Commercial Tank Ride-On
Sprayer-Spreader
Professional Turf Equipment
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
40 Gallon Tank
125 lb Hopper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C.Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Related to Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C.Related to Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D. When Applying Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C.Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Zero Turn Break-In and Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E. Controls for Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
F. Set-Up for Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A. Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B. Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
C. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
D. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
E.
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
F. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
G.Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
H.Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
I.In-Line Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
J.Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
K.Storage and Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L.Cleaning the Spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performance Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
C. Lap Bar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warranty
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
D409,208; 5,946,894; 6,070,690; Pending
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FORWARD
The Hydrostatic drive Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Sprayer-Spreader provides superb
maneuverability, for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, profes
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sional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety
features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The
list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
The sprayer is designed to provide professional turfgrass managers with reliable spray
equipment. The sprayer includes 40 gallon polyethylene tank, 12 VDC electric powered
pump will maximum output of 4.8 GPM. This manual presents the operating and mainte
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nance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cadet Commercial Sprayer at peak effi-
ciency. If properly operated and maintained, your Cub Cadet Commercial Sprayer will
provide dependable service.
This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep
your machine at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your machine will give
dependable service.
CAUTION:
Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this
machine. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who
misuses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal
safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to
read this entire manual before operating the machine.
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent
upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Notwithstand
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ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper-
ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATIONS
A. DANGER
1. Do not operate machine in confined areas
where exhaust gases can accumulate.
2. Do not operate machine without mower chute
deflector in place and operational.
3. Do not carry passengers.
B. WARNING
1. Do not operate machines under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
2. Do not operate machines without all guards
and safety devices in place and functional.
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil
leaks or spillage — clean it up.
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leak-
ing fuels.
5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves,
grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.
6. Use extreme care when backing up.
7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater
than 15 degrees (27%).
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when
traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft
ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles,
debris, etc.).
9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly
and use extra care when turning downhill.
10. Do not operate machines during reduce visi-
bility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).
11. Do not operate machines with non-approved
attachments.
12. Do not operate machines that are dam-
aged.....have machine repaired.
13. Do not operate machines that have not been
properly maintained.
14. Use only replacement parts that are the same
or equivalent to the original equipment.
15. Do not modify machines or any of their com-
ponents, especially the engine governor!
16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours
without hearing protection.
C. CAUTION
1. Use proper protective equipment when oper-
ating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing
protection are recommended).
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.
3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the
safe use of the machine.
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the
machine.
5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly
installed.
6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part
of the body.
7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine
is running and/or the exhaust system is hot.
8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass,
leaves, oil, grease, etc.
9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set
park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off,
and remove ignition key before you dismount
from machine.
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across
slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descend-
ing slopes.
12. Use extra care when loading and unloading
machines from trucks or trailers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General
1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting
the machine. Study the controls and learn the
proper sequence of operation.
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain
this machine who has not read this manual.
Never permit children to operate this machine.
3. Never carry passengers.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety
devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is
damaged or does not function, repair or
replace it before operating the machine.
5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes
when operating or maintaining this machine.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove
the key from the ignition to prevent the engine
from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this machine.
7. Never run the engine indoors without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the
engine is running or until it has cooled after it
has been shut off.
9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.
Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves
when working on the battery. Do not overfill
the battery.
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
oxygen gases which form an explosive mix
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ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all
times.
11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your
hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings.
Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines
or fittings while the system is under pressure.
If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil
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must be removed within a few hours by a doc-
tor familiar with this form of injury or serious
complications may result.
12. Keep adults, children and pets away from the
sprayer and the area to be sprayed.
B. Related to Fuel
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Please respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while
handling fuel.
3. Always use approved containers for fuel and
fill slowly to decrease the chance of static
electricity buildup and spillage.
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied
buildings away from sparks and flames.
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved con-
tainers, place the container on the ground
when refueling to avoid a possible static elec
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tricity ignition of fuel vapors.
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehi-
cle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a
trailer.
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool
before removing the fuel tank cap.
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the
fuel tank opening, use a funnel.
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel
reaches one inch from the top. This space is nec
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essary for tank expansion.
Do not overfill
.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
C. Related to Batteries
1. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is
dilute sulfuric acid which is a very danger
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ous and corrosive liquid. Always wear
safety glasses or goggles and rubber
gloves when working on a lead-acid bat
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tery.
2. Do not overfill a lead-acid battery when filling
the cells with distilled water.
3. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
oxygen gases which form an explosive mix
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ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all
times.
D. When Applying Materials
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the
area where materials will be applied.
2. When operating this machine in the forward
direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to
return to the neutral position on their own.
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers,
operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden
movements of the levers when starting or
stopping.
3. Always remove debris and other objects from
the area where materials will be
applied.(
Note
: debris and loose grass will
reduce traction.)
4. Use the machine only in daylight.
5. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hid-
den hazards.
6. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.
7. Before backing up, check behind you and
watch where you’re going.
8. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
9. Always travel across slopes, never up and
down the slope. Do not operate on steep
slopes, and slow down before turning.
10. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road-
ways. Always allow other vehicles to have the
right-of-way.
11. If you hit a solid object while traveling, turn off
the main switch, place the left and right steer
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ing levers in the neutral, opened-out position,
move the throttle to slow, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine and take the key
from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage.
12. Never leave the machine unattended without:
placing the left and right steering levers in the
neutral opened-out position; moving the throt
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tle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting
off the engine and taking the key from the igni
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tion switch.
13. Keep the machine and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free of
grease, grass, leaves and materials to reduce
the potential for over-heating ad fire.
14. When spraying pesticides:
a.ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON
THE LABEL
b.Avoid breathing vapors.
c.Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
d.Wear rubber boots or rubberized shoes.
e.Wear work clothes with long-sleeved shirts
and long-legged pants.
f.Change to clean clothing daily.
g.Wash hands and face before eating or
smoking.
h.Bathe thoroughly as soon after spraying as
possible.
15. Wear a face shield and rubber gloves when
handling concentrates.
16. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety
devices from the sprayer. If a shield, guard or
safety device is damaged or does not function,
repair or replace it before operating the sprayer.
Part Number: 01003858
Part Number: 01003449
Part Number: 01003450
Part Number: 01003857
Part Number: 01003452Part Number: 01003451
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 17HP Kawasaki
Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin
Air Cleaner: Paper Element with foam pre-cleaner
Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter
Starter: 12-volt electric
Traction Drive: Dual variable-speed hydraulic pump and wheel
Hydraulic Tank: 10 quart capacity, One quart filter
Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right
steering levers; electric power switch; parking brake; foot oper
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ated spreader rate gate; side deflector; spreader power; sprayer
power
Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle, drum brakes
Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 6.50 x 6
Tire Pressure: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster
Drive Wheels: 24x12 - 12
Frame: 2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction
Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment
Fuel Tank: 6.5 gallon w/ shutoff valve
Ground Speed: 0-10 + MPH forward. 0-4 MPH reverse
Instrumentation: Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder
Tank: 40 gallon polyethylene
Pump Motor: 12 VDC permanent magnet
Pump: 4.8 GPM @ 40 psi, diaphram-type
Strainer: In line 30 mesh, stainless steel
Agitation By-pass, triple-jet
Pressure Regulator: Adjustable valve with 60 psi glycerine-dampend gauge
Sprayer Boom: 10 foot, 3 section, 1: O.D. square tubular steel
Spray Nozzles Five FL8VD wide angle full cone tips, 20” centers
Spreader Hopper: 125 pound capacity
Net Weight: 950 lbs
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure. 1 Figure. 2
Ignition Switch
Main Power
Switch
Tach and
Hour Meter
Engine throttle/
Choke Lever
A.General
1. When Applying Materials:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from
the area where material will be applied.
b. When operating this machine, in the for-
ward direction, do not allow the steering
levers to return to Neutral on their own.
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers,
operate them smoothly and avoid any sud
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den movements of the levers when starting
and stopping.
c. Always remove debris and other objects
from the area where materials will be
applied (Note: debris and loose grass will
reduce traction).
d. operate machine only in daylight.
e. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other
hidden hazards.
f. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
g. Before backing up, check behind and
watch where you are going.
h. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
i. Always travel across slopes, never up and
down the slope. Do not operate on steep
slopes and slow down before turning.
Avoid turning downhill if possible, start at
the bottom and work up to the top. Use
extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill.
j. If you hit a solid object while traveling, turn
off the main switch, place the steering
levers in the neutral, opened-out position,
move the throttle to slow, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine, and take the key
from the ignition switch. Inspect for dam
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age. Repair the damage.
k. Never leave the machine unattended with-
out observing the following: placing the
steering levers in the neutral open-out
position, moving the throttle to slow, setting
the parking brake, shutting off the engine
and taking the key from the ignition switch.
l. Keep the machine and especially the
engine and hydraulic components clean
and free of grease, grass, leaves and
materials to reduce the poterntial for over-
heating and fire.
2. Safety Awareness when Applying Materi-
als
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those
above 15 degrees (27% slope).
