RZT Brochure
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...experience no one else can deliver. smarter features for warranty information. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality finish that will have...yourself with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for the perfect cut. That's why the RZT™ Series allows you shouldn't have you relaxing through your primary goal, you to mow. UNSURPASSED RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET SIGNATURE CUT™ Aerospace engineers developed an ...
...experience no one else can deliver. smarter features for warranty information. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality finish that will have...yourself with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for the perfect cut. That's why the RZT™ Series allows you shouldn't have you relaxing through your primary goal, you to mow. UNSURPASSED RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET SIGNATURE CUT™ Aerospace engineers developed an ...
RZT Brochure
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... Wheelbase Length /Width (w/chute)/Height Approximate weight MOWER DECK Cutting width/blades Deck cutting height Deck Style/construction Deck drive system Anti Scalping/ Rear Striping Roller Deck wash WARRANTY † RZT™ 42 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 46 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage®...
... Wheelbase Length /Width (w/chute)/Height Approximate weight MOWER DECK Cutting width/blades Deck cutting height Deck Style/construction Deck drive system Anti Scalping/ Rear Striping Roller Deck wash WARRANTY † RZT™ 42 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 46 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage®...
RZT Warranty Information
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... from the date of original purchase or lease. Check your warranty as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments...The limited warranty set forth above exclusions or limitations may not apply to our website at www.cubcadet.com. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records...
... from the date of original purchase or lease. Check your warranty as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments...The limited warranty set forth above exclusions or limitations may not apply to our website at www.cubcadet.com. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to ricochet back quickly. future and regular reference and for injury. Never allow children under the cutting deck. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. caught in 5. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and disengage them...
... accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to ricochet back quickly. future and regular reference and for injury. Never allow children under the cutting deck. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. caught in 5. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and disengage them...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... if a wheel is designed to measure slopes before operating this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on any adjustments. 21. Be aware shown on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Do: 1. Always turn on 17. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should...
... if a wheel is designed to measure slopes before operating this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on any adjustments. 21. Be aware shown on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Do: 1. Always turn on 17. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... power machine to assemble and operate. WARNING- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on a slope greater than 15...
... power machine to assemble and operate. WARNING- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on a slope greater than 15...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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Tractor Preparation Manually Moving the Tractor 1. See Figure 3-1. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 Remove the two shoulder screws and lock nuts in the ... applicable to the tractor. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each side of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Hardware Pack NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. See Figure...
Tractor Preparation Manually Moving the Tractor 1. See Figure 3-1. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 Remove the two shoulder screws and lock nuts in the ... applicable to the tractor. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each side of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Hardware Pack NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. See Figure...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...Do not remove the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in Figure 3-7 and securely tighten the hardware. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Discharge Chute Deflector Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-7 Section 2 - Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the... chute deflector must be installed before operating the tractor. then release the adjustment lever. Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever.
...Do not remove the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in Figure 3-7 and securely tighten the hardware. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Discharge Chute Deflector Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-7 Section 2 - Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the... chute deflector must be installed before operating the tractor. then release the adjustment lever. Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... by model. Controls & Features Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Level Window Fuel Tank Cap LH Drive RH Drive Control Lever Control Lever 4 Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Choke Control PTO Switch Ignition Switch Cup Holder Storage Tray LH ...Transmission Bypass Rod RH Transmission Bypass Rod NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Refer to raise the deck. The levers must be fully opened out and in the tractor seat, or to Pull the handle to start the tractor engine. These ...
... by model. Controls & Features Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Level Window Fuel Tank Cap LH Drive RH Drive Control Lever Control Lever 4 Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Choke Control PTO Switch Ignition Switch Cup Holder Storage Tray LH ...Transmission Bypass Rod RH Transmission Bypass Rod NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Refer to raise the deck. The levers must be fully opened out and in the tractor seat, or to Pull the handle to start the tractor engine. These ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the seat. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located at the rear of the RH console. Do not attempt to be pushed short distances by hand. Push the cap downward on adjusting...
... the seat. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located at the rear of the RH console. Do not attempt to be pushed short distances by hand. Push the cap downward on adjusting...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... ON position, but should turn off when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. The display then changes to open the choke. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the... This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is illuminated. Check this indicator if the engine will flash as described for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.)....
... ON position, but should turn off when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. The display then changes to open the choke. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the... This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is illuminated. Check this indicator if the engine will flash as described for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.)....
