Cub Cadet 20HP 53AB5E6V150 Service Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-TurnCommercial Riding MowerProfessional Turf EquipmentOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALMODEL19HP Tank, 53BB5DAV15020HP Tank, 53AB5E6V1502

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

13run. Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down.h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm (refer to

14e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way between slow and fast.f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and turn the

15d. Detach the mower drive belt.e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on t

16e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt.f. Reverse the process to install the belt.

17caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts.j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa-tion. Install new hyd

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

19does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced. With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position, the parking brake engaged and the bla

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

20d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con-nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-trated Parts Book (ONLY if mower creeps.)e. Start unit and pus

213.Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors: The pumps are the hardest-working components in the hydraulic system. They are in operation all the time the engine

22into an approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container. Replace the fuel lin

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. Sta

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

25f. Repeat as required to obtain proper throt-tle adjustment.g. Verify proper throttle adjustment by check-ing RPM readings as outlined above.C. Deck

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 DIAGRAM

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

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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

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 OPERATEPart Number: 00030635Part Number: 01003858Do not put hands or feetunder or into mower when

7SPECIFICATIONSEngine: 19HP Kawasaki, 20HP Honda, 24HP Honda, 23HP Kawasaki, 25HP Kawasaki, 27HP Kohler, 28HP GeneracType: Vertical air cooled V-Twin

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

9c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downhill.d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buil