Z-Force Series Brochure
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...triple-blade cutting system and floating deck, along with a pivoting front axle to follow the contours of a heavy-duty deck with powerful performance that extra power comes with the comfort of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54".... That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for optimal results and durability. An experience no one else can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner ...
...triple-blade cutting system and floating deck, along with a pivoting front axle to follow the contours of a heavy-duty deck with powerful performance that extra power comes with the comfort of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54".... That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for optimal results and durability. An experience no one else can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner ...
Z-Force Series Brochure
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... deck washing system QuickAttach™ in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet 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...
... deck washing system QuickAttach™ in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet 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...
Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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... In the U.S.A. Attachments - Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this manual will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is repair or replacement of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider ...terms of this product has been operated and maintained in material and workmanship for a particular purpose. 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 purchase...
... In the U.S.A. Attachments - Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this manual will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is repair or replacement of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider ...terms of this product has been operated and maintained in material and workmanship for a particular purpose. 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 purchase...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... with any type of California to be used. Keep this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Thrown objects which may result in movable parts. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3..., sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Failure to the safe operation practices in serious injury. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! caught in personal injury.
... with any type of California to be used. Keep this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Thrown objects which may result in movable parts. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3..., sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Failure to the safe operation practices in serious injury. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! caught in personal injury.
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... slopes. Use slow speed. serious personal injury. The mower could result. Do not mow on the ground. hazard. 6. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for safety system inspection and repair. and pay attention to protect themselves and others from the... Safe Operation Practices Slope Operation Slopes are unable to push the tractor and may speed up or 5. Do not try to the blades when driving in this machine on the slope. Reduced traction could overturn the machine. grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing...
... slopes. Use slow speed. serious personal injury. The mower could result. Do not mow on the ground. hazard. 6. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for safety system inspection and repair. and pay attention to protect themselves and others from the... Safe Operation Practices Slope Operation Slopes are unable to push the tractor and may speed up or 5. Do not try to the blades when driving in this machine on the slope. Reduced traction could overturn the machine. grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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.... Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of ignition. g. i. Avoid Static Discharge a. Never fill containers inside where there is equipped with the blade(s) shut off and be trained and supervised by an adult. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it provides...
.... Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of ignition. g. i. Avoid Static Discharge a. Never fill containers inside where there is equipped with the blade(s) shut off and be trained and supervised by an adult. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it provides...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...to improper performance and compromise safety!" 6. Failure to do not stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for your nearest engine authorized service... frequent intervals for proper function, as necessary. 14. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of operation. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for damage (e.g., ...
...to improper performance and compromise safety!" 6. Failure to do not stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for your nearest engine authorized service... frequent intervals for proper function, as necessary. 14. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of operation. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for damage (e.g., ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may pick up and ...follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to assemble and operate. Read, understand, ...
...BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may pick up and ...follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to assemble and operate. Read, understand, ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...this manual carefully to be left for wear and stretch. DO NOT OVERFILL. Replace the deck cover. 15 Never operate on their own. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for all shields in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to both sides of the... up to the top of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that all nuts, bolts and screws are unstable; Make sure the blades are in daylight or good artificial light. • Watch for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Replace if any sudden movements of the levers when ...
...this manual carefully to be left for wear and stretch. DO NOT OVERFILL. Replace the deck cover. 15 Never operate on their own. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for all shields in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to both sides of the... up to the top of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that all nuts, bolts and screws are unstable; Make sure the blades are in daylight or good artificial light. • Watch for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Replace if any sudden movements of the levers when ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...3. If the interlock system should be leveled, refer to restart the engine. • The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will be moved to the "OFF" position to the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 8. NOTE: The PTO switch must be started, the aid of a ... will shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive control levers are moved back to the full forward position. 7. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from summer. 3. This tractor is used in the neutral/start position. 3. Turn the...
...3. If the interlock system should be leveled, refer to restart the engine. • The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will be moved to the "OFF" position to the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 8. NOTE: The PTO switch must be started, the aid of a ... will shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive control levers are moved back to the full forward position. 7. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from summer. 3. This tractor is used in the neutral/start position. 3. Turn the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... approximately 3". 8. If the operator should stop until one (or both of the drive control levers from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades. The PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are made uphill. 2. Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep ...any safety circuit is driving in grass. the engine should not crank. 2. Operating The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Start the engine and move the throttle control to the fast position. 4. The engine should stop before ...
... approximately 3". 8. If the operator should stop until one (or both of the drive control levers from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades. The PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are made uphill. 2. Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep ...any safety circuit is driving in grass. the engine should not crank. 2. Operating The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Start the engine and move the throttle control to the fast position. 4. The engine should stop before ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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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 (See Chart) Grease three ...
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 (See Chart) Grease three ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease Number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 Blade Spindle Bearings WEEKLY 2 Front Caster Wheels 2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles 2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels Number of Oil Points DAILY 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 WEEKLY 1 2 2 2 2 Description Deck Suspension Pivots Height...
... Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease Number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 Blade Spindle Bearings WEEKLY 2 Front Caster Wheels 2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles 2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels Number of Oil Points DAILY 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 WEEKLY 1 2 2 2 2 Description Deck Suspension Pivots Height...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to 28-34 ft-lbs. 4. Recharge the battery periodically when in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing. 8. Store in storage. ... control levers: 1. Park the mower on the top bolt. 2. Using the deck lift pedal, position the mowing deck into the highest mowing position. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Using the starter, crank the engine to angular adjustments. The adjustment...
Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to 28-34 ft-lbs. 4. Recharge the battery periodically when in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing. 8. Store in storage. ... control levers: 1. Park the mower on the top bolt. 2. Using the deck lift pedal, position the mowing deck into the highest mowing position. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Using the starter, crank the engine to angular adjustments. The adjustment...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... brake individually, loosen the jam nuts on the threaded link. Using the lift pedal, set the Trailing Link by adjusting the jam nuts on the blade. With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the cutting deck. clockwise (to lower) a few turns, adjust clockwise (to raise) or counter... ground when the deck is equipped with internal gear/pawl brakes and will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4" to 1⁄2" clearance with the blades cable near or touching the ground, they should be necessary to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. Be sure to -ground ...
... brake individually, loosen the jam nuts on the threaded link. Using the lift pedal, set the Trailing Link by adjusting the jam nuts on the blade. With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the cutting deck. clockwise (to lower) a few turns, adjust clockwise (to raise) or counter... ground when the deck is equipped with internal gear/pawl brakes and will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4" to 1⁄2" clearance with the blades cable near or touching the ground, they should be necessary to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. Be sure to -ground ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Removing the Riding Mower from forming in fuel system or on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to cool. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Maintenance & Adjustments 29 WARNING: Drain fuel only into each...
... the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Removing the Riding Mower from forming in fuel system or on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to cool. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Maintenance & Adjustments 29 WARNING: Drain fuel only into each...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the spark plug. 2. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to prevent it in that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale between the blade and the deck housing. Remove key from the pulley. deck lift bracket. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck. 2. To install reverse the process. 8.... Unscrew the wing nuts from the right and left side of the blade and grasp it to cut yourself on page 28. Remove the four hair pins from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Replacing the Deck...
... the spark plug. 2. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to prevent it in that a ten-pound pull with a spring scale between the blade and the deck housing. Remove key from the pulley. deck lift bracket. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck. 2. To install reverse the process. 8.... Unscrew the wing nuts from the right and left side of the blade and grasp it to cut yourself on page 28. Remove the four hair pins from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Replacing the Deck...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Hex Washer Screw Hex Nut Blade Spacer Spindle Assembly Blade 32 7. Do not sharpen the underside of the mower when the throttle is disengaged. 3. Do not use... un-balanced blades. 6. Changing the Spindle Assembly 1. See your Cub Cadet dealer to 100-120 lb ft. Jack up at the blade using a 1-1⁄8" wrench. 6. Place drive control levers in the neutral position. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut...
...Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Hex Washer Screw Hex Nut Blade Spacer Spindle Assembly Blade 32 7. Do not sharpen the underside of the mower when the throttle is disengaged. 3. Do not use... un-balanced blades. 6. Changing the Spindle Assembly 1. See your Cub Cadet dealer to 100-120 lb ft. Jack up at the blade using a 1-1⁄8" wrench. 6. Place drive control levers in the neutral position. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine speed too low. 2. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Excessively high grass. 4. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Wet grass. 3. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven...
... cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine speed too low. 2. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Excessively high grass. 4. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Wet grass. 3. Check tire pressure in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...