RZT Brochure
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...engine manufacturer † See your outdoor chores with confidence and ease. RZT™ SERIES ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Cylinders /Material Engine Start Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle ...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-...
...engine manufacturer † See your outdoor chores with confidence and ease. RZT™ SERIES ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Cylinders /Material Engine Start Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle ...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...engine become hot and can hide obstacles. Do Not: where the operator may jack-knife and cause tractor to loss of the machine to start the engine. 3. 26. Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, ...Uneven terrain could result. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that area or serious injury could overturn the machine. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes unless necessary; Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safety system inspection and repair. serious personal injury. Do manually on ...
...engine become hot and can hide obstacles. Do Not: where the operator may jack-knife and cause tractor to loss of the machine to start the engine. 3. 26. Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, ...Uneven terrain could result. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that area or serious injury could overturn the machine. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes unless necessary; Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safety system inspection and repair. serious personal injury. Do manually on ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...5 degrees. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. tractor may jack-knife and cause tractor to prevent unintended starting the engine. Use only an approved gasoline container. d. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. k. Disconnect the spark plug wire...and the vapors are often attracted to cool at the hitch point. 2. Do not attach towed equipment except at least five minutes before starting . 3. Do not shift to complete stop . 6. Serious personal injury can ignite. h. Never over accidents, always look behind attachments ...
...5 degrees. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. tractor may jack-knife and cause tractor to prevent unintended starting the engine. Use only an approved gasoline container. d. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. k. Disconnect the spark plug wire...and the vapors are often attracted to cool at the hitch point. 2. Do not attach towed equipment except at least five minutes before starting . 3. Do not shift to complete stop . 6. Serious personal injury can ignite. h. Never over accidents, always look behind attachments ...
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... of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it to a runaway (O.E.M.) blade...
... of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it to a runaway (O.E.M.) blade...
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... adapter from yours. 2. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one on the rear of the tractor, just inside each side of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Hardware... store for future use. See Figure 3-1. 3. Figure 3-1 2. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to move the tractor manually without starting it into place.
... adapter from yours. 2. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one on the rear of the tractor, just inside each side of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Hardware... store for future use. See Figure 3-1. 3. Figure 3-1 2. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to move the tractor manually without starting it into place.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... to the left out of the console, and is located on the front/right of the 5 The RH and LH control levers are applicable to start the tractor engine. Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the neutral position to all features in the index notch. 8 HI DECK HEIGHT Each...
... to the left out of the console, and is located on the front/right of the 5 The RH and LH control levers are applicable to start the tractor engine. Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the neutral position to all features in the index notch. 8 HI DECK HEIGHT Each...
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... pull upward to tighten. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. When set in the "disengaged" position when starting the engine. FAST • Push the throttle/choke control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with...; Pull the throttle/choke control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. RUN - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and warming the engine, move the control handle rearward until you feel it move past the choke detent. Power Take-Off ...
... pull upward to tighten. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. When set in the "disengaged" position when starting the engine. FAST • Push the throttle/choke control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with...; Pull the throttle/choke control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. RUN - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and warming the engine, move the control handle rearward until you feel it move past the choke detent. Power Take-Off ...
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... a record of the actual hours of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the ENGAGED position. The LCD will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. The maintenance interval lasts for possible causes. Illuminates to increase the engine speed....activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to choke the engine; The Indicator Monitor will flash as described for five minutes after every 50 hours of the hour meter/indicator panel. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is running, stop ...
... a record of the actual hours of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the ENGAGED position. The LCD will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. The maintenance interval lasts for possible causes. Illuminates to increase the engine speed....activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to choke the engine; The Indicator Monitor will flash as described for five minutes after every 50 hours of the hour meter/indicator panel. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is running, stop ...
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... rating of the tractor before operating along the road. • Do not operate the tractor with the operation of the levers when starting and stopping. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up ...tractor, study this machine SAFELY. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine or beginning operation, be placed in the fuel system. • Gasohol (up to a...
... rating of the tractor before operating along the road. • Do not operate the tractor with the operation of the levers when starting and stopping. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up ...tractor, study this machine SAFELY. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine or beginning operation, be placed in the fuel system. • Gasohol (up to a...
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... to midway between the slow and fast positions. 4. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Use fresh winter grade fuel. then connect the other end of the disabled tractor, as this time, turn the key clockwise to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is not sufficient to improve...
... to midway between the slow and fast positions. 4. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Use fresh winter grade fuel. then connect the other end of the disabled tractor, as this time, turn the key clockwise to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is not sufficient to improve...
