Cub Cadet TANK M48 Service Manual

Hydrostatic Zero-TurnCommercial Riding MowerProfessional Turf EquipmentOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL48” Fabricated Deck54” Fabricated Deck60” Fabricat

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

18c. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the Negative terminal of the charged bat-tery.d. Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to th

19parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the “off” position, start the engine. Now release the parking brake, hold down on the back of t

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20opened-out position. If your mower creeps do the following.a. Jack up rear of unit.b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-tion.c. Locate jam nu

21necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole inthe fill tube.Note: After unit is up to operating tempera-ture, turn off engine and re-chec

22spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul-leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive be

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 DIAGRAMGD: 02000591

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

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

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! WARNINGSerious bodily injury may result from failure to follow safeoperating proc

7SPECIFICATIONSEngine: 19HP Kawasaki, 20 & 24HP Honda, 23 & 25HP Kawasaki, 25 & 27HP Kohler, 28HP Kohler E.F.I., 28 & 33HP GeneracTyp

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