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
extra care and go slowly.
c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction
is at a minimum going downhill.
d. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip
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pery.
e. Use extra care when grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, or debris are present
as traction can be reduced.
f. Slow-down before turning and come to a
complete stop before any zero turn maneu
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ver.
g. Do not stop machine or park machine over
combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, debris, etc.
3. To Apply Product in a Pattern
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
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b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that
the turns are uphill rather than downhill.
c. Align the machine so as to head directly
toward the object on the far side.
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine
to match conditions, terrain, and operator
familiarity with the controls and keep the
machine headed directly toward the align
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ment object.
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn
is recommended unless a zero turn is
required. The speed of a U-turn that will
allow for machine controllability and mini
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mal turf defacement will be dependent on
several factors including: the speed of the
turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread
pattern, the traction coefficient of the tire to
the traction surface, the slope of the trac
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tion surface.
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the
forward or reverse travel of the machine be
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or
severe turf defacement can occur.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
change the direction that the strips are
traveled by approximately 45 degrees the
next and each subsequent time that mate
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rials are applied to the area.
B.Controls
1.
Engine Ignition and Start Switch:
(See Fig-
ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing
below the right side of the operator’s seat.
When the key is inserted and turned clock
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wise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed.
Turning the switch further against spring pres
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sure starts the engine. The engine will only
start if the main switch is in the “off” position,
the parking brake is engaged and the left and
right steering levers are in the neutral,
opened-out position. The key should always
be removed from the switch if the operator
leaves the machines seat.
2.
Engine Throttle Control:
(See Figure 2.)
Located on the left side of the machine next to
the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control
from the rear to the front will increase the
engine speed from slow to fast.
3.
Left and Right Steering Levers:
(See Figure
3.) These hinged levers open out to the side
in the neutral position to permit the operator to
be seated or to leave the machine’s seat. The
operator, when seated, can pull the levers up
to the operating position, a comfortable fore
-
arm’s length away. These levers control all of
the movements of the machine. Pushing both
levers forward causes the machine to move
forward. Pulling both levers back causes the
mower to machine backward. Pushing one
lever ahead of the other lever causes the trac
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tion wheel on the side where the lever is
ahead to rotate faster than the other traction
wheel, making the machine turn toward the
side where the lever is behind. When one
lever is pushed forward and the other lever
pulled back the same amount, one traction
wheel will turn in reverse and the machine will
turn within its own length.
In order to start the engine, both steering
levers must be opened out to the side in the
neutral position; the parking brake must be
engaged; and the main power clutch switch
must be “off”. However, once the engine
starts, the parking brake must be released
before the operator places the steering levers
into the operating position or the engine will
automatically shut off.
Note: The Steering Levers will return
toward neutral when released, but they should
be placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive
Handles are not placed in neutral, the machine
could creep.
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4.
Main Power Switch:
(See Figure 1.) Located
on the right side of the mower beside the igni
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tion switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch
that controls the main electric power which
supplies power to the spreader and the
sprayer operating switches in the lap bar han
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dles. The switch must be turned off to start
the engine and should be turned off for safety
any time another person approaches the
machine. Power to the main switch will also
be cut off if the operator leaves the operator’s
seat.
5.
Parking Brake:
(See Figure 3.) Located on
the left side of the traction unit. The handle is
an overcenter lever which applies the drum-
type brake on each drive wheel when the han
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dle is pulled to the rear. The brake must be
engaged in order to start the engine.
Brake
Steering Levers
Figure. 3
6.
Fuel Shutoff Valve:
(See Figure 4.) Located
on top of the fuel tank. When turned in a
clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off
the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in
a counterclockwise direction it will open and
allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this
valve if you are not going to run the machine
for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent
flooding the engine.
7.
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Figure. 4
Note: The fuel tank
capacity is 6.5 gallons.
Seat Adjustment Lever:
The Seat Adjust-
ment Lever is located beneath the seat. The
Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the
seat forward and backward. To place the seat
in the desired position pull the seat adjust
-
ment lever to the left then push the seat for-
ward or back to the desired position. Release
the lever so the seat will lock in place.
8.
Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter:
(See
Figure 1) Located on the right side of the
machine in front of the ignition switch. When
the machine is running the tachometer dis
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plays engine rpm. When the machine is off
the tachometer displays running time.
9.
Choke Lever:
(See Figure 2) The Choke is
part of the throttle control on the left instru
-
ment panel next to the seat. The Choke is
operated manually when the throttle is moved
forward past the detent. Having the Choke in
the ON position helps the engine to start dur
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ing initial start-up. During normal operation
the Choke should be OFF, move throttle aft to
the detent location.
10. Speed Control Adjusters:
Flip-in, flip-out
speed limiters are provided for spray opera
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tions. They limit the maximum forward speed
to 4.5
+ 0.2 mph.
Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for
each recommended lubrication interval. There
is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended
engine oil and filter change.
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C.Initial Adjustments
1. Check the fluid levels and tires:
Note: These checks should be made daily,
before starting the engine.
a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, reg-
ular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the
fuel tank (beside the engine on the right
side of the machine). When the fuel
reaches one inch from the top of the tank,
stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be
left for expansion.
b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before
shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it
off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read
the oil level. If it is below the operating
range, add oil through the fill tube using a
funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat
-
ing range.
Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 15W40
engine oil, rated for service SJ.
c. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before
shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located
beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe
off the area around the oil tank fill neck
before checking the oil level to prevent dirt
from contaminating the oil. Remove the
cap and make sure the oil level is up to the
lowest hole on the oil tank fill neck. The top
hole is for venting. If the oil level is low, fill
with a good grade of SAE15W-40 oil.
d. Tires: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front
Caster Tires
Note: New tires are overinflated in order to
properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal
working pressure for the traction tires is 8-10
psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated
to 20-25 psi.
2. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are
Tight.
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating
Procedures
The following procedures are suggested for opera-
tors of ride-on machines which have zero turn
capabilities.
1. Orientation:
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual.
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat before-
and-after, then adjust the speed/direc
-
tional (lap bar) controls (they can be
adjusted before-and-after, as well as up-
and-down — 9/16" wrench required).
c. Become familiar with all of the machine
controls, instrumentation, safety and
instruction signs, and safety devices.
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a
safe, level area with no obstructions includ
-
ing objects, pedestrians, and animals.
2. Initial Operation:
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands,
hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of
the body if needed — safety eye glasses,
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
WARNING:
Hearing Protection is required for all operator
exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and
bystanders, especially children!
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to
be used to make sure it is free of debris,
sticks, stones, wires, bones, and other for
-
eign objects which could cause injury to
bystanders, damage to the machine, or
damage to nearby facilities.
d. Inspect the machine to make sure:
1. All guards, shields are in their proper
place, are secure, and are functional.
2. That there are no spilled or leaking fuel
or oil sources, nor loose fuel or hydraulic
tank caps, hoses or fittings.
3. That there are no loose or missing hard-
ware nor any missing items.
4. That no non-approved devices are
installed.
5. That all safety signs and decals are prop-
erly installed and legible.
e. This is a one person machine, operator
only! Riders are not permitted under any
circumstance!
f. To start the engine on the machine:
1. Make sure the park brake is set to the
“ON” position, both lap bars are in the
neutral/start (opened-out) position, and
the main power switch is in the “off”
(down) position.
2. Move the throttle control forward to
engage the engine choke.
3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch
toward the spring-loaded “Start” position,
maintain the Start position until the
engine begins to run, then release the
switch (it will return to the “Run” posi
-
tion).
4. Retard the throttle slowly by moving it
rearward to release the choke. If the
engine is “cold”, the choke may need to
be partially applied for a few minutes. Be
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sure to totally retard the choke after the
engine has “warmed up”.
g. Check safety devices:
1. With the park brake engaged, move one
of the lap bars (speed/directional control)
from the neutral/start position to the neu
-
tral position (out of the slot, toward the
center of the machine) — the engine
should stop running. Move the lap bars
back to the neutral/start position and the
engine should run.
2. Repeat this procedure with the opposite
side lap bars.
3. With the park brake engaged and the lap
bars in the neutral/start position,
advance the engine speed control com
-
pletely forward (Hi-idle), engage the
main power switch (pull upward), then lift
off the seat — the engine should stop
running. Sit down and the engine should
run. Turn off the main power switch by
pushing the control switch down.
h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:
1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500
rpm (refer to tachometer on right control
panel). This must be increased to full
speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming
familiar with the machine.
2. Release the park brake.
3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/
start position to the neutral position
(toward center of machine). Slowly,
move both lap bars toward the front of
the machine until the machine begins to
move forward — release the lap bars
and the machine should stop. The more
that the lap bars are moved toward the
front of the machine, the faster the
machine will move in the forward direc
-
tion. Release the lap bars and the
machine should stop traveling forward.
(This is a safety check, the normal pro
-
cedure is for the operator to slowly bring
the lap bars to the neutral position).
4. Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as
this could cause turf defacement, loss of
traction, and/or instability.
