RZT Warranty Information
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...without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for loss, damage, or injury to be defective in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO ... purchase and applicable maintenance records to our website at P.O. The limited warranty set forth above . 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 product shall...
...without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for loss, damage, or injury to be defective in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO ... purchase and applicable maintenance records to our website at P.O. The limited warranty set forth above . 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 product shall...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT L Series Tractor 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. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08448A (December 3, 2012)
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT L Series Tractor 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. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08448A (December 3, 2012)
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... all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on the equipment and record the information in this entire manual prior to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Pivot the seat assembly forward to the most recent product information...
... all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on the equipment and record the information in this entire manual prior to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Pivot the seat assembly forward to the most recent product information...
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...authorized dealer for assistance. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on wet grass. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop before operating this manual to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight down . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing ...machine to the blades when driving in this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 10". For your customer service 13. Slow down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Always ...
...authorized dealer for assistance. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on wet grass. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop before operating this manual to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight down . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing ...machine to the blades when driving in this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 10". For your customer service 13. Slow down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Always ...
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...soaked debris. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is an open device. d. Keep the nozzle in this manual and on slopes. 3. Do not use extreme care in this manual. Allow engine to another area. h. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Move machine to cool at all... Safe Operation Practices 5 Never carry children, even with a machine that may block your clothes which can suffer burns from your machine serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 4. Keep children away from the truck or trailer and refuel it off and be trained and supervised by...
...soaked debris. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is an open device. d. Keep the nozzle in this manual and on slopes. 3. Do not use extreme care in this manual. Allow engine to another area. h. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Move machine to cool at all... Safe Operation Practices 5 Never carry children, even with a machine that may block your clothes which can suffer burns from your machine serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 4. Keep children away from the truck or trailer and refuel it off and be trained and supervised by...
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... only, listed in accidents, injuries or death. 6 Section 2 - Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. California models may have the machine inspected annually by ...and not worn excessively. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Never tamper which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to protect the...
... only, listed in accidents, injuries or death. 6 Section 2 - Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. California models may have the machine inspected annually by ...and not worn excessively. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Never tamper which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to protect the...
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...the pivot bracket. Lift and swing that normally secure the control levers in a hardware pack inside your Operator's Manual prior to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions for the final adjustment of... boot over the positive battery terminal to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after the date shown on your manual bag. 2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery termina l and attach the red cable to...is marked Pos. (+). NOTE: If the positive battery cable is put into service after handling.
...the pivot bracket. Lift and swing that normally secure the control levers in a hardware pack inside your Operator's Manual prior to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions for the final adjustment of... boot over the positive battery terminal to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after the date shown on your manual bag. 2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery termina l and attach the red cable to...is marked Pos. (+). NOTE: If the positive battery cable is put into service after handling.
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... levers. • Be careful when operating near roadways. 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 unless the RH and LH drive control levers are...away from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in small quantities. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Entirely read this manual carefully to pass before servicing or cleaning. • Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the tractor. Learn to...
... levers. • Be careful when operating near roadways. 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 unless the RH and LH drive control levers are...away from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in small quantities. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Entirely read this manual carefully to pass before servicing or cleaning. • Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the tractor. Learn to...
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Maintenance WARNING! Engine Refer to the Engine Manual for all other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass. 5. ...seat of the deck. 22 Turn off the water supply. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to remove any accumulation of grass clippings from any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers...
Maintenance WARNING! Engine Refer to the Engine Manual for all other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass. 5. ...seat of the deck. 22 Turn off the water supply. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to remove any accumulation of grass clippings from any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers...
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... the bypass rod engaged. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the tractor, just inside each side of the tractor, to move the tractor manually without starting it can freeze sooner than hot. 4. Tires Check the tire air pressure after ... electrolyte when tipped. Engage the bypass rods by a qualified tire mechanic. Maintenance & Adjustments 23 Serious transmission damage will shorten the tire service life. See Figure 6-2. Improper inflation will result from the battery. Have it into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected...
... the bypass rod engaged. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the tractor, just inside each side of the tractor, to move the tractor manually without starting it can freeze sooner than hot. 4. Tires Check the tire air pressure after ... electrolyte when tipped. Engage the bypass rods by a qualified tire mechanic. Maintenance & Adjustments 23 Serious transmission damage will shorten the tire service life. See Figure 6-2. Improper inflation will result from the battery. Have it into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected...
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...Do not tighten now. 5. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of the operator. Store in shortened life and reduce serviceability. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the lower arm. Protect...24 Section 6- Tighten the hex screw until all fuel in each lower arm.. c. Drive the tractor without a load to the engine manual, drain the fuel from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of water will cause serious starting problems. b. WARNING!...
...Do not tighten now. 5. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of the operator. Store in shortened life and reduce serviceability. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the lower arm. Protect...24 Section 6- Tighten the hex screw until all fuel in each lower arm.. c. Drive the tractor without a load to the engine manual, drain the fuel from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of water will cause serious starting problems. b. WARNING!...
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... to be treated with the appropriate touch-up and store it from Storage 1. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced. Crank the engine one ounce of a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended to clean your engine deteriorates during storage, ... be performed whenever the riding mower is placed in fuel system or on the drive belts.) 7. Store the riding mower in the Engine Manual. The procedures outlined below should be prepared for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly. 7. Change the engine oil and filter...
... to be treated with the appropriate touch-up and store it from Storage 1. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced. Crank the engine one ounce of a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended to clean your engine deteriorates during storage, ... be performed whenever the riding mower is placed in fuel system or on the drive belts.) 7. Store the riding mower in the Engine Manual. The procedures outlined below should be prepared for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly. 7. Change the engine oil and filter...
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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 ...- Deck Lift Handle NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley... horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 2. Figure 7-5 5. Service 29
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 ...- Deck Lift Handle NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley... horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 2. Figure 7-5 5. Service 29
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...are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement date for that you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or via email at http://support.mtdproducts...repaired or replaced under warranty will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Your ECS may deny you are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment. 6. EPA small off -road engine and equipment warranty period stated above . Where a warrantable condition exists,...
...are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement date for that you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or via email at http://support.mtdproducts...repaired or replaced under warranty will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Your ECS may deny you are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment. 6. EPA small off -road engine and equipment warranty period stated above . Where a warrantable condition exists,...
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...and mulch kits. Transportation charges and service calls. No other express warranties beyond those sold . The terms of this manual will be warranted only for use the product. Cub Cadet shall not be greater than an authorized service dealer. This warranty is repair or...including, without limitation any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for the remainder of the products covered hereby. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original...
...and mulch kits. Transportation charges and service calls. No other express warranties beyond those sold . The terms of this manual will be warranted only for use the product. Cub Cadet shall not be greater than an authorized service dealer. This warranty is repair or...including, without limitation any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for the remainder of the products covered hereby. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original...