: ...s from the underside of the mower deck to ensure proper reassembly of these fasteners REMOVE SPINDLE BELT 1 Remove the RH and LH belt covers by removing the six hex nuts and lock washers See Figure 27 Figure 27 2 Note the routing of the spindle belt to help ensure proper installation of the new belt WARNING The idler arm and movable flat idler pulley are under spring tension To prevent possible in...

Page 17: ...cket to the deck with the four carriage bolts and hex flange lock nuts 3 Slip the belt under the moveable flat idler pulley and route the backside of the belt around the rear and right side of the idler pulley Refer to Figure 30 4 Route the belt as follows Refer to Figure 30 around the right spindle pulley around the front of the center spindle pulley around the rear of the fixed flat idler pulley...

Page 18: ...ood grade of lubricating oil Lubricant is cheap Use plenty of it Worn parts can be expensive to replace Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in clean containers and covered to protect from dust and dirt Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean and wipe dirt from the grease fittings before lubricating The symbol in the illustration indicates the grease gun method of application and th...

Page 19: ... the mower deck has been used clean any build up of grass clippings from the chute opening of the deck housing Lift and hold the chute deflector in the upward po sition Position the mulching plug so that the re taining lip on the backside of the plug partially interlocks with the lower edge of the deck chute opening then rotate the top of the plug upward so that the hooks engage the deflector hing...

Page 20: ...s lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possesions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet LLC s authorized channels of export distribution e Parts ...

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