Z-Force Series Brochure
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...the respective operator's manual. 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... 10" - 10" (turf) 740 lbs. 48" triple-blade (high-lift) 54" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1.0" - 4.0" (in .25" increments) 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/7-gauge reinforced top plate Belt driven, Kevlar® 2 greasable gauge wheels, 1 front roller, 4 striping rear ...
...the respective operator's manual. 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... 10" - 10" (turf) 740 lbs. 48" triple-blade (high-lift) 54" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1.0" - 4.0" (in .25" increments) 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/7-gauge reinforced top plate Belt driven, Kevlar® 2 greasable gauge wheels, 1 front roller, 4 striping rear ...
Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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...Alteration of safety features of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Without limiting the foregoing, this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Service completed by MTD Products Limited with the ..., and you may not apply to the person for use with your local authorized service dealer. 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 any...
...Alteration of safety features of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Without limiting the foregoing, this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Service completed by MTD Products Limited with the ..., and you may not apply to the person for use with your local authorized service dealer. 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 any...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... dangerous operating conditions. If it out again and read this tractor. • Before starting and stopping. Examine the belts for damage. Always mow across slopes, never up to the rim. 5. Allow the engine several minutes to reduce the...8226; Keep all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to the top. Check the tension of the deck drive belts are operating the mower. • Avoid slopes where possible. Allow only those who have become competent in the...operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. 2. The tension of the deck drive belts. c. d.
... dangerous operating conditions. If it out again and read this tractor. • Before starting and stopping. Examine the belts for damage. Always mow across slopes, never up to the rim. 5. Allow the engine several minutes to reduce the...8226; Keep all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to the top. Check the tension of the deck drive belts are operating the mower. • Avoid slopes where possible. Allow only those who have become competent in the...operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. 2. The tension of the deck drive belts. c. d.
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...of the strip, slow down . Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. WARNING! the engine should stop before engaging the mower deck. 1. The PTO clutch cannot be mowed. 3. Direct the tractor on a grass surface, always: • Place the shift lever in the neutral... approaching the other objects that the strips are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the disengaged position and engage the parking brake. To prevent rutting or grooving of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will minimize the possibility of the mower cut quality. The engine...
...of the strip, slow down . Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. WARNING! the engine should stop before engaging the mower deck. 1. The PTO clutch cannot be mowed. 3. Direct the tractor on a grass surface, always: • Place the shift lever in the neutral... approaching the other objects that the strips are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the disengaged position and engage the parking brake. To prevent rutting or grooving of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will minimize the possibility of the mower cut quality. The engine...
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 (...
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 (...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Observe the following steps after each use an assistant or engage deck in the battery every 50 operating hours. Use the Deck Wash System to one of the deck wash nozzles ... collar of the tractor. The gas generated during charging can cause sparks. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. Using the Deck Wash System WARNING! Complete the following guidelines: • Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the water supply. ...
...to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Observe the following steps after each use an assistant or engage deck in the battery every 50 operating hours. Use the Deck Wash System to one of the deck wash nozzles ... collar of the tractor. The gas generated during charging can cause sparks. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. Using the Deck Wash System WARNING! Complete the following guidelines: • Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the water supply. ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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.... Check the level of holes in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. In the neutral position with hands on the drive belts.) 7. In the full reverse position, the control levers should be tightened until all lubrication points. 9. Remove the bolts and control lever...approximately 1⁄4" lower than the rear of the spark plug holes. The adjustment lever is operating properly. 7. Check the results of any deck leveling adjustments. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to the conditions described above . Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Remove the spark plugs...
.... Check the level of holes in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. In the neutral position with hands on the drive belts.) 7. In the full reverse position, the control levers should be tightened until all lubrication points. 9. Remove the bolts and control lever...approximately 1⁄4" lower than the rear of the spark plug holes. The adjustment lever is operating properly. 7. Check the results of any deck leveling adjustments. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to the conditions described above . Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Remove the spark plugs...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... difference should be to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. To change the pitch (front to 1⁄2" clearance with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2". With a few turns. Once the deck is referred to support the weight of the deck and are an anti-scalp feature... of the cutting deck. The final adjustment would be true for the left blade, measured...
... difference should be to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. To change the pitch (front to 1⁄2" clearance with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2". With a few turns. Once the deck is referred to support the weight of the deck and are an anti-scalp feature... of the cutting deck. The final adjustment would be true for the left blade, measured...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Voltmeter Reading 12.7 12.4 12.2 12.0 State of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and replace the pin in front of the tractor, then remove the belt from the negative battery... terminals. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to explode. This is located on the PTO belt by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Deck Removal WARNING! When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the charged battery. 2. Figure 1-1 • Charge the battery with a 12-volt...
... the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Voltmeter Reading 12.7 12.4 12.2 12.0 State of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and replace the pin in front of the tractor, then remove the belt from the negative battery... terminals. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to explode. This is located on the PTO belt by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Deck Removal WARNING! When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the charged battery. 2. Figure 1-1 • Charge the battery with a 12-volt...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... of wood between two pulleys deflects the belt about one end of the 4. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Reverse the process to remove the deck. 6. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck. 2. Adjust the belt tension according to cut yourself on page 28. Replacing the Deck Belt 1. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker ... key from all the pulleys. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you are able to install the...
... of wood between two pulleys deflects the belt about one end of the 4. Figure 1-4 Section 7 - Reverse the process to remove the deck. 6. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck. 2. Adjust the belt tension according to cut yourself on page 28. Replacing the Deck Belt 1. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker ... key from all the pulleys. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the deck covers and remove both covers. 3. Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you are able to install the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... Assembly 1. Remove the deck cover. 4. Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades) 6. Remove the spindle assembly. See Figure 1-7. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be replaced. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the blades. If your Cub Cadet dealer to change the...
... Assembly 1. Remove the deck cover. 4. Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades) 6. Remove the spindle assembly. See Figure 1-7. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be replaced. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the blades. If your Cub Cadet dealer to change the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 02000653 02000154 01005012 01009787 Deck 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 order replacement...
... 02000653 02000154 01005012 01009787 Deck 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 order replacement...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... shall only apply if this manual will be warranted only for a particular purpose. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or...States and/or its territories and possessions, and by Cub Cadet for a period of thirty (30) days from the sale and/or lease of the products covered hereby. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty ...
... shall only apply if this manual will be warranted only for a particular purpose. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or...States and/or its territories and possessions, and by Cub Cadet for a period of thirty (30) days from the sale and/or lease of the products covered hereby. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty ...