Cub Cadet 23HP service manual Figure Fuel Shutoff Valve

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Steering Levers

Deck Lift Handle

Brake

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4.Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- ting blades through the PTO. The switch must be cut off to start the engine and should be off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport position. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the opera- tor 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 internal drum-type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is in the up position. The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine.

6.Deck Lift Handle and Optional Foot Pedal Lift Assist: (See Figure 3.) Located on the right front corner of the mowing deck. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position, by pulling the lever to the rear and moving it inward into the stop for transport. To lower the mowing deck, pull the deck lift handle and move it outward. This lower’s the deck to the cutting position.The foot pedal lift assist (not pictured above) can provide “lift assist” to the hand lever or with “foot effort only”. To provide assistance to the lift handle: remove the hair- pin clip from the locking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the pedal down to the horizontal position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Re- install the locking pin and hairpin clip. Pull on the Lift handle and depress the foot pedal to raise the deck. Lifting with “foot effort only” depress the foot pedal (the hand lever will lock into transport position if fully depressed). To release the lift mechanism depress the foot pedal, move the hand lever outward and slowly reduce foot pedal effort to lower the mechanism. To service the unit: Remove the

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hairpin clip from the locking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly. Fold the pedal up to vertical position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever. Rein- stall the locking pin and hairpin clip. This is the required position for the foot pedal for the foot platform to tilt forward and to access some of the machines components.

7.Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank(s). 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 anytime the mower is trailered or you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine.

8.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.

9.Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See Figure 1) Located on the right side of the mower in front of the ignition switch. When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm. When the machine is off the tachometer displays running time.

10.Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke Lever is located on the left instrument panel next to the seat. The Choke Lever is operated manually. Having the Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the Choke Lever should be in the OFF position.

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. Reset after hour.

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Safety Precautions General Safety OperationsGeneral When Mowing Related to FuelSafety Decals and Labels Shield Missing do not OperateSpecifications Safety Awareness when Mowing When MowingOperating Instructions To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Figure Fuel Shutoff Valve Initial Adjustments Check the fluid levels and tiresOrientation Zero Turn Break-In And Operating ProceduresLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section Initial OperationStart the Engine Parking the Mower Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Removing the Mower DeckChanging a Blade Changing the Blade Drive BeltsHydraulic Oil Changing the Spindle AssemblyStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Adding Hydraulic Oil use SAE20WElectrical Circuit Battery RemovalInstalling the Battery Specific Gravity Freezing Temp FPage Brakes TiresInflation Pressure Hydraulic System Hydraulic Oil Tank and FilterStorage Maintenance Schedule OIL Chart If Mower is so equippedHigh Speed Tracking Adjustment Enginge RPM Check and AdjustmentDeck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Wiring Diagram Equipment TWO-YEAR Limited Warranty

23HP specifications

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