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Service

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Maintenance Schedule

Before

Each use

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 500 Hours

After Mowing

Check gasoline level

P

Check hydraulic hoses for leaks

P

Check tires & tire pressure

P

Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts

P

Check blades and blade bolt tightness

P

Check safety switches for proper operation

P

Check fluid level in transmission oil expansion reservoir

P

Check engine intake screen/cover

P

Clean mower

P

Blow out/clean the pump control area under floor pan

P

Blow out/clean the pedal control area under the foot rest

P

Lubricate wear points (see chart)

P

P

Grease three spindle bearings

P

Clean engine cooling fins & external surfaces

*

P

Lubricate all grease fittings (see chart)

P

Change hydrostatic fluid & filter in transaxles

†

P

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— After first 300 hours, change hydrostatic fluid and filter in transaxles

*

— Perform more frequently under dusty conditions.

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Summary of Contents for Pro Z Series 500 Lapbar

Page 1: ...RSONAL INJURY Operator s Manual Form No 769 11394A March 22 2016 Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly Set Up 9 Controls Operation 13 Service 20 Troubleshooting 28 Replacement Parts 29 Attachments Accessories 29 Warranties 30 Table of Contents NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models Features may vary by model Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depict...

Page 2: ...io 44136 0019 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 DANGER The engine manufacturer has supplied an engine owner s manual for information regarding US Environmental Protection Agency EPA and California Air resources Board CARB regulations relating to emission control systems maintenance and warranty Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine fuel or vent...

Page 3: ...t point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place 11 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet 12 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 13 Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads an...

Page 4: ...n on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly uphill and use extra care while turning 2 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not operate on slopes or near the edge of water such as a lake pond river or stream where the machine could slip tip or roll over into the water 4 Do not...

Page 5: ...lothes lines guy wires and buildings could create hazardous conditions whereby the machine could experience a tip over or roll over A canopy may provide protection for the operator from some environmental exposure sunlight rain etc 6 The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with modified in any manner or removed 7 Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblie...

Page 6: ...djust and service as required 7 Check the blade s and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade s for damage e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace the blade s with the original equipment manufacturer s O E M blade s only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance an...

Page 7: ...S This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation MAX WARNING SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees DANGER...

Page 8: ...ee Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or...

Page 9: ...actor depicted may differ from yours NOTE All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the machine are from the operating position only Exceptions if any will be specified Tractor Preparation TOOLSNEEDED Safety glasses leather gloves wire cutters 1 Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the ...

Page 10: ...ts b and shoulder bolts a from the manual bag See Figure 2 6 a b a b Figure 2 6 2 Place the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the hardware as shown in Figure 2 6 3 Remove the shoulder screw a and flange lock nut b from manual bag and install the seat lockout bracket c as shown in Figure 2 7 c a b Figure 2 7 4 Insert the wiring harness a into the bottom of the seat as shown in ...

Page 11: ...a when the seat is in the desired position See Figure 2 12 a Figure 2 12 The seat tilt is controlled by the knob on the left of the seat Turn the knob rearward to tilt the seat back turn the knob forward to tilt the seat forward See Figure 2 10 Figure 2 13 The mechanical suspension mechanism 500 and 700 series incorporates weight ride adjustment controls for operators in the 100 to 280 lb weight r...

Page 12: ...r and tilt the seat forward locking it in place with the seat prop Remove the bolts and hex nuts from the manual bag NOTE The positive battery terminal is marked POS a The negative battery terminal is marked NEG b NOTE If the positive battery cable c is already attached skip ahead to step 4 2 Remove the red boot d if present from the positive battery terminal a and attach the red cable c to the po...

Page 13: ...uctions on using the bypass feature O FF ON STAR T Power Take Off PTO Knob The PTO knob is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat The PTO knob operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft Pull the knob upward to engage the PTO clutch or push the knob downward to disengage the clutch The PTO knob must be in the OFF position when starting the...

Page 14: ...nsport position push forward on the deck lift pedal and pull up on the deck lock rod To position the deck push the pedal all the way forward remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the desired cutting height and slowly release pressure on the pedal until you reach the clevis pin Transport Lock Not Shown The transport lock is located on the left side of the operator s seat and is used to lock the ...

Page 15: ...rms push the choke if equipped all the way down Electronic Throttle E Governor EFI Electronic Fuel Injection Engines 1 Open the fuel valve s NOTE If both tanks are on and one is empty the engine will not start Be certain to make sure both tanks have fuel or that the empty tank s fuel valve is closed NOTE To prime a dry fuel system turn the ignition switch to the ON position for one minute Allow th...

