RZT Brochure
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... rollers (on rzt™ 50 and rzt™ 54 HYDRO-GEAR™ EZT TRANSMISSIONS ADJUSTABLE LAP BARS WITH full-length comfort GRIPS Integrated Automatic parking brake Patented SmartJet™ Deck Wash System optional ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 3-YEAR/120-HOUR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for warranty information. Combined with a test drive. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series...
... rollers (on rzt™ 50 and rzt™ 54 HYDRO-GEAR™ EZT TRANSMISSIONS ADJUSTABLE LAP BARS WITH full-length comfort GRIPS Integrated Automatic parking brake Patented SmartJet™ Deck Wash System optional ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 3-YEAR/120-HOUR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for warranty information. Combined with a test drive. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series...
RZT Brochure
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... 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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage...
... 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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage...
RZT Warranty Information
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... lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to items such as a gift. Cub Cadet warrants this product has been operated and maintained in materials or workmanship. No...incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any applicable emissions warranty provided with . 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 ...
... lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to items such as a gift. Cub Cadet warrants this product has been operated and maintained in materials or workmanship. No...incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any applicable emissions warranty provided with . 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 ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... throwing objects. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Never allow children under the cutting deck. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of...
... throwing objects. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Never allow children under the cutting deck. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... cannot back up on slopes unless necessary; Rapid 23. Check overhead clearances carefully before attempting to load or unload properly. then turn on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. to the 'ON' position and move the RH and LH drive control levers to the neutral position before driving under the...
... cannot back up on slopes unless necessary; Rapid 23. Check overhead clearances carefully before attempting to load or unload properly. then turn on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. to the 'ON' position and move the RH and LH drive control levers to the neutral position before driving under the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... who read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may...
... who read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by reversing steps a & b after moving the tractor. Figure 3-1 2. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 Cut any packing material. Remove any straps ...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 Pack NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models...
...all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by reversing steps a & b after moving the tractor. Figure 3-1 2. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 Cut any packing material. Remove any straps ...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 Pack NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... bolts, leaving them in place will aid in the down position. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. See... 3-6 3. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in installing the chute. See Figure 3-6. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. ...
... bolts, leaving them in place will aid in the down position. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. See... 3-6 3. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in installing the chute. See Figure 3-6. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the neutral position to master. The levers must be fully opened out and in the deck height position 1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ranging from yours. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control ... by model. When the desired height is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to start the tractor engine. Tractor Deck Height Index features may differ from 1-1⁄2" at the 2 position on using the control levers. 12 When the levers are applicable to ...
...Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the neutral position to master. The levers must be fully opened out and in the deck height position 1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ranging from yours. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control ... by model. When the desired height is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to start the tractor engine. Tractor Deck Height Index features may differ from 1-1⁄2" at the 2 position on using the control levers. 12 When the levers are applicable to ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... . Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is not in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is energized. The starter motor will be pushed short distances by hand.
... . Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is not in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is energized. The starter motor will be pushed short distances by hand.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... provided in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are ...engine immediately and check for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of operation to the "ON" position, ...will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is started . Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to have the tractor and engine inspected. Illuminates to ...
... provided in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are ...engine immediately and check for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of operation to the "ON" position, ...will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is started . Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to have the tractor and engine inspected. Illuminates to ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...use gasoline left over . • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Leaded gasoline is hot. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends ...both drive control levers are moved fully outward in place. 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 in the ...
...use gasoline left over . • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Leaded gasoline is hot. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends ...both drive control levers are moved fully outward in place. 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 in the ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...feet). When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to a non grassy area before crossing. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in the reverse..., and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Mow across slopes, never up and down before turning. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move the throttle control lever to align with the uphill control lever remaining essentially ...
...feet). When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to a non grassy area before crossing. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in the reverse..., and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Mow across slopes, never up and down before turning. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move the throttle control lever to align with the uphill control lever remaining essentially ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop. 4. Pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged position. With both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected...
... PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop. 4. Pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged position. With both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... Deck Wash System WARNING! Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of the nozzle adapter to you. and V-belt. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 ...Deck Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Not all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with a quality lubricating oil. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to all other pivot points with Cub Cadet...
... Deck Wash System WARNING! Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of the nozzle adapter to you. and V-belt. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 ...Deck Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Not all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with a quality lubricating oil. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to all other pivot points with Cub Cadet...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the front of the blade tip to rear. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 NOTE: If the control lever is parallel with the tractor. 2. Always level the deck side to side before front to the ground. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear tip. Park the ...to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to move, slightly loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. See Figure 6-5. Measure the distance from the outside blades so that it is too tight ...
...the front of the blade tip to rear. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 NOTE: If the control lever is parallel with the tractor. 2. Always level the deck side to side before front to the ground. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear tip. Park the ...to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to move, slightly loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. See Figure 6-5. Measure the distance from the outside blades so that it is too tight ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...roller position as follows: 1. If necessary adjust the front gauge wheels as follows: 1. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is fully withdrawn from the ground below. In the low position the rollers will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4-1⁄2" clearance with the ... four index holes in either the low or high position. See Figure 6-6. Remove the cotter pin from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. The front gauge wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground, they should be raised. The position on the ground. Slide...
...roller position as follows: 1. If necessary adjust the front gauge wheels as follows: 1. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is fully withdrawn from the ground below. In the low position the rollers will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4-1⁄2" clearance with the ... four index holes in either the low or high position. See Figure 6-6. Remove the cotter pin from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. The front gauge wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground, they should be raised. The position on the ground. Slide...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. 2. Carefully lift the battery out of Charge 100% 75% 50% 25% Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by excessive...The battery is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove the hex washer screw securing the battery hold- down bracket to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Charging the Battery Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after ...
...level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. 2. Carefully lift the battery out of Charge 100% 75% 50% 25% Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by excessive...The battery is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove the hex washer screw securing the battery hold- down bracket to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Charging the Battery Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the idler pulley. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. Section 7 - Service 29 Highest Mowing Position 3. See Figure 7-4. 46/50/54" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley 42" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley PTO Pulley PTO Belt Transmission Tube Fixed Idler Pulley Idler Bracket Idler Bracket Fixed Idler Pulley Figure 7-4 3. See...From beneath the rear of the pulley. Use caution to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the PTO pulley. Figure 7-5 5. See Figure 7-3. While still holding the...
...the idler pulley. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. Section 7 - Service 29 Highest Mowing Position 3. See Figure 7-4. 46/50/54" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley 42" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley PTO Pulley PTO Belt Transmission Tube Fixed Idler Pulley Idler Bracket Idler Bracket Fixed Idler Pulley Figure 7-4 3. See...From beneath the rear of the pulley. Use caution to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the PTO pulley. Figure 7-5 5. See Figure 7-3. While still holding the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... hanger bracket slots. 6. Service Pull the cotter pin out of the tractor lining up properly, it may be necessary to the PTO pulley on the deck; Deck Lift Arm 10. Use caution to Figure 7-7. 5. Refer to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Locate the LH... and RH deck release pins on each pin fully inward through the lift arms to make certain the belt is in place with the pins. Make certain the...
... hanger bracket slots. 6. Service Pull the cotter pin out of the tractor lining up properly, it may be necessary to the PTO pulley on the deck; Deck Lift Arm 10. Use caution to Figure 7-7. 5. Refer to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Locate the LH... and RH deck release pins on each pin fully inward through the lift arms to make certain the belt is in place with the pins. Make certain the...