Z-Force Series Brochure
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.../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 V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical Electric... Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake Hour Meter ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Forward Speed Reverse Speed Front Tires Rear Tires Turning Radius Fuel Tank Capacity Cup Holder w/Utility Bin Wheelbase Overall Length Approx.
.../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 V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical Electric... Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake Hour Meter ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Forward Speed Reverse Speed Front Tires Rear Tires Turning Radius Fuel Tank Capacity Cup Holder w/Utility Bin Wheelbase Overall Length Approx.
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... could cause or build up or 5. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to overturn). Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. 20. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to the neutral position before removing 3. Follow..., stop engine and remove key before driving under the influence of a height no more than 10". Tall grass can result in speed or direction. serious personal injury. Check overhead clearances carefully before dismounting. 4. 22. All slopes require extra caution. and pay attention...
... could cause or build up or 5. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to overturn). Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. 20. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to the neutral position before removing 3. Follow..., stop engine and remove key before driving under the influence of a height no more than 10". Tall grass can result in speed or direction. serious personal injury. Check overhead clearances carefully before dismounting. 4. 22. All slopes require extra caution. and pay attention...
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... catcher components and the discharge cover are certified to prevent unintended starting and operating. 10. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of operation. According to protect the environment. 15. Spark Arrestor WARNING! Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered,...emission control. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. This machine is in this manual. Never run an engine indoors or in this time frame, your nearest engine...
... catcher components and the discharge cover are certified to prevent unintended starting and operating. 10. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of operation. According to protect the environment. 15. Spark Arrestor WARNING! Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered,...emission control. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. This machine is in this manual. Never run an engine indoors or in this time frame, your nearest engine...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is tethered to the tractor to the instructions in to decrease the engine speed. NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are completed according to prevent its loss. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine ...below the front/left side of the mower next to cool for instructions on the left of the operator's seat next to increase the engine speed. Push the throttle control handle forward to the ignition switch. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the ...
...full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is tethered to the tractor to the instructions in to decrease the engine speed. NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are completed according to prevent its loss. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine ...below the front/left side of the mower next to cool for instructions on the left of the operator's seat next to increase the engine speed. Push the throttle control handle forward to the ignition switch. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the ...
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...zero turn off the PTO, place the steering levers in daylight or good artificial light. • Watch for wear and stretch. Control the speed and direction of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover. • Avoid operation on traction surfaces that all the instruments and...the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of the tank, stop before refueling. The operator should be familiar with the speed/directional control (lap bar) of the downhill side of the machine, i.e., maintain the uphill side lap bar "essentially" in a fixed position....
...zero turn off the PTO, place the steering levers in daylight or good artificial light. • Watch for wear and stretch. Control the speed and direction of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover. • Avoid operation on traction surfaces that all the instruments and...the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of the tank, stop before refueling. The operator should be familiar with the speed/directional control (lap bar) of the downhill side of the machine, i.e., maintain the uphill side lap bar "essentially" in a fixed position....
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... performing a practice session the tractor must be engaged. RUN STOP START Section 5 - Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1⁄2-3⁄4 throttle and at less than full speed in the "OFF" position. 2. Although and because a zero turn tractor is designed to practice. Move the...
... performing a practice session the tractor must be engaged. RUN STOP START Section 5 - Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1⁄2-3⁄4 throttle and at less than full speed in the "OFF" position. 2. Although and because a zero turn tractor is designed to practice. Move the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...18 Section 5- Operation WARNING! Slowly and evenly move the left lever. To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.... two levers, the sharper the tractor will increase. 3. To turn . SLOW G ON Figure 1-2 2. As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the turf. G ON SLOW FAST CHOKE ON START NEUTRAL OFF BRAKE WARNING Forward Right Turn Figure 1-4 The greater the fore-to the left, move...
...18 Section 5- Operation WARNING! Slowly and evenly move the left lever. To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.... two levers, the sharper the tractor will increase. 3. To turn . SLOW G ON Figure 1-2 2. As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the turf. G ON SLOW FAST CHOKE ON START NEUTRAL OFF BRAKE WARNING Forward Right Turn Figure 1-4 The greater the fore-to the left, move...
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...FAST CHOKE ON RUN STOP START SLOW Faster OFF BRAKE G ON START SLOW G ON Figure 1-6 Figure 1-5 2. The greater the fore-to attain the desired speed, or move both sides of the tractor before backing up. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on both drive control levers rearward. Operation 19 See Figure ... move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the turf. As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the forward control lever. 1. Slowly and evenly move the levers to the neutral position to the left while traveling in reverse, move...
...FAST CHOKE ON RUN STOP START SLOW Faster OFF BRAKE G ON START SLOW G ON Figure 1-6 Figure 1-5 2. The greater the fore-to attain the desired speed, or move both sides of the tractor before backing up. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on both drive control levers rearward. Operation 19 See Figure ... move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the turf. As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the forward control lever. 1. Slowly and evenly move the levers to the neutral position to the left while traveling in reverse, move...
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... Turn Figure 1-8 3. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the switch. Move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½ maximum reverse speed) to neutral. 2. The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Always slow down . Use extra care and ... leave the seat of the tractor. 2. Always drive across slopes, never up and down before turning. 3. Come to stop , 2. Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever on inclines with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in the Safe Operation Section to...
... Turn Figure 1-8 3. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the switch. Move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½ maximum reverse speed) to neutral. 2. The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Always slow down . Use extra care and ... leave the seat of the tractor. 2. Always drive across slopes, never up and down before turning. 3. Come to stop , 2. Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever on inclines with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in the Safe Operation Section to...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position; A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn the ignition switch to the operating speed (full engine speed). 4. Direct the tractor on a grass surface, always: • Place the shift lever in neutral, • Engage the parking brake, ... If mowing a slope, start position. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to move the control levers inward to the disengaged position and engage the parking brake. Start the engine and move both ) ...
... both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position; A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn the ignition switch to the operating speed (full engine speed). 4. Direct the tractor on a grass surface, always: • Place the shift lever in neutral, • Engage the parking brake, ... If mowing a slope, start position. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to move the control levers inward to the disengaged position and engage the parking brake. Start the engine and move both ) ...
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..., has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication. Apply the oil to insure that reduces running losses, has been formulated for high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection. Shell Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base... designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. Wipe off any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. This grease is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for high speed bearing applications.
..., has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication. Apply the oil to insure that reduces running losses, has been formulated for high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection. Shell Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base... designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. Wipe off any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. This grease is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for high speed bearing applications.
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... will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Dull blade. 3. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Excessively high grass. 4. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace...
... will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Dull blade. 3. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Excessively high grass. 4. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace...