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7.

Turn the hex lock nut upward
(tighten) on the threads of the lift
rod to raise the left side of the
mower deck. Turn the lock nut
down (loosen) on the threads to
lower the left side of the mower
deck.

Figure 29

8.

Recheck the measurements de-
scribed in step 5. If the blade mea-
surements are not within 1/16
inch, repeat steps 5 and 7 until
the correct measurement is
obtained.

B. Front to Back Leveling
Adjustment

Although the 44” mower deck is
designed to run on the front caster
wheels, the front lift rod must be
correctly adjusted to ensure the deck
maintains the proper pitch when
mowing uneven terrain.

1.

Using the tractor’s lift system,
raise the deck to one of the higher
cutting positions. Make certain the
front caster and rear gauge
wheels do not touch the surface
below.

2.

Position the mower blades so the
ends of each blade point to the
front and the rear of the tractor
(See Figure 30).

Figure 30

3.

Refer to Figure 31. Measure and
record the distance from the front
cutting edge to the ground (mea-
surement A), and from the rear
cutting edge to the ground (mea-
surement B), for both outer
blades. The front edge of each
blade (measurement A) should be
lower than its back edge (mea-
surement B) by approximately1/8
inch.

Figure 31

4.

Adjust the front lift rod as follows
to attain the proper pitch of the
mower deck (See Figure 32).

Figure 32

LH Lift Link

LH Lift Rod

Hex Lock Nut

Outer Blades

Positioned Front to Rear

A

B

Front
Cutting
Edge

Rear
Cutting
Edge

Front

Lift

Rod

Front Lift
Bracket

Hex

Lock Washer

Hex
Lock
Nuts

Jam
Nut

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Summary of Contents for 3184

Page 1: ...ester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O B...

Page 2: ...od and remove the upper baffle of the bulkhead from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the locking tab on each side of the baffle Remove the protective cap from the negative terminal of the battery Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery post Slide terminal cover over the connection and reinstall the upper baffle Attach the Chute Deflector The chute deflector may have...

Page 3: ...engage blade s before shifting into reverse and backing up Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place Slow down before turning Operate the machine smoothly Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed DANGER You...

Page 4: ...it which could result in serious injury Disengage all attachment clutches thoroughly depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10 Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry grass e g pasture or piles of dry leaves Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine e...

Page 5: ...adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine operation Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine Children 14 years and over should only operate machi...

Page 6: ...n when servicing blade s Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Muffler engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn Allow to cool down before touching Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal offluids and materials can h...

Page 7: ...operate your tractor Please read and understand what it says Before you start to prepare your tractor for its first use please locate the model plate and copy the information from it into the space provided in this Operator s Manual The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department Every tractor has a model plate The...

Page 8: ... I N P L AC E A N D WO R K I N G REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADES K N OW L O C AT I O N A N D FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BE SURE THE BLADES AND THE ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADES BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSI TI ON DISENGAGE PTO ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BE FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND OPERATING 1 SET CHOKE MO...

Page 9: ...ON YOUR UNIT Figure 2 cont SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON TOP OF CHUTE OPENING OF DECK HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK ...

Page 10: ...ch Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Forward Pedal Center Lift Height Indicator Ignition Light Switch Transmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Hydraulic Lift Lever Cruise Control Lever Choke Lever Throttle Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Not Shown Indicator Light Pod Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity ...

Page 11: ...rake Pedal Figure 5 The brake pedal is located at the front of the right running board above the forward and reverse pedals Press down to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise control The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Reverse Pedal Figure 6 NOTE Check behind the tractor to be sure the area is clear of people pets or obstac...

Page 12: ...uld fit snugly in the fill tube Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat Hydraulic Lift Lever The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the left of the seat This lever is used to operate the tractor s center lift system Cruise Control Lever Figure 9 The cruise control lever...

