Cub Cadet 3654, 3660 service manual

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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.

2.Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turning-radius mower is not like operating a tractor-type riding mower. The zero-turning- radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate. However, getting used to the fingertip control of the zero-turning-radius mower takes some practice. We strongly rec- ommend that you locate a “test area” where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.

a.Get into the operator’s seat.

b.Start the engine.

c.Use the transport lever to raise the mowing deck to the transport position. Make sure the blade clutch switch is off.

d.After the engine has warmed, adjust the throttle to the fast position.

e.Release the parking brake.

f.Fold in the steering levers to the operating position.

WARNING:

When operating this mower forward, do not allow the steering levers to return to the neutral 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.

g.To go forward, move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward. The farther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go for- ward.

h.To back up, move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward. The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward.

i.To turn while moving forward, 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, avoid turning too fast and too far.

j.After you have mastered operating the mower, use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cutting posi- tion and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating.

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Contents Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward General Safety PrecautionsRelated to Fuel When Mowing Specifications Controls Operating InstructionsSeat Adjustment Lever The Seat Check the fluid levels and tires Initial Adjustments and ServiceAdjust the Mowing Deck Proper Angle or Pitch Leveling the Deck Side to Side Start the Engine Break-In And OperationPage Mower Deck Maintenance and ServiceParking the Mower Removing the Mower DeckSharpening a Blade Changing a BladeChanging the Blade Drive Belts Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Changing the Spindle AssemblyHydraulic Oil Draining Hydraulic Oil Electrical CircuitInstalling the Battery Battery RemovalSpecific Freezing Gravity Temp F Jump Starting Page Inflation Pressure TiresBrakes Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter Hydraulic SystemRemoving the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Page Storage To Put the Mower Back in ServiceDaily Checks Maintenance ScheduleEvery 25 Hour Checks Weekly or Every 50 Hour ChecksEvery 100 Hour Checks Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling ChartYearly Checks Lubrication Chart Wiring Diagram Equipment TWO-YEAR Limited Warranty