Cub Cadet 25HP Tank 53BH5D8X750 Operator'S And Service Manual Download

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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Commercial Riding Mower

Professional Turf Equipment

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

60” Fabricated Deck

W/ R.O.P.S.

Summary of Contents for 25HP Tank 53BH5D8X750

Page 1: ...Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL 60 Fabricated Deck W R O P S ...

Page 2: ...ce and Service 14 A Mower Deck 14 B Hydraulic Oil 16 C Electrical System 17 D Tires 19 E Brakes 19 F Hydraulic System 20 G Storage 21 Maintenance Schedule 22 Performance Adjustments 24 A High Speed Tracking Adjustment 24 B Engine RPM Check and Adjustment 24 C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 25 D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings 25 E Lap Bar Adjustment 25 F Deck Leveling Procedure 26 W...

Page 3: ...lso dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper ation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment NOTE The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s owner s operator s manual packed seperatel...

Page 4: ...talled 6 Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body 7 Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and or the exhaust system is hot 8 Keep machine clean and free of debris grass leaves oil grease etc 9 Place lap bars in neutral start position set park brake disengage P T O turn engine off and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine 10 Use machines laterally ...

Page 5: ...ver use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position 4 Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction 5 Mow only in daylight 6 Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards 7 Avoid driving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles 8 Before backing up check behind ...

Page 6: ...s trees etc 5 The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass that elevates the machine s Center of Gravity C G which negatively affects the machine s stability and traction use extra caution when operating on slopes 6 Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a regular basis for damage and improper operation replace all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized rep...

Page 7: ...el while the engine is hot or running Stop engine disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing Before leaving operator s position Disengage implement drive Place speed controls in neutral and set park brake Wait for all movement to stop Do not allow operation by untrained personnel OFF ON WARNING Serious bodily injury may result from failure to follow safe operating procedures Read the Oper...

Page 8: ...s 3 belt driven power take off from engine Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle choke left and right steering levers electric blade clutch switch parking brake mower deck lift Parking Brake Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Front Caster Wheels 13 x 6 50 x 6 Tire Pressure 8 10 psi Rear 20 25 psi front caster Drive Wheels 24x12 12 Frame 2 Steel square tube and plate all w...

Page 9: ... position k Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotat ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans port position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way l If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the steer ing levers in the neutral opened out posi tion move the thro...

Page 10: ...ch subsequent time that the area is mowed B Controls 1 Engine Ignition and Start Switch See Fig ure 1 Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator s seat When the key is inserted and turned clock wise 45 degrees the ignition circuit is closed Turning the switch further against spring pres sure starts the engine The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in t...

Page 11: ...er outward and slowly reduce foot pedal effort to lower the mechanism To ser vice the unit Remove the detent pin from the pedal assembly Fold the pedal up to vertical position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever Reinstall the detent pin This is the required position for the foot pedal for the foot platform to tilt forward and to access some of the machines components 7 Fuel ...

Page 12: ...ssive wear Replace if any of these are detected d Replace the deck cover 4 Adjust the Mowing Deck The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of 1 1 2 to 5 You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper angle for mowing Follow the procedures below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck a Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine ...

Page 13: ...ect the machine to make sure 1 All guards shields including mower chute deflector are in their proper place are secure and are functional 2 That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil sources nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps hoses or fittings 3 That there are no loose or missing hard ware nor any missing items 4 That no non approved devices are installed 5 That all safety signs and decal...

Page 14: ...r of the machine until the machine begins to move rearward Release the lap bars and the machine should stop The more the lap bars are moved toward the rear of the machine the faster the machine will move in the reverse direc tion Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling in reverse this is a safety check the normal proce dure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the...

Page 15: ...ther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go forward h To back up move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward i To turn pull the lever back on the side to which you want to turn The farther back you pull the lever the faster and more sharply you will turn Initiall...

Page 16: ... injury Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury a Set the parking brake b Clean any debris from the blades Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times c Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30 angle to maintain balanced cutting blades Do not sharpen the underside of the blades Use a electric blade sharpener a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen...

Page 17: ...e b Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch c Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck d Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level The correct level is up to the low est hole of the oil tank fill neck e Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the lowest hole in the oil tank fill neck if necessary 2 Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed ...

Page 18: ...el b Clean the battery before storing A dirty battery will lose its charge over time c Store the battery with a full charge A dis charged battery will freeze refer to the table below d Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1 225 3 Battery Removal Warning When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame a Rem...

Page 19: ...t as the air gap adjust ment nut are tightened The correct adjust ment occurs when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs Engage the PTO clutch a couple of times and re check the air gap If it is not between 0 013 and 0 015 repeat the adjustment procedure b Parking Brake Switch Sit in the opera tor s seat With both steering levers opened out in the neutral position and the blade clutch switch ...

Page 20: ... The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair If a tire is getting soft park the mower on the nearest level paved area If the leaking tire is on a traction wheel put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remov...

Page 21: ...le the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly Normally both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount 2 Repair The mower is equipped with internal wet drum brakes and will not normally require maintenance If they are not working properly please contact your service center F Hydraulic System 1 Hoses Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for le...

Page 22: ...nd vice versa Remove the cap screw and lock washer that secure the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the control lever pivot Loosen the jam nut which prevents the rod end bearing from turning If the mower creeps forward thread the rod end bearing one half turn clockwise into the link age control arm If the mower creeps back ward thread the rod end bearing one half turn counterclockwise out of...

Page 23: ...ck the tires and tire pressure Drive Tires 8 10 psi Front Caster Wheels 20 25 psi f Check the spindle belt the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt g Check the blades Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight h Check the cutting height 2 When ready to start the engine a Check the five safety switches for proper operation 3 After mowing a Clean the mower b Clean...

Page 24: ...p and Down Pivots Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Control Lever Pivots Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint Brake Rod Clevis Pins Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots Grass Collection System Lid Hinges If Mower is so equipped LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease gun filled with NO 2 Multipurpose Li...

Page 25: ...see Fig 1 on page 8 of the manual This display defaults to Tachometer mode when engine is running 4 Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi tion and note the RPM reading on the display 5 Move the throttle lever back to the low speed position and again note the displayed RPM s 6 Compare these noted RPM readings to the specifications in Table 1 for the engine that is on your mower 7 If the re...

Page 26: ...ard position 1 Operator s back should stay in contact with the seat back 2 Lap bars should not contact operator s legs c In the full reverse position 1 Lap bars should not contact the opera tor s legs or torso 2 Set the seat to the preferred operating position a Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the seat b The seat has five inches of front to rear adjustment available 3 Check fac...

Page 27: ...the right blade when aligned along the mower centerline The blade to ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1 8 to 1 4 higher than the front tip This is referred to as blade pitch The sam height difference should be true for the left blade measured front and back 8 To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal thread...

Page 28: ...28 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 29: ...29 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED ...

Page 30: ...30 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED ...

Page 31: ...31 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED ...

Page 32: ...brake or clutch inspections adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blades blade sharpening equipment setup and normal wear items b incidental cost such as transporting equipment to and from the dealer telephone charges or renting product temporarily to replace a warranted product c damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed d damage caused...

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