Page 16: ...ove levers to neutral position using your hands 5 To drive the tractor firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands and continue with Driving the Tractor Forward Driving the Tractor Forward Warning Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth Abrupt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor...

Page 17: ...f the turf Executing a Zero Turn Warning When executing a zero turn the tractor MUST BE STOPPED Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur 1 Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive control levers to neutral 2 To turn clockwise move the left control lever forw...

Page 18: ...e tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality Control the ground speed with the drive control levers 7 When approaching the other end of the strip slow down or stop before turning A U turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required 8 Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3 9 Direct the t...

Page 19: ...1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 Wet Installed Installed Hi lift High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 Table Notes This table is a general outline of suggested settings mowing conditions may vary Inner Baffle The inner baffle regulates grass discharge Remove the inner baffle for high volume grass and install the inner baffle for precision ...

Page 20: ...evel in transmission oil expansion reservoir P Check engine intake screen cover P Clean mower P Blow out clean the pump control area under floor pan P Blow out clean the pedal control area under the foot rest P Lubricate wear points see chart P P Grease three spindle bearings P Clean engine cooling fins external surfaces P Lubricate all grease fittings see chart P Change hydrostatic fluid filter i...

Page 21: ...ic Fluid Cub Drive System Fluid Plus Shell TT SB Castrol Syntec Edge 5W50 Number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 Blade Spindle Bearings See Figure 4 2 WEEKLY 2 Front Wheels See Figure 4 3 2 Front Wheel Spindles See Figure 4 3 2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels See Figure 4 4 2 Axle Pivot See Figure 4 3 LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease gun filled with Shell Alvania RL 2 grease for the blade spi...

Page 22: ...manual Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of engine oil 9 Place the hose back into the clip securing it to the frame Lubrication Warning Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Using a pressure lubricating gun lubricate all grease fittings and point...

Page 23: ...nder normal operating conditions the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not need to be checked and no additional oil is needed If checking the reservoir oil level proceed as follows Warning Check the oil level ONLY before starting the tractor when the transmission oil is fully cooled 1 Clean the reservoir cap and the area around the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission ...

Page 24: ...e equal If they re not proceed to the next step 3 Loosen the lower nut a on the adjustable lift link b attached to the deck lift arm c to lower the deck and tighten the upper nut d to secure the deck in place loosen the upper nut d then tighten the lower nut a to secure the deck in place See Figure 4 8 d a b c Figure 4 8 4 The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements are equal Lev...

Page 25: ...he parking brake engaged engage the PTO switch by pulling up on the knob and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the PTO switch must be replaced See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer 2 If the engine does not start disengage the PTO by pressing the knob down and start the engine Now engage the PTO and the blades should rotate 3 If the blades do not turn the PTO switch must be...

Page 26: ...eck Removal on page 24 3 To remove the belt covers a remove the wing knobs b from the carriage screws c securing it to the deck See Figure 4 16 a b c b c Figure 4 16 4 The speed nut should hold the carriage screw c and tab bolt in place if not re install as shown in Figure 4 16 5 Using a 1 2 drive insert the end into the 1 2 square opening in the deck idler assembly a and rotate the deck idler ass...

Page 27: ...nt blades Warning A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration may damage the machine and or result in personal injury 4 Test the blade s balance using a blade balancer Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly NOTE When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or Grass Side or with a part number stamped in it facing the gro...

Page 28: ...e blade 3 Check tire pressure in all four tires Mower will not mulch grass If Equipped w Mulching Kit 1 Engine speed too low 2 Wet grass 3 Excessively high grass 4 Dull blade 1 Place throttle in FAST rabbit position 2 Do not mulch when grass is wet 3 Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath 4 Sharpen or replace blade Engine will not start ...

Page 29: ... 931 05396 Chute Assembly 634 05228 634 05193 634 05192 Rear Wheel Assembly 24 x 12 12 554 754 Rear Wheel Assembly 24 x 12 12 560 760 772 Rear Wheel Assembly 26 x 12 12 960 972 634 05215 634 05212 634 05211 Front Wheel Assembly 13 x 6 5 6 500 Series Front Wheel Assembly 13 x 6 5 6 700 Series Front Wheel Assembly 16 x 6 6 900 Series Attachments Accessories 7 Part Number Description 59A30047150 FAB ...

Page 30: ...a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for...

Page 31: ...t cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if ap...

Page 32: ...ual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage In addition Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U ...

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