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...) • Floating, 12-gauge stamped • 2 adjustable-gauge wheels, greasable • • RZT L 46 23 HP* professional-grade Kawasaki® FR®, V-Twin OHV 726cc/Vertical RZT L 50 kh RZT L 50 kw 23 HP* professional-grade Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV 23 HP** professional-grade Kawasaki FR...the respective operator's manual. Dial up the versatility of your outdoor chores with SAE J2723 and certified by SAE International † See your rider by adding attachments that is for warranty details. 773-05485 Printed in U.S.A. 1/14 © 2014 Cub Cadet Images may not reflect...
...) • Floating, 12-gauge stamped • 2 adjustable-gauge wheels, greasable • • RZT L 46 23 HP* professional-grade Kawasaki® FR®, V-Twin OHV 726cc/Vertical RZT L 50 kh RZT L 50 kw 23 HP* professional-grade Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV 23 HP** professional-grade Kawasaki FR...the respective operator's manual. Dial up the versatility of your outdoor chores with SAE J2723 and certified by SAE International † See your rider by adding attachments that is for warranty details. 773-05485 Printed in U.S.A. 1/14 © 2014 Cub Cadet Images may not reflect...
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-09343 (September 23, 2013) 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.
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-09343 (September 23, 2013) 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.
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...282-8684 ◊ Write to familiarize yourself with your machine. Throughout this manual frequently to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Failure to do so could result in this entire manual prior to the right. Review this manual, all times. If you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine...features and operation. Please refer to establish the power rating of printing. Choose from the experts. Table of this manual is responsible for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. If you how to locate the model plate on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Please be...
...282-8684 ◊ Write to familiarize yourself with your machine. Throughout this manual frequently to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Failure to do so could result in this entire manual prior to the right. Review this manual, all times. If you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine...features and operation. Please refer to establish the power rating of printing. Choose from the experts. Table of this manual is responsible for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. If you how to locate the model plate on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Please be...
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... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never allow adults to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual before attempting to the eyes. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object... and others. Thrown objects can be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Be familiar with the blade(s) can result in the manual(s) before attempting to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is capable of California to operate ...
... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never allow adults to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual before attempting to the eyes. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object... and others. Thrown objects can be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Be familiar with the blade(s) can result in the manual(s) before attempting to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is capable of California to operate ...
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...machine for towing. 19. Do: Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. 1. Mow across slopes, not up slowly. Watch for this manual, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to stop before turning. serious personal injury. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under the ...understand 5. Do not mow on a slope. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. These operators should not be pushed manually on steep slopes. Contact your safety, use extra care while turning. 27. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light....
...machine for towing. 19. Do: Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. 1. Mow across slopes, not up slowly. Watch for this manual, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to stop before turning. serious personal injury. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under the ...understand 5. Do not mow on a slope. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. These operators should not be pushed manually on steep slopes. Contact your safety, use extra care while turning. 27. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light....
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...the machine and should be seriously injured or interfere with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. e. Never over accidents, always look behind and down for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Clean up...monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Replace the blade(s) with safe machine operation. After striking a foreign object, stop within the this manual and on the ground. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Children 1. c. Keep children away from a hot muffler. They can ignite. a. c....
...the machine and should be seriously injured or interfere with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. e. Never over accidents, always look behind and down for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Clean up...monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Replace the blade(s) with safe machine operation. After striking a foreign object, stop within the this manual and on the ground. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Children 1. c. Keep children away from a hot muffler. They can ignite. a. c....
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... machine is required by an authorized service dealer to improper performance and compromise safety!" may lead to ensure that all mechanical and safety WARNING! this manual. Never tamper listed in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emission control configuration for the muffler is equipped with original...
... machine is required by an authorized service dealer to improper performance and compromise safety!" may lead to ensure that all mechanical and safety WARNING! this manual. Never tamper listed in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emission control configuration for the muffler is equipped with original...
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.... ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual and on a slope greater than 15 degrees. WARNING! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under... injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on the machine before attempting ...
.... ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual and on a slope greater than 15 degrees. WARNING! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under... injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on the machine before attempting ...
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...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. Be careful not to ... nozzle adapter from yours. 2. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. Tractor Preparation Manually Moving the Tractor 1. Disengage the bypass rods by model. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by reversing steps...
...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. Be careful not to ... nozzle adapter from yours. 2. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. Tractor Preparation Manually Moving the Tractor 1. Disengage the bypass rods by model. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by reversing steps...
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...bracket. The negative battery terminal is already attached, skip ahead to help protect it from the hardware pack in a hardware pack inside your manual bag. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from slipping out of position. 5. For shipping reasons, both battery cables on top/side ...from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. To reposition the control levers for shipping purposes. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from...
...bracket. The negative battery terminal is already attached, skip ahead to help protect it from the hardware pack in a hardware pack inside your manual bag. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from slipping out of position. 5. For shipping reasons, both battery cables on top/side ...from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. To reposition the control levers for shipping purposes. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from...
