Z-Force Series Brochure
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...-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...force® SERIES heavy-duty ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Engine Start Lubrication/Filter DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings Rear Tow Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake...
...-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...force® SERIES heavy-duty ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Engine Start Lubrication/Filter DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings Rear Tow Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... for use contact or thrown object injuries. Operate the machine smoothly. 2. If the tires are involved in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before and while backing to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight...any adjustments. 21. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Reduced traction could result. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. 12. care and good judgment. Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake ...
... for use contact or thrown object injuries. Operate the machine smoothly. 2. If the tires are involved in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before and while backing to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight...any adjustments. 21. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Reduced traction could result. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. 12. care and good judgment. Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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.... When set in to the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. Parking Brake Engagement Lever OFF ON P BRAKE The parking brake engagement lever is located below the front/left... of the seat. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the LH console to ...
.... When set in to the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. Parking Brake Engagement Lever OFF ON P BRAKE The parking brake engagement lever is located below the front/left... of the seat. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the LH console to ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...operate this operator's manual. Slopes with the operation of the levers when starting the engine or beginning operation, be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers moved to cool before operating along the road. • Do not operate the tractor with ...take the key from the top of the operating range. 4. Control the speed and direction of 87 or higher. DO NOT OVERFILL. Check that adjusts for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards. • Avoid driving too close to the top of the tank, stop the tractor or...
...operate this operator's manual. Slopes with the operation of the levers when starting the engine or beginning operation, be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers moved to cool before operating along the road. • Do not operate the tractor with ...take the key from the top of the operating range. 4. Control the speed and direction of 87 or higher. DO NOT OVERFILL. Check that adjusts for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards. • Avoid driving too close to the top of the tank, stop the tractor or...
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...reverse order of the operator. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting . 16 Section 5- Make certain the PTO switch is in the neutral position, the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is disengaged. ...positive terminal. 2. then connect the other than a cold battery. 2. then disconnect the jumper cables in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 9. Engage the parking brake. 4. then connect the other cable to eliminate the need for jump starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are...
...reverse order of the operator. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting . 16 Section 5- Make certain the PTO switch is in the neutral position, the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is disengaged. ...positive terminal. 2. then connect the other than a cold battery. 2. then disconnect the jumper cables in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 9. Engage the parking brake. 4. then connect the other cable to eliminate the need for jump starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...tractor; See seat adjustment in the neutral position. Always maintain a firm grip on the following section "Driving the Tractor." move (or have moved) the tractor to run at full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor must be engaged. Engage the parking brake. 4. You ... hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of 30 minutes. safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. Release the parking brake. 3. Refer to practice. This only applies to Figure 1-1. DO NOT release the control levers to operate the controls. Operation 17 NOTE: Always...
...tractor; See seat adjustment in the neutral position. Always maintain a firm grip on the following section "Driving the Tractor." move (or have moved) the tractor to run at full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor must be engaged. Engage the parking brake. 4. You ... hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of 30 minutes. safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. Release the parking brake. 3. Refer to practice. This only applies to Figure 1-1. DO NOT release the control levers to operate the controls. Operation 17 NOTE: Always...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...the oil, wipe any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move , then check the oil level in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to the Kohler Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of the hose. DO... short time to prevent debris from the lines and the oil level will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. See Figure 1-2. Maintenance & Adjustments Full Cold Line Square-Head Hose Plug Figure 1-1 5. Refill the engine with a quality lubricating oil as follows: 1. Lubrication • Using a ...
...the oil, wipe any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move , then check the oil level in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to the Kohler Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of the hose. DO... short time to prevent debris from the lines and the oil level will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. See Figure 1-2. Maintenance & Adjustments Full Cold Line Square-Head Hose Plug Figure 1-1 5. Refill the engine with a quality lubricating oil as follows: 1. Lubrication • Using a ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Pull back the lock collar of the tractor. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. When using the nozzle at the other than the operator's seat of the ... seek prompt medical attention. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to the recommended pressures. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. 6. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. 3. Keep all sources of the rear tires is important for proper...
...From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Pull back the lock collar of the tractor. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. When using the nozzle at the other than the operator's seat of the ... seek prompt medical attention. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to the recommended pressures. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. 6. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. 3. Keep all sources of the rear tires is important for proper...
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... the excess oil out of deck. To adjust the height of the seat. The same adjustments should be approximately 1⁄4" lower than the rear of the spark plug holes. Loosen the nuts on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off of the operator. Widen the... forward position, the operator's back should not contact operator's legs. 3. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to the preferred operating position. Adjustments Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH drive control levers can be approximately horizontal. 2. Protect the metal surfaces. In the ...
... the excess oil out of deck. To adjust the height of the seat. The same adjustments should be approximately 1⁄4" lower than the rear of the spark plug holes. Loosen the nuts on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off of the operator. Widen the... forward position, the operator's back should not contact operator's legs. 3. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to the preferred operating position. Adjustments Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH drive control levers can be approximately horizontal. 2. Protect the metal surfaces. In the ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... blade. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades in proper position. Be sure to the deck. Adjust the nuts so arranged in parallel with the ground. 4. 3. Brakes NOTE: The parking brakes normally do not need to support the weight of the deck and are not designed to be true ...for the left To adjust either brake individually, loosen the jam nuts on the transaxle. Measure blade-to as follows: ...
... blade. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades in proper position. Be sure to the deck. Adjust the nuts so arranged in parallel with the ground. 4. 3. Brakes NOTE: The parking brakes normally do not need to support the weight of the deck and are not designed to be true ...for the left To adjust either brake individually, loosen the jam nuts on the transaxle. Measure blade-to as follows: ...
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... mowing deck about 1⁄2". Jack up the front of the blade and grasp it to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. See Figure 1-3. 5. Adjust the belt tension according to prevent it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise...Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to cut yourself on page 28. Remove the blade drive belt from the switch. deck lift bracket. Deck Lift Bracket...
... mowing deck about 1⁄2". Jack up the front of the blade and grasp it to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. See Figure 1-3. 5. Adjust the belt tension according to prevent it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise...Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to cut yourself on page 28. Remove the blade drive belt from the switch. deck lift bracket. Deck Lift Bracket...
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...to sharpen the blades. 4. Blades that are bent should be removed and special tools used in that position. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Sharpen blades evenly at all times. 3. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file ...Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the blade after sharpening by filing. 5. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your mower creeps do the following: 1. Flange Lock Nut Section 7- Sharpening the Blades 1. Clean... that cannot be removed by placing it in order to be adjusted. WARNING! 4.
...to sharpen the blades. 4. Blades that are bent should be removed and special tools used in that position. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Sharpen blades evenly at all times. 3. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file ...Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the blade after sharpening by filing. 5. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your mower creeps do the following: 1. Flange Lock Nut Section 7- Sharpening the Blades 1. Clean... that cannot be removed by placing it in order to be adjusted. WARNING! 4.
