CUSHMAN - Service Manuals
9 manuals available for download
Cushman has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturer of precision machine tools and workholding equipment, with comprehensive technical documentation spanning decades of engineering expertise. Our collection includes detailed service manuals, repair guides, and workshop materials covering Cushman engines, chucks, and specialized workholding solutions. Whether you need a maintenance manual for routine upkeep, a troubleshooting guide to diagnose issues, or a parts list to identify components, Cushman's technical resources are available as instant PDF downloads. These owner's manuals and user guides provide the authoritative information technicians, operators, and maintenance professionals rely on to keep Cushman equipment running at peak performance.

5 HP Type V Model BB Cushman Engine Service Manual
Service and repair manual for the 5 HP Type V Model BB Cushman stationary gas engine, officially dated January 1, 1926. This workshop manual covers all essential operation and maintenance procedures, including engine startup sequences, cooling system configuration with water circulation pump or hopper cooler options, ignition timing and spark advancement, oil system maintenance, governor regulation, and foundational repair techniques. The manual also provides detailed instructions for parts ordering and return procedures, making it an invaluable reference for technicians and operators maintaining these classic industrial engines.

Cushman 4-6 HP Single Cylinder Engine Service Manual
Service manual for Cushman 4 to 6 horsepower single cylinder engines. This comprehensive repair guide covers all essential maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, including detailed instructions for engine starting, operation, and shutdown. Covers cooling system maintenance, lubrication procedures, pre-start inspections, carburetor adjustment, spark plug gap setting, water circulation system operation, and oil change intervals. Provides step-by-step guidance on routine servicing to keep these reliable utility engines running smoothly. Published by Cushman Motor Works, Lincoln, Nebraska. Form C35-2M-7-45. An invaluable workshop reference for anyone maintaining or repairing Cushman single cylinder engines in the field.

Cushman Chucks - Technical Communication
Cushman Chucks - Technical Communication and Product Overview. This technical document provides comprehensive specifications and operational details for Cushman precision lathe chucks across two production categories. The first section covers manually operated chucks, detailing their positive gripping performance across all material types, scroll and combination chuck designs with exceptional repetitive accuracy, and suitability for both production runs and tool room applications. It also addresses precision machining capabilities under demanding conditions, including heavy-duty work and grinding machine integration. The second section focuses on Cushman power chucks and associated cylinders, highlighting faster chucking cycles through hand valve operation, measurable gains in production output, enhanced workpiece quality via high-accuracy and repeatable holding force, and cost reduction through streamlined material handling and improved floor-to-floor cycle times. Both sections reference authorized Cushman distributor networks for product availability and support. An essential reference for machinists, tool room technicians, and manufacturing engineers evaluating precision chuck performance and capabilities.

Cushman Cub Model R Engines Service Manual
Comprehensive instruction and repair manual for Cushman Cub Model R engines with Wico Magneto ignition. This service manual covers complete engine care and operation, including pre-operation checklists, cold-start procedures, and proper shutdown techniques. Details spark plug specifications (7/8-inch Standard with .020-inch gap), timing adjustment using marked crank and cam gears, and correct oil and fuel requirements (Gargoyle Mobiloil A, one gallon gasoline). Explains the hopper water cooling system and Timken bearing maintenance throughout. Includes parts ordering instructions for replacement components. Published by Cushman Motor Works, Lincoln, Nebraska. Essential reference for owners and technicians maintaining these air-cooled industrial engines.

Cushman Super-Spacers Manual and Technical
Cushman Catalog 500 service manual covering the complete range of manual and pneumatic Super-Spacers precision indexing equipment. Pages 2–10 detail the manually operated Super-Spacers, explaining positive indexing mechanics, rigid locking action, and the use of interchangeable mask plates for repeatable setup. Pages 11–20 cover the Air Flash Super-Spacers, which deliver automatic power indexing via pneumatic drive. The manual includes full technical specifications on accuracy performance (better than 40 seconds of arc), component grinding tolerances, clamp shoe design principles, master index plate calibration, and construction methodology tailored for milling, drilling, boring, and grinding work. Essential reference for technicians setting up and maintaining precision indexing fixtures on the shop floor.

Cushman Workholding Equipment Catalog No. 94
Comprehensive product catalog from Cushman Industries covering a full range of manually and power-operated workholding equipment. Details independent chucks, self-centering chucks, face plate and boring mill jaws, collet chucks, heavy duty and extra thin body series, combination chucks, two-jaw chucks, adapter plates, power operated chucks with cylinders, rotating cylinders, draw-down power chucks, aluminum body chucks, and compensating jaw chucks alongside accessory equipment. Includes a numerical index organized by series number for quick reference, lathe chuck availability information with a black and blue color-coded reference numbering system, spindle nose adapter plates suitable for various machine configurations, and complete technical specifications for Type A spindle mounting. An essential reference for machine shops and manufacturers selecting or maintaining precision workholding solutions.

Manual Chuck Parts List
Parts price list for Cushman Industries manual chucks. This comprehensive catalog covers independent chucks (Series 10-001, 10-002, 10-003, 10-004), heavy-duty independent chucks (Series 20-014), face plate and boring mill jaws (Series 10-061, 10-063, 10-073, 10-076), self-centering chucks (Series 10-101, 10-102, 10-103, 10-104, 10-153, 10-154), acra-set self-centering chucks (Series 10-161, 10-162, 10-171, 10-172), dust-proof self-centering chucks (Series 10-144), heavy-duty self-centering chucks (Series 10-114, 10-124), and extra thin body self-centering chucks (Series 20-221, 20-222). Includes pricing and cross-references for operating screws, thrust bearings, wrenches, and jaw sets across various chuck sizes—essential for machine shop inventory management, maintenance planning, and repair parts sourcing.

Manual Chuck Parts List MP90C
Comprehensive parts list and pricing guide for Cushman Industries manual chucks, dated February 1, 1968. This service and repair reference covers a full range of independent chuck models including series 10-001 through 10-004 (4 to 36 inch sizes), heavy-duty independent chucks in series 20-014 (12 to 28 inch sizes), face plate and boring mill jaw assemblies (series 10-061, 10-063, 10-073), dust-proof independent chucks (series 20-042), self-centering chucks (series 10-101 to 10-104, 10-153, 10-154), and accra-set self-centering chucks (series 10-161, 10-162, 10-171, 10-172). Features detailed illustrated parts diagrams showing all components including master jaws, top jaws, reversible jaws, and solid hard stepped jaws, along with operating screws, thrust bearings, scrolls, pinions, and wrenches. Includes original pricing structure with 2% discount available for 10-day payment terms, net 30 days FOB Hartford Connecticut, minimum charge $16.00 list.

Type X Cushman Engines Service Manual
Comprehensive service and repair manual for Type X Cushman engines, covering both Battery and Wico Magneto ignition systems. Originally issued January 1, 1930 by Cushman Motor Works of Lincoln, Nebraska, this workshop manual remains an essential technical reference for anyone maintaining or restoring these classic engines. Detailed pre-operation preparation covers tank filling, oiler servicing, bearing and grease cup adjustments, fuel hopper leveling, and battery connection setup. Includes specific starting procedures tailored to battery-equipped and magneto-equipped models, plus operational guidance for mixer needle valve tuning, sight feed oiler adjustment, and governor tension screw configuration. Essential reference for owners and technicians working on early Cushman Type X powerplants.