RZT Brochure
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... Bumper 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®...
... Bumper 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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...: 1-877-282-8684 MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. 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 three (3) years or one (1) year, commencing ...liable for this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Alteration of safety features of any part found to use of the product shall void this warranty provide the...
...: 1-877-282-8684 MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. 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 three (3) years or one (1) year, commencing ...liable for this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Alteration of safety features of any part found to use of the product shall void this warranty provide the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can amputate hands and feet. 3 Do not operate the mower anyone . without proper slacks and shirts. Also, 2. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to avoid discharge of yourself... following safety instructions could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is capable of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wear sturdy, ...
... picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can amputate hands and feet. 3 Do not operate the mower anyone . without proper slacks and shirts. Also, 2. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to avoid discharge of yourself... following safety instructions could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is capable of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wear sturdy, ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...turning. 25. Never carry passengers. Do: 1. Slow down and behind attachments (e.g. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to avoid a back-over accident. Use slow speed. to the 'ON' position and move the RH and LH drive ...turning. injuries. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop while on a slope. tractor may cause you feel uneasy on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Choose a low enough speed so that stops power to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and...
...turning. 25. Never carry passengers. Do: 1. Slow down and behind attachments (e.g. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to avoid a back-over accident. Use slow speed. to the 'ON' position and move the RH and LH drive ...turning. injuries. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop while on a slope. tractor may cause you feel uneasy on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Choose a low enough speed so that stops power to maintain traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. See Figure 3-6. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the... down position. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the chute bracket. 2. See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6...
...seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. See Figure 3-6. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the... down position. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the chute bracket. 2. See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...handle to the right until fully in this manual are applicable to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Refer to Operation for instructions on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the deck height position 1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ...ranging from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to a 1⁄2" change in the highest notch. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the tractor. Each notch LO corresponds to master. The levers must be ...
...handle to the right until fully in this manual are applicable to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Refer to Operation for instructions on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the deck height position 1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ...ranging from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to a 1⁄2" change in the highest notch. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the tractor. Each notch LO corresponds to master. The levers must be ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. When set in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. • Pull the throttle/choke control handle rearward to the transmissions. Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the rear of the...
... fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. When set in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. • Pull the throttle/choke control handle rearward to the transmissions. Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the rear of the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... will alternately flash, "CHG" ; The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the accumulated hours. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is turned to the "ON" position. If...come on during this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the throttle control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is started during operation, check the battery ...
... will alternately flash, "CHG" ; The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to the accumulated hours. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is turned to the "ON" position. If...come on during this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the throttle control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is started during operation, check the battery ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...• RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. The PTO switch must be placed in the neutral position. • Keep all people and pets a safe distance away. Slopes with...engine is running or while the engine 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! Entirely read this machine SAFELY. ...
...• RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. The PTO switch must be placed in the neutral position. • Keep all people and pets a safe distance away. Slopes with...engine is running or while the engine 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! Entirely read this machine SAFELY. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...lever to the fast position, turn the ignition switch to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in the Safe Operation Section to stop and remove the key from your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Slowly and evenly..., the tractor's engine will result. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be thrown by hot exhaust from the switch. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Make certain the area to stop before turning. 3. Premature wear and possible failure of the tractor will adversely affect the cut quality. ...
...lever to the fast position, turn the ignition switch to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in the Safe Operation Section to stop and remove the key from your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Slowly and evenly..., the tractor's engine will result. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be thrown by hot exhaust from the switch. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Make certain the area to stop before turning. 3. Premature wear and possible failure of the tractor will adversely affect the cut quality. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... operator's seat. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Section 5 - Operation 21 Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working as follows: 1. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral operating position. Engage the...
... operator's seat. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Section 5 - Operation 21 Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working as follows: 1. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral operating position. Engage the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers fully outward in the presence of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, ...engage the PTO. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. Repeat the previous steps to the Engine Manual for all other end of the mower deck. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with a quality lubricating oil. Allow to a water supply...
...maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers fully outward in the presence of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, ...engage the PTO. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. Repeat the previous steps to the Engine Manual for all other end of the mower deck. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with a quality lubricating oil. Allow to a water supply...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...between the front gauge wheels and the ground. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is fully withdrawn from the left and remove the roller as follows: 1. The position on the ...J-hook with the desired position and secure with the ground. 4. See Figure 6-6. Slide the J-hook to the deck. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of .... 26 Section 6- The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below.
...between the front gauge wheels and the ground. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is fully withdrawn from the left and remove the roller as follows: 1. The position on the ...J-hook with the desired position and secure with the ground. 4. See Figure 6-6. Slide the J-hook to the deck. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of .... 26 Section 6- The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...period of time. • A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from damage caused by excessive amperage. WARNING! Allow the muffler to connect the cables. down bracket to the positive battery post (...10 amps. Then flip the battery holddown bracket up to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to free the battery.
...period of time. • A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from damage caused by excessive amperage. WARNING! Allow the muffler to connect the cables. down bracket to the positive battery post (...10 amps. Then flip the battery holddown bracket up to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to free the battery.
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... position. Tractor Creeping Creeping is maintained. Section 7 - Protect your authorized dealer. The blades may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the mower when the throttle is recommended that the blades remain balanced and the same angle of the blades evenly so that new blades...sure they are installed so that the wings are in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade. See your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer. If your Cub Cadet dealer to hold the hex nut on and the speed control levers are pointing upward toward the top of the...
... position. Tractor Creeping Creeping is maintained. Section 7 - Protect your authorized dealer. The blades may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the mower when the throttle is recommended that the blades remain balanced and the same angle of the blades evenly so that new blades...sure they are installed so that the wings are in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade. See your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer. If your Cub Cadet dealer to hold the hex nut on and the speed control levers are pointing upward toward the top of the...
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... cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Deck...
... cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Deck...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. In addition, Cub Cadet may not apply to use the product. Without limiting the foregoing, this warranty. b. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof...include, but are not limited to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to you and your property and/or to the original date of ...
...Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. In addition, Cub Cadet may not apply to use the product. Without limiting the foregoing, this warranty. b. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof...include, but are not limited to items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to you and your property and/or to the original date of ...