5. To turn, advance one lap bar ahead of
the other and the machine will turn
toward the opposite from the side that
was advanced — I.E. to turn clockwise
(to the Right), move the LEFT lap bar for
-
ward more than the right side, and to
turn counter-clockwise (to the LEFT),
move the RIGHT lap bar forward more
than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar is
in the neutral position and the other is
advanced, the turn side tire will not
rotate and a “pivot turn” will be executed
— turf defacement could occur (if on
grass) as well as potential damages to
the traction surface and the tire. If the lap
bar on the turn side is not brought all the
way to neutral, then the turn side tire will
continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be
executed with a low potential for turf
defacement as well as traction surface
and tire damage.
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction:
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or
objects are behind the machine. Look
behind the machine, and use extreme
care.
2. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the
rear of the machine until the machine
begins to move rearward. Release the
lap bars and the machine should stop.
The more the lap bars are moved toward
the rear of the machine, the faster the
machine will move in the reverse direc
-
tion. Release the lap bars and the
machine should stop traveling in reverse
(this is a safety check, the normal proce
-
dure is for the operator to slowly bring
the lap bars to the neutral position).
3. Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this
could cause turf defacement and/or loss
of traction.
4. To turn, retard one lap bar ahead of the
other and the machine will turn toward
the same side that was retarded — I.E.,
to turn counter-clockwise (to the LEFT),
move the LEFT lap bar rearward more
than the right side, and to turn clockwise
(to the RIGHT), move the RIGHT lap bar
rearward more than the left side. NOTE:
If one lap bar is in the neutral position
and the other is retarded, the turn side
tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will
be executed. Turf defacement could
occur (if on grass) as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the
tire. If the lap bar on the turn side is not
brought all the way to neutral, then the
turn side tire will continue to rotate and a
“U-turn” will be executed with a low
potential for turf defacement as well as
traction surface and tire damage.
j. To perform a “zero turn”:
1. Please note, a zero turn maneuver can
not be executed while the machine is
moving in the Forward or, Reverse direc
-
tions, the machine must come to a stop
first.
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2. To turn clockwise, slowly move the LEFT
lap bar forward while simultaneously
moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward.
Release both lap bars and the machine
should stop turning.
3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move
the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta
-
neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear-
ward. Release both lap bars and the
machine should stop turning (this is a
safety check, the normal procedure is for
the operator to slowly bring the lap bars
to the neutral position).
3. Start the Engine:
a. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake
“On”.
c. Move the left and right steering levers to
the neutral, opened-out position.
d. Turn the main power switch “Off”.
e. Push the throttle control to a position a
third of the way between slow and fast.
f. Insert the key in the ignition and start
switch and turn the switch to “On”.
g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold,
push the choke to the on position.
h. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc-
tion to the “Start” position until the engine
starts.
Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start”
position for more than 10 seconds or you may
damage the starter. If the engine does not start
in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try
again.
i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts,
push the choke on halfway and as the
engine warms, push the choke off all the
way.
4.
Operating the Machine:
Operating a zero-
turning-radius machine is not like operating a
tractor-type riding machine. The zero-turning-
radius machine is much more maneuverable
and much less fatiguing to operate. However,
getting used to the fingertip control of the
zero-turning-radius machine takes some prac
-
tice. We strongly recommend that you locate
a “test area” where you can operate the
machine for about 30 minutes without being
disturbed.
a. Get into the operator’s seat.
b. Start the engine.
c. After the engine has warmed, adjust the
throttle to the fast position.
d. Release the parking brake.
e. Fold in the steering levers to the operating
position.
WARNING:
When operating this machine forward, do not
allow the steering levers to return to the neu
-
tral position on their own. Always maintain a
firm grip on the steering levers, operate them
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of
the levers when starting or stopping.
f. To go forward, move both steering levers
slightly forward and the machine will slowly
move forward. The farther you move the
levers forward the faster the machine will
go forward.
g. To back up, move both steering levers
slightly backward and the machine will
slowly move backward. The farther you
move the levers backward the faster the
machine will go backward.
h. To turn, pull the lever back on the side to
which you want to turn. The farther back
you pull the lever, the faster and more
sharply you will turn. Initially, you will have
to be careful to avoid turning to fast and
too far.
5. Parking the Machine:
a. Push off the main power switch.
b. Drive the machine to the cleanup or stor-
age area.
c. Move the throttle to slow.
d. Place the steering levers in the neutral
position.
e. Set the parking brake.
f. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key
from the switch.
g. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
E.Controls for Sprayer
1. Valves
There are several ball valves used on the
sprayers. They serve as pump outlets and
are mounted under the pressure regulator.
Ball valves operate with a quarter turn move
-
ment of the handle. When the handle lines
up with the direction of flow, the valve is
open. When the handle is at a 90° angle to
the direction of flow, the valve is closed.
There is a gate valve in the suction line at the
front of the engine plate near the drain fitting.
The handle should be turned all the way
counterclockwise to open the valve and all
the way clockwise to close the valve. To
drain the tank, the cap must be removed
from the drain fitting and the gate valve must
be opened.
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2. Pressure Gauge
Mounted in the pressure regulator housing,
the pressure gauge indicates the pressure in
the output line to the spray gun, wand or
boom and the line to the hydraulic agitator, if
used. The gauge is graduated in pounds per
square inch (psi) and kilopascals (kPa).
3. Pressure Regulator
Located on the side of the pump opposite the
drive shaft. There are different styles of
regulators, but they all function in the same
way. A spring-loaded plunger rests against a
valve seat which forces the pump flow to the
outlets. The springs are opposed by the
hydraulic pressure generated by the pump. If
this pressure exceeds the spring pressure, the
plunger is lifted off of its seat and part or all of
the flow goes to bypass. All of the pressure
regulators have operating levers which in one
position, remove the spring pressure from the
plunger and permit the pump's flow to dump to
bypass and in the other position, apply the
spring pressure to the plunger and force the
pump's flow to the outlets. One valve has a
toggle-type operating lever with a ball which
can be hooked in different notches for
adjustment. Another regulator has a knob that
turns about 90° from "OFF" to "ON". Still
another has a hinged part of the plunger shaft
work as the operating lever. All of the
regulators also have a means for adjusting the
operating pressure. This is a threaded knob, a
ring or a brass adjustment nut which when
threaded down toward the base of the
pressure regulator, increases the spring
pressure.Normally, the regulator should be set
to provide about 100 psi with both output ball
valves closed. Then the output ball valve to the
application device is opened completely and
with bypass or pressurized jet agitation, the
output ball valve to the agitator line is adjusted
to provide the desired flow rate and with the
mechanical agitation, the pressure regulator is
adjusted to provide the desired flow rate.
Pressure to
Left side Boom
Pressure to
Center Boom
Pressure to
Right side Boom
Pressure from Pump
Return to Agitator
F.Set-Up for Sprayer
1. General
Check all bolts on the sprayer for tightness.
Make certain all hose clamps are tight. Check
that bolts on the tank support are tight on poly-
tank. Check that electrical connections are
sound on electric sprayers.
2. Starting the Sprayer (Electric-Powered)
a. Check the battery connections.
b. Clean the in-line strainer if it is dirty.
c. Fill the tank one third full with clean water.
Make certain the gate valve in the suction
line is open.
Cub Cadet Commercial Electric Sprayers are
designed to run in demand operation or constant
operation.
Demand Operation
Close the ball valve (No. 1 in the the drawing on page
14) which stops all flow to the agitator, push the han
-
dle on the directo valve (No. 2) down which permits
flow to the spray wand and turn on the pump switch.
This will force all of the flow from the pump to go to
the spray wand. The pump will operate for a short
period to fill the hose to the spray wand and then will
shut off. With the valves in this position, the pump will
turn on when the spray wand is turned on and will
shut off when the spray wand is turned off.
Note: If you are using a 1.5 GPM spray tip, the
pump will turn on and off as you spray because the
pump can output 4.8 GPM.
Note: The pressure gauge should show no more
than 45 psi when the spray wand is off. This is con
-
trolled by the pressure switch (No. 3) which is preset
at the factory. Pressure greater than 45 psi will acti
-
vate an internal circuit breaker in the pump, stopping
it but it will start again in about two minutes. If this
repeats, you will have to adjust the pressure switch.
To adjust the pressure switch, remove the cover from
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the switch and adjust the nut holding the small spring
on the right side up for a lower pump turnoff pressure
(or down for a higher pump turnoff pressure). The
pump should turn on when the pressure drops to 25
psi. Adjust the nut holding the large spring in the cen
-
ter up for a lower turn-on pressure or down for a
higher turn-on pressure. Replace the pressure switch
cover.
After the pressure switch is properly adjusted, check
the flow rate out of the spray wand with a calibrated
container. (See Calibration.) This is the maximum
flow rate possible. To reduce the flow rate, you must
adjust the valves so that the pump runs constantly.
1
2
3
4
To
To
Wand
Spray
Agitator
Constant Operation
Open the ball valve (No. 1) which permits flow to the
agitator, push the handle on the directo valve (No. 2)
down which permits flow to the spray wand and turn
on the pump switch. Now adjust the pressure regula
-
tor (No. 4) until the desired flow rate out of the spray
wand is achieved.
