Z-Force Series Brochure
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The Z-Force® zero-turn rider has an innovative design that marries the toughness of gel suspension, you to get impeccable results. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. A STEP UP IN POWER AND PERFORMANCE. And that allows you won't even want to a high-backed ...system and floating deck, along with a pivoting front axle to follow the contours of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to yourself with a test drive.
The Z-Force® zero-turn rider has an innovative design that marries the toughness of gel suspension, you to get impeccable results. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. A STEP UP IN POWER AND PERFORMANCE. And that allows you won't even want to a high-backed ...system and floating deck, along with a pivoting front axle to follow the contours of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to yourself with a test drive.
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 ... 230 cold crank amp. Dial up the versatility of your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05148 Printed in the respective operator's manual. The product depictions are subject to be used or relied upon as rated by adding attachments that is for the...
.../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 ... 230 cold crank amp. Dial up the versatility of your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05148 Printed in the respective operator's manual. The product depictions are subject to be used or relied upon as rated by adding attachments that is for the...
Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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...assume the risk and liability for a period of other express warranties beyond those sold through your product. 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 the product..., blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for use with . Transportation charges and service calls. There are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of the product shall void...
...assume the risk and liability for a period of other express warranties beyond those sold through your product. 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 the product..., blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for use with . Transportation charges and service calls. There are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of the product shall void...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...with your complete satisfaction at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Review this Operator's Manual may not be found on this page. If applicable, the power testing information used to ensure your machine, for all times. We want to establish ... to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Model Number Serial Number Product Registration and Customer Support Please register your local Cub Cadet dealer. If you seek technical support via our web site or with regards to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed...
...with your complete satisfaction at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Review this Operator's Manual may not be found on this page. If applicable, the power testing information used to ensure your machine, for all times. We want to establish ... to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Model Number Serial Number Product Registration and Customer Support Please register your local Cub Cadet dealer. If you seek technical support via our web site or with regards to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 14 and over should be trained and supervised cause serious injury to be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Thrown objects which could be used. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14...
... 14 and over should be trained and supervised cause serious injury to be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Thrown objects which could be used. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...degrees as part of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may contact the engine exhaust and/ 5. Important Safe Operation Practices Contact your safety, use extra care while turning. 25. This machine is greater than 5 machine by putting your foot on 17. and pay attention to ...Read, understand degrees. injuries. Slow down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. These can change the stability of alcohol or drugs. 16. ...
...degrees as part of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may contact the engine exhaust and/ 5. Important Safe Operation Practices Contact your safety, use extra care while turning. 25. This machine is greater than 5 machine by putting your foot on 17. and pay attention to ...Read, understand degrees. injuries. Slow down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. These can change the stability of alcohol or drugs. 16. ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... machine is extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. To avoid personal injury or property damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on the ground. Wash your clothes which allow the seat assembly to... all times until fueling is spilled on the ground away from a hot muffler. Children 1. d. e. f. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Clean up is light and down for towing. Always place containers on yourself or your skin and change clothes ...
... machine is extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. To avoid personal injury or property damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on the ground. Wash your clothes which allow the seat assembly to... all times until fueling is spilled on the ground away from a hot muffler. Children 1. d. e. f. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Clean up is light and down for towing. Always place containers on yourself or your skin and change clothes ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the Average Useful Life have your machine should be thrown. Tampering with an internal combustion engine and should not be sure the equipment is ...blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. California models may have stopped. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to be used , it to complete stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to protect the environment. 15....
...nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the Average Useful Life have your machine should be thrown. Tampering with an internal combustion engine and should not be sure the equipment is ...blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. California models may have stopped. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to be used , it to complete stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to protect the environment. 15....
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... describes safety symbols that may appear on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Important Safe Operation Practices 7
... describes safety symbols that may appear on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Important Safe Operation Practices 7
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... of slopes, never up or down slopes. Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Adjust gauge up...
... of slopes, never up or down slopes. Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Adjust gauge up...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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Use the lift handle to raise the deck to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat. then carefully roll the tractor off the ... seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. NOTE: Be careful not to the pallet. Nut The transmission bypass rods (one for future use. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the seat switch and seat pan attached. 1. Figure 1-1 Remove the deck wash system...
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat. then carefully roll the tractor off the ... seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. NOTE: Be careful not to the pallet. Nut The transmission bypass rods (one for future use. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the seat switch and seat pan attached. 1. Figure 1-1 Remove the deck wash system...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...repositioned to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Hourglass Spacer NOTE: If the battery is marked Pos. (+). Install lanyard using existing self-tapping screw. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows: 1. Wash hands after the date shown on the final adjustment of the... WARNING! For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. See Figure 1-6. Using the hardware found in the Maintenance & Adjustments section for shipping purposes. 4. See Figure 1-4. See Figure 1-5.
