OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
3000
TRACTOR
SECTION 1 TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connect the Battery
Refer to SECTION 11-Mower Deck when installing the mulching plug
1. GENERAL OPERATION
SECTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
2. SLOPE OPERATION
4. SERVICE
DO NOT
3. CHILDREN
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SECTION 4 FINDING YOUR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
SECTION 3 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION
POSITION INDICATOR
SECTION 5 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT
IGNITION STOP
STARTINGINSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON TOP OF CHUTE OPENING OF DECK
SECTION 5 SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT
HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTE
SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK
SECTION 6 CONTROLS
Center Lift Height Indicator
PTO Switch
Steering Wheel
Parking Brake Lever
Fuel Fill Cap
Ignition / Light Switch
Cup Holder
Hydraulic Lift Lever
Indicator Light Pod
Seat Adjustment Lever
Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Safety Interlock Switches
SECTION 7 OPERATION
Fueling The Tractor
Starting The Engine
Driving The Tractor
Setting The Cruise Control
Driving On Slopes
WARNING Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops
Using The Drawbar
Using the Hydraulic Lift System
Stopping The Tractor
Opening Tool Box
Front Wheel Alignment
Brake Inspection and Adjustment
Front
Checking the Brake
Adjusting the Brake
Turning Radius Adjustment
Maintenance Chart
SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE
Operation to
be performed
Transmission
LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION
General Battery Information
Accessing Engine Compartment
explosive gases. Use extreme caution when han
WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Battery Removal
Battery Maintenance
Battery Storage
Tire Inflation
Checking Transmission Oil Level
Adding Transmission Oil
Changing Transmission Oil
Important Information The service
Electrical Box
Fuse
Off-Season Storage
shortened life and reduce serviceability
LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINES
SECTION 10 ENGINE INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTS
Cleaning The Engine
Checking Engine Oil Level
LIMITATIONS
Adding Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil
Oil Fill Cap
Sparkplugs
before making any adjustments or repairs
Servicing The Precleaner
Changing Air Cleaner
WARNING Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot
Changing Fuel Filter
Servicing The Paper Element
SECTION 11 MOWER DECK
Deck Leveling Adjustments
A. Side To Side Leveling Adjustment
Lock
B. Front to Back Leveling Adjustment
Nuts
Lock Washer
NOTE The front lift rod should be fully
C. Setting the Cutting Height
to the front of both slots in the deck
front roller bracket. If one side of the
A. Removal of Deck
Removal and Installation of Mower Deck
Hold
Figure 36A
Down
Upward
Front Caster Wheel Rear Gauge Wheel Upper Hole
B. Installation of Mower Deck
Inner Hole
Compress
Then Cock
A. Cleaning and Blade Care
Mower Deck Maintenance
5. Spindle Assembly Lube
Button Plugs - Access to
B. Lubrication
Belt Covers
Remove Spindle Belt
C. Spindle Belt Replacement
Install new spindle belt
Mowing With Deck
B. Mowing With Mulching Option Installation of Mulching Plug
A. Normal Mowing
WARNING To avoid possi- ble injury, never direct the
Lower Edge of
Mulching Operation
Chute Opening
Chute Deflector Chute Deflector Hinge Rod Hooks Retaining Lip
Lack of Power
SECTION 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING
“MAINTENANCE .”
Hard To Start
SECTION 13 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Description
Model Number
Dimensions and Weight
SECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Electrical System
SECTION 15 SLOPE GAUGE
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COMMERCIAL USE
CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, to any claim for loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of the use of the equipment or any associated equipment, facilities or service, downtime, the claims or costs of third parties including customers, and injury to property, and further including expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you
CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY RESIDENTIAL USE
3 Year Limited Warranty - PTO Clutch
5 Year/500 Hour Limited Warranty
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases
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SECTION 16 QUICK REFERENCE PARTS