Cub Cadet 29HP Tank 53AB5GFZ750 Operator'S And Service Manual Download Page 4

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GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATIONS

A. DANGER

1.

Do not operate machine in confined areas 
where exhaust gases can accumulate.

2.

Do not operate machine without mower chute 
deflector in place and operational.

3.

Do not carry passengers.

B. WARNING

1.

Do not operate machines under the influence 
of alcohol or drugs.

2.

Do not operate machines without all guards 
and safety devices in place and functional.

3.

Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil 
leaks or spillage — clean it up.

4.

Do not operate machines near spilled or leak-
ing fuels.

5.

Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves, 
grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.

6.

Use extreme care when backing up.

7.

Do not operate machine on slopes greater 
than 15 degrees (27%), and always go across 
slopes, not up and down.

8.

Do not operate machines on slopes when 
traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft 
ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles, 
debris, etc.).

9.

Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly 
and use extra care when turning downhill.

10. Do not operate machines during reduce visi-

bility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).

11. Do not operate machines with non-approved 

attachments.

12. Do not operate machines that are dam-

aged.....have machine repaired.

13. Do not operate machines that have not been 

properly maintained.

14. Use only replacement parts that are the same 

or equivalent to the original equipment.

15. Do not modify machines or any of their com-

ponents, especially the engine governor!

16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours 

without hearing protection.

C. CAUTION

1.

Use proper protective equipment when oper-
ating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing 
protection are recommended).

2.

Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.

3.

Make sure operators are fully trained in the 
safe use of the machine.

4.

Follow all safety instructions when using the 
machine.

5.

Keep all safety signs legible and properly 
installed.

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 or diagonally across 

slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.

11. Go slowly and use extra care when descend-

ing slopes.

12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces 

such as asphalt, concrete, loose ground, 
sand, gravel, etc.

13. Use extra care when loading and unloading 

machines from trucks or trailers.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. General

1.

Read this Operator’s Manual before starting 
the mower. Study the controls and learn the 
proper sequence of operation.

2.

Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain 
this machine who has not read this manual. 
Never permit children to operate this machine.

3.

Never carry passengers.

4.

Do not remove any shields, guards or safety 
devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is 
damaged or does not function, repair or 
replace it before operating the mower.

5.

Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes 
when operating or maintaining this mower. Do 
not wear loose-fitting clothing.

6.

Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove 
the key from the ignition to prevent the engine 
from accidentally starting before performing 
any maintenance on this mower.

7.

Never run the engine indoors without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

8.

To avoid serious burns, do not touch the 
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the 
engine is running or until it has cooled after it 
has been shut off.

9.

The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid. 
Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves 
when working on the battery. Do not overfill 
the battery.

10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and 

oxygen gases which form an explosive mix-

Summary of Contents for 29HP Tank 53AB5GFZ750

Page 1: ...Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL 60 72 Fabricated Deck Digital Fuel Injection Liquid Cooled...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...so 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 resp...

Page 4: ...ep all safety signs legible and properly installed 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 h...

Page 5: ...for side discharge never 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 g...

Page 6: ...without guards shields and safety devices in place and working Slow down and use caution on slopes Part Number 00030635 Part Number 01009619 Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is...

Page 7: ...h to spindle with 3 4 bolts Deck Spindles 1 1 4 diameter tapered roller bearings aluminum housing Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle left and right steering levers electric blade clutc...

Page 8: ...fixed 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 positio...

Page 9: ...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 insert...

Page 10: ...he foot pedal move the hand lever 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 po...

Page 11: ...justs for wear and stretch c Examine the belts for cuts fraying and excessive wear Replace if any of these are detected d Replace the deck cover 4 Adjust the Mowing Deck The cutting height is set anyw...

Page 12: ...t the area is free of toys stakes pipes chain cable potholes drop offs and step slopes d Inspect the machine to make sure 1 All guards shields including mower chute deflector are in their proper place...

Page 13: ...hine 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...

Page 14: ...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 y...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ke 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...

Page 17: ...o access the battery strap Replace control panel 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 fre...

Page 18: ...o adjust suc cessively tighten each of the three gap adjustment nuts an equal amount Insert a feeler gage see page 22 for specs into each slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tightened The correct a...

Page 19: ...ent air pressure loss 2 Leaking Tires When a flat tire occurs repair or replace immediately The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare Take the leaking tire to a maintenan...

Page 20: ...not normally require mainte nance 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 hy...

Page 21: ...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 bac...

Page 22: ...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 s...

Page 23: ...nkage Pivots Transport Handle Pivots Transport Handle Pin Deck Frame Up and Down Pivots Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Control Lever Piv...

Page 24: ...e 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...

Page 25: ...ay 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 preferre...

Page 26: ...he 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...

Page 27: ...27 WIRING DIAGRAM GD 02000587...

Page 28: ...rake 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...

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