Cub Cadet 53AB5JEX750 Service Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-TurnCommercial Riding MowerProfessional Turf EquipmentOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL60” & 72” Fabricated DeckInDirect Injection Di

10d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, play-grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-mals, and other people

115.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 swi

12C.Initial Adjustments1. Check the fluid levels and tires:Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.a. Fuel: Using a good g

13f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever.g. Use the transport lever to lower the mow-ing deck to the cutting pos

14move forward — release the lap bars and the machine should stop. The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machine, the faster th

15mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate. However, get-ting used to the fingertip control of the zero-turning-radius mower

16MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICEWARNING:Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting b

17a. Set the parking brake.b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times.c. Sharpen blades evenly at the or

181. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula 15W40)a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake.b. Stop the engine and remove the

19c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below).d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gra

2TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20each slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tightened. The correct adjustment occurs when slight contact with the feeler gage occurs. Engage the BBC

212.Leaking Tires: When a flat tire occurs, repair or replace immediately. The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare. Ta

22brake rod. This will tighten the brake about .040 inch. Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount.2.Repair: The mower is equipped wi

23Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering Levers. If the mower creeps, first determine whether it creeps to the right or left side and which direc-

24MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEA. Daily Checks1. Before starting engine:a. Check the fuel level.**b. Check the engine oil level.**c. Check the hydraulic oil le

25.OIL CHARTApply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine a

26Performance AdjustmentsA. High Speed Tracking AdjustmentIf mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position:1. Check air pressu

27C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut he

28F. Deck leveling Procedure1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition

29Fuel & Lube SpecificationsA.Fuel SpecificationsUse good quality fuel to get the correct power and per-formance from the engine. The recommended

3FORWARDThe Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscap

30WIRING DIAGRAMGD: 02000915

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENTThis warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached.For a complete list of product

4GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONSA. DANGER1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate.2. Do not operate machine without mow

5ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times.11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tig

6damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.13. Never leave

7SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSK EEP HA ND S an d FE ET AW AYDANGERTO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESSDI SCHARGE CHUTE COVER O R GRASS

8SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parkin

9OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSA.General1. When Mowing:a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.b. When operating this mower, in the