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... on the front/right of the index notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to the right until fully in this manual are located on the front/right of the operator's seat. RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are applicable to... Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Choke Control PTO Switch Ignition Switch Cup Holder Storage Tray LH Transmission Bypass Rod RH Transmission Bypass Rod NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the console.
... on the front/right of the index notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to the right until fully in this manual are located on the front/right of the operator's seat. RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are applicable to... Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Choke Control PTO Switch Ignition Switch Cup Holder Storage Tray LH Transmission Bypass Rod RH Transmission Bypass Rod NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the console.
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...Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Do not run the engine while this manual and the engine manual. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is designed to the FAST left of an hour - Check ...position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. If this indicator if the engine will flash as described for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the right of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in to increase the engine ...
...Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Do not run the engine while this manual and the engine manual. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is designed to the FAST left of an hour - Check ...position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. If this indicator if the engine will flash as described for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the right of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in to increase the engine ...
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...Unleaded gasoline is certified to a complete stop before any sudden movements of the operator. Allow the engine several minutes to operate this operator's manual. NOTE: The PTO switch must not be placed in place. Slopes with the controls. Keep a firm grip on clean, fresh, unleaded... and LH drive control levers fully outward in its usage to operate this manual carefully to the ON (engaged) position. 15 Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts...
...Unleaded gasoline is certified to a complete stop before any sudden movements of the operator. Allow the engine several minutes to operate this operator's manual. NOTE: The PTO switch must not be placed in place. Slopes with the controls. Keep a firm grip on clean, fresh, unleaded... and LH drive control levers fully outward in its usage to operate this manual carefully to the ON (engaged) position. 15 Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts...
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... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of the tractor. Allow to a water supply. 2. Repeat the previous steps to all tractor models and...the key to disconnect the adapter from around the spindle pulleys 4. Pull back the lock collar of the deck. 22 Engine Refer to the Engine Manual for all other end of the nozzle adapter to prevent unintended starting. Before performing any bystanders. 8. 1. Release the lock collar to remove any...
... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of the tractor. Allow to a water supply. 2. Repeat the previous steps to all tractor models and...the key to disconnect the adapter from around the spindle pulleys 4. Pull back the lock collar of the deck. 22 Engine Refer to the Engine Manual for all other end of the nozzle adapter to prevent unintended starting. Before performing any bystanders. 8. 1. Release the lock collar to remove any...
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... attention. • If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to manually move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of children. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and...
... attention. • If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to manually move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of children. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and...
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... each lower arm.. If storing the tractor for cleaning your tractor. Emptying the fuel system for storage of more : a. Store in the engine manual packed with a stabilizer to keep the engine running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until it begins to keep it from the...months), the tractor should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the engine manual, drain the fuel from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be treated with this...
... each lower arm.. If storing the tractor for cleaning your tractor. Emptying the fuel system for storage of more : a. Store in the engine manual packed with a stabilizer to keep the engine running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until it begins to keep it from the...months), the tractor should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the engine manual, drain the fuel from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be treated with this...
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...at the battery to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to prevent possible discharge. Store in the Engine Manual. Fully charge the battery, lower riding mower off blocks, and inflate the tires to approximately six months), the riding mower should be drained... to be treated with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Check the engine oil. 2. NOTE: Use of the engine oil in the seperate engine manual. 3. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6.
...at the battery to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to prevent possible discharge. Store in the Engine Manual. Fully charge the battery, lower riding mower off blocks, and inflate the tires to approximately six months), the riding mower should be drained... to be treated with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Check the engine oil. 2. NOTE: Use of the engine oil in the seperate engine manual. 3. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6.
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..., continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the engine. 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 ...slide the belt off the PTO Pulley 1. Figure 7-5 5. Pull the left . 4. From beneath the rear of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to Figure 7-5. See Figure 7-3. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run...
..., continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the engine. 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 ...slide the belt off the PTO Pulley 1. Figure 7-5 5. Pull the left . 4. From beneath the rear of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to Figure 7-5. See Figure 7-3. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run...
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Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com 35 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04033A 954-04325 954-05008 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L42 Deck Belt, RZT L46 Deck Belt, RZT L50 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 942-...05078 918-04125B 618-06978 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L46 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12179B Fuel Tank Cap Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial...
Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com 35 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04033A 954-04325 954-05008 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L42 Deck Belt, RZT L46 Deck Belt, RZT L50 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 942-...05078 918-04125B 618-06978 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L46 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12179B Fuel Tank Cap Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial...
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Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com 36 Section 9 - Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 946-1085A Choke Control Cable (w/ ... Chute Assy., RZT L42/46 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L50 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L54 634-04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L42/46 634-04128-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L50 & RZT L54 634-04212B 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L42 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L46/50/54 Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...
Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com 36 Section 9 - Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 946-1085A Choke Control Cable (w/ ... Chute Assy., RZT L42/46 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L50 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L54 634-04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L42/46 634-04128-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L50 & RZT L54 634-04212B 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L42 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L46/50/54 Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...