Cub-cadet 23HP User Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-TurnRiding MowerOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALMODEL23HP53AB5BBP750250" Stamped Deck

104.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

11C.Initial Adjustments1. Check the fluid levels and tires:Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.a.Fuel: Using a good gr

12clockwise a few turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary. Retighten nuts.f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using t

13ning. Sit down and the engine should run. Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down.h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:1. Set the engine

14c. Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral, opened-out position.d. Push the electric blade clutch switch down to the “Off” position.e

15Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten-sion of the sp

16blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. Loosen

17drain oil from both left and right axles. Replace and retighten nuts.j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa-tion. Install new hydraulic oi

18other electrical components. This is a stan-dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 amp.7.Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in

19the electric blade clutch. Then check out the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If a problem still exists

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20Note: If you wish to move the mower by pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers

21cavitation to develop which can destroy the pumps in a short time.Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps . To prevent

22i. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit-tings. Replace as necessary.j. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the

23.OIL CHARTApply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. St

24Performance AdjustmentsA. High Speed Tracking AdjustmentIf mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position:1. Check air pressu

25C. 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

26F. 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

27WIRING DIAGRAMGD: 02000167

EQUIPMENT TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYThis warranty is specific to the product manual it is attached to.For a complete list of products and warranties co

3FORWARDThe Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability. The machine incor-porates many safety features that should be studied

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

511. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittin

6SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSWARNINGSHIELD MISSINGDO NOT OPERATE! WARNINGEngage parking brake when leaving the machine.Do not add fuel while the e

7SPECIFICATIONSEngine: 23 HP Kohler EngineType: Vertical air cooledAir Cleaner: Dual ElementLube System: Pressurized with oil filterStarter: 12-volt e

8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSA.General1. When Mowing:a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.b. When operating this mower, in the

9b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly.c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downh