Note: Do not thread the “T” handle of the regulator
too far clockwise or the pump will start to operate
intermittenly. For maximum agitation, open the ball
valve which permits flow to the agitator, pull the han
-
dle on the directo valve up which shuts off flow to the
spray wand and turn the pressure regulator handle
counterclockwise to relieve all of the spring pressure
in the regulator and provide maximum flow to the agi
-
tator.
3. Calibration
a.Hand Spraying:
There are two keys to proper calibration of hand
spraying. One is knowing your spraying pace, that is,
the time it consistently takes you to spray an even
application of product on each 1000 sq. ft. area. The
other is always knowing the current flow rate out of
the application device on your sprayer.
The first step is to set up your sprayer to spray two
gallons per minute. This is a common flow rate that
can be used to check your spraying pace. To do this,
you need a graduated container. Fill the sprayer tank
one third full with clean water and start it up. Using
the gun or wand that is mounted on your sprayer,
spray into the graduated container for one minute.
Check how much water you collected. Adjust the flow
rate by adjusting the ball valve in the line to the agita
-
tor or the pressure regulator if necessary, until you
can collect two gallons in one minute.
The next step is to determine how long it takes you to
evenly spray 1000 sq. ft. Measure an area 20 ft. by
50 ft. on a paved surface. Spray the area evenly with
clean water. Use a stop watch to time your applica
-
tion. After the water evaporates, spray the area
again.
Repeat this several times and average the applica-
tion times. Spraying on asphalt or concrete will per-
mit you to see the pattern you are applying and will
give you a better conception of even application.
Check the spray pattern as the water evaporates.
Spraying technique is just as important as volume
sprayed.
If your sprayer is set at a flow rate of two gallons per
minute and your spraying pace is .75 minutes per
1000 sq. ft., you are applying liquid at a rate of 1.5
gallons per 1000 sq. ft. which is your application rate.
(2 gallons/minute x .75 minutes/1 000 sq. ft. = 1.5
gallons/ 1 000 sq. ft.) - the application rate.)
It is wise to check the flow rate out of the application
device on your sprayer every working day. It is also
wise to check your spraying pace and the spraying
pace of anyone else who will be using the sprayer
every month or so because as you can see, the
amount of liquid you apply depends on the flow rate
of your sprayer and your spraying pace. You can
check your spraying pace on every lawn you spray if
you have measured the lawn accurately. The use of
a Electronic Digital Flow Meter will permit you to very
accurately measure the flow rate and the total gal
-
lons of liquid sprayed on each lawn. (See page 16)
Your tank has gallonage markers which may also be
used to approximate the gallons of liquid that you
spray on each lawn. This figure should equal your
application rate times the number of 1000 sq. ft. in
the lawn.
Example: You have sprayed a 10,000 sq. ft. lawn at
an application rate of 1.5 gallons/1000 sq. ft. -- 10 x
1.5 = 15 gallons. A flow meter should read 15 gal
-
lons. When you started there were 40 gallons of liq-
uid in your tank. Now there should be 25 gallons left
in the tank.
Adding products to the tank:
CAUTION: AVOID ACCIDENTS. FOR
SAFETY, READ THE ENTIRE PRODUCT
LABEL INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY
STATEMENTS. USE ALL PRODUCTS
ONLY AS DIRECTED.
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The product label will tell you how much product
should be used per 1000 sq. ft. If the label says you
are to use 1.4 ounces per 1000 sq. ft. you divide the
number of gallons of water in the tank by your appli
-
cation rate (gallons per 1000 sq. ft.) and multiply by
the number of ounces of product per 1000 sq. ft.
Example: 40 gallons divided by 1.5 gallons / 1000
sq. ft. times 1.4 ounces / 1000 sq. ft.
=37.3 ounces
(2.3 pints.)
You would fill the sprayer tank one third full with
clean water and then add 2.3 pints of product to the
tank through the strainer basket while the sprayer is
running under full agitation. After the product is com
-
pletely mixed, you would fill the tank to the proper
level with clean water.
b.Boom Spraying:
There are two keys to proper calibration of boom
spraying. One is knowing and controlling the sprayers
speed over the ground and the other is always know
-
ing the flow rate of the spray tips on the boom. The
following is a simplified procedure, Measure and
mark off a distance of 205 feet in an area that best
represents the average topography for the area to be
sprayed. Select a safe tractor (truckster) speed (usu
-
ally three to six MPH) which can be maintained while
spraying. Write down the engine's RPM and the gear
selection so that this speed can be maintained during
both calibration and actual spraying.
With the tractor (truckster) traveling at the selected
speed and with the sprayer one half full of water, time
and record the seconds taken to travel the 205 feet.
With the sprayer still half full of water, start the
sprayer's engine and adjust the pump's pressure reg
-
ulator to the desired liquid pressure (normally
between 20 and 50 psi). Collect all the water from
one nozzle for the same number of seconds taken to
travel the 205 feet.
Example: If it took 35 seconds to travel the 205 feet,
collect the discharge of one nozzle for 35 seconds.
BOOM WITH 20" NOZZLE SPACING: The number
of fluid ounces collected equals the gallons per acre
(GPA) output.
BOOM WITH 10" NOZZLE SPACING: Two times the
number of fluid ounces collected equals the gallons
per acre (GPA) output.
Repeat this procedure two more times, collecting
water from a different nozzle each time. Use the
average number of ounces collected from the three
nozzles to determine the gallons per acre output of
the boom at the set pressure. Note: If the ounces col
-
lected from any nozzle are 10% greater or less then
the ounces collected from any other nozzle, it is a
sign of wear and all the tips on the boom should be
replaced.
To determine the amount of product to add to the
spray tank, divide the capacity of the tank by the
number of gallons of water per acre (GPA) to deter
-
mine the area, in acres, that can be covered with a
tankful of spray.
Example: 40 Gallon Tank divided by 10 GPA = 4
acres covered per tankful.
Multiply the application rate of the product per acre
times the acres per tankful and add that amount of
product to the tank through the strainer basket. The
tank should be one third filled with clean water with
the sprayer running under full agitation. After the
product is completely mixed, you would fill the tank
to the proper level with clean water.
Example: 2 quarts per acre x 4 acres per tankful = 8
quarts or 2 gallons of product to be added per
tankful of clean water.
To decrease the output: Adjust the pressure
regulator to a lower pressure that still maintains the
spray pattern; or increase the speed of the tractor
(truckster); or change the nozzle tips to a smaller
size.
To increase the output: Adjust the pressure regulator
to a higher pressure that still maintains the spray
pattern; or decrease the speed of the tractor
(truckster); or change the nozzle tips to a larger size.
AFTER CHANGING OUTPUT - RECALIBRATE
4. Tips on Spraying
a.Mixing Dry-Bagged Products for Sprayer Use:
Dry-bagged products shoulld be pre-mixed with
clean water in a five gallon container to form a slurry.
The sprayer should be one third filled with clean
water and running under full agitation. The slurry
should be slowly poured into the sprayer through the
strainer basket. After the product is completely
mixed, you would fill the tank to the proper level with
clean water.
b.Use of the Spray Wand:
The Spray Wand consists of a ball valve which con-
trols the width of the pattern, a handle, a trigger valve
which turn’s the flow on and off, an extension, a
screen strainer, a hex chamber which controls the
flow to the tip, one of two brass tips and a nut to hold
the tip in place. The low volume tip discharges about
1-1/4 gallons per minute and the high volume tip dis
-
charges about 1-1/2 gallons per minute. The tips
throw the best pattern at a pump pressure of about
40 psi. Both tips throw a fan shaped pattern about
eight feet wide with a droplet size large enough to
help avoid drift.
Determine the application rate in gallons per 1000
sq. ft. from the product label. Divide this figure by
your spraying pace in minutes per 1000 sq. ft. to
determine the proper flow rate for the wand in gallons
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per minute. Use this figure to select the proper tip
and then calibrate the sprayer to spray this flow rate.
To use the wand, hold it in your hand with the hose
running around your body as described in the section
on the Gun. Hold the wand so that the tip is 18 to 24
inches above the ground and the spray pattern cov
-
ers a swath about eight feet wide. Hold the wand
steady and lock the trigger on. Start at the sprayer
and work into the lawn. Walk in parallel paths about
eight feet apart and make sure your spray pattern
slightly overlaps the previous pass. Use the ball
valve to control the pattern width to keep the spray
pattern away from ornamentals, trees and gardens.
The Spray Wand with the low volume tip is No.
00010856.
The low volume tip for the Spray Wand is No.
00010450.
The Spray Wand with the high volume tip is No.
00005419.
The high volume tip for the Spray Wand is No.
00006328.
5. Cleaning the Sprayer
After use, flush the sprayer tank, and the entire sys-
tem, pump, plumbing, hoses and gun, wand or boom
with Nutra-Sol to neutralize chemicals and reduce
pump problems. Follow the instructions on the label.
Extra cleaning care should be taken after spraying
herbicides to prevent possible damage to turf or
plants when next spraying insecticides or fungicides.
After the sprayer has been flushed, clean the in-line
strainer. Hose off the outside of the sprayer to wash
off dust and dirt. Do not spray water on the engine if it
is hot.
6. Spreader Mounting
The Electric Spreader is mounted to the rear of the
spreader-sprayer and is powered by a 12-volt electri
-
cal system. The spreader has been mounted at the
center rear of the machine so that the impeller is 18
inches from the ground.
7. Push-Push Switch
This switch has been mounted in the left lap-bar
(speed-direction control lever) in a position conve
-
nient to the operator.
8. Wiring
The motor wiring is provided with a disconnect plug
so that the spreader can be taken off the machine
and the wiring left intact. Check for proper rotation of
the impeller by activating the push-push switch to
start the impeller. When viewed from the top of the
spreader, the impeller should rotate in a counter
-
clockwise direction. If the rotation is incorrect, shut-
off the switch and reverse the wiring.
9. Shut-Off Meachanism
A rate plate cable mechanism are used to open and
close the spreader. It is positioned on the left side of
the machine within easy reach of a foot pedal and the
operator.
10. Proper Machine Speed is 3 M.P.H.
Adjust the spreader setting rate as recommended by
the manufacturer of the product to be applied. At a
speed of 3 m.p.h., the product will be distributed in a
spread width of 8 to 12 feet. To spread material, acti
-
vate the push-push switch to start the impeller when
the machine reaches the area to be treated, then
push the foot pedal forward to open the spreader.
When you reach the end of the area to be treated,
push the lower portion of the foot pedal to close the
spreader. Then, with the spreader closed, turn
around and then open the spreader again and make
a pass parallel to and 8 feet away from the first. If you
keep the passes 8 feet apart, the spreader patterns
will overlap at the sides where they thin out and you
will achieve even distribution. Reminder to close the
spreader when you stop or turn the machine, also
push into on the push-push switch to stop the impel
-
ler if you stop or when traveling from one area to
another.
11. Spreader Calibration
Two items must be considered when calibrating a
spreader. The first is the distribution pattern of the
spreader. That is, the pattern the product makes as it
strikes the ground after being thrown out by the
spreader's impeller. There are many factors which
affect the distribution pattern of a rotary spreader and
some of them relate directly to the product. For this
reason, we recommend that the spreader be cali
-
brated separately for every product to be applied.
Spreader calibration should be checked at least once
a month, or more often when the spreader is used
frequently.
The second item is the product application rate, that
is the amount of product applied per thousand
square feet. This is important because over-applica
-
tion can be costly and may cause plant injury, while
under-application will reduce the effectiveness of the
product.
a.To calibrate a spreader, follow these steps:
Check the spreader discharge holes with the operat-
ing lever in the closed position. If the discharge holes
are not fully closed, adjust the cable. Tighten the
lower locknut and recheck. Repeat this procedure
until the holes are fully closed.
b.To achieve a uniform distribution pattern:
The accurate method for checking pattern uniformity
is to lay out shallow boxes or pans in a row on a line
perpendicular to the direction of spreader travel. Elev
-
en boxes or pans, two inches high placed on one-foot
centers will provide accurate calibration. To conduct
the test, begin with the pattern slide completely open
and set the rate control arm at the suggested approx
-
imate setting. Make three passes over the boxes,
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pushing the spreader in the same direction each time.
The product caught in each box is then evaluated to
determine the distribution pattern. Weighing the prod
-
uct in each box is the most accurate, but a simpler
method is to pour the contents of each box into a sep
-
arate small vial or bottle. Then set the eleven vials or
bottles side-by-side in order. This makes the pattern
variation quite visible.
To reduce the amount of discharge to the right side
(operator's right) the pattern slide should be partially
closed and the test repeated until the distribution pat
-
tern is uniform.
c.To achieve the correct product application rate:
The approximate spreader settings printed on any
product label should only be used as the intial setting
for calibration. Set the rate control arm at this approx
-
imate setting. Using the collection boxes or pans,
make a single pass over them to determine the effec
-
tive pattern width. The effective pattern width is twice
(2x) the distance to the point where the rate drops to
one-half the average rate at the center. Example: If
the product in the vials from the center boxes aver
-
ages two inches in depth, count out to the vial which
has one inch of product. If this is the fifth vial from the
center and the boxes were on one-foot centers, the
effective pattern width is ten feet (2 x 5 ft.).
Knowing the effective pattern width (ten feet), mea-
sure out a lineal distance to equal 1,000 sq. ft. (10 ft.
x 100 ft. = 1,000 sq. ft.). Weigh 20 lbs. of product and
place it in the spreader hopper and spread it over the
distance necessary to equal 1,000 sq. ft. (100 ft.).
Then weigh the product left in the hopper and sub
-
tract this amount from the amount with which you
started. The result is the application rate for this prod
-
uct in pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. that your spreader is
currently adjusted to disperse. Adjust the rate control
arm up or down as needed and repeat this procedure
until the correct application rate is achieved.
d.To use the calibration gauges:
The calibration gauges provide a series of “steps”,
numbered in 1/32-inch increments, that will allow you
to “fine-tune” the spreader. Once you have calibrated
your rotary spreader for the product chosen, open
the operating lever and insert the calibration gauges
until you determine which step fits tightly into one of
the open holes in the hopper bottom. Record that
step number for future reference when using that
product. You may choose to set other rotary spread
-
ers for application of the same product by adjusting
the shut off plate to that calibration gauge step. This
will provide consistent settings for all of your spread
-
ers. To recalibrate your rotary spreader after a period
of use, adjust the rate control arm to the "24" posi
-
tion. Open the operating lever and insert the even-
numbered Calibration Gauge into one of the open
holes in the hopper bottom. Close the operating lever
and let the shut off plate on the underside of the hop
-
per make contact with the number 10 step on the
Calibration Gauge. Move the rate control arm back
toward the "6" position until the bottom of the arm
makes contact with the shut off plate. If your
spreader is properly adjusted, the top of the rate con
-
trol arm should be at setting "10". To correct vari-
ances, remove the rate control arm, place the bottom
of the arm (up to the bolt hole) in a vise, and bend
either to the right or the left.
e.Spreader tips:
1. Always close the operating lever before filling the
hopper.
2. Be sure the screen is in place to prevent lumps or
paper scraps from plugging the holes in the hopper
bottom.
3. Always start traveling forward before opening the
operating lever; close the operating lever before for
-
ward motion is stopped.
4. Empty the spreader after each use. Wash the
spreader thoroughly and allow it to dry. Keep the
impeller clean.
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the
key from the ignition to prevent the engine
from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this mower.
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A.Hydraulic Oil
WARNING:
Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can
occur if the oil level is not within the proper
operating range.
Hydraulic Tank
Figure. 5
Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in
small quantities and recheck the oil level
before adding more. It is important that you do
not overfill the reservoir.
1. Adding Hydraulic Oil
(use SAE15W 40)
a. Place the Machine on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
b. Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill
neck.
d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check
the level. The correct level is up to the low
-
est hole of the oil tank fill neck.
e. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to
the lowest hole in the oil tank fill neck, if
necessary.
2. Draining Hydraulic Oil
Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not
pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this
creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the
environment when disposing of used oil.
a. Place the Machine on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
b. Stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
c. Raise the seat forward to expose the
hydraulic oil fill point.
d. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil
cap.
e. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.
f. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gal-
lon) under the hydraulic reservoir and filter.
g. Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydrau-
lic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain.
Replace the plug.
h. Place a small pan under the pump motor
frame. Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic
reservoir for faster drainage. Remove nut
caps and drain oil from both left and right
pumps. Replace and retighten nuts.
Figure. 6
Hydraulic pumps
Unfasten hose and drain
from this side of both pumps.
i. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa-
tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with
new oil.
j. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res-
ervoir.
k. Run and purge pumps and motors. Check
oil level.
l. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res-
ervoir and repeat step L.
B.Electrical Circuit
Danger:
Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10.
1.
Battery:
The battery is located beneath the
operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and
check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the
battery every 50 operating hours. If the level
in any of the six cells has dropped below the
bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole, refill
the cell with distilled water. To keep the out
-
side of the battery clean, brush on a strong
solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and
rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and
cable ends clean with a wire brush and make
sure the connections are tight. Coat the termi
-
nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
2.
Battery Storage:
When storing the Machine
for long periods of time the following guide
-
lines should be taken.
a. Disconnect the battery cables from the ter-
minals and remove the battery. You will
have to remove the control panel to access
the battery strap. Replace control panel.
b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty
battery will lose its charge over time.
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c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-
charged battery will freeze (refer to the
table below).
Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F)
1.265 -71
1.250 -62
1.200 -16
1.150 5
1.100 16
d. Recharge battery when ever the specific
gravity value is less than 1.225
3. Battery Removal
Warning:
When removing the cables from the battery
follow these steps to avoid a short between
the wrench and the frame.
a. Remove the Negative (black) cable.
b. Remove the Positive (red) cable.
c. Release the hold down straps.
d. Remove the battery without tipping.
