Cub Cadet EX2900, EX3200

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7. OPERATING THE ENGINE

Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual

6. If the tractor has any implements that use

the implement control valve, lower them

to the ground

(including the front-mounted one).

(A)Implement control lever

(a) Lower the implement to the ground

7. Pull the throttle control lever by 1/3 to 1/2

stroke.

(A)Throttle control lever

(a) To increase the engine speed, push the throttle control

lever forward.

(b) To decrease the engine speed, pull the throttle control

lever back.

8. Depress the clutch pedal.

(A)Clutch pedal

3013703

(A)

(a)

3012724

(A)

(b)

(a)

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(A)

Contents

Main Page 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the World of Cub Cadet Yanmar Tractor TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page 15.SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....................................................... 15-1 1-1 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. About This Manual 1-2 IMPORTANT: NOTE: 2. Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: DANGER: 3. Precautions Before Operating Your Tractor 1-3 4. Safe Practices for Operating Your Tractor 1-4 1. Starting Your Tractor 1-5 2. Working with Your Tractor 3. Considerations for Safety of Children 1-6 WARNING 5. Operating Your Tractor on Slopes 1-7 6. Traveling on a Road 7. Safe Practices for Parking Your Tractor 1-8 8. Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 9. Using the 3-Point Hitch 10. Safety Frame (Roll-Over Protective Structure) (ROPS) Precautions 11. Safe Practices for Servicing Your Tractor 1-9 1-10 12. Understanding the Tractor Safety Decals 1-11 Safety-Alert Symbol Care of DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION Decals 1-12 1-13 TO AVOID INJURY: TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLL- OVER: THERE IS NO OPERATOR PROTECTION WHEN THE ROPS IS IN THE FOLDED POSITION. IMPORTANT TO AVOID TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WHEN SHIFTING: 1-14 TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH: WARNING DANGER/POISON (E) STAY CLEAR OF ENGINE FAN AND FAN BELT 1-15 AVOID INJURY FROM PTO: 2-1 2. SERVICING THE TRACTOR 2. SERVICING THE TRACTOR 3-1 3. SPECIFICATIONS 3. SPECIFICATIONS 1. Specifications Table 3-2 3. SPECIFICATIONS 2. Traveling Speeds 4-1 4. IMPLEMENT CAPACITIES 4. IMPLEMENT CAPACITIES W W1W2W3 4-2 4. IMPLEMENT CAPACITIES 5. 5-1 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS 1. Appearance 5-2 2. Operator Station Controls 5-3 3. Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls 5-4 6-1 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 1. Pre-Operation Check 4. Prevent damage to the Plastic Surfaces and Painted Surfaces 2. Precautions Before the Operation 3. Routine Check 7-1 7. OPERATING THE ENGINE 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Opening / Closing the Fuel Shut-Off Valve DANGER WARNING 1. Starting the Engine Page Page Page 7-5 Checking the Lights on the Instrument Panel 7-6 2. Starting the Engine in Cold Weather 3. Shutting Down the Engine 4. Restarting a stalled Engine 8-1 8. OPERATING THE TRACTOR Accident Hazard 1. Operating a New Tractor 8-2 1. Do not run the tractor at full speed during the first 50 operating hours period 2. Changing the lubricating oil for the new tractor 8-3 2. Raising and Lowering the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 8-4 2. Raising (Unfolding) the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 8-5 1. Adjust the operator's position. Adjusting the Operator's Seat 3. Operation of the Tractor 8-6 Fastening the Retractable Seat Belt 2. Using the turn signal, headlight switches and hazard lights button switch. Turn Signals 8-7 Headlights Hazard Lights 3. Start the engine. 4. Select travel speed. Range Shift Lever 8-8 4-Wheel Drive Lever 5. Adjust the throttle control lever to attain an intended speed. Throttle Control Lever 8-9 6. Raise the implement. 7. Disengage the parking brake. 8. Release foot from the brake pedal. 9. Slowly depress the forward or reverse drive pedal. 8-10 Drive Pedals 10.Operate the steering wheel and travel to the intended destination. 11.Using the cruise control. 8-11 Engaging the Cruise Control Disengaging the Cruise Control 4. Stopping Travel of the Tractor 8-13 Engaging the Parking Brake Disengaging the parking brake. 5. Parking the Tractor 8-14 1. Differential Lock Engaging the Differential Lock Disengaging the Differential Lock 6. Safe Practices for Operation 8-15 2. Safely Driving the Tractor on Roads 8-16 3. Pushing or Towing the Tractor 8-17 4. Transporting the Tractor on a Trailer 5. Operating on Slopes 8-18 WARNING 8-19 Uphill / Downhill Steep Downhill 6. About the Power Steering 9-1 9. POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) 1. Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 9-2 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) (when the operator is seated on the operator's seat) 9-3 Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO) (when the operator is seated on the operator's seat) 2. Installing an Implement to the Power Take Off (PTO) Drivelines 9-4 9-5 10-1 10. 3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR 1. Prepare the Implement Being Mounted 1. 3-Point Hitch 10-2 2. Using the 3-Point Hitch Adjusting the Right Lift Link Top Link Sway Links 10-3 2. Drawbar 10-4 3. Using the Safety Chain 11-1 11. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Operating the 3-Point Hitch Control Lever to Raise or Lower the 3-Point Hitch 1. 3-Point Hitch Control System 11-2 Hydraulic Flow Control / Stop Knob 11-3 Implement Control Lever 2. Controlling the Implement Control Valve (2) (1) (3) (4) 11-4 1. Using the Hydraulic Lock Lever 2. Regenerative System Using the Implement Control Valve Regenerative Circuit 11-5 3. Connecting the Implement Hydraulic Hoses 12. 12-1 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST 1. Tires 12-2 2. Wheel Adjustment Front wheel Rear wheel 12-3 Tread Centerline Width <Front Wheels> Adjusting the Rear Tread 12-4 Front Ballast 3. Ballast 12-5 Maximum Weight Using Liquid Weight for the Tires 13-1 13. MAINTENANCE 13. MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance Check List 13-2 13. MAINTENANCE 2. Lubricants 3. Replacement Parts 14-1 14. PERIODIC SERVICE Explosion Hazard WARNING NEVER inhale the emission gas. Warranty and Repair of the Engine 14-2 1. Opening / Closing the Hood and Side Panels 14-3 Closing the Hood 2. Opening / Closing the Side Panels 14-4 Checking the Engine Oil Level 2. Daily Checks 14-5 Inspecting the Transmission Oil Level Checking the Wheel Bolt Tightening Torque Service Intervals 14-6 Specified Torque Checking and Adjusting the Brake Front wheel Rear wheel 14-7 Checking and Adjusting the Clutch Checking the Radiator Hoses and Clamps 14-8 Checking the Tire Air Pressure 14-9 Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Screen, Cooling Fins and Oil Cooler Pipe 1. Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Screen 2. Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Fins Page 14-11 Checking the Cooling System 14-12 Refilling the Fuel Tank 14-13 Inspection Procedure for Safety Interlock System EPA REGULATION USE LOW SULFER FUEL OR ULTRA LOW SULFER FUEL ONLY 14-14 1. Range Shift Lever Neutral Switch 2. Mid-Power Take Off (PTO) Engagement Lever Switch (option) 14-15 3. Rear Power Take Off (PTO) Engagement Lever Switch 4. Seat Safety Switch 3. First 50 Hours 14-17 Checking the Front Axle Oil Level Grease Specifications 4. Every 50 Hours 14-18 1. Lubricating Grease Fittings on the Tractor 14-19 2. Lubricating the Hydraulic Implement Control Valve Linkage 3. Lubricating the Seat Slide Rails 4. Lubricating the 3-Point Hitch 14-20 Servicing the Fan and Alternator Belt 1. Checking the Belt Tension 2. Adjusting the Belt Tension 3. Replacing the Belt 14-21 Checking the Fuel / Water Separator Checking the Battery Condition 14-22 Servicing the Air Filter Element 5. Every 100 Hours 14-23 2. Servicing the Secondary Air Filter Element 14-24 Cleaning the Fuel / Water Separator and Replacing the Fuel Filter 14-25 Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 6. Every 200 Hours 14-26 Inspecting and Adjusting the Toe-in Checking the Air Intake Hoses and Clamps 14-27 Transmission Oil 7. Every 300 Hours 14-28 14-29 Front Axle Case Oil Changing the Front Axle Case Oil 8. Every 500 Hours 14-30 Replacing the Fuel Filter 14-31 Servicing the Cooling System 1. Draining the Cooling System 9. Every 1000 Hours 14-32 2. Flushing the Cooling System 3. Filling the Cooling System 14-33 Recommended Engine Coolant Adjusting the Engine Valve Clearance Checking the Fuel Injection Nozzle Checking the Fuel Injection Pump 10. General Maintenance 15. 15-1 SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Special Note for the Battery 1. Battery 15-2 Servicing the Battery Safely 15-3 Inspecting the Battery Removing and Installing the Battery 1. Removing the Battery 15-4 2. Installing the Battery Cleaning the Battery and Terminals 15-5 Using a Booster Battery 15-6 Replacing the Accessory Fuses Checking the Alternator Fuse and the Main Fuse 2. Fuses 15-7 Replacing the Headlight Bulb 3. Bulb 15-8 Replacing the Tail Light Bulb Replacing the Turn Signal / Hazard Lights Bulb 15-9 Replacing the Instrument Panel Light Bulb 4. Headlights Adjusting the Headlights 16-1 16. STORAGE 1. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. Safe Practices for Storage 16-2 2. Preparing the Fuel and Engine for Storage Fuel Engine 2. Preparing the Stored Tractor for Operation 16-3 17-1 17. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Engine 1. How to Use the Troubleshooting Table 17-2 2. Machine 17-3 3. Brake 4. Steering 18-1 18. INDEX 18. INDEX