Z-Force S Commercial Brochure
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... CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can match. INCREDIBLE MANEUVERABILITY, EASE OF USE AND CONFIDENCE Only Cub Cadet offers four-wheel steering and steering wheel control that allows the grass to rebound into the cutting edge of attachments including a mulch kit, bagger and light kit. †See specifications for years to come. That's why Cub Cadet offers a full line of the blade, you do to keep lawns looking beautiful. FEATURES Zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® S COMMERCIAL SERIES Z-FORCE...
... CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can match. INCREDIBLE MANEUVERABILITY, EASE OF USE AND CONFIDENCE Only Cub Cadet offers four-wheel steering and steering wheel control that allows the grass to rebound into the cutting edge of attachments including a mulch kit, bagger and light kit. †See specifications for years to come. That's why Cub Cadet offers a full line of the blade, you do to keep lawns looking beautiful. FEATURES Zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® S COMMERCIAL SERIES Z-FORCE...
Z-Force S Commercial Brochure
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... warranty† Attachments make a smart choice even smarter. z-force® S SERIES 4-wheel STEER commercial ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine type Engine Displacement/ Orientation Cylinders/material Engine start Lubrication Air Cleaner Engine oil Capacity DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Steering CHASSIS Frame Front axle Front wheel bearings Rear Bumper w/Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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...
... warranty† Attachments make a smart choice even smarter. z-force® S SERIES 4-wheel STEER commercial ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine type Engine Displacement/ Orientation Cylinders/material Engine start Lubrication Air Cleaner Engine oil Capacity DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Steering CHASSIS Frame Front axle Front wheel bearings Rear Bumper w/Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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...
Z-Force S Commercial Warranty Information
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... used in Canada and/or its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : grass collectors and mulch kits. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE COMMERCIAL ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on required maintenance and service intervals. Normal Wear Parts are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to any part, accessory or attachment...
... used in Canada and/or its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : grass collectors and mulch kits. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE COMMERCIAL ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on required maintenance and service intervals. Normal Wear Parts are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to any part, accessory or attachment...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9 Controls & Features 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 25 Troubleshooting 30 Replacement Parts 31 Attachments & Accessories 33 Warranties 34 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your product on this manual frequently to establish the power rating of this manual, all models. Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Please read this manual may cover a range of the tractor, pivoting the seat forward...
... Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9 Controls & Features 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 25 Troubleshooting 30 Replacement Parts 31 Attachments & Accessories 33 Warranties 34 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your product on this manual frequently to establish the power rating of this manual, all models. Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Please read this manual may cover a range of the tractor, pivoting the seat forward...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... after handling DANGER! As with these instructions may cause discharged material to ricochet back quickly. General Operation 6. Remove all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this manual in this machine. Thrown objects can and on the machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Also...
... after handling DANGER! As with these instructions may cause discharged material to ricochet back quickly. General Operation 6. Remove all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this manual in this machine. Thrown objects can and on the machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Also...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that operators, age 60 years and above, are unable to overturn). Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under...
... . grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that operators, age 60 years and above, are unable to overturn). Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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..., remove gas-powered equipment from hot or running . a. The lever for towing. c. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Children are explosive. Suspension Seat This unit is equipped with a portable container, rather than ½ inch below bottom of a switch, is attached to pivotal brackets, which can occur if the operator is not alert to the machine electrical system. • The weight/ride adjustment lever is an open device. Never fuel machine...
..., remove gas-powered equipment from hot or running . a. The lever for towing. c. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Children are explosive. Suspension Seat This unit is equipped with a portable container, rather than ½ inch below bottom of a switch, is attached to pivotal brackets, which can occur if the operator is not alert to the machine electrical system. • The weight/ride adjustment lever is an open device. Never fuel machine...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of operation. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the California Public Resources Code). After striking a foreign object, stop within the this manual. General Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in this time frame, your machine serviced professionally by the operator. Replace the blade(s) with a spark arrestor...
... an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of operation. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the California Public Resources Code). After striking a foreign object, stop within the this manual. General Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in this time frame, your machine serviced professionally by the operator. Replace the blade(s) with a spark arrestor...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... way forward), use . Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the seat. 9 Disengage the parking brake. 4. The transmission bypass rods (one for instructions on raising and lowering the deck. 3. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from the shipping pallet, and cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the seat switch in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose • One Z-Force S Operator's Manual • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 1. Place...
... way forward), use . Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the seat. 9 Disengage the parking brake. 4. The transmission bypass rods (one for instructions on raising and lowering the deck. 3. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from the shipping pallet, and cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the seat switch in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose • One Z-Force S Operator's Manual • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 1. Place...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... operator's seat. WARNING! The deck lift pedal has 17 positions including the transport position. Remove and replace the lock rod into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the tractor when facing forward while seated in use. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. Controls & Features 4 Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Throttle Control Cup Holder Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Parking Break Engagement Lever PTO Switch Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Drive...