4. Installing the Battery
Note: The battery is delivered from the fac-
tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte.
a. Attach the Positive (red) cable.
b. Attach the Negative (black) cable.
c. Attach the rubber battery strap.
5. Jump Starting
Warning:
Failure to use this starting procedure can
cause sparking, and the gases in the battery
to explode.
a. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to
the Positive terminal (+) of the charged
battery.
b. Attach the other end of the red jumper
cable to the Positive terminal (+) of the low
charge battery.
c. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to
the Negative terminal of the charged bat
-
tery.
d. Attach the other end of the black jumper
cable to the frame of the unit with the low
charge battery.
6.
Fuses:
There is one fuse located in the wiring
between the ignition and start switch and
other electrical components. This is a stan
-
dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 20
amp.
7.
Safety Switches:
There are five safety
switches in the electrical circuit which control
the engine. They are (1) the main power
switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the
left and (4) the right steering lever switches
and (5) the seat switch.They operate so that
in order to start the engine, the main power
switch must be off, the parking brake must be
engaged, and both steering levers must be
opened-out to the side in the neutral position.
Once the engine is started, the seat must be
occupied and the parking brake must be
released before either of the steering levers is
folded up to the operating position or the
engine’s electronic ignition will be grounded
out and the engine will stop. Also, the seat
must be occupied before the main power
switch can cause the spreader and sprayer to
operate.
8.
Safety Switch Operation Checks:
The fol-
lowing operational checks should be made
daily.
a. Main Power Switch: Sit in the operator’s
seat. With both steering levers opened-out
in the neutral position and the parking
brake engaged, turn the main power switch
“on” and try to start the engine. The engine
should not start. If it does, the main power
switch must be replaced. If the engine
does not start, turn the main power switch
“off” and start the engine. Now turn the
main power switch “on” and the power
should be available for the spreader and
sprayer. If the power is not available, the
main power switch must be replaced, the
seat switch must be replaced or the
spreader & sprayer switch must be
replaced.
b. Parking Brake Switch: Sit in the opera-
tor’s seat. With both steering levers
opened-out in the neutral position and the
main power switch “off”, release the park
-
ing brake and try to start the engine. The
engine should not start. If it does, the park
-
ing brake switch must be repositioned or
perhaps replaced. If the engine does not
start, engage the parking brake and start
the engine. Swing one steering lever up to
the operating position and the engine
should stop. If the engine does not stop,
the parking brake switch must be reposi
-
tioned or replaced.
c. Left and Right Steering Lever Switches:
Sit in the operator’s seat. With both steer
-
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ing levers opened-out in the neutral posi-
tion, the parking brake engaged and the
main power switch “off”, swing the left
steering lever up to the operating position
and try to start the engine. The engine
should not start. If it does, the left steering
lever switch must be repositioned or per
-
haps replaced. Open the left steering lever
to the neutral position and swing the right
steering lever up to the operating position
and try to start the engine. The engine
should not start. If it does, the right steer
-
ing lever switch must be repositioned or
perhaps replaced. If the engine does not
start, Open the right steering lever to the
neutral position and start the engine.
Swing the left steering lever up to the oper
-
ating position and the engine should stop.
If the engine does not stop, the left steering
lever switch must be repositioned or
replaced. Open the left steering lever out
to the neutral position and start the engine.
Swing the right steering lever up to the
operating position and the engine should
stop. If the engine does not stop, the right
steering lever switch must be repositioned
or replaced.
d. Seat Switch: With both steering levers
opened-out to the neutral position, the
parking brake engaged and the main
power switch in the “off” position, start the
engine. Now release the parking brake,
hold down on the back of the operator’s
seat against spring pressure, and swing
one of the steering levers up to the operat
-
ing position. Release the operator’s seat
and the engine should stop. If the engine
does not stop, the seat switch must be
replaced. With both steering levers folded
out in the neutral position, the parking
brake engaged and the main power switch
in the “off” position, sit in the operator’s
seat and start the engine. Turn the main
power switch to the “on” position and the
power should be available for the spreader
and sprayer. Raise up slightly off the oper
-
ator’s seat and power should be discontin-
ued at the spreader and sprayer. If power
is not discontinued when you dismount
from the operator’s seat, the seat switch
must be replaced.
C.Tires
The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free
to swivel to accommodate the direction of the
Machine.
The two rear wheels are used to propel the Machine
in the direction of input from the drive handles.
Inflation pressure of the rear tires is important for
stability while the Machine is in operation. If the tire
diameter is not equal between the two tires, the
Machine will pull to one side.
1.
Inflation Pressure:
a. Traction Tires—20 psi max; 8-10 psi rec-
ommended
b. Front Caster Wheel—28 psi max; 20-25
psi recommended
Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires:
a. Balance inflation pressure between the
rear tires to help maintain straight travel
(see tire side wall for proper inflation pres
-
sure).
b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent
air pressure loss.
2.
Leaking Tires:
When a flat tire occurs, repair
or replace immediately. The normal procedure
is to remove the wheel and replace it with a
spare. Take the leaking tire to a maintenance
area and repair. If a tire is getting soft, park
the mower on the nearest level, paved area. If
the leaking tire is on a traction wheel, put
blocks on each side of the opposite traction
wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an
inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the
lug nuts and remove the wheel. Mount a
spare wheel and tire, replace the lug nuts, and
using a torque wrench, tighten them to 60
±
10 ft-lbs.
If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel,
block both traction wheels and raise the
caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the
ground. Loosen and remove the locknut from
the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly
from the caster yoke. The wheel and two
spacer sleeves will drop free. Slip the axle
assembly through one side of the caster
yoke, through a spacer sleeve, a spare
wheel, the other spacer sleeve and finally
through the other side of the caster yoke.
Then tighten the locknut on the end of the
axle assembly.
Lower the machine off the jack and continue
to use. The wheel with the leaking tire should
be taken to the maintenance area, the tire
inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a
large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the
tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles
which indicate a leak. Mark each leak with a
yellow marking crayon and then deflate the
tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the
leaks you find are pin hole size to 1/16"
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diameter, the tire can be repaired using an
aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer
available from any auto supply store. Follow
the directions on the can. If the leaks are
larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be
repaired with rubber plugs also available in a
kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead
is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in
the tire or the tire will have to be replaced.
3.
Creeping:
Creeping is the slight forward or
backward movement of the machine when the
throttle is on and the lapbars are in the
opened-out position. If your machine creeps
do the following.
a. Jack up rear of unit.
b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-
tion.
c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control
assembly in parts list).
d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-
nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-
trated Parts Book (ONLY if machine
creeps.)
e. Start unit and push throttle all the way on.
f. If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con-
nectors counter-clockwise. And if unit
creeps in reverse, rotate clockwise.
Adjust the appropriate rod connector. The
left rod for the left side of the machine and
the right rod for the right side of machine.
Afterward, retighten jam nuts.
D. Brakes
While the machine is in motion, all braking is performed
dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction
motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the
machine is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic
system locks the traction wheels.
Note: To move the machine forward or in
reverse by pushing, you must release the
dynamic braking. Locate the valves on the
pump. Turn valves counter-clockwise one
quarter turn to push the unit. After pushing
the mower to the desired location, return both
valves to the operating position (See photo
below)
Hydro Release Valve
.
When the machine is parked with the engine running
and the steering levers opened out in the neutral
position, the parking brakes should be applied. The
parking brakes are drum-type brakes mounted on
each traction wheel.They are both engaged by the
same operating lever.
1.
Adjustments:
The parking brake handle is an
overcenter lever that should engage with
moderate force.
Note: To increase parking brake capacity
tighten the brake rods connected to the brake
arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and
check parking capacity. Repeat Step.
To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the
brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter
pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from
the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the
brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn
looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake
about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble
the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly.
Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal
amount.
2.
Repair:
The machine is equipped with inter-
nal drum brakes and will not normally require
maintenance. If they are not working properly,
please contact your service center.
E. Hydraulic System
1.
Hoses:
Check the hoses from the hydraulic
oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines
daily for leaks or abrasion and replace any
damaged hoses. Make certain there are no
kinks or twists in any hose.
2.
Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:
Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil
filter after the first 50 hours of operation and
every 500 hours thereafter.
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To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain
pan under the drain plug on the bottom of the
hydraulic oil tank. Remove the drain plug, drain the
tank, then replace the plug. Place the drain pan under
the filter and remove the filter by unscrewing in a
counterclockwise direction. The filter will be full of oil,
so empty it into the drain pan. You don’t have to drain
the rest of the hydraulic system. Fill the replacement
filter with a good grade of 15W-40 oil and lubricate the
sealing surface. Screw the filter onto the filter base
until it seats and then another one-half turn to seal.
Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill
cap and the area around it before removing
the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the
oil.
Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same
15W-40 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up
to the level of the second hole in the fill tube. Leave
this air space for expansion. Start the engine and let it
run at Lo-idle for about five minutes. Check the filter
for leaks. Idling the engine and the pumps in this way
will purge any air from the system. Shut off the engine
and recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off if
necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole in
the fill tube.
