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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
RZT-S
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. 769-08504
(December 6, 2012)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. It was If applicable, the power testing information used to establish carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be properly operated and maintained. found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
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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. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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Children Service 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely you last saw them. flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasol
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3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. with
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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 WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
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8 Scetion 2 — Seaf o tioepnra p rcatiec S 15° dashed line Slope Gauge 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) Figure 1 Figure 2 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 d
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers Steering Wheel Column Tractor Preparation The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping. 1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the 1. Place the steering column in one of the two positions and pallet. secure in place wit
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Steering Wheel Install Operator’s Seat 1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel To install the seat proceed as follows: from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan steering wheel cover to remove the hardware. attached. A second person may be needed to hold the seat. 2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, 1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor. place the steerin
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3. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage Adjusting the Seat bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Figure To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever 3-8 and securely tighten the hardware. up. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into 50” Deck position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-6. Flange Lock Nuts Shown Discharge Carriage Bolts Chute Defle
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Fuel Fill-Up Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel tank reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion. 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
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Controls & Features 4 Brake Pedal Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Steering Wheel Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Seat Adjustment Lever Throttle/Choke Control PTO Knob Hour Meter/Indicator Panel Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Storage Tray Transmission Bypass Valves Transmission Bypass Valves NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that Ignition Switch position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the The igni
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Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) PTO Knob This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the The PTO (Power Take-Off) knob is located on the indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine RH console to the right of the operator’s seat. immediately and check for possible causes. Do not run the The PTO knob operates the electric PTO engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine Cadet dealer to
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I23746 Parking Brake/ Cup Holder PARK BRAKE/ CRUISE CTRL. Cruise Control Lock Pedal The cup holder is located on the RH console to the right of the LOCK PEDAL operator’s seat. The parking brake/cruise control lock pedal is located at the base of the steering column. It Storage Tray is used to engage the parking brake when the The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH console. tractor is at rest. Engaging the lever while the tractor is in motion allows the tractor to remain Seat A
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Operation 5 General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you competent in its usage to operate this tractor. operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • Before
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7. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle Starting the Engine before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety 8. Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator. Do not operate the tractor if any part of the stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub system is malfunctioning. Periodically check
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6. To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then Driving The Tractor slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal with the WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is and sudden stops. achieved. See Figure 5-2. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. 1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle/choke control Always bring the tractor to a complete stop b
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Mowing Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine 1. Move the throttle/choke control lever to the FAST while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone position. enters the area. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged The following inform
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours to Storing Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles P P Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as P P Necessary) Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Grease Front Castings P 4. While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil Maintenance collection container, unscrew the square head hose plug from the end of the hose. See Figure 6-1. Drain the engine W