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...The safety interlock system will shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Keep all movement to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. Look behind and down before refueling. use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the ... 87 or higher. • Unleaded gasoline is an approved fuel. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts. • NO RIDERS! Leaded gasoline is disengaged. • ...
...The safety interlock system will shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Keep all movement to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. Look behind and down before refueling. use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the ... 87 or higher. • Unleaded gasoline is an approved fuel. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts. • NO RIDERS! Leaded gasoline is disengaged. • ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. A U-turn is required. 7. The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be ...Align the mower with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in the tractor seat at bottom and work upward. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to stop and remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades. Stopping the Tractor 1. If mowing a slope, start at...
... of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. A U-turn is required. 7. The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be ...Align the mower with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in the tractor seat at bottom and work upward. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to stop and remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades. Stopping the Tractor 1. If mowing a slope, start at...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Section 5 - the engine should stop. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Lift upward from the operator's seat. Operation 21 With both control lever slowly...
... brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Section 5 - the engine should stop. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Lift upward from the operator's seat. Operation 21 With both control lever slowly...
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...of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of grass clippings from yours. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. features may differ from around the spindle pulleys 4. Turn off the water supply. From the tractor operator... the engine. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-1 Turn on the nozzle. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of any maintenance or repairs...
...of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of grass clippings from yours. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. features may differ from around the spindle pulleys 4. Turn off the water supply. From the tractor operator... the engine. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-1 Turn on the nozzle. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of any maintenance or repairs...
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... remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. The deck is achieved. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade is too tight... to Tires for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 5. Deck Leveling NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Protect your hands by turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4. See Figure 6-5. ...
... remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. The deck is achieved. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade is too tight... to Tires for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 5. Deck Leveling NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Protect your hands by turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4. See Figure 6-5. ...
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...from the left and remove the roller as you slide the J-hook to the right. 4. See Figure 6-7. Slide the J-hook to the deck. High Position Low Position Right Rear Roller Bracket High Position Shoulder Screw Front Gauge Wheel J-Hook Low Cotter Roller Position Pin Gauge Wheel Bracket ...the front gauge wheel bracket that will roll the grass. The front gauge wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is generally not changed. Remove the lock nut securing one of four index holes in either the low or high position. See Figure 6-7. ...
...from the left and remove the roller as you slide the J-hook to the right. 4. See Figure 6-7. Slide the J-hook to the deck. High Position Low Position Right Rear Roller Bracket High Position Shoulder Screw Front Gauge Wheel J-Hook Low Cotter Roller Position Pin Gauge Wheel Bracket ...the front gauge wheel bracket that will roll the grass. The front gauge wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is generally not changed. Remove the lock nut securing one of four index holes in either the low or high position. See Figure 6-7. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... or higher across the battery terminals. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Move the tractor to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. To remove the battery: 1. See Figure 7-1. Charging... in the reverse order. Install the battery by contacting the tractor body with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If a function of the tractor may be extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Hex Washer Screw Battery Hold...
... or higher across the battery terminals. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Move the tractor to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. To remove the battery: 1. See Figure 7-1. Charging... in the reverse order. Install the battery by contacting the tractor body with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If a function of the tractor may be extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Hex Washer Screw Battery Hold...
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...provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. Section 7 - WARNING! See Figure 7-4. 46/50/54" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley 42" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley PTO Pulley PTO Belt Transmission Tube ...Fixed Idler Pulley Idler Bracket Idler Bracket Fixed Idler Pulley Figure 7-4 3. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to lift the belt up and over the idler...
...provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. Section 7 - WARNING! See Figure 7-4. 46/50/54" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley 42" Decks Moveable Idler Pulley PTO Pulley PTO Belt Transmission Tube ...Fixed Idler Pulley Idler Bracket Idler Bracket Fixed Idler Pulley Figure 7-4 3. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to lift the belt up and over the idler...
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...your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck from beneath the tractor. 30 Section 7- Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to make certain the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley. Sitting behind the tractor, facing ... beneath the tractor to grasp the belt and pull it may be necessary to place a small block of wood under the tractor, move the deck lift handle to the left (See Figure 7-5). Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the lowest mowing position. Service ...
...your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck from beneath the tractor. 30 Section 7- Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to make certain the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley. Sitting behind the tractor, facing ... beneath the tractor to grasp the belt and pull it may be necessary to place a small block of wood under the tractor, move the deck lift handle to the left (See Figure 7-5). Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the lowest mowing position. Service ...