Note: After unit is up to operating tempera-
ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic
oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive
air bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact
service technician.
3.
Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:
The pumps
are the hardest-working components in the
hydraulic system. They are in operation all the
time the engine is running. Because of
extremely close tolerances, wear is an impor
-
tant factor in their life.
Contaminants
in the
hydraulic oil and
cavitation
does the greatest
harm to the pumps. Cavitation is a blockage in
the supply lines that produces a partial vac
-
uum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic
oil in the pump.
Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con-
nected to the filter) daily before starting the
engine. Look for a flattened condition or any
leaks and repair or replace as necessary. A
flattened or leakng suction hose will permit
cavitation to develop which can destroy the
pumps in a short time.
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will
also damage the pumps . To prevent this, use
a filter that captures particles as small as 30
microns or 30 millionths of a meter in diame
-
ter. You can help in the battle against dirt by
being very careful when you remove or repair
a component in the hydraulic system. Thor
-
oughly clean off any component before you
work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line
you remove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use
plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic
fittings. Place any component you remove in a
clean plastic bag so it can’t pick up dust or
dirt. Clean your hands frequently when work
-
ing on the hydraulic components.
Note: The pumps are not owner-repairable.
If a pump fails, contact your Service Center.
Do not disassemble the pump.
4.
Steering Lever Adjustments:
Place the
machine on level ground with the engine run
-
ning, parking brake off and steering levers
opened out to the neutral position. If the
Machine begins to creep, adjust the Steering
Levers.
If the machine creeps, first determine whether
it creeps to the right or left side and which
direction the machine moves — to the front or
the rear. To make the adjustment, place the
steering levers in the opened-out neutral posi
-
tion and set the parking brake, shutoff the
engine, take the key from the ignition switch
and pivot the seat forward. If the machine
creeps to the right, you will adjust the linkage
on the left side of the machine and vice-versa.
Remove the cap screw and lock washer that
secure the linkage control arm rod end bear
-
ing to the control lever pivot. Loosen the jam
nut which prevents the rod end bearing from
turning. If the mower creeps forward, thread
the rod end bearing one-half turn clockwise
into the linkage control arm. If the machine
creeps backward, thread the rod end bearing
one half turn counterclockwise out of the link
-
age control arm. Then tighten the jam nut and
reconnect the rod end bearing to the control
lever pivot by replacing the cap screw and
lock washer.
After adjusting the steering linkage, swing the
seat back to its normal position and place the
steering lever on the side you adjusted up to
the operating position. If you feel a slight push
forward or a slight pull backward from the
neutral position you must adjust the lever
return assembly. To do this, swing the steering
lever back out to the neutral position, pivot the
seat forward and loosen the jam nut on the
lever return rod where it is threaded into the
hex-shaped end of the lever return bolt. If the
steering lever was pushed forward, turn the
hex-shaped lever return bolt clockwise one-
half turn off of the lever return rod. If the steer
-
ing lever was pulled back, turn the hex shaped
lever return bolt counterclockwise one-half
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turn onto the lever return rod. Then tighten the
jam nut, pivot the seat back into the operating
position and start the machine to check that
your adjustments were made correctly.
F. Storag e
1.
General:
If your machine will not be in service
for a few months, it should be stored in a dry
location that is not subject to drastic changes
in temperature. Before storing, the following
maintenance procedures should be per
-
formed.
a. Clean the machine. The entire unit should
be washed and cleaned.
b. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair
scratches with the appropriate touch-up
spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on
any unpainted surfaces. (Be careful not to
get any oil on the drive belts.)
c. Lubricate the machine.
d. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be
warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the
engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with
fresh oil.
e. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close
the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the
fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end
into an approved fuel container. Open the
fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel
tank and line into the approved container.
Replace the fuel line on the carburetor.
Start the engine and allow it to run out of
fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish
deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil
-
ter.
f. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark
plugs and pour approximately one ounce
of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine
one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on
the cylinder walls. Replace the spark
plugs.
g. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully
charged.
h. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-
tings. Replace as necessary.
i. Jack the machine up and store it on blocks
to take the weight off of the tires.
2. To Put the Machine Back in Service:
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark
plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter,
crank the engine to pump the excess oil
out of the spark plug holes. Replace the
spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase
and the hydraulic tank.
d. Lower the machine off the block and check
the tire pressure.
e. Push the machine outdoors and start the
engine. Let the engine idle until it has
warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).
G. Pump
Diaphragm pumps require very little maintenance.
The procedures that are required are listed in the
pump Installation/Operation Instructions furnished
with the sprayer.
H. Tank
The sprayer tank requires no scheduled mainte-
nance. The inside of the tank should be flushed out
after each use as described in the section on Clean
-
ing the Sprayer. The outside of the tank should be
hosed off after use and scrubbed occasionally with
soapy water to remove ground-in dirt. If the tank is
ever accidentally punctured, it can be repaired with a
Poly Patch Kit.
I. In-Line Strainer
The in-line strainer should be cleaned each day after
the sprayer has been flushed. Place a flat pan under
the strainer bowl to catch the liquid and unscrew the
bowl. Note: There is a washer-like seal between the
top lip of the bowl and the strainer body. This seal will
sometimes come off on top of the bowl or will drop
out of the strainer body when the bowl is unscrewed.
DO NOT LOSE THIS SEAL! It must be installed or
you won't be able to operate your sprayer.
J. Hose
If the hose on your sprayer is treated carefully, it will
give long and trouble free service. When you have
finished spraying a lawn, carry the application device
and drag the hose back to the sprayer. This protects
the application device from being damaged by being
dragged through the turf and permits you to insure,
as you walk back to the sprayer, that the hose is not
snagged on something or wrapped around a tree. It
also eases the load on your reel because the hose
will be rewound from only half the distance. The hose
should be flushed out daily as described in the sec
-
tion on Cleaning the Sprayer. Weekly, you should
clean off the outside cover of the hose by rewinding it
onto the reel while gripping it lightly with a rag dipped
in soapy water.
K. Storage and Winterizing
If the sprayer will not be used for 30 days or more it
should be thoroughly flushed out and cleaned as
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described in the section on Cleaning the Sprayer.
The engine should be drained of fuel to prevent gum
deposits from forming on essential carburetor parts.
First, the fuel tank should be drained and then the
engine should be started and allowed to run until it
stops from lack of fuel. While the engine is still
warm, the oil should be drained from the crankcase
and then the crankcase refilled with fresh oil. The
spark plug should be removed, a teaspoon of oil
poured into the cylinder, the engine cranked slowly
to distribute the oil and the spark plug replaced. The
blower housing should be removed and any dirt
should be cleaned from the engine's cooling fins.
You should change the oil in the pump every 200
hours and at the end of the spraying season. You
should change the pump's diaphragms at the end of
each spraying season. The sprayer should be stored
in a clean, dry area which should be heated if
freezing weather will occur during the time of
storage. If storing in a heated room is not possible,
winterize the sprayer. Pour a gallon of antifreeze and
a gallon of clean water into the sprayer. Start the
engine and agitate the mixture. Then pump the
antifreeze mixture through the plumbing and
discharge it from the application device back into two
one gallon containers. Store the 50/50 antifreeze
mixture for future use. If a boom is your application
device, spray a small amount of the antifreeze
mixture from the boom and then shut it off and drain
the rest of the mixture from the tank using the drain
on the front of the sprayer.
L. Cleaning the Spreader
The spreader should be emptied and thoroughly
cleaned after each use.
Cover the motor and if
possible clean the spreader hopper and working
parts with a high pressure water spray.
Do not
spray water directly on to the motor.
The
motor should be cleaned by blowing it off with an air
hose
(the motor and gearbox are not
waterproof.) Oil the latch-arm pivots after each
use.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A. Daily Checks
1. Before starting engine:
a. Check the fuel level.**
b. Check the engine oil level.**
c. Check the hydraulic oil level.
d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-
sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.
e. Check the tires and tire pressure.
Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.
Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.
f. Check the mower drive belt.
2. When ready to start the engine:
a. Check the five safety switches for proper
operation.
3. After use:
a. Clean the machine.
b. Clean the engine air screen.
c. Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling
Chart.
d. After the first five hours, Change the
engine oil and engine oil filter.
B. Every 25 Hour Checks
1. Service the engine foam element air pre-
cleaner.*
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under
heavy duty operation.)
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air
cleaner element.*
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external
surfaces.*
5. After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic
oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them
every 500 hours thereafter.
6. Oil wear points.
Follow the Oiling Chart.
7. Lubricate all grease fittings.
Follow the
Lubrication Chart.
D. Every 100 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours
under heavy duty operation.)
2. Check the engine spark plugs.
E. Yearly Checks
Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
conditions.
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual
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OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE 15W-40 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply
the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and
operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points Description
WEEKLY
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
Seat Hinge
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
Pump Control Lever Pivots
Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint
Brake Rod Clevis Pins
Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
No. of Grease Fittings Description
WEEKLY
2
2
1
2
1
1
Front Caster Wheels
Front Caster Wheel Spindles
Axle Pivot
Steering Lever Pivots
Hydro Take-up Idler Pivot
Park Brake Pivot
Engine oil: Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher.
Hydrostatic Fluid: Rimula 15W40 recommended.
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease
designed for high speed bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been
formulated for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is rec-
ommended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applica-
tions. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high load, low-speed
applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
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Performance Adjustments
A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment
If machine tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully
forward position:
1. Check air pressure in all four tires:
a. Pressure should be within specified ranges
and balanced side-to-side.
b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi
MAX.)
c. Front tires 20-25 psi. recommended (28 psi
MAX.
2. Check hydraulic fluid level (Ref. Engine
owner’s manual)
3. Verify that the machine does not creep when
the engine is running, the lap bars are in the
neutral position and the parking brake is
released. (Refer to section D-3 on page 19 of
this manual if this condition exists).
4. Recheck the tracking after any adjustments
based on the above.
5. If uneven tracking persists, adjust as follows.
(see Fig. 10)
a. Unit tracks to the RIGHT, adjust Left lap
bar stop bolt to make it longer.
b. Unit tracks to the LEFT, adjust Right lap
bar stop bolt to make it longer.
6. Re-check the tracking and make any fine tun-
ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as
required.
Note: If stop bolt is adjusted too far, track-
ing problem will change sides. Make the fine
tuning adjustments by shortening the same
bolt.
Figure. 7
Lap Bar Stop Bolt
B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
Description High RPM Spec. Low RPM Spec.
17 Hp Kawasaki 3600 +/-50 1550 +/-100
NOTE: RPM Specs. are for free running engines under no load.
1. Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi-
tion, the parking brake is on, and the PTO
drive is disengaged.
2. Start the machine and let it run at approxi-
mately half throttle for 3-5 minutes to bring the
engine up to operating temperature.
3. Locate the Hour Meter/Tachometer/ Service
Minder display on the right hand operator con
-
trol panel. (see Fig.1 on page 8 of the manual)
This display defaults to Tachometer mode
when engine is running.
4. Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi-
tion and note the RPM reading on the display.
5. Move the throttle lever back to the low speed
position and again note the displayed RPM’s.
6. Compare these noted RPM readings to the
specifications in Table 1, for the engine that is
on your machine.
7. If the readings do not correspond to the
ranges in the table, refer to the engine
owner’s manual for the proper adjustment pro
-
cedures.
8. If adjustments per the engine operator’s man-
ual do not result in proper RPM readings, con-
tact your service technician.
9. Note: The throttle cable sheath may shrink or
slip over time, changing the relationship
between the throttle lever on the left hand
operator control panel and the throttle arm on
the engine. To readjust the throttle cable:
a. Make sure the engine is off, place lap bars
in the neutral position, set the parking
brake, and disconnect and ground both of
the spark plug wires.
b. Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the
engine throttle plate.
c. Place the operator’s throttle lever to the
high speed position and then slide the
cable through the clamp until the throttle
arm is in the full throttle position. (Ref.
Engine owner’s manual)
d. Tighten the cable clamp.
e. Move the operator’s throttle lever between
high and low speed and verify that the
engine throttle arm also moves through it’s
full range of motion.
f. Repeat as required to obtain proper throt-
tle adjustment.
g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check-
ing RPM readings as outlined above.
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C. Lap Bar Adjustment
1. Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result
in the following:
a. In the neutral position with hands on the
lap bars,
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed
and approximately vertical.
2. Operator’s forearms should be approxi-
mately vertical.
b. In the full forward position,
1. Operator’s back should stay in contact
with the seat back.
2. Lap bars should not contact operator’s
legs.
c. In the full reverse position,
1. Lap bars should not contact the opera-
tor’s legs or torso.
2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.
a. Adjustment lever is located under the front
edge of the seat.
b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear
adjustment available.
3. Check factory settings of lap bars for the con-
ditions listed above.
Note: If lap bar adjustments are required,
height adjustments should be made prior to
angular adjustments.
4. To adjust the height of the lap bars,
a. Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting
bolts (see Fig. 11).
b. Remove the bolts and lap bar and repostion
to the seconc set of holes in the mounting
block.
c. Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to
28-34 ft-lbs.
1. If angular adjustments are also required,
nuts can be tightened until snug at this
point.
d. The same adjustments should be made to
both sides of the mower.
5. To adjust the front-to-rear angle of the lap bars,
a. Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting
bolts, leaving the bottom one fairly snug.
b. The top hole is slotted, allowing the lap bar
to pivot on the bottom bolt.
c. Move lap bar to the desired angle and
tighten the nuts to 28-34 ft-lbs.
Note: In the neutral position, the handles of
the lap bars should be aligned with approxi
-
mately a one inch gap between the tips. Adjus-
the gap by adding shim washers to the top
mounting bolt between the lap bar and the
mounting block.
d. Check the results of any adjustments to
the conditions described in section a,
above. Repeat any adjustment procedures
as required until all conditions are met.
Figure. 8
Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Pump does not draw water. The in-line strainer is clogged. Clean the in-line strainer.
The suction line is plugged or collapsed. Examine the suction line.
Gate valve in suction line is closed. Open gate valve.
One or more valves are seating improperly. Examine the valve seatings and clean them
or replace if scored or worn.
Oil comes out of the dis-
charge port. One or more diaphragms are split.
Drain the pump of oil. Dismantle the heads
and replace the diaphragms. Refill the pump
with fresh oil.
The pressure gauge fluctu-
ates excessively
The pump is sucking in air somewhere in the
suction line.
Examine the suction line and make certain
all parts are firmly secured.
Air has not been entirely evacuated from the
pump.
Run the pump with the outlet hose open to
evacuate air from the pump.
The liquid flow is irregular. Incorrect charge In the pulsation damper. Check the charge in the pulsation damper.
(10% of working pressure.)
One or more valves are seating improperly. Examine the valve seatings and clean them
or replace them if scored or worn.
The output drops and the
pump is noisy.
The oil level is too low. Add oil to the correct level for the pump.
No agitation. Fiberglass sprayer - The agitator belt is
loose.
Tighten the agitator belt.
Poly sprayer -The ball valve to the agitator is
shut off or the line is plugged.
Open the ball valve to the agitator. Check
the line to the agitator.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
PTO CLUTCH
HOOKUP
IN HARNESS
#706804
BLUE - 34"
BLUE - 18" BLUE - 26"
YELLOW - 30"
BLUE - 22"
TOGGLE
SWITCH
FUEL SOLENOID
HOOKUP
IN HARNESS
#706804
SPRAYER MANIFOLD
PRESSURE SWITCH
R.H. LAPBAR
SWITCH
GREEN - 12"
GREEN - 82"
GREEN - 18"
YELLOW - 30"
GREEN - 30"
YELLOW - 30"
ELECTRIC SPRAY
PUMP/MOTOR
ELEC. SPREADER
MOTOR PLUG
2 - WAY TRAILER PLUG
BLUE - 40"
YELLOW - 34"
L.H.
LAPBAR
SWITCH
SPREADER MOTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
GD: 01009378
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Cub Cadet LLC - P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019; Phone 1-877-282-8684
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMMERCIAL
LAWN APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required
present proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the
servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on
required maintenance and service intervals. In addition, Cub Cadet
may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part thereof, is
altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with
respect to new merchandise used for commercial and related purposes
purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and
possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new
merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and
possessions (either entity respectively, “Cub Cadet”).
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its No-Fault Components,
as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase or
lease and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part
found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
No-Fault Components include only belts, tires, and seats which are
warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of thirty (30) days from the date of original purchase or lease.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTAINCE
RECORDS, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the
dealer in your area;
In the U.S.A
.:
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box
361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or log
on to our Web site at www.cubcadetcommercial.com.
In Canada
:
For all provinces excluding Quebec contact Modern Power Products
d/o MTD Canada Ltd. At 60 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 3S7 or call 1-800-567-6775 or log on to our website at
www.cubcadet.ca.
In Quebec contact Les Distributions RVI Ltee. d/o MTD Canada Ltd.
2955 jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Ville Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 or
call 1-800-361-5770 or log on to our website at www.cubcadet.info.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:
a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, tune-
ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, control linkages,
drive system, engines, and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.
b. Service completed by someone other than an authorized
service dealer.
c. For products sold or exported outside of the United States
and/or Canada, and their respective possessions and
territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet’s authorized
channels of export distribution.
d. Damage or failure resulting from the use of defective or
improper peplacement parts and\or accessories other than
genuine Cub Cadet parts.
e. Transportation charges and service calls.
f. Failure to operate and maintain the product in accordance with
the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product,
g. Damages and failures resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft,
fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural
disaster.
There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of
express written warranty above. No other express warranties
beyond those mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind Cub Cadet. The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above. The terms of this warranty
provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale
and/or lease of the products covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not
be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage
including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or
replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features
of the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and
liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to
others and their property arising out of improper use, misuse or
inability to use the product. This limited warranty shall not extend to
anyone other than the original purchaser/Leasee or to the person for
whom it was purchased or leased as a gift.
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