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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning

:  This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or

near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester 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. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723.

CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 [www.cubcadet.com]

FORM NO. 770-10522

                      (12/00)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

3000

TRACTOR

Model 3208

Summary of Contents for 3208

Page 1: ...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 Box 368023...

Page 2: ...2 NOTES ...

Page 3: ...n 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 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...

Page 4: ...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 SECTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATI...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...ate 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 mod...

Page 9: ... 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 360 Turn Equals 1 2 Adjustment POSITION INDICATOR TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE TO RAISE DECKSTOP LOWER DECK LIFT LEVER UNTIL POSITION INDICATOR STOPS REPEAT PROCESS IF NECESSARY TURN KNOB COU...

Page 10: ...ch Transmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill Dipstick Cup Holder Hydraulic Lift Lever Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Cruise Control Lever Choke Lever Throttle Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Not Shown Steering Wheel and Seat A B C D E G F H I J K L M N O P Q R Not Shown T Differential Lock Pedal Deck Height Adjustment Knob R S Removed For Clarity Fuel Fill Cap J Indicator Light Pod T S ...

Page 11: ...rd 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 t...

Page 12: ...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 Steering Wheel Tilt Lock The steering wheel tilt lock is located below the steering wheel in the dash panel Press downward to release Cruise Control Lever Figure 9 The...

Page 13: ...stment 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 deck caster wheels contact the ground Each full rotation of the adjustment knob equals approximately a 1 4 inch adjustment in the deck height setting and there are four detent positions per rotation ...

Page 14: ...damage This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil pressure is low If this indicator illuminates stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is within the operating range and the light remains on contact your Cub Cadet dealer Low Fuel Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the tractor is low on fuel If the gas tank is full and the light stays on conta...

Page 15: ...k 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 of the seat Unscrew the fuel cap ...

Page 16: ...ld feel the cruise latch engage If properly engaged the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor Lightly depress the forward control pedal Lift the cruise control lever upward...

Page 17: ...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 the reverse con trol pedal move the PTO switch to the OFF position then again pull the switch to the RUN position Engaging Differential Lock Fully depress the diff lock pedal to lock the transmission differe...

Page 18: ...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 the operator to lose control of the tractor For the comfort of the operator an easy to operate adjustable seat is a feature of this tractor Also there are three seat mounting positions to pro vide additional adjustment pos...

Page 19: ... 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 push because of the hydro transmis sion s braking action Engage the parking brake If the tractor can be pushed forward or rearward the braking force must be increased Release the Parking Brake Lever If the tr...

Page 20: ...eft 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 first 8 hours More often under dusty conditions Clean every 25 hours or more often under dusty or dirty conditions NOTE We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to elec...

Page 21: ...quivalent No 2 lithium grease Engine Oil See Figure 30 on page 32 Transmission Oil Cub Cadet Drive Oil Can High quality lubricating oil System Fluid Plus ONLY Engine Front Pivot Axle L R Steering Knuckle L R Front Wheels Foot Control Pivot Points Transmission ...

Page 22: ... in side panels Swing the rear of the side panel out and away from the tractor Slide the side panel rearward to 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 panel mounting strip Swing the rear of the side panel inward and align so that the tabs of...

Page 23: ...ry in a well ventilated area Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when working near batteries WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases Use extreme caution when handling batter ies Keep batteries out of the reach of children Battery Removal WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The ba...

Page 24: ...All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge itself more rapidly The battery must be stored with a full charge A discharged battery will freeze at a higher temperature Specific GravityFreezing Point 1 265 71 F 1 250 62 F 1 200 16 F 1 150 5 F 1 100 16 F Recharge the battery before returning to service or every two mo...

Page 25: ...operator comfort and also could affect the level of the mower deck and quality of cut See the tire side wall for proper inflation range Ensure that the valve caps are securely tightened in place to prevent air loss and to protect the valve core Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting equipment on the tractor which exceeds the load capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor Checking Tra...

Page 26: ...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 tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the tractor s engine and remove the ignition key Re...