Page 13: ... trac tor operation to ensure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual Oil Pressure Indicator WARNING Operating the tractor with low oil level or pressure could result in severe engine damage The oil pressure indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil pressure is low If this indicator il...

Page 14: ...leaded gasoline Fill the fuel tank with only clean fresh unleaded gaso line with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness In countries other than the U S A leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is not available The fuel fill point is located on the fender to the left ...

Page 15: ...trol feature can only be operated in the forward direction Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved Lightly push the cruise control lever downward While continuing to hold the cruise lever down lift your foot from the forward control pedal you should feel the cruise latch engage If properly engaged the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the do...

Page 16: ... engine must be running Generally an attachment can be lowered with the engine running or off Push the hydraulic lift lever forward to lower an attachment or pull the hydraulic lift lever back to raise an attachment Opening Tool Box A convenient tool box and manual pouch is located under the seat To access this area pivot the seat forward Engaging The PTO Move the throttle control lever to approxi...

Page 17: ... 8 inch less than B See Figure 13 Figure 13 To adjust toe in loosen left and right ball joint jam nuts See Figure 14 Turn the tie rod in or out of ball joints as required Tighten the jam nuts against the ball joints Check for proper adjustment and readjust as necessary Figure 14 Brake Inspection and Adjustment During normal operation the tractor brake is subject to minimal wear How ever the brake ...

Page 18: ...e Refer to Figure 15 Turn the nylon lock nut clockwise to increase the braking force Turn the nylon lock nut rod counterclockwise to decrease the braking force Recheck the brake adjustment to ensure proper operation and readjust as necessary If brake adjustment does not correct the problem see your authorized Cub Cadet dealer While guiding the transmission release rod through keyhole and the oil f...

Page 19: ...rtened life and reduce serviceability Operation to be performed Each Use 10 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours 150 Hours 200 Hours 250 Hours 300 Hours Grease front wheel bearings Grease L R steering knuckles Grease front pivot axle Check engine oil level Change engine oil and filter Check transmission oil level Change transmission oil filter Change transmission oil Check air cleaner housing Clean re oil foa...

Page 20: ...n Oil Cub Cadet Drive Oil Can High quality lubricating oil System Fluid Plus ONLY 8 Front Wheels 10 L R Steering Knuckles 10 Engine 100 Transmission 10 Foot Control Pivot Points See Maintenance Chart Deck Drive Shaft 50 50 Deck Caster Wheels 50 Deck Gauge Wheels Idler Arm 10 Deck Spindles 10 Front Pivot Axle 10 50 Deck Caster Spindles ...

Page 21: ...tely with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda water Since battery acid is corrosive do not pour it into any sink or drain Before discarding an empty electrolyte con tainer rinse it thoroughly with a neutralizing solution NEVER con...

Page 22: ...minals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion The battery should be kept clean Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with baking soda and water Be careful not to get this solution in the cells Avoid tipping the battery Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped Battery Storage When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the battery...

Page 23: ...he tractor tires by mounting equipment on the tractor which exceeds the load capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor Checking Transmission Oil Level NOTE Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is level Check the oil level of the transmission case before each use to see that it is filled to the correct level Before checking the transmission oil level clean the...

Page 24: ...tor 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 which could result in property dam age or personal injury Do not use any other fluid See to the Maintenance Chart for the frequency of service and the Specifi cations Chart for the quantity required Place the t...

Page 25: ...cating gun always force the lubricant through the full length of each bearing until it emerges at the end carrying with it the worn lubricant and any dirt that may have entered the bearing Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a good grade of lubricating oil Always lubricate the tractor thoroughly before taking it to a remote location for...

Page 26: ...ne s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine remove all gasoline from the fuel tank as follows Towards end of the season monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank to empty Remove the fuel cap and siphon the the bulk of any leftover fuel into an approved container Then run the engine until it starts to falter then use the choke to keep the engine running unti...

Page 27: ...ped Crankcase breather if equipped Gaseous fuel regulator if equipped Carburetor or fuel injection system Air filter fuel filter and spark plugs only to first scheduled replacement point b Be aware however that Kohler Co may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance or unapproved modifications c For warranty repairs the engine must be pre ...

Page 28: ...uthorized service center Any replace ment part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non war ranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices andsystems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repai...

Page 29: ...brake Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase See Figure 23 Remove the oil filler cap from the left valve cover and SLOWLY pour in oil Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick See Figure 22 Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely into the valve cover W...

Page 30: ...bing to the drain valve Place an appropriate container below the open end of the tubing to collect the old oil To open the drain valve push it slightly inward and turn it counterclockwise until it stops then pull it outward Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the conta...

Page 31: ...r assembly of the Air cleaner elements WARNING Operating the engine with loose or dam aged air cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into the carburetor causing extensive wear and eventual failure of the engine Servicing The Precleaner Wash and re oil the foam precleaner more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions See Figure 26 Loosen the aircleaner cover knob and remove the cover ...

Page 32: ...ace a dirty bent or damaged element Handle new elements carefully do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged When servicing the air cleaner check the air cleaner body Make sure it is secured and not bent or damaged Also check the element cover plate for damage or improper fit Replace all damaged air cleaner components Reinstall the paper element foam precleaner cover plate and element ...

Page 33: ... A Side To Side Leveling Adjustment 1 Position the tractor on a hard level surface 2 Use the tractor hydraulic lift sys tem to raise the deck to its highest position Stop engine 3 To prevent contact with the sur face below adjust the front caster and rear gauge wheels to their highest setting lowest deck set ting If necessary refer to C Setting The Cutting Height 4 Carefully rotate the outer cutti...

Page 34: ... of the higher cutting positions Make certain the front caster and rear gauge wheels do not touch the surface below 2 Position the mower blades so the ends of each blade point to the front and the rear of the tractor See Figure 30 Figure 30 3 Refer to Figure 31 Measure and record the distance from the front cutting edge to the ground mea surement A and from the rear cutting edge to the ground mea ...

Page 35: ... height settings ranging from approximately 1 1 2 upper hole to 3 1 2 lower hole with the holes positioned at 1 2 increments Set the cutting height as follows 1 Remove the hex cap screws and nylon lock nuts from the front caster wheels and caster wheel yokes See Figure 33 2 Align the caster wheels with the holes in the yoke that correspond to the desired cutting height Insert the hex cap screws an...

Page 36: ...e the drive shaft off of the PTO shaft See Figure 34 Figure 34 4 Pull outward and cock the deck support pins in the rear deck hanger brackets so that both spring loaded pins are held in the disengaged position against the inner surface of the deck brack ets See Figure 35 Figure 35 NOTE The LH lift link must be raised to provide clearance for sliding the mower deck under or out from under the tract...

Page 37: ... rod rests on top of the roller bracket forward of the slots Figure 38 8 From the front of the tractor pull the center of the quick latch rod downward to release the front lift bracket rod assembly Slide the front lift bracket assembly from the latch receiver slots of the trac tor See Figure 39 LH Lift Link Slot Lift Stop Bracket Release Tab LH Lift Rod Notch VIEWED FROM RIGHT SIDE Lift Upward Hol...

Page 38: ...6D 2 Start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to fully raise the left lift link Stop engine 3 Check the caster wheel and gauge wheel settings on the deck If necessary remove the hex cap screws and nylon lock nuts and adjust the wheels to their highest setting lowest deck setting See Figure 40 Figure 40 4 From the left side of the tractor slide the deck under the tractor until the slots of the ...

Page 39: ...e deck support pins by aligning with the inner holes of the deck brackets See Figure 43 Make certain the han dles of the support pins are within the notches at the top of the rear deck brackets 11 Maneuver each side of the deck slightly to align the support pins with the holes of the lift links The spring tension will push the pins inward and if aligned through the hole in each implement lift link...

Page 40: ...grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and V belt More often when mowing tall dry grass If necessary remove the RH and LH belt covers by removing the six hex nuts and lock washers The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained If the cutting edge of a blade h...

Page 41: ... 2 multipurpose lithium grease The lube fitting for the outer spindles can be accessed by removing the button plugs in the belt covers Use grease liberally Excess grease will be expelled from the upper spindle seals When the spindle is fully greased the expelled grease will cause the top spindle seal to give off a muffled crackling noise Refer to Figure 48 Apply grease to all other lube fittings a...

Page 42: ...idler arm and movable flat idler pul ley are under spring tension To prevent possi ble injury use caution when handling the idler arm and pulley 3 Insert a 3 8 drive ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole of the idler arm Refer to Figure 50 4 Using the ratchet breaker bar for leverage pivot the idler arm toward the left side of the deck to loosen tension on the belt then roll the belt off eit...

Page 43: ...ute the belt as follows Refer to Figure 52 around the right spindle pulley around the front of the center spindle pulley around the rear of the fixed flat idler pulley to the left spindle pulley Route the backside of the belt around the rear and right side of the movable flat idler pulley 4 After making certain the belt is properly engaged in each pulley insert the 3 8 drive ratchet breaker bar in...

Page 44: ... leave streaks of uncut grass Streaking may occur when attempting to mow heavy weeds and tall grass Under these conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut The following practices will help eliminate streaking 1 Mow the area more often so the grass doesn t get too tall and heavy 2 Operate the tractor at full throttle and slower forward speeds 3 Keep...

Page 45: ...ing the deck another 1 3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a different pattern Overlap the cut on each pass to help clean up any heavy clippings left on the lawn 3 Use a slow ground speed Adjust ground speed so clippings can be evenly dispersed into the lawn When cutting heavy grass it may be necessary to use a slower ground speed in order to get a well mulched cut 4 Always o...

Page 46: ... to ADJUSTMENTS Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel Engine overheating Refer to MAINTENANCE Engine valves at fault See your authorized dealer Engine smokes See your authorized dealer Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase See your authorized dealer Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked See your authorized dealer Engine leaks oil See your authorized deal...

Page 47: ...00 Fuel tank air vent clogged Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel tank cap Air leakage between carburetor and engine Remove air cleaner Tighten the carburetor and manifold mounting hardware Replace any damaged parts as indicated in MAIN TENANCE Incorrect timing or faulty ignition See your authorized dealer Brake dragging Adjust the brakes Refer to ADJUST MENTS Insufficient cooling air dir...

Page 48: ...e 25 amp Battery Voltage 12 Volts Fuel System Fuel Tank Capacity gallons 4 5 Type of Fuel Unleaded Fuel Filter In line Drive Train Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus Transmission Oil Capacity 4 5 Qts Tires Front inches 16 x 6 5 8 Rear inches 23 x 9 5 12 Dimensions and Weight Wheelbase 49 5 in Overall Length 72 25 in Overall Width w o Mower Deck 42 in Overal...

Page 49: ... to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST...

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Page 51: ...ship HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CUB CADET DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact CUB CADET by calling 1 800 528 1009 or writing to P O Box 368023 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9723 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenan...

Page 52: ... temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty You assume the risk and liability for los...

Page 53: ...t defects in material and workmanship 3 Year Limited Warranty PTO Clutch CUB CADET warrants the power take off PTO clutch and mounting hardware against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years for Series 2000 products manufactured after August 1 1997 for residential users commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will at its option repair or replac...

Page 54: ...medy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation exp...

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Page 56: ...03 KH 24 083 02 Engine Oil Filter KH 12 050 08 Spark Plug 759 3336 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus 737 3120 Quart 737 3121 Gallon Transmission Oil Filter 923 3014 Mower Deck Blades 44 Mower Deck 759 3939 3 Mower Deck Belts PTO Belt set of 2 44 Mower Deck 954 3098 1 954 3084 CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER ...

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