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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual CC 30 H WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
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1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a lawn tractor manufactured by Cab Cadet. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway. 15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Never carry passengers. 18.
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Children Service 1. Safe Handling of Gasoline: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. c.
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Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. Do not modify engine 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required. Notice Regarding Emissions 5.
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. DANGER— ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades OFF.
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Symbol Description DANGER— GUARDS, SHEILDS, SWITCHES, ETC. Keep safety devices (Guards, Sheilds, Switches, Etc.) in place and working. WARNING— MACHINE IS HOT Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling or storing. max10" WARNING— THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CREATE SPARKS Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall dry grass (Max. 10”). Keep the machine free of debris.
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(OK) Figure 1 Slope Gauge 12° Slope e °d a s h e d lin 12 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2). 5.
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3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • Riding Mower (1) • Seat Assembly (1) • Discharge Chute Assembly (1) • Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly (1) • Rear Engine Cover (1) • Mulch Plug (1) • Rear Hitch Plate (1) • Oil Drain Sleeve (1) • Product Registration Card (1) • Rider Operator’s Manual (1) • Steering Pedestal Cap (1) • Front Bumper (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1) • Hardware Pack (1) Contents of Hardware Pack NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely when p
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3. 4. With the steering wheel assembly upright and positioned over the lower steering shaft on the tractor, align the steering wheel so that with the tractor wheels straight, the large opening on the steering wheel is facing forward. Attaching the Seat Lower the steering wheel assembly onto the lower steering shaft and secure with the shoulder bolt and lock nut previously removed. See Figure 3-3. 1.
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3. Align the seat bracket in place over the holes from where the self-tapping bolts were removed, as shown in Figure 3-7. 4. Using a 1/4-inch drive ratchet with a 3/8” socket, secure the seat bracket with the self-tapping bolts removed in step 2. See Figure 3-7. 7. To adjust the position of the seat, remove the adjustment knob on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the adjustment bolt. Refer to Figure 3-8.
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2. Install the mulch plug into the deck discharge opening on the deck. The studs on the deck surface will fit through the holes on the upper portion of the mulch plug. The small tab on the deck lip area will fit through the square cutout on the lower portion of the mulch plug. See Figure 3-10. 1 3. Installing the Hitch Plate 1. Remove the factory installed hitch plate mounting hardware located on the rear of the tractor. See Figure 3-12. 2.
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Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
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4 Controls & Features Forward Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake Lever Reverse Drive Pedal Headlight Fuel Level Indicator Ignition Switch Module Fuel Fill Cap PTO Lever Throttle/Choke Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder Oil Fill Cap Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages.
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Throttle/Choke Control Forward Drive Pedal The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the tractor seated in the operator’s position; see Figure 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the machine, along the running board.
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Fuel Lever Indicator The Fuel Lever Indicator is located below the seat on the left hand side from the operator’s position in the controls panel. Use this window to identify the tractor’s fuel needs. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-3 Fuel Fill Cap The Fuel Fill Cap is located below the seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section in this manual for instructions on fueling this tractor. Oil Fill Cap The Oil Fill Cap is located below the seat.
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5 Operation WARNING • • • • • • • • • • • • Avoid Serious Injury or Death Know location and function of all controls. Remove objects which could be thrown by the blades. Go up and down slopes, not across. Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 12 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed. Do not operate machine where it could tip or slip. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
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Setting the Cutting Height 1. Driving the Tractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake.
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Reverse Caution Mode Driving on Slopes The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to maneuver in reverse with the blade (PTO) engaged. Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Important Safe Operation Practices section to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
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Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to Setting the Cutting Height in this section. Mowing WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Before Each use Every 10 Hours P P P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Pre-cleaner (if Equipped) Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Prior to Storing P P Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter (if Equipped) Clean Battery Terminals Every 100 Hours P P P P Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap Repl
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4. Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the space provided around the oil drain plug. See Figure 6-1. Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them. Front Axles Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
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Muffler 4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 6-3. 5. Turn the water ON. 6. Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized service dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted.
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• Disconnect the fuel line and drain any remaining gasoline from the system. WARNING! Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of gasoline properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods. • Remove the spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug. Draining the Fuel 1.
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7 Service Cutting Deck Removal 5. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. 3. Remove the bow-tie cotter pin and flat washer from the deck lift assembly, and retain for reinstallation later. See Figure 7-1. Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the deck to the unit, as shown in Figure 7-3.
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Changing the Deck Belt 6. NOTE: It is possible to change the deck belt with the cutting deck still installed on the tractor; however it is much easier to remove the deck first, change the deck belt, then reinstall the cutting deck. Remove the belt keeper by removing the hex bolt that secures it. See Figure 7-6. To change the cutting deck belt, proceed as follows: 1. It is easiest to change the deck belt by first removing the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section first.
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Jump Starting Cutting Blade WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch. 1. WARNING! Shut the engine OFF and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor’s discharged battery. 2.
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4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance. See Figure 7-8. Figure 7-8 WARNING! If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones.
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8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. PTO/Blade engaged. 1. Place blade engage lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 4. Choke not activated. 4. Place the throttle control in CHOKE position. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug. 6. Blown fuse. 6. Replace fuse(s) 7. Engine flooded. 7.
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9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-05001 954-05130 Deck Belt Drive Belt 918-04822B Deck Spindle 942-04385 Blade 925-1707D Battery 951-12179B 951-12426A Fuel Tank Cap (49-State models) Fuel Tank Cap (California models) 625-05000 Key 634-04726 734-04640 Complete Front Wheel, 13 x 5 x 6 Tire, 16.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 634-0139 734-04641 Complete Rear Wheel, 16.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 Tire, 16.0 x 6.5 x 8.
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10 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Mini-Rider Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: The Mini-Rider Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.
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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2015-2016 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
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WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CC-30 RIDER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals.