Page 27: ...cating oil Always lubricate the tractor thoroughly before taking it to a remote location for a prolonged period of time Lubricant is cheap Use plenty of it Worn parts can be expensive to replace Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in clean containers and covered to protect from dust and dirt Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean and wipe dirt from the grease fittings before lubri...

Page 28: ...o the carburetor 2 If emptying the fuel system Towards end of the season monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank to empty If a large volume of fuel is left over remove the fuel cap and siphon the the bulk of any leftover fuel into an approved container Run the engine until it starts to falter then use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has...

Page 29: ...ty engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications d If you have any questions regarding your warranty right and responsibilities you should contact Kawasaki Motors Corp U S A Consumer Services Department 5080 36th Street S E Grand Rapids MI 49512 616 949 6500 or in the case of California residents you may contact the California Air Resources Board...

Page 30: ... and Garden and Utility engine to or from the Kawasaki dealer KAWASAKI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSE LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXCEPTION LISTED UNDER COVERAGE OR EXEMPLARY ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE KAWASAKI LAWN AND GARDEN AND UTILITY ENGINE FOR ANY PURPOSE b NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY IS GIVEN B...

Page 31: ...ngine resulting in inade quate cooling WARNING Keep the muf fler area clean Before running the engine clean the muffler area to remove all combusti ble debris Inspect the muffler area often when mowing dur ing the Fall season Checking Engine Oil Level Figure 28 Before 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 ...

Page 32: ...ressed securely onto the oil fill tube at all times when the engine is operating Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so Changing Engine Oil WARNING If the tractor has recently been operated the engine and surrounding areas may be hot Use caution not to burn yourself when removing the side panels draining the oil from the crankcase and changing the oil filter The oil filter should ...

Page 33: ...f clean oil on the gasket of the new oil filter Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn Refill the crankcase with the quantity and type of appropriate 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 be sure t...

Page 34: ...y Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil Squeeze out all excess oil in a dry cloth Reinstall the foam precleaner over the paper element Reinstall the air cleaner cover Secure with the cover knobs Servicing The Paper Element Inspect an replace the paper element as necessary See Figure 31 Remove the air cleaner cover knob and remove the cover Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off...

Page 35: ...o protect the cooling system from freezing Freezing may result in severe engine and radiator damage Permanent types of antifreeze contain ethylene glycol and corrosion and rust inhibitors Dilute antifreeze with distilled water in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Hot Weather Operation If the lowest ambient temperature will not fall below 32 F distilled water with corrosion and rust inhib...

Page 36: ...maintained between the HIGH H and LOW L marks on the recovery tank See Figure 29 on page 32 for location of recovery tank Adding Engine Coolant If the coolant level is low add coolant to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler neck See Figure 32 Figure 32 NOTE When coolant is added coolant level may drop the first time the engine is started After operating tractor briefly allow system to co...

Page 37: ...o 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 dealer...

Page 38: ...nition 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 intake screen or grille Keep the air intake area side panels grille dash intake screen and cooling fins clean Refer to MAINTENANCE Oil level incorrect Engine oil level must not be over the FULL mark o...

Page 39: ...l equipment chart below for a list of products 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 190 288 100 3 Requires 3 point hitch 190 207 100 Description Model Number Mechanical Angling Kit 1 190 171 100 Hydraulic Angling Kit 1 190 288 100 44 Mower De...

Page 40: ...Ignition Battery 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 Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus Transmission Oil Capacity 5 5 Qts Tires Front inches 16 x 7 5 8 Rear inches 24 x 10 5 12 Dimensions and Weight Wheelbase 49 5 in Overall Length 72 25 in Overall W...

Page 41: ... 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 43: ...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 44: ... 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 45: ...st 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 repla...

Page 46: ...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 48: ...9065 2071 Spark Plug KM BMR4A 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 759 3820 3 60 Deck 759 3809 3 Mower Deck Belts PTO Belt set of 2 44 Deck 954 3098 48 Deck 954 3053 54 Deck 954 0197 60 Deck 954 3093 954 3084 CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER ...

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