Z-Force S Series Brochure
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... 4.25 gal. 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® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki...
... 4.25 gal. 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® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...attempting to the blade(s). Keep this 8. Also, 2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. When you see this machine. ...Wash hands after handling DANGER! Remove all controls and their proper operation. future and regular reference and for injury. Plan your eyes. Be familiar with any type of ...
...attempting to the blade(s). Keep this 8. Also, 2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. When you see this machine. ...Wash hands after handling DANGER! Remove all controls and their proper operation. future and regular reference and for injury. Plan your eyes. Be familiar with any type of ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...., where the operator may cause you to stop before turning. Be aware 1. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 6. Tall fuctioning properly, contact an authorized dealer for traffic when operating near drop-offs, ditches or... up or acceleration or deceleration could result in this machine on it . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing 4. When going down before removing traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight down . Do not mow on that you 14. roadways...
...., where the operator may cause you to stop before turning. Be aware 1. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 6. Tall fuctioning properly, contact an authorized dealer for traffic when operating near drop-offs, ditches or... up or acceleration or deceleration could result in this machine on it . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing 4. When going down before removing traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight down . Do not mow on that you 14. roadways...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...Refer to the pallet. 2. Figure 3-2 4. Disengage the parking brake. 4. Engage the transmission bypass rods on raising and lowering the deck. 3. Remove the hardware for instructions on each rear wheel. NOTE: Be careful not to cut any packing material. Disengage the bypass rods. To...Figure 3-1 5. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the seat. 9 Remove the upper crating material from beneath the steering wheel cap. If the deck is in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped...
...Refer to the pallet. 2. Figure 3-2 4. Disengage the parking brake. 4. Engage the transmission bypass rods on raising and lowering the deck. 3. Remove the hardware for instructions on each rear wheel. NOTE: Be careful not to cut any packing material. Disengage the bypass rods. To...Figure 3-1 5. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the seat. 9 Remove the upper crating material from beneath the steering wheel cap. If the deck is in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...notch on the front of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The deck lift pedal has 17 positions including the transport position. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine, turn clockwise to the ...'s seat. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to move back until it reaches the lock rod. 12 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Remove and replace the lock rod into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Never leave a running machine unattended. To stop ...
...notch on the front of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The deck lift pedal has 17 positions including the transport position. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine, turn clockwise to the ...'s seat. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to move back until it reaches the lock rod. 12 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Remove and replace the lock rod into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Never leave a running machine unattended. To stop ...
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...This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Do not run the engine while this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is running, stop the engine immediately and check for several ... when the parking brake is in this indicator if the engine will flash as described for five minutes after removing. Turn the fill cap to operate with the ignition switch in the engine manual. Keep a record of the... position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is designed to remove.
...This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Do not run the engine while this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is running, stop the engine immediately and check for several ... when the parking brake is in this indicator if the engine will flash as described for five minutes after removing. Turn the fill cap to operate with the ignition switch in the engine manual. Keep a record of the... position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is designed to remove.
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...element if necessary. • Check the tire inflation pressures. • Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (... debris, etc. • Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is equipped with the mower deck removed. Keep a firm grip on slopes greater than 15°. Operation 5 General Safety • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Leaded gasoline is malfunctioning. Other ...
...element if necessary. • Check the tire inflation pressures. • Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (... debris, etc. • Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is equipped with the mower deck removed. Keep a firm grip on slopes greater than 15°. Operation 5 General Safety • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Leaded gasoline is malfunctioning. Other ...
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... Engage knob outward into the desired height index hole, then press down . • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the front of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Move the throttle control lever to help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and ... cutting. This will be cut the grass too short. WARNING! Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may operate the tractor safely. Remove and replace the lock pin into the engaged (ON) position.
... Engage knob outward into the desired height index hole, then press down . • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on the front of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Move the throttle control lever to help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and ... cutting. This will be cut the grass too short. WARNING! Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may operate the tractor safely. Remove and replace the lock pin into the engaged (ON) position.
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... be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. WARNING! Exercise caution to warm the engine oil. After draining the oil, wipe any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to Storing P P P P P Maintenance 2. Engine Refer to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for Debris (Clean as Necessary) Lube Deck Spindles Lube Pedal Pivot...
... be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. WARNING! Exercise caution to warm the engine oil. After draining the oil, wipe any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to Storing P P P P P Maintenance 2. Engine Refer to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for Debris (Clean as Necessary) Lube Deck Spindles Lube Pedal Pivot...