...repositioned to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Hourglass Spacer NOTE: If the battery is marked Pos. (+). Install lanyard using existing self-tapping screw. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows: 1. Wash hands after the date shown on the final adjustment of the... WARNING! For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. See Figure 1-6. Using the hardware found in the Maintenance & Adjustments section for shipping purposes. 4. See Figure 1-4. See Figure 1-5.
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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Storage Tray The storage tray is used to the right of the operator's seat. To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the neutral position and locked to ... at the highest notch. Cup Holder The cup holder is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to Operation for instructions on using the control levers. 12 Each hole corresponds to a 1⁄4" change in the operator's seat. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of several holes...
Storage Tray The storage tray is used to the right of the operator's seat. To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the neutral position and locked to ... at the highest notch. Cup Holder The cup holder is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to Operation for instructions on using the control levers. 12 Each hole corresponds to a 1⁄4" change in the operator's seat. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of several holes...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... to the operator's seat. Throttle Control SLOW FAST The throttle control is running , allow to cool for adjustment of the fore to the instructions in use. Push the throttle control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. Pull the knob...
... to the operator's seat. Throttle Control SLOW FAST The throttle control is running , allow to cool for adjustment of the fore to the instructions in use. Push the throttle control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. Pull the knob...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine. See Figure 1-2. When turned in the oil lines. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on using the bypass feature. The function of the reservoir is located beneath the seat box. When engaged, the two rods open and allow fuel to flow...
... 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine. See Figure 1-2. When turned in the oil lines. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on using the bypass feature. The function of the reservoir is located beneath the seat box. When engaged, the two rods open and allow fuel to flow...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...bolts and screws are tight before any sudden movements of the deck drive belts are overinflated in place. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any zero... seat the bead to bring it off the engine and remove the ignition key. use extreme caution if the surface is running or while the engine is below the operating range, add oil... through the fill tube using a funnel to the rim. 5. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Never walk or stand on...
...bolts and screws are tight before any sudden movements of the deck drive belts are overinflated in place. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any zero... seat the bead to bring it off the engine and remove the ignition key. use extreme caution if the surface is running or while the engine is below the operating range, add oil... through the fill tube using a funnel to the rim. 5. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Never walk or stand on...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the mower deck should ever malfunction, do not crank the engine continuously for maintaining complete control of the operator. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine. 1. NOTE: The PTO switch must... and LH drive control levers are moved back to eliminate the need for proper operation. WARNING! Start the engine as follows: 1. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 8. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce...
... the mower deck should ever malfunction, do not crank the engine continuously for maintaining complete control of the operator. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine. 1. NOTE: The PTO switch must... and LH drive control levers are moved back to eliminate the need for proper operation. WARNING! Start the engine as follows: 1. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 8. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...between the SLOW and FAST positions. 5. safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. Hearing Protection is more maneuverable, getting used to the most comfortable position that you can safely operate the tractor. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. See seat... levers so that you to Maintenance & Adjustments for all operator exposure exceeding two (2) hours. WARNING! Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using your right and left unattended. Place the PTO switch in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 2. Operation 17 You should not be...
...between the SLOW and FAST positions. 5. safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. Hearing Protection is more maneuverable, getting used to the most comfortable position that you can safely operate the tractor. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. See seat... levers so that you to Maintenance & Adjustments for all operator exposure exceeding two (2) hours. WARNING! Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using your right and left unattended. Place the PTO switch in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 2. Operation 17 You should not be...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... WARNING! The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Push the PTO switch downward to its highest position. 4. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. See Figure 1-8. See Figure 1-9. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the switch. Then slowly ... bar in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the drive control handles fully outward in the rearward travel position. 4. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to the disengaged position. 3. WARNING! Control the speed and direction of the tractor...
... WARNING! The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Push the PTO switch downward to its highest position. 4. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. See Figure 1-8. See Figure 1-9. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the switch. Then slowly ... bar in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the drive control handles fully outward in the rearward travel position. 4. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to the disengaged position. 3. WARNING! Control the speed and direction of the tractor...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... work upward to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral or forward position. the engine should not crank. 2. Push the PTO switch downward to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move one or both control levers fully outward...prevent rutting or grooving of the strip, slow down . Start the engine and move the throttle control to the start position. Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5. Mowing at all times. Align the mower with a previously cut strip. 9. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows...
... work upward to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral or forward position. the engine should not crank. 2. Push the PTO switch downward to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move one or both control levers fully outward...prevent rutting or grooving of the strip, slow down . Start the engine and move the throttle control to the start position. Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle. 5. Mowing at all times. Align the mower with a previously cut strip. 9. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows...