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NOTE: 

References to LEFT and

RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor
when facing forward while seated in
the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT
indicates the grille end of the tractor;
to REAR, the drawbar end.

Steering Wheel

The steering wheel, centered on the
dash panel, is used to turn the tractor

left

 or 

right

 while driving.

NOTE: 

This tractor is equipped with

hydraulic power steering. With this
feature, the center of the steering
wheel may not stay center aligned.

Parking Brake Lever

Figure 4  

The parking brake lever is located to
the right of the steering wheel on the
dash panel. With the brake pedal
depressed fully, push the parking
brake lever and release the brake
pedal to lock the parking brake.

PTO Switch

The PTO switch is located on the right
side the dash panel. Pull upward on
the right edge of the switch handle to
engage the PTO clutch. Push the
switch downward to disengage the
PTO clutch.

Brake Pedal

Figure 5  

The brake pedal is located at the front
of the right running board above the
forward and reverse pedals. Depress
to stop the tractor and disengage the
cruise control. Fully depress the brake
pedal to activate the safety interlock

switch when starting the tractor.
Depressing the brake pedal will also
engage the transmission differential
lock. Always make certain the diff. lock
disengages when the brake pedal is
released.

Reverse Pedal

Figure 6  

NOTE: 

Check behind the tractor to

be sure the area is clear of people,
pets or obstacles and use a slower
speed to maintain control of the tractor
when traveling in reverse.

The reverse control pedal is located
on the right running board below the
brake pedal. Press the pedal down to
move in reverse.

Forward Pedal

Figure 7  

The forward control pedal is located
on the right running board below the
brake pedal. Slowly press down on the
pedal to start moving forward. The
forward ground speed of the tractor is
directly affected by the distance the
pedal is depressed.

Center Lift Height Indicator

The center lift height indicator is
located in the left running board. This
indicator shows the operator the
relative height position setting of the
hydraulic center lift system. The lower
number indicates a lower setting.

Summary of Contents for GT 3235

Page 1: ...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 si...

Page 2: ...the OFF position before attaching the battery cables Open the tractor hood Remove the upper bulkhead baffle from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the baffle locking tab on each side R...

Page 3: ...hifting 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...

Page 4: ...t 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 norma...

Page 5: ...dult 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...

Page 6: ...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 touchi...

Page 7: ...your new tractor It will help you prepare maintain and safely operate your tractor Please read and understand what it says Before you prepare your tractor for its first use please locate the tractor a...

Page 8: ...AND REMOVE KEY TO ENSURE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION ONLY USE CUB CADET DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID PLUS 737 3120 1 QUART 737 3121 1 GALLON READ OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING WARNING HOT AREAS DECK H...

Page 9: ...9 SECTION 6 CONTROLS Figure 3...

Page 10: ...d above the forward and reverse pedals Depress to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise control Fully depress the brake pedal to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Depr...

Page 11: ...up 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 t...

Page 12: ...tment Knob The deck height adjustment knob is located on the left running board See Figure 10 Use this knob to set and hold your desired deckstop position for the mower deck regardless of whether the...

Page 13: ...ating the tractor with low oil level or low 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...

Page 14: ...n a quantity that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness Do not use gasoline left over from the pevi ous season to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system Leaded gasoline is NOT RECOMMEN...

Page 15: ...tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal To move forward slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved To move in reverse check t...

Page 16: ...driving in the reverse direction The PTO switch must in the OFF position when the reverse control pedal is depressed or the PTO clutch will auto matically disengage To re engage the PTO clutch release...

Page 17: ...le and slower forward speeds Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn SECTION 8 ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment WARNING Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving as this could cause...

Page 18: ...l surface Stop the engine and remove the ignition key Pull and lock the transmission release rod in the Transmission Released position Perform the following checks NOTE The tractor may be difficult to...

Page 19: ...us should be equal for both left and right hand turns If adjustment is necessary please contact your authorized Cub Cadet dealer SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Chart Change oil and filter after fir...

Page 20: ...uivalent No 2 lithium grease Engine Oil See Figure 27 on page 30 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive Oil Can High quality lubricating oil System Fluid Plus ONLY Engine Front Pivot Axle L R Steering Knuck...

Page 21: ...o disengage the two front tabs of the side panel from the slots of the grille side panel mounting strip To reinstall the side panels Insert the side panel front tabs into the slots of the grille side...

Page 22: ...ll the upper end of the rubber battery strap rearward to unhook it from the tab on the pedestal Loosen the negative battery cable clamp and disconnect the negative lead from the battery then discon ne...

Page 23: ...e bulb Replace a tail light bulb as follows Turn the light socket counterclock wise to align the socket tabs with the notches in the tail light reflector Once aligned carefully pull light socket out o...

Page 24: ...eaches the FULL mark on the dipstick Reinstall the dipstick securely into the oil fill tube WARNING The oil fill plug dipstick must be installed securely into the fill tube at all times when the engin...

Page 25: ...cation fittings are installed and functioning Be sure all fittings are free from dirt and paint so the lubricant is certain to enter the bearing Using a pressure lubricating gun always force the lubri...

Page 26: ...ct manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Add to clean fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabizer for the capacity of the fuel system Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engin...

Page 27: ...arburetor 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...

Page 28: ...m mends that all receipts and records covering the per formance of regular maintenance be retained in case questions arise If the engine is resold during the warranty period the maintenance records sh...

Page 29: ...e each use the oil level of the engine crankcase should be checked to see that it is filled to the correct level Close monitoring of the oil level during the first 10 hours of operation of the engine...

Page 30: ...art number Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART on page 19 and the SPECIFICATIONS TABLE on page 36 for information regarding the frequency of required oil changes and the quantity of oil needed See the VISC...

Page 31: ...crankcase with the appropriate quantity and type of oil Check oil level and make sure that oil filler cap dipstick and drain valve are in place and closed Sparkplugs WARNING To avoid possi ble injury...

Page 32: ...move the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the paper element Clean the area around the element to prevent debris from getting into the engine when the element is removed Loosen and remove the eleme...

Page 33: ...orized dealer 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...

Page 34: ...ition See your authorized dealer Brake dragging Adjust the brakes Refer to ADJUST MENTS Insufficient cooling air dirt or debris clog ging the air intake screen shrouds cool ing fins side panels dash i...

Page 35: ...cts available at the time of printing 1 Requires front hitch system 190 343 100 2 Requires front hitch system 190 343 100 Can use optional Mechanical Angling Kit 190 171 100 or Hydraulic Angling Kit 1...

Page 36: ...attery Fuses auto type 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 Ca...

Page 37: ...ing mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Ope...

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Page 39: ...ervice 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 calli...

Page 40: ...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 recove...

Page 41: ...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 pro...

Page 42: ...edy 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...

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Page 44: ...park 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 Deck 759 3939 3 48 Deck 759 3826 3 54 Deck 75...

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