Z-Force S Commercial Brochure
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...Force® S delivers a professional-quality cut every time. That's why Cub Cadet offers a full line of the blade, you can match. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. And thanks to 8.5 mph ground speed Foot pedal deck lift Patented SmartJet™ deck wash system Optional equipment: light kit, bagger, mulch kit, snow blade 2-year limited commercial...even cut . See for years to 5 acres. FEATURES Zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® S COMMERCIAL SERIES Z-FORCE® S 48 Z-FORCE® S 60 Designed for warranty information. *as rated by engine manufacturer locate A DEALER ...
...Force® S delivers a professional-quality cut every time. That's why Cub Cadet offers a full line of the blade, you can match. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. And thanks to 8.5 mph ground speed Foot pedal deck lift Patented SmartJet™ deck wash system Optional equipment: light kit, bagger, mulch kit, snow blade 2-year limited commercial...even cut . See for years to 5 acres. FEATURES Zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® S COMMERCIAL SERIES Z-FORCE® S 48 Z-FORCE® S 60 Designed for warranty information. *as rated by engine manufacturer locate A DEALER ...
Z-Force S Commercial Brochure
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...lbs. 8.5 mph 3.5 mph 13 x 6.5 - 6 turf 22 x 9.5 - 12 turf Zero Twin 4.25 gal. (8.5 gal. Cub Cadet commercial products are intended for professional use. * as a substitute for residential use information that let you tackle more of your rider by engine manufacturer...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® S 48 Commercial 23 HP* commercial-grade Kohler® Command® V-Twin Z-Force® S 60 Commercial 25 HP* commercial...
...lbs. 8.5 mph 3.5 mph 13 x 6.5 - 6 turf 22 x 9.5 - 12 turf Zero Twin 4.25 gal. (8.5 gal. Cub Cadet commercial products are intended for professional use. * as a substitute for residential use information that let you tackle more of your rider by engine manufacturer...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® S 48 Commercial 23 HP* commercial-grade Kohler® Command® V-Twin Z-Force® S 60 Commercial 25 HP* commercial...
Z-Force S Commercial Warranty Information
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...the battery replacement credit is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. e. HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific ... outine maintenance items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Service completed by any resulting damage. 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 ...
...the battery replacement credit is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. e. HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific ... outine maintenance items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Service completed by any resulting damage. 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 ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08661 (November 12, 2012) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S48 Commercial WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08661 (November 12, 2012) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S48 Commercial WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... at the seat frame. All information in the provided area to right and left side of product specifications for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in personal injury or property damage. Throughout this page. Box ...361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the left side of printing...
... at the seat frame. All information in the provided area to right and left side of product specifications for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in personal injury or property damage. Throughout this page. Box ...361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the left side of printing...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in movable parts. Engine Exhaust, some of power equipment, carelessness or error on the machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this symbol. WARNING! As with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. This machine is in this manual in serious injury. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Keep this manual. future and regular ...
This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in movable parts. Engine Exhaust, some of power equipment, carelessness or error on the machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this symbol. WARNING! As with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. This machine is in this manual in serious injury. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Keep this manual. future and regular ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Choose a low enough speed so that operators, age 60 years and above, are not covered in this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause blade 29...
... their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Choose a low enough speed so that operators, age 60 years and above, are not covered in this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause blade 29...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vehicle before refueling. f. Remove key when machine is not possible, then refuel such equipment on roller-bearings for fuel expansion. Tow only with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at least five minutes before starting the engine. On slopes, the weight of age to operate this is unattended to neutral and coast downhill. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of the towed equipment may fall off the engine and equipment. NOTE: The ...
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vehicle before refueling. f. Remove key when machine is not possible, then refuel such equipment on roller-bearings for fuel expansion. Tow only with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at least five minutes before starting the engine. On slopes, the weight of age to operate this is unattended to neutral and coast downhill. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of the towed equipment may fall off the engine and equipment. NOTE: The ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Never run an engine indoors or in safe working condition. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make sure the blades come to operate at frequent intervals for gas, oil, etc. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is used on federal lands. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to a runaway engine and cause it should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 4. Do not change the engine governor ...
Never run an engine indoors or in safe working condition. 8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make sure the blades come to operate at frequent intervals for gas, oil, etc. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is used on federal lands. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to a runaway engine and cause it should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 4. Do not change the engine governor ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. WARNING! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. If ...
Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. WARNING! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. If ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Adjust gauge up and down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2). 5. All slopes require extra caution. Align either side of 15 degrees. WARNING! Do not operate machine on or behind the slope (e.g. Locate a vertical object on slopes in severe injury or death. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above). Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO ...
Adjust gauge up and down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2). 5. All slopes require extra caution. Align either side of 15 degrees. WARNING! Do not operate machine on or behind the slope (e.g. Locate a vertical object on slopes in severe injury or death. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above). Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... in the desired position. Place the steering wheel cover over the center 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. NOTE: Be careful not to remove the hardware...
