Cub Cadet 3185 manual Calling Service Information, Finding Your Model & Serial Number

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• Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SECTION 3: CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION

If you have difficulties with the unit, have any question regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment, or desire additional information not found in this manual, contact your dealer. If you need help locating a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling:

1-800-528-1009

Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready.

SECTION 4: FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. It will help you prepare, maintain and safely operate your tractor. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your tractor for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it into the space provided in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department.

Every tractor has a model plate. The model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire. See Figure 1.

XXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXX

 

Model Number

Mfg. Date

Model Number

 

CUB CADET CORP.

Mfg. Date (Serial No.)

 

P.O. BOX 368023

 

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

 

Figure 1

The engine identification numbers appear on a decal (or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. Record your engine identification numbers below:

MODEL NO.

TYPE NO.

CODE NO.

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Contents 3000 CUB Cadet P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Slope Operation Service Calling Service Information Finding Your Model & Serial NumberSafety Labels Found on Your Unit Ignition StopControls Steering Wheel PTO SwitchDeck Front Lift Rod Assembly Parking Brake LeverTransmission Release Rod Ignition / Light SwitchCenter Lift Height Indicator Transmission Oil Fill/DipstickOil Pressure Indicator Seat Adjustment LeverIndicator Light Pod Low Fuel IndicatorFueling The Tractor Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Starting The EngineSetting The Cruise Control Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Stopping The Tractor Using The DrawbarUsing the Hydraulic Lift System Opening Tool BoxAdjustments Seat AdjustmentSteering Wheel Tilt Adjustment Brake Inspection and AdjustmentFront Wheel Alignment Maintenance Turning Radius AdjustmentMaintenance Chart Lubrication Illustration Accessing Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Storage Battery RemovalBattery Maintenance Headlight Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Tire InflationChecking Transmission Oil Level Adding Transmission Oil Changing Transmission OilElectrical Box Damage the hydro transmissionFuse Off-Season StorageOwner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations Engine InformationCleaning The Engine Checking Engine Oil LevelAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine OilSparkplugs SAE 30WChanging Fuel Filter Changing Air CleanerServicing The Precleaner Servicing The Paper ElementPage Trouble Shooting Engine Operates Irregularly or KnocksOptional Equipment Possible Cause Possible RemedySpecifications TiresBrakes Quick Reference Parts Slope Gauge Limited Warranty TWO-YEAR Residential ONE-YEAR Commercial