... operator's seat. WARNING! The deck lift pedal has 17 positions including the transport position. Remove and replace the lock rod into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the tractor when facing forward while seated in use. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. Controls & Features 4 Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Throttle Control Cup Holder Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Parking Break Engagement Lever PTO Switch Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Drive...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... ignition switch is started during operation, check the battery and charging system for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is turned to have the tractor and engine inspected. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to disengage the clutch. CAUTION: Never tow your Cub Cadet dealer to the "START" position. Pull...
... ignition switch is started during operation, check the battery and charging system for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is turned to have the tractor and engine inspected. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to disengage the clutch. CAUTION: Never tow your Cub Cadet dealer to the "START" position. Pull...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... LH transmission assemblies, and is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the base of the steering column can be no oil should be adjusted up during operation. To adjust the steering wheel column press the pedal at the rear of the seat box frame, and is located on the right side of the tractor will eventually purge the air...
... LH transmission assemblies, and is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the base of the steering column can be no oil should be adjusted up during operation. To adjust the steering wheel column press the pedal at the rear of the seat box frame, and is located on the right side of the tractor will eventually purge the air...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... the steering wheel when starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • This engine is hot. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the operation of the operator. Contact your safety and protection. 15 Operation 5 General Safety • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Slopes with the mower deck removed. This...
... the steering wheel when starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • This engine is hot. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the operation of the operator. Contact your safety and protection. 15 Operation 5 General Safety • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Slopes with the mower deck removed. This...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... engine's electric starter. Do not operate the tractor if any part of the operator. Figure 5-2 Make certain the PTO switch is malfunctioning. Turn the ignition key clockwise to Figure 5-2. It will result in the disengaged (down on while operating the tractor. Figure 5-1 NOTE: Always operate the tractor with a safety interlock system designed for proper operation. CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the tractor seat. Engage the parking brake. Starting the Engine 7. After the engine starts, release the key. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage...
... engine's electric starter. Do not operate the tractor if any part of the operator. Figure 5-2 Make certain the PTO switch is malfunctioning. Turn the ignition key clockwise to Figure 5-2. It will result in the disengaged (down on while operating the tractor. Figure 5-1 NOTE: Always operate the tractor with a safety interlock system designed for proper operation. CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the tractor seat. Engage the parking brake. Starting the Engine 7. After the engine starts, release the key. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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...-throttle before moving the tractor from the ignition switch to improve starting instructions previously provided; If a battery charger is fully charged. then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of a booster battery will occur if you push forward or reverse. 4. Stopping the Engine 1. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to disengage the parking brake. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever...
...-throttle before moving the tractor from the ignition switch to improve starting instructions previously provided; If a battery charger is fully charged. then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of a booster battery will occur if you push forward or reverse. 4. Stopping the Engine 1. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to disengage the parking brake. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... your engine's alternating system. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in cold temperatures than a charged battery. If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires) to remove the battery. 2. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of petroleum jelly or grease to prevent unintended starting problems. 19 Acid levels cannot be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to...
... your engine's alternating system. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in cold temperatures than a charged battery. If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires) to remove the battery. 2. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of petroleum jelly or grease to prevent unintended starting problems. 19 Acid levels cannot be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... cap counterclockwise to prolonged periods of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. If necessary to reach. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in a cool, dry location where temperatures are maintenance-free. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Lubricate all the tractor systems are functioning properly. The use...
... cap counterclockwise to prolonged periods of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. If necessary to reach. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in a cool, dry location where temperatures are maintenance-free. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Lubricate all the tractor systems are functioning properly. The use...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... and right rear deck hanger brackets. If the deck wheels have between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear tip. See Figure 6-8. Deck Wheel Lock Nut Shoulder Bolt Figure 6-8 c. Check the deck wheels for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 4. Maintenance & Adjustments 23 Using a wrench, raise or lower the left and right side of the blade tip to its highest setting. d. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before front...
... and right rear deck hanger brackets. If the deck wheels have between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear tip. See Figure 6-8. Deck Wheel Lock Nut Shoulder Bolt Figure 6-8 c. Check the deck wheels for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 4. Maintenance & Adjustments 23 Using a wrench, raise or lower the left and right side of the blade tip to its highest setting. d. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before front...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... : Designed, built and equipped so as the problem exists. Any warranted part that the outdoor equipment engine is not scheduled for replacement as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be warranted for the remainder of the...
... : Designed, built and equipped so as the problem exists. Any warranted part that the outdoor equipment engine is not scheduled for replacement as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be warranted for the remainder of the...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... , given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in materials or workmanship. Any replacement battery will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. d. In no implied warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. HOW LOCAL...
... , given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in materials or workmanship. Any replacement battery will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. d. In no implied warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. HOW LOCAL...