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IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

Model 190-002 

30” Hydraulic 

Tiller Attachment

REQUIRED FOR USE:

Weight Kit Bracket

(190-307-100)

Suitcase Weights (3 Req’d)

 (190-390-100)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 190-002

Page 1: ...ully before operating equipment CUB CADET CORP P O BOX 368023 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 Model 190 002 30 Hydraulic Tiller Attachment REQUIRED FOR USE Weight Kit Bracket 190 307 100 Suitcase Weights 3 Req d 190 390 100 PRINTED IN U S A Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer You can locate the model number by looking at the left side of the tiller frame near the top A sample model plate is explained below CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls oper...

Page 3: ...st 75 feet from the tiller attachment while it is in operation Stop tiller if anyone enters the area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the ...

Page 4: ...iller attachment as it can change the stability of the machine Follow all manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve the stability of the machine Do Not Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not till near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly overturn if a wheel or the attachment is ove...

Page 5: ...re time to cool before cleaning repairing or inspecting Check the tine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect tines for damage e g bent cracked worn etc Replace tines with the original equipment manufacture s O E M tines only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compr...

Page 6: ...6 SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE ...

Page 7: ... with the following loose parts in the crate Please remove all loose parts from the crate before discarding it Refer to Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of the manual Figure 1 SECTION 5 ASSEMBLING THE TILLER Attachment Hitch Assembly The attachment hitch assembly is shipped with a separate hardware kit that is needed to mount...

Page 8: ... has to be attached to the hydraulic control valve Refer to Figure 3 Attach the hydraulic hose using the same procedure that was used to attach this hose to the hydraulic pump Figure 3 There is a short hydraulic hose that is connected to the hydraulic motor on one end that was removed from the hydraulic control valve for shipping refer to Figure 3 After installing the small diameter hydraulic hose...

Page 9: ...te from the rear of the book following the instructions from that page and secure it to the dash panel with tape Refer to Figure 4 Complete the following steps to properly install the lift switch and electric harness Open the hood of the tractor and carefully inspect the area below the marked hole location as seen in Figure 4 Check the area for wires and secure them as necessary to prevent damage ...

Page 10: ...drill bit will be used Drilling the holes in the frame will require the rear tires of the tractor to be removed Be certain to stabilize the tractor with blocks or jack stands to prevent it from tipping while the rear wheels are off IMPORTANT Some newer units may already have the necessary mounting holes drilled to the correct size Read the following instructions up to the bulleted paragraph on pag...

Page 11: ...nt the brackets to the tractor is shipped attached to the brackets and will need to be removed before installing The side frame brackets will require two 9 16 wrenches to install on the tractor Install the bolts from the outside of the frame with the threads on the inside of the frame Use Figure 10 to determine the position of the hole in the frame Holding the bolt through the hole with one hand s...

Page 12: ...d the tiller attachment over the hydraulic pump assembly NOTE Be careful to insure that the hydraulic pump assembly clears the tractor s transmission as the tractor is moving toward the tiller attachment Release the left and right hitch latches by removing the clevis pin and cotter pin that secure them in a locked position Figure 12 The attachment hitch which is mounted to the tractor has a cross ...

Page 13: ...wer to the tiller attachment The following describes how the belt is installed Raise the hood of the tractor and locate the PTO pulley on the front of the engine Working from the engine compartment feed the belt around the front of the PTO pulley and place the last portion of the belt onto the pulley with the V groove of the belt facing into the pulley Figure 13 Lying down on the right side of the...

Page 14: ...switch to prevent damage to the electric lift cylinder Tine Direction Lever The tine direction lever is located on the top of the tiller attachment on the right side of the unit Refer to Figure 14 This lever is used to control which direction the tines turn Figure 16 The lever has three positions F is the forward tilling position By pulling the tine direction lever toward the front of the tractor ...

Page 15: ...pands during normal use The opening on the top of the reservoir acts a checking and a filling point for the hydraulic fluid The hydraulic reservoir holds the oil that drives the tiller tines It is important to maintain the correct level of fluid in the reservoir to prolong the life of the hydraulic motor WARNING Hydraulic hoses fittings and fluid become hot during normal usage Allow the machine an...

Page 16: ...able Again if noticeable vibration or shaking of the tiller attachment occur reduce ground speed A slow ground speed while tilling will produce the finest tilled soil and a faster ground speed results in soil that is coarse Tilling Depth The tilling depth is determined using the lift switch To set the tilling depth Engage the tiller as outlined in the previous section With the tractor running at f...

Page 17: ...till the area at least twice Always till at right angles as shown in Figure 19 Turning The tiller attachment was intended to be used in a straight line only Very slight turns while tilling can be achieved by traveling at a slower ground speed but sharp turns during tilling can put excess stress on the frame of the tiller and tractor and will cause the equipment to shake and vibrate excessively Fig...

Page 18: ...ompressor is ideal for drying machinery such as this If that is not available a towel will suffice Doing this will help prolong the life and appearance of the tiller Lubrication There are several lubrication points on the tiller attachment Using a lithium based lubricant white lithium spray lube is recommended contact all the pivot points where the tiller pivots when raising and lowering These are...

Page 19: ... plug and drain the fluid completely Before reinstalling the drain plug check the gasket for cracks or tearing If necessary replace the gasket Reinstall the drain plug and tighten Set tiller back to a level position and set the tiller stand in place for stability Figure 20 Remove the dipstick from the hydraulic fluid reservoir and add four gallons of an approved hydraulic fluid as noted in the pre...

Page 20: ... carefully remove the belt from the large hydraulic pump pulley and the other stationary idler pulley With the belt removed from the hydraulic pump assembly raise the hood of the tractor and locate the belt where it rests in the pulley of the PTO The belt at this point is free of obstruction and can be removed through the hood opening Inspect the belt for any cracks or fraying Replace if necessary...

Page 21: ... clip on the left side of the tractor Supporting the weight of the hydraulic pump assembly with one hand use the other hand to slide the front hanger rod out the right side of the tractor Set the front of the hydraulic pump assembly carefully on the ground The rear of the hydraulic pump assembly is supported by a tongue that is slid inside the rear mounting bracket mounted to the tractor Using bot...

Page 22: ...unplug the electric lift cylinder from the electric lift harness This is located between the rear fender of the tractor and the electric lift cylinder itself It is recommended that the attachment hitch be removed during non tilling usage of the tractor To remove the attachment hitch proceed as follows Follow the wires from the electric lift cylinder until the connector is found Pull the connectors...

Page 23: ...TES Dash Panel Template Instructions 1 Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only 2 Tape the template into position on the dash panel 3 Continue following instruction given on page 9 Installing the Lift Switch ...

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Page 25: ...25 Rear Frame Template Existing Hole Instructions 1 Carefully cut the template along the dotted lines only 2 Continue following instruction given on page 10 Attachment Hitch Mounting Bolts ...

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Page 28: ...adet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening ...

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