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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Z-Force S 48
Liquid Propane Gas
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. 769-05904
(March 9, 2010)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. It was If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub properly operated and maintained. Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. ensu
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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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14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Slope Operation roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over public roadway. accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes 15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you alcohol or drugs. feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial
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Children Service 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Related to Fuel: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand DANGER! Never have the mower near an open the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where flame or spark, or allow smoking when refueling the you last saw them. system. Always handle LPG cylinders with care. a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in LPG is a
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4. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper Do not modify engine function, as described later in this manual. If the safety To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any interlock system does not function properly, have your way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway machine serviced. engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper 5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent with factory setting of engine gove
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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 hand
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8 s ce ti On 2 — s eaf Otiepra On p rcatiecs Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. OP
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • LPG Tank Strap Assemblies Manual • One Hardware Pack Initial LPG Tank Fill-Up Tractor Preparation NOTE: The vapor withdrawal service valve of the Aluminum Unpacking the Tractor Outdoor Equipment Propane Cylinder is fitted with left-hand 1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, threaded safety coupl
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Installing the LPG Tank Steering Wheel Column 1. Open the straps and carefully place the LPG tank into the The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping straps with the cylinder valve guard towards the left. Be purposes. To tilt the column forward, press the steering tilt pedal. sure that the alignment pin fits into the slot on the bottom Release the steering tilt pedal when the column is in the desired of the cylinder valve guard. See Fig. 3-3. position. Steering Wheel 1.
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Install Operator’s Seat Connecting the Battery Cables To install the seat proceed as follows: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known attached. A second person may be needed to hold the seat. to the State of California to cause cancer and 1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor. reproductive harm. Wash hands after hand
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L A V T OK E N R 6 4 8 2 10 12 5 3 7 14 9 L 11 13 H 15 O A T Controls & Features 4 LPG Tank Relief Ignition Valve Valve Switch Parking Break Module Engagement Lever 1/2 1/4 F E L.P. GAS FUEL PTO Switch Hour Meter/ Fill Indicator Panel Fuel Fuel Index Plate Gauge Deck Lift Pedal Valve Throttle Control Seat Adjustment Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Figure 4-1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that Ignition Switch Module position on the tractor when facing forward while se
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L A V T OK E N R O A T PTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch Hour Meter/Indicator Panel The PTO switch is located on the LH console to The hour meter/indicator panel is the left of the operator’s seat. located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine Hour Meter Features HOURS 1/10 crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to The hour meter records the hours that engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob the
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S W FAST Indicator Panel Features Parking Brake Engagement Lever Battery Indicator The parking brake engagement lever is located on the left Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the parking brake. ignition switch it turned to the “ON” position. Pull the lever reward to stop the tractor or slow it down. Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also displ
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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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Cold Weather Starting Starting the Engine When starting the engine at temperatures near or below WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the interlock system designed for the protection of the engine and the battery is fully charged. Start the engine as operator. Do not operate the tractor if any part of follows: the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically 1. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm batte
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Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating FAST (rabbit) position. the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always 2. To travel FORWARD, slowl
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• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be Driving On Slopes cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge where you may operate the tractor safely. to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every After Prior to Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Mowing Storing Check engine oil/LPG level P P Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P P Check LPG valve, hoses and seals P Check hydraulic hoses for leaks P Check tires & tire pressure P Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts P Check blades and blade bolt tightness P Check safety switches for proper operation P Check fluid level in transaxle
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5. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to begin Maintenance draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 1⁄4-turn to secure repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop it back in place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port. engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 6. After the oil has finished draining, push t