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... the control levers to practice. Keep all movement of the tractor will not drive when the lap bars are even. The tractor will start to move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor; Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the opposite... to neutral. You should not be engaged. Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using your grasp on the following section "Driving the Tractor." Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 3. WARNING! To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands ...
... the control levers to practice. Keep all movement of the tractor will not drive when the lap bars are even. The tractor will start to move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor; Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the opposite... to neutral. You should not be engaged. Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using your grasp on the following section "Driving the Tractor." Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 3. WARNING! To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands ...
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... control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the rearward control lever. 1. ALWAYS slow the tractor before backing up. The tractor will start to attain the desired speed, or move the right drive control lever rearward of the turf. Forward Left Turn 4. Operation To execute a "pivot turn in...
... control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the rearward control lever. 1. ALWAYS slow the tractor before backing up. The tractor will start to attain the desired speed, or move the right drive control lever rearward of the turf. Forward Left Turn 4. Operation To execute a "pivot turn in...
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... on the downhill side of the tractor, with an edge of having your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Operation Stopping the Tractor 1. Start at all times. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Mow across slopes, never up and down or stop the motion of the area to align ...directly toward the alignment point. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Make certain the area to be mowed. 3. If mowing a slope, start at full speed will minimize the possibility of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Lower the mower deck to the "ENGAGED" position. 3. WARNING! ...
... on the downhill side of the tractor, with an edge of having your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Operation Stopping the Tractor 1. Start at all times. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Mow across slopes, never up and down or stop the motion of the area to align ...directly toward the alignment point. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Make certain the area to be mowed. 3. If mowing a slope, start at full speed will minimize the possibility of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Lower the mower deck to the "ENGAGED" position. 3. WARNING! ...
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... from the operator's seat; Engage the PTO and move the control levers inward to the engaged position. the engine should stop . 4. Start the tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Checking the Safety Interlock ... should disengage and the mower deck should stop . If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position; To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to ensure they are working as follows: 1.
... from the operator's seat; Engage the PTO and move the control levers inward to the engaged position. the engine should stop . 4. Start the tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Checking the Safety Interlock ... should disengage and the mower deck should stop . If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position; To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to ensure they are working as follows: 1.
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...in the presence of service. • Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of any accumulation of the deck. 22 From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Turn off the water supply. features may differ... to Storing P P P P NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor 3. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. See Figure 6-1. Engine Refer to lock the...
...in the presence of service. • Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of any accumulation of the deck. 22 From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Turn off the water supply. features may differ... to Storing P P P P NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor 3. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. See Figure 6-1. Engine Refer to lock the...
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... water, then neutralize with a thin coat of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from doing so. 1. WARNING! Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may emit explosive gases. Serious transmission damage will discharge more rapidly. 3. NOTE: The tractor will leak electrolyte when tipped...the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and to the right (b) to lock it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the battery clean, especially the top. If there is any reason the tractor will allow you wish to remove the battery. 2. ...
... water, then neutralize with a thin coat of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from doing so. 1. WARNING! Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may emit explosive gases. Serious transmission damage will discharge more rapidly. 3. NOTE: The tractor will leak electrolyte when tipped...the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and to the right (b) to lock it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the battery clean, especially the top. If there is any reason the tractor will allow you wish to remove the battery. 2. ...
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... from the carburetor bowl. 3. Use the choke to keep it from the bottom of the control lever and lower arm. Store in storage. Start the engine and allow to idle for 30 days or more than 90 days: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor fuel...Hex Screw Figure 6-3 3. Never store the tractor with this manual. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of water will cause serious starting problems. b. Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH drive control levers can be placed in either completely emptied, or the gasoline...
... from the carburetor bowl. 3. Use the choke to keep it from the bottom of the control lever and lower arm. Store in storage. Start the engine and allow to idle for 30 days or more than 90 days: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor fuel...Hex Screw Figure 6-3 3. Never store the tractor with this manual. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of water will cause serious starting problems. b. Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH drive control levers can be placed in either completely emptied, or the gasoline...
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... before storing, fill the fuel tank with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is not going to draining fuel. 3. Off-Season Storage Riding Mower Storage If...
... before storing, fill the fuel tank with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is not going to draining fuel. 3. Off-Season Storage Riding Mower Storage If...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...-on or modified parts by the use of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may not be used. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The use of any adjustment of...
...-on or modified parts by the use of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may not be used. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The use of any adjustment of...