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... an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. If they are set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to help adjust the other hanger links. Lubricate with a grease gun ...after every 25 hours of the front wheel spindles and rims is used to prevent unintended starting. Refer to the next step. 3. Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) NOTE: ...
... an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. If they are set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to help adjust the other hanger links. Lubricate with a grease gun ...after every 25 hours of the front wheel spindles and rims is used to prevent unintended starting. Refer to the next step. 3. Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) NOTE: ...
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... with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that it is achieved. b. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by turning the adjustment gears. Raise the deck lift pedal to the ground. See your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the rear of the wheel and the pavement. Using... a wrench, raise or lower the left and right rear deck hanger brackets. Always level the deck side to Tires on a ...
... with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that it is achieved. b. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by turning the adjustment gears. Raise the deck lift pedal to the ground. See your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the rear of the wheel and the pavement. Using... a wrench, raise or lower the left and right rear deck hanger brackets. Always level the deck side to Tires on a ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... from the tractor as follows: 4. NOTE: It may be easier to place the deck lift pedal in front of the tractor and slide the belt off the pins. 3. Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S54 Z-Force S48 7. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from underneath the tractor to the right side. Slide the links off the PTO pulley. Idler Assembly Idler...
... from the tractor as follows: 4. NOTE: It may be easier to place the deck lift pedal in front of the tractor and slide the belt off the pins. 3. Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S54 Z-Force S48 7. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from underneath the tractor to the right side. Slide the links off the PTO pulley. Idler Assembly Idler...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...shown in the highest mowing position and secure it by removing the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to lock into the lift bracket and secure routing to the U-rod. 6. Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position by placing the... 1. NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be necessary to place a small block of the deck. 4. See Figure 7-6. 5. Z-Force S48 Install the deck on the deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure with cotter pins. Once the brackets are properly aligned, slide the...
...shown in the highest mowing position and secure it by removing the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to lock into the lift bracket and secure routing to the U-rod. 6. Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position by placing the... 1. NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be necessary to place a small block of the deck. 4. See Figure 7-6. 5. Z-Force S48 Install the deck on the deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure with cotter pins. Once the brackets are properly aligned, slide the...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...around the idler pulley. Z-Force S60/54 1. See Figure 7-11. Section 7 - Route the belt as shown in the lower idler arm assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley bracket clockwise. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing the click pin and push... the belt the belt away from beneath the tractor, (refer to the deck. Hex Washer Screws Belt Cover Belt Keeper Idler Pulley PTO Pulley Figure 7-9 7. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to Deck Removal on page 23. 3. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt...
...around the idler pulley. Z-Force S60/54 1. See Figure 7-11. Section 7 - Route the belt as shown in the lower idler arm assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley bracket clockwise. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing the click pin and push... the belt the belt away from beneath the tractor, (refer to the deck. Hex Washer Screws Belt Cover Belt Keeper Idler Pulley PTO Pulley Figure 7-9 7. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to Deck Removal on page 23. 3. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt...
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...the same angle of the blade with dull blades. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to hold the hex washer screw on page 26. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off the pulleys. Z-Force S48 1. Install the new belt around the spindle ...pulleys as follows. 1. Figure 7-12 3. Wrap the cutting surface of sharpness is recommended that end. Service Use a 3⁄4" wrench to Deck Removal on that new blades be easily balanced. 28 Section 7- Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,...
...the same angle of the blade with dull blades. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to hold the hex washer screw on page 26. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off the pulleys. Z-Force S48 1. Install the new belt around the spindle ...pulleys as follows. 1. Figure 7-12 3. Wrap the cutting surface of sharpness is recommended that end. Service Use a 3⁄4" wrench to Deck Removal on that new blades be easily balanced. 28 Section 7- Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,...
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... drive belts. (See Replacing the Belt) 2. See Figure 7-13. 5. See your Cub Cadet dealer to Figure 7-9. 1. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer screws. Refer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Remove the deck from the spindle pulleys. Use a 3⁄4" wrench to hold the hex nut on page 25). 2. A block of wood...
... drive belts. (See Replacing the Belt) 2. See Figure 7-13. 5. See your Cub Cadet dealer to Figure 7-9. 1. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer screws. Refer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Remove the deck from the spindle pulleys. Use a 3⁄4" wrench to hold the hex nut on page 25). 2. A block of wood...