Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet RT 45 Manual Del Operador

Contents of Carton
• Tiller
• Handlebar Assembly
• Operator's Manual
• Engine Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Garden tiller features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all garden tiller models and the
garden tiller depicted may differ from yours.
To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine
until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand
the Safe Operation Practices section and the Controls & Operating section
in this manual.
Assembly
Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any of the control cables.
1. The tiller is heavy, do not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform
until instructed to do so in these assembly steps.
2. Remove all parts from the carton. Check that you have the items listed in the
Contents of Carton list (contact your local dealer or the Cub Cadet technical
service representative if items are missing or damaged).
3. Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from
the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform.
Handle
NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the tiller are from the operator's position.
1. Install the handle onto the tiller using the hardware pre-installed on the
handle mounting brackets. This consists of a 5⁄16-18 x 3.00 hex bolt, a handle
crank assembly, retainer bracket and two 5⁄16-18 flange lock nuts. Remove
this hardware from the handle mounting brackets on the tiller.
2. Insert the handle into the handle mounting brackets, lining up the pre-
drilled holes. Insert the 5⁄16-18 x 3.00 hex bolt in the bottom hole from the
left hand side through to the other side. Place the round hole end of the hex
retainer bracket over the hex bolt and secure loosely with a bell washer and
5⁄16-18 flange lock nut removed earlier.
NOTE: The bell washer should be positioned with the top of the bell shape towards
the hex nut which will create tension and further secure the flange lock nut once
tightened. Do not tighten this hardware at this time.
3. Install the handle-crank
adjustment rod into the
top hole of the mounting
bracket from the left
hand side of the handle
assembly, secure with
the other flange lock nut
previously removed. Fit
the hex end of the retainer
bracket over the flange
lock nut. See Figure 1.
4. Tighten the hex bolt
installed in Step 2 at this
time. Be careful not to
overtighten this hardware.
5. With the handle in the desired position, tighten the handle-crank
adjustment rod at this time.
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
WARNING
Figure 1
Attaching the Cables
To attach the cables, follow
these steps:
1. Route the two cables
along the handle assembly
on the right-hand side. See
Figure 2.
2. Connect the reverse cable
(Red) to the reverse cable
control by feeding the
z-hook through the hole on the
reverse cable control from the inside towards the outside. Refer to Figure 2.
3. Connect the forward drive cable (Black) to the clutch bail by feeding the
z-hook through the hole on the clutch bail from the outside towards the
inside. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Test the function of the reverse clutch and forward drive bail by pulling the
reverse handle and releasing it. The handle should return to its neutral position. If it
doesn't, contact your local dealer for technical assistance.
NOTE: To test the function of the forward drive bail, lift the bail to the handle and
release it. The bail should return to its neutral position. If it doesn't, contact your
local dealer for technical assistance.
4. Snap the cable housing
clips into the handle
assembly cable mount as
seen here. The red clip
(reverse cable) fits into the
top position on the handle
assembly, while the black
clip (forward/clutch cable)
feeds into the lower
position on the handle
assembly. See Figure 2.
5. Clip the cables into the
cable guides located on
the handle assembly panel
as seen in Figure 3.
Installing Emergency Stop Control (If Equipped)
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. To
avoid getting pinned against a structure, ensure adequate distance before
reversing near a wall or fence. For machines with powered reverse drive
capability, familiarize yourself with the operation of the Emergency Stop
Control. It provides a means of stopping power to the tines and wheel drive
in an emergency situation.
1. Locate the emergency stop control
wire on the right side of the unit
behind the engine.
2. Route the emergency stop control
wire up the handle shaft and secure
with cable ties slightly above the
lower handle adjust and slightly
below the handle panel. Bundle the
emergency stop control wire with the
drive cables previously installed. See
Figure 4.
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Black
Black
Red
Red
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING
Figure 4