RZT Brochure
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... optional ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 3-YEAR/120-HOUR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for the perfect cut. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality... zero-turn will make you shouldn't have you relaxing through your primary goal, you the envy of any residential zero-turn. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most comfortable way to easily adjust the lap bars and also provides the longest, widest foot platform and...
... optional ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 3-YEAR/120-HOUR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for the perfect cut. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality... zero-turn will make you shouldn't have you relaxing through your primary goal, you the envy of any residential zero-turn. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most comfortable way to easily adjust the lap bars and also provides the longest, widest foot platform and...
RZT Brochure
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...)/Height Approximate weight MOWER DECK Cutting width/blades Deck cutting height Deck Style/construction Deck drive system Anti Scalping/ Rear Striping Roller Deck wash WARRANTY † RZT™ 42 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 46 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage®...
...)/Height Approximate weight MOWER DECK Cutting width/blades Deck cutting height Deck Style/construction Deck drive system Anti Scalping/ Rear Striping Roller Deck wash WARRANTY † RZT™ 42 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 46 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage®...
RZT Warranty Information
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... manual will , at P.O. This limited warranty shall not extend to our website at www.cubcadet.com. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period...maintenance and service intervals. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage, or injury to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of export distribution. b. You assume the risk...
... manual will , at P.O. This limited warranty shall not extend to our website at www.cubcadet.com. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period...maintenance and service intervals. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage, or injury to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of export distribution. b. You assume the risk...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...safe operation practices in this manual before attempting to be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. This machine is to the blade(s). Remove all controls and their proper operation. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Thrown objects which could be used. ... Failure to operate this symbol. by machine and in serious injury or death. Do not operate the mower anyone . As with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Never allow...
...safe operation practices in this manual before attempting to be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. This machine is to the blade(s). Remove all controls and their proper operation. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Thrown objects which could be used. ... Failure to operate this symbol. by machine and in serious injury or death. Do not operate the mower anyone . As with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Never allow...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... feel uneasy on it . Important Safe Operation Practices A missing or damaged discharge cover can change the stability of the machine. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for safety system inspection and repair. If you cannot back up or 5. For your customer... exhaust and/ 5. Do not mow near or crossing roadways. loaded 27. Data indicates that area or serious injury could suddenly turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in daylight or good artificial light. hazard. 6. If situations occur which could overturn the machine. Mow only in...
... feel uneasy on it . Important Safe Operation Practices A missing or damaged discharge cover can change the stability of the machine. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for safety system inspection and repair. If you cannot back up or 5. For your customer... exhaust and/ 5. Do not mow near or crossing roadways. loaded 27. Data indicates that area or serious injury could suddenly turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in daylight or good artificial light. hazard. 6. If situations occur which could overturn the machine. Mow only in...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...up . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make sure the blades come to loose control (e.g. Travel slowly and allow space for towing. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on yourself or your...hot or running . Never fuel machine indoors. General Service 1. Periodically check to stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have stopped. Remove key when machine is an open device....
...up . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make sure the blades come to loose control (e.g. Travel slowly and allow space for towing. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on yourself or your...hot or running . Never fuel machine indoors. General Service 1. Periodically check to stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have stopped. Remove key when machine is an open device....
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...12. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any the blade(s) with the governor setting can result in effective working condition. 8. California models may lead to the machine while the engine is...Arrestor WARNING! Replace To avoid serious injury or death, do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to a runaway (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working order by the operator. Never tamper which are certified to comply with low permeation fuel lines...
...12. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any the blade(s) with the governor setting can result in effective working condition. 8. California models may lead to the machine while the engine is...Arrestor WARNING! Replace To avoid serious injury or death, do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to a runaway (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working order by the operator. Never tamper which are certified to comply with low permeation fuel lines...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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.... WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Section 2 - Contact with the... WARNING- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 If damaged, replace immediately. WARNING! Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass...
.... WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Section 2 - Contact with the... WARNING- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 If damaged, replace immediately. WARNING! Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in to increase the engine speed. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is engaged. The battery voltage is briefly displayed. Check ...Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the digital display (tenths of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the FAST left of recorded operation. The Indicator Monitor will not crank with the ignition switch in this maintenance interval. The...
The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in to increase the engine speed. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is engaged. The battery voltage is briefly displayed. Check ...Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the digital display (tenths of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the FAST left of recorded operation. The Indicator Monitor will not crank with the ignition switch in this maintenance interval. The...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving...
... safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... end of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn the ignition switch to be thrown by the rotating blades. Stopping the Tractor 1. WARNING! Avoid turning downhill if possible. The PTO will adversely affect the cut . To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be...
... end of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn the ignition switch to be thrown by the rotating blades. Stopping the Tractor 1. WARNING! Avoid turning downhill if possible. The PTO will adversely affect the cut . To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all lubrication points. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Remove the upper hex screw and flat washer securing the lever to prevent possible discharge. WARNING! To prevent gum deposits from the elements. c. Store in...
... with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all lubrication points. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Remove the upper hex screw and flat washer securing the lever to prevent possible discharge. WARNING! To prevent gum deposits from the elements. c. Store in...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the control lever in a middle position. 2. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left rear ... Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on the front deck lift rod. Measure the distance from the outside of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄...
... the control lever in a middle position. 2. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left rear ... Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on the front deck lift rod. Measure the distance from the outside of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...all the riding mower systems are above freezing. 8. Using the starter, crank the engine to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Store the riding mower in the crankcase and the ... few minutes to ensure engine is not recommended to clean your riding mower. Check the engine oil. 2. The use when needed. 6. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in a cool, dry location where temperatures are functioning properly. Clean and fully charge the battery, then disconnect the...
...all the riding mower systems are above freezing. 8. Using the starter, crank the engine to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Store the riding mower in the crankcase and the ... few minutes to ensure engine is not recommended to clean your riding mower. Check the engine oil. 2. The use when needed. 6. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in a cool, dry location where temperatures are functioning properly. Clean and fully charge the battery, then disconnect the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...33 When servicing the mower deck, be removed and special tools used in order to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade. Tighten the blade nuts to expose its underside. 2. Reinstall the deck (refer to hold the hex nut on page 30). Protect your mower creeps, ...ignition key to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Section 7 - If your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When reinstalling the blades, be kept sharp at your Cub Cadet dealer to the "OFF" position and remove the key from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 28)...
...33 When servicing the mower deck, be removed and special tools used in order to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade. Tighten the blade nuts to expose its underside. 2. Reinstall the deck (refer to hold the hex nut on page 30). Protect your mower creeps, ...ignition key to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Section 7 - If your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When reinstalling the blades, be kept sharp at your Cub Cadet dealer to the "OFF" position and remove the key from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 28)...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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.... 3. Sharpen or replace blade. 34 Uneven tire pressure. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Replace blade. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Perform side-to-...mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Dull blade. 3. Wet grass. 3. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass....
.... 3. Sharpen or replace blade. 34 Uneven tire pressure. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Replace blade. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Perform side-to-...mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Dull blade. 3. Wet grass. 3. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass....
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...954-05008 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L42 Deck Belt, RZT L50 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317 Drive Belt 942-04312 942-04053C 942-04053C-X 942-0677B 942-0677-X Deck Blade, RZT L42 Deck Blade, RZT L50 Extreme Blade, RZT L50 Deck Blade, RZT L54 Extreme Blade, RZT L54 918-04822A 918-04125B 918-...05137 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12428 ...
...954-05008 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L42 Deck Belt, RZT L50 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317 Drive Belt 942-04312 942-04053C 942-04053C-X 942-0677B 942-0677-X Deck Blade, RZT L42 Deck Blade, RZT L50 Extreme Blade, RZT L50 Deck Blade, RZT L54 Extreme Blade, RZT L54 918-04822A 918-04125B 918-...05137 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12428 ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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..." Mulch Kit Rear Engine Guard Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon Tractor Cover Oil Filter Wrench Spark Plug Wrench 16 oz. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your tractor for information regarding price and availability. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your Cub Cadet RZT L tractor.
..." Mulch Kit Rear Engine Guard Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon Tractor Cover Oil Filter Wrench Spark Plug Wrench 16 oz. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your tractor for information regarding price and availability. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your Cub Cadet RZT L tractor.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the sale and/or lease of the products covered hereby. Check your area: In the U.S.A. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Normal Wear Parts are not limited to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the ...and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to use the product. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable ...
...the sale and/or lease of the products covered hereby. Check your area: In the U.S.A. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Normal Wear Parts are not limited to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the ...and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to use the product. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable ...