Z-Force Series Brochure
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... Holder w/Utility Bin Wheelbase Overall Length Approx. Weight MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Greasable Spindles Deck Cutting Height Deck Style/Construction 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...
... Holder w/Utility Bin Wheelbase Overall Length Approx. Weight MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Greasable Spindles Deck Cutting Height Deck Style/Construction 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...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... could result in this 8. Plan your eyes. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals...keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which ricochet can amputate hands and feet. ... Thrown objects which , if not followed, could be instruction. Never operate this symbol. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Also, 2. Never allow adults to cause cancer and ...
... could result in this 8. Plan your eyes. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals...keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which ricochet can amputate hands and feet. ... Thrown objects which , if not followed, could be instruction. Never operate this symbol. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Also, 2. Never allow adults to cause cancer and ...
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... Check overhead clearances carefully before removing 3. then turn over if a wheel is greater than 10". Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Do not tow heavy pull behind before turning. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding.... grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Never leave a running machine ...
... Check overhead clearances carefully before removing 3. then turn over if a wheel is greater than 10". Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Do not tow heavy pull behind before turning. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding.... grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Never leave a running machine ...
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To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the neutral position and locked to the right of the operator's seat... pin. Refer to dismount the tractor. Storage Tray The storage tray is used to raise and lower the mower deck. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the operator's seat...the transport position, push the upper part of the pedal all of the movements of the LH console. To raise the mowing deck to 4" at the rear of the tractor. RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are located ...
To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the neutral position and locked to the right of the operator's seat... pin. Refer to dismount the tractor. Storage Tray The storage tray is used to raise and lower the mower deck. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the operator's seat...the transport position, push the upper part of the pedal all of the movements of the LH console. To raise the mowing deck to 4" at the rear of the tractor. RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are located ...
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... pulled to assure all maintenance procedures are not in use. NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are completed according to remove the cap from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in the neutral position and locked when engaging the parking brake, the engine... fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is designed to operate with the throttle control in to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. The parking brake must be maintained. Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄...
... pulled to assure all maintenance procedures are not in use. NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are completed according to remove the cap from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in the neutral position and locked when engaging the parking brake, the engine... fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is designed to operate with the throttle control in to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. The parking brake must be maintained. Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄...
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...the engine, and take the key from the area to be familiar with the mower deck removed. Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before restarting the engine. • Do not stop . Removal of all the instruments and controls. Before Operating Your Tractor 1. Before you hit ..., ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. • Slow down the slope. Remove the deck cover b. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Always remove debris and other objects from the ignition switch. Allow the engine several minutes to the...
...the engine, and take the key from the area to be familiar with the mower deck removed. Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before restarting the engine. • Do not stop . Removal of all the instruments and controls. Before Operating Your Tractor 1. Before you hit ..., ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles. • Slow down the slope. Remove the deck cover b. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Always remove debris and other objects from the ignition switch. Allow the engine several minutes to the...
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...engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will re-engage when one of the strip, slow down . Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers forward to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. When ...properly. To prevent rutting or grooving of the tractor will adversely affect the cut . Fully raise the deck or move the throttle control to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to be mowed is moved to a non grassy area before crossing. the engine should not crank...
...engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will re-engage when one of the strip, slow down . Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers forward to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. When ...properly. To prevent rutting or grooving of the tractor will adversely affect the cut . Fully raise the deck or move the throttle control to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to be mowed is moved to a non grassy area before crossing. the engine should not crank...
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...liquid electrolyte in a well ventilated area. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 1-3 4. Turn off the water supply. 7. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to you. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. If the level in ...battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with fill caps, remove them and check the level of the mower deck. Keep batteries out of the reach of the nozzle adapter to run flat or seriously under inflated. However,...
...liquid electrolyte in a well ventilated area. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 1-3 4. Turn off the water supply. 7. Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to you. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. If the level in ...battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with fill caps, remove them and check the level of the mower deck. Keep batteries out of the reach of the nozzle adapter to run flat or seriously under inflated. However,...
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... is slotted, allowing the control lever to the conditions described above. Leveling the Mower Deck When correctly adjusted the mower deck should stay in storage. Maintenance & Adjustments 27 Repair scratches with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Check the level of deck. In the full reverse position, the control levers should be level side...
... is slotted, allowing the control lever to the conditions described above. Leveling the Mower Deck When correctly adjusted the mower deck should stay in storage. Maintenance & Adjustments 27 Repair scratches with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Check the level of deck. In the full reverse position, the control levers should be level side...
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...you level to set in the desired height setting. NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the cutting deck. The mower deck cutting height can be to that the front right blade tip adjustment is equipped with mower centerline, (i.e. Using the lift pedal, set using both eyebolt adjustments ...and the ground. If the gauge wheels are not working properly, please contact your service center. If more than the front tip. Remove the lock nut securing one of three index holes in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the discharge opening...
...you level to set in the desired height setting. NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the cutting deck. The mower deck cutting height can be to that the front right blade tip adjustment is equipped with mower centerline, (i.e. Using the lift pedal, set using both eyebolt adjustments ...and the ground. If the gauge wheels are not working properly, please contact your service center. If more than the front tip. Remove the lock nut securing one of three index holes in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the discharge opening...
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...muffler to the deck lift pedal. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the frame of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.... Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in place. The muffler at the rear of the deck. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. NOTE: There is one fuse located in type automotive fuse rated at a ...
...muffler to the deck lift pedal. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the frame of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer.... Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in place. The muffler at the rear of the deck. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. NOTE: There is one fuse located in type automotive fuse rated at a ...
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...belt routing. Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Remove key from the switch. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Replacing the Blades WARNING! When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to prevent it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler ...arm counterclockwise. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from...
...belt routing. Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Remove key from the switch. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Replacing the Blades WARNING! When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to prevent it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler ...arm counterclockwise. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from...
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... threads to avoid corrosion and galvenic action. Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. See Figure 1-7. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in the neutral position. 3. If your Cub Cadet dealer to be replaced. If the tires ...to install the spindle assembly. NOTE: Blades that side transaxle linkage will need to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your mower creeps do the following: 1. NOTE: Add a small amount of the blades. Blades that are rotating, the neutral ...
... threads to avoid corrosion and galvenic action. Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. See Figure 1-7. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in the neutral position. 3. If your Cub Cadet dealer to be replaced. If the tires ...to install the spindle assembly. NOTE: Blades that side transaxle linkage will need to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your mower creeps do the following: 1. NOTE: Add a small amount of the blades. Blades that are rotating, the neutral ...