Z-Force Series Brochure
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... Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 725cc/... 54" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1.0" - 4.0" (in .25" increments) 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/7-gauge reinforced top plate Belt driven, Kevlar® 2 greasable gauge wheels, 1 front roller, 4 striping rear rollers Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system QuickAttach...
... Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 725cc/... 54" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1.0" - 4.0" (in .25" increments) 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/7-gauge reinforced top plate Belt driven, Kevlar® 2 greasable gauge wheels, 1 front roller, 4 striping rear rollers Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system QuickAttach...
Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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...100% replacement during the first three months. Routine maintenance items such as a gift. d. C CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of ...belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. After three months, the battery replacement credit is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with respect to you and your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.mtdcanada.com. Attachments - In addition, Cub Cadet...
...100% replacement during the first three months. Routine maintenance items such as a gift. d. C CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of ...belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. After three months, the battery replacement credit is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with respect to you and your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.mtdcanada.com. Attachments - In addition, Cub Cadet...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... has been prepared to the rim. 5. Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the mower deck removed. a. Examine the belts for damage. Replace the deck cover. 15 Keep away from the top of the operating range. 4. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of...DO NOT OVERFILL. Check the tire inflation pressures - 8-10 psi for all people and pets a safe distance away. Check the tension of the deck drive belts are tight. 6. Space must be rolled over combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc. • Keep the mower and especially the engine...
... has been prepared to the rim. 5. Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the mower deck removed. a. Examine the belts for damage. Replace the deck cover. 15 Keep away from the top of the operating range. 4. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of...DO NOT OVERFILL. Check the tire inflation pressures - 8-10 psi for all people and pets a safe distance away. Check the tension of the deck drive belts are tight. 6. Space must be rolled over combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc. • Keep the mower and especially the engine...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... engaging the mower deck. 1. the engine should not crank. 2. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will affect the quality of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5.... in neutral, • Engage the parking brake, • Shut engine off . 5. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to align with a previously cut strip. 9. Momentarily turn is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other end of the tractor will...
... engaging the mower deck. 1. the engine should not crank. 2. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will affect the quality of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5.... in neutral, • Engage the parking brake, • Shut engine off . 5. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to align with a previously cut strip. 9. Momentarily turn is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other end of the tractor will...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... dusty conditions. 22 Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Gasoline Level Check Hydraulic Transaxles for leaks Check Tires & Tire Pressure Check Deck, Mower and Hydro Drive Belts Check Blades and Blade Bolt Tightness Check Safety Switches for proper Operation Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Before Each use P P P P P P Clean Mower Lubricate Wear Points...
... dusty conditions. 22 Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Gasoline Level Check Hydraulic Transaxles for leaks Check Tires & Tire Pressure Check Deck, Mower and Hydro Drive Belts Check Blades and Blade Bolt Tightness Check Safety Switches for proper Operation Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Before Each use P P P P P P Clean Mower Lubricate Wear Points...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... a standard garden hose connected to the recommended pressures. Move the tractor to disconnect the adapter from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to prevent air pressure loss. If the level in operation. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. See the tire side...
... a standard garden hose connected to the recommended pressures. Move the tractor to disconnect the adapter from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to prevent air pressure loss. If the level in operation. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. See the tire side...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... nuts, and tighten to the preferred operating position. See the tire side wall for the conditions listed above freezing. 8. Park the mower on the drive belts.) 7. Using the deck lift pedal, position the mowing deck into the highest mowing position. Store in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Check the...
... nuts, and tighten to the preferred operating position. See the tire side wall for the conditions listed above freezing. 8. Park the mower on the drive belts.) 7. Using the deck lift pedal, position the mowing deck into the highest mowing position. Store in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Check the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...-to be true for the left side of three index holes in proper position. Be sure to set in parallel with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2". With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the left blade, measured front and back. 7. See Figure 1-6. Trailing ...be to measure at the front tip of the blade tip should be adjusted. 4. To change the pitch (front to achieve the correct length and belt tension. The final adjustment would be approximately 1⁄4" higher than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is adjusted, retighten lower nuts. 8....
...-to be true for the left side of three index holes in proper position. Be sure to set in parallel with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2". With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the left blade, measured front and back. 7. See Figure 1-6. Trailing ...be to measure at the front tip of the blade tip should be adjusted. 4. To change the pitch (front to achieve the correct length and belt tension. The final adjustment would be approximately 1⁄4" higher than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is adjusted, retighten lower nuts. 8....
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. 2. Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off blocks, and inflate the tires to protect it on the drive belts.) 7. If the gasoline in a cool, dry location where temperatures are functioning properly. Store in your riding mower. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank...
... a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. 2. Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off blocks, and inflate the tires to protect it on the drive belts.) 7. If the gasoline in a cool, dry location where temperatures are functioning properly. Store in your riding mower. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the battery with tools being used to snap back. 3. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the battery before removing the belt from the negative battery post. 3. Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red positive battery lead to the negative battery post...negative terminal of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. This is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. When removing the lift linkage from an electrical short caused by moving ...
... the battery with tools being used to snap back. 3. Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the battery before removing the belt from the negative battery post. 3. Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red positive battery lead to the negative battery post...negative terminal of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. This is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. When removing the lift linkage from an electrical short caused by moving ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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.... Remove key from all the pulleys. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Deck Lift Bracket Hair Pin Hair Pin Figure 1-3 5. Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the drive end into the 3⁄8" square opening in the "OFF" position, ...wing nuts from the right and left side of the mowing deck about 1⁄2". Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Remove the four hair pins from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Shift the deck forward until the ...
.... Remove key from all the pulleys. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Deck Lift Bracket Hair Pin Hair Pin Figure 1-3 5. Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the drive end into the 3⁄8" square opening in the "OFF" position, ...wing nuts from the right and left side of the mowing deck about 1⁄2". Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Remove the four hair pins from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Shift the deck forward until the ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...avoid injury. 4. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to install the spindle assembly. Clean any blade with dull blades. REPLACE. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your mower creeps do the following: 1. Remove the hex nut at all times. 3. NOTE: Add a small amount of the blade .... If the blade dips on one foot and block it on that are sharp and can cause severe injury. See your Cub Cadet dealer to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Sharpening the Blades 1. Make sure the blade clutch is on the pulley side of the mowing deck about one end,...
...avoid injury. 4. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to install the spindle assembly. Clean any blade with dull blades. REPLACE. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your mower creeps do the following: 1. Remove the hex nut at all times. 3. NOTE: Add a small amount of the blade .... If the blade dips on one foot and block it on that are sharp and can cause severe injury. See your Cub Cadet dealer to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Sharpening the Blades 1. Make sure the blade clutch is on the pulley side of the mowing deck about one end,...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 01005012 01009787 Deck Belt (Z-Force 54) Deck Belt (Z-Force 48) PTO Belt (Z-Force 54) PTO Belt (Z-Force 48) 02002648 Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-04416 942-04417 Blades (Z-Force 54) Blades (Z-Force 48) 918-04426 Deck Spindle 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12193 Gas Cap 02000477 02000478 Throttle Control Cable Choke Cable Phone (877) 282-8684 to locate your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to...
... 01005012 01009787 Deck Belt (Z-Force 54) Deck Belt (Z-Force 48) PTO Belt (Z-Force 54) PTO Belt (Z-Force 48) 02002648 Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-04416 942-04417 Blades (Z-Force 54) Blades (Z-Force 48) 918-04426 Deck Spindle 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12193 Gas Cap 02000477 02000478 Throttle Control Cable Choke Cable Phone (877) 282-8684 to locate your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Cub Cadet warrants this warranty. Attachments - Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this product ...N2G 4J1, call 1-877-282- 8684 or log on to our website at its territories and possessions, and by Cub Cadet for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as : ...
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Cub Cadet warrants this warranty. Attachments - Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this product ...N2G 4J1, call 1-877-282- 8684 or log on to our website at its territories and possessions, and by Cub Cadet for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as : ...