... in the desired position. Place the steering wheel cover over the center 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. NOTE: Be careful not to remove the hardware...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Remove the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts that secure the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket to the left. See Figure 3-6. Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever to the bumper bracket. Figure 3-3 3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into position before operating the tractor. then release the adjustment lever. Figure 3-4 10 Section 2- See Figure 3-5. Be careful not to the desired position; Figure 3-5 Install the Rear Hitch Bracket 1. Make sure seat is locked into place with the ...
Remove the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts that secure the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket to the left. See Figure 3-6. Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever to the bumper bracket. Figure 3-3 3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into position before operating the tractor. then release the adjustment lever. Figure 3-4 10 Section 2- See Figure 3-5. Be careful not to the desired position; Figure 3-5 Install the Rear Hitch Bracket 1. Make sure seat is locked into place with the ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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NOTE: If the positive battery cable is put into service after handling. When the fuel tank reaches one inch from the terminals at the factory. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as Connecting the Battery Cables shown in Figure 3-7 and secure with the bolt and hex nut. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. Hitch Hex Flange Bracket Screws Flange Lock Nuts Muffler Mount Bracket CAUTION: When attaching battery...
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is put into service after handling. When the fuel tank reaches one inch from the terminals at the factory. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as Connecting the Battery Cables shown in Figure 3-7 and secure with the bolt and hex nut. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. Hitch Hex Flange Bracket Screws Flange Lock Nuts Muffler Mount Bracket CAUTION: When attaching battery...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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START - Turn the fill cap to lock into the desired height index hole, then push pedal forward and rock forward to unlock and slowly allow to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the right console. WARNING! Remove and replace the lock rod into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the left of the operator's seat. The tractor electrical system is located on the tractor when facing forward while seated in use. Deck Lift Pedal 14 12 10 8 6 4 H 15 13 11 9 7 5 2 3 L The deck lift pedal is used to raise and lower the mower deck....
START - Turn the fill cap to lock into the desired height index hole, then push pedal forward and rock forward to unlock and slowly allow to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the right console. WARNING! Remove and replace the lock rod into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the left of the operator's seat. The tractor electrical system is located on the tractor when facing forward while seated in use. Deck Lift Pedal 14 12 10 8 6 4 H 15 13 11 9 7 5 2 3 L The deck lift pedal is used to raise and lower the mower deck....
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... the electric PTO clutch mounted on the ground may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the "START" position. CAUTION: Never tow your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Towing the tractor with the ignition switch in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor... PTO switch to the "START" position. Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible) The transmission bypass rods (one for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. right most digit). The PTO switch must be in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is located on the rear of the ...
... the electric PTO clutch mounted on the ground may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the "START" position. CAUTION: Never tow your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Towing the tractor with the ignition switch in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor... PTO switch to the "START" position. Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible) The transmission bypass rods (one for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. right most digit). The PTO switch must be in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is located on the rear of the ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Parking Brake Engagement Lever The parking brake engagement lever is located on the left ; The pedal will return to engage the parking brake. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir (Not Shown) The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to open the choke. Controls & Features push the knob in to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. Pull the lever reward to the reservoir. Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to disengage the parking brake. then completely forward to the left of the seat box frame, and is ...
Parking Brake Engagement Lever The parking brake engagement lever is located on the left ; The pedal will return to engage the parking brake. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir (Not Shown) The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to open the choke. Controls & Features push the knob in to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. Pull the lever reward to the reservoir. Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to disengage the parking brake. then completely forward to the left of the seat box frame, and is ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. If the interlock system should be familiar with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting and stopping. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Keep away from the...
... shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. If the interlock system should be familiar with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting and stopping. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Keep away from the...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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Engage the parking brake. Remove and replace the lock pin into the desired height index hole, then press down ) position. Refer to the FAST position. 2. After the engine starts, release the key. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil fill-up instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for gasoline fill-up , it may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. Move the throttle control lever to Figure 5-2. Refer to the START position. Using the Deck Lift Pedal 6. For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the tractor seat. ...
Engage the parking brake. Remove and replace the lock pin into the desired height index hole, then press down ) position. Refer to the FAST position. 2. After the engine starts, release the key. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil fill-up instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for gasoline fill-up , it may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. Move the throttle control lever to Figure 5-2. Refer to the START position. Using the Deck Lift Pedal 6. For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the tractor seat. ...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... terminal. 2. then connect the other end of that the area behind is clear then slowly reverse pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your Cub Cadet dealer. Have the tractor's electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible. 3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine...
... terminal. 2. then connect the other end of that the area behind is clear then slowly reverse pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your Cub Cadet dealer. Have the tractor's electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible. 3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine...