RZT Brochure
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... warranty details. 773-05141 Printed in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet RZT™ SERIES ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Cylinders /Material Engine Start Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-...
... warranty details. 773-05141 Printed in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet RZT™ SERIES ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Cylinders /Material Engine Start Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...an authorized dealer for assistance. Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake 2. Always turn on the slope. down and behind attachments (e.g. Avoid starting or stopping on the slopes slow and gradual. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) ... normal residential grass of dry leaves. 4. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as 18. If the slope is designed to start the engine. 3. 26. Check overhead clearances carefully before removing 3. Use slow speed. Reduced traction could suddenly turn slowly uphill and use...
...an authorized dealer for assistance. Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake 2. Always turn on the slope. down and behind attachments (e.g. Avoid starting or stopping on the slopes slow and gradual. Keep all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) ... normal residential grass of dry leaves. 4. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as 18. If the slope is designed to start the engine. 3. 26. Check overhead clearances carefully before removing 3. Use slow speed. Reduced traction could suddenly turn slowly uphill and use...
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...gas cap or add fuel while the engine is unattended to operate this machine. If gasoline is spilled on yourself or your vehicle before starting . 3. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on slopes. 3. General Service 1. Never assume that children will...fall off . Extinguish all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on towed equipment. 4. Fill tank to prevent unintended starting the engine. Move machine to stop. 6. Never run into the path of control. 5. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the...
...gas cap or add fuel while the engine is unattended to operate this machine. If gasoline is spilled on yourself or your vehicle before starting . 3. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on slopes. 3. General Service 1. Never assume that children will...fall off . Extinguish all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on towed equipment. 4. Fill tank to prevent unintended starting the engine. Move machine to stop. 6. Never run into the path of control. 5. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the...
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... in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. In the State of operation. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to ensure that all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to...
... in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. In the State of operation. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to ensure that all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to...
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor, to move the tractor manually without starting it into place. Tractor features may differ from yours. 2. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and to the right (b) to push the excess wire ... the Tractor 1. The transmission bypass rods are applicable to the tractor. See Figure 3-1. 3. 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...
Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor, to move the tractor manually without starting it into place. Tractor features may differ from yours. 2. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one out (a) and to the right (b) to push the excess wire ... the Tractor 1. The transmission bypass rods are applicable to the tractor. See Figure 3-1. 3. 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...
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... Control Levers Deck Lift Handle 4 The deck lift handle is located on each side of the 5 The RH and LH control levers are applicable to start the tractor engine. Tractor Deck Height Index features may differ from 1-1⁄2" at the lowest notch to 4" at the 2 position on the tractor when facing...
... Control Levers Deck Lift Handle 4 The deck lift handle is located on each side of the 5 The RH and LH control levers are applicable to start the tractor engine. Tractor Deck Height Index features may differ from 1-1⁄2" at the lowest notch to 4" at the 2 position on the tractor when facing...
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..., which allows the tractor to prevent its loss. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to be in the "disengaged" position when starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the tractor. FAST • Push the throttle/choke control handle forward to the rear of ...RH console to increase the engine speed. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: STOP - RUN - START - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting the engine. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to disengage the...
..., which allows the tractor to prevent its loss. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to be in the "disengaged" position when starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the tractor. FAST • Push the throttle/choke control handle forward to the rear of ...RH console to increase the engine speed. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: STOP - RUN - START - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting the engine. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to disengage the...
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...START" position. When set in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is also displayed on the hour meter. The tractor is designed to operate with the ignition switch in to decrease the engine speed. BATT. The maintenance interval lasts for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet... move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position. The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for five minutes after every 50 hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in the engine manual. If this ...
...START" position. When set in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is also displayed on the hour meter. The tractor is designed to operate with the ignition switch in to decrease the engine speed. BATT. The maintenance interval lasts for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet... move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position. The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for five minutes after every 50 hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in the engine manual. If this ...
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... harmful exhaust emissions. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are not approved. • Check the engine oil... are regulated. Other gasoline/ether blends are moved fully outward in the operator's seat. Entirely read this tractor. • Before starting and stopping. Keep away from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in place. Stop the tractor motion and wait for maintaining...
... harmful exhaust emissions. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are not approved. • Check the engine oil... are regulated. Other gasoline/ether blends are moved fully outward in the operator's seat. Entirely read this tractor. • Before starting and stopping. Keep away from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in place. Stop the tractor motion and wait for maintaining...
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... clockwise to the stop position and remove the key from the battery as possible. 3. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Cold Weather Starting When starting the engine at least 15 seconds to allow the engine's starter motor to run for a few attempts the engine fails ...the end of one end of the other end of that cable to the frame of a booster battery will cause flooding and make starting more starting the engine. 1. Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to the disabled tractor battery's positive terminal; Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive...
... clockwise to the stop position and remove the key from the battery as possible. 3. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Cold Weather Starting When starting the engine at least 15 seconds to allow the engine's starter motor to run for a few attempts the engine fails ...the end of one end of the other end of that cable to the frame of a booster battery will cause flooding and make starting more starting the engine. 1. Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to the disabled tractor battery's positive terminal; Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive...
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... not even in the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to operate the controls. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 3. Always maintain a firm grip on the drive control levers. Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING! Always...the tractor will not drive when the lap bars are moved. Move the throttle control lever forward to practice. Section 5 - The tractor will start to the operator. 1. See seat adjustment in Neutral Neutral Position Figure 5-3 2. NOTE: If the control levers are fully disengaged. WARNING! To ...
... not even in the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to operate the controls. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 3. Always maintain a firm grip on the drive control levers. Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING! Always...the tractor will not drive when the lap bars are moved. Move the throttle control lever forward to practice. Section 5 - The tractor will start to the operator. 1. See seat adjustment in Neutral Neutral Position Figure 5-3 2. NOTE: If the control levers are fully disengaged. WARNING! To ...
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The tractor will start to the neutral position, while moving the other . To execute a "pivot turn side drive control lever to move in the reverse direction. Driving the Tractor ...
The tractor will start to the neutral position, while moving the other . To execute a "pivot turn side drive control lever to move in the reverse direction. Driving the Tractor ...
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Driving On Slopes Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to the disengaged position. 3. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at all times. Always slow down or stop before turning. 3. Operating The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as follows: 1. If the operator... and go slowly when turning downhill. Advance the throttle lever to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. If mowing a slope, start at full speed will result. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in...
Driving On Slopes Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to the disengaged position. 3. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at all times. Always slow down or stop before turning. 3. Operating The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as follows: 1. If the operator... and go slowly when turning downhill. Advance the throttle lever to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. If mowing a slope, start at full speed will result. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in...
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... is not working properly. Operation 21 Pull the PTO switch upward to ensure they are working as follows: 1. the engine should stop. Start the tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Engage the PTO and ... the operator's seat; The engine should stop . 3. the engine should stop . 4. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the start position; Lift upward from the operator's seat. Move both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position;
... is not working properly. Operation 21 Pull the PTO switch upward to ensure they are working as follows: 1. the engine should stop. Start the tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. Engage the PTO and ... the operator's seat; The engine should stop . 3. the engine should stop . 4. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the start position; Lift upward from the operator's seat. Move both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position;
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...parking brake, stop the engine. From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine and remove the key..., engage the parking brake and stop the engine. Allow to remove any position other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all features in the presence...clippings from the nozzle. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to the Engine Manual for all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary ...
...parking brake, stop the engine. From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine and remove the key..., engage the parking brake and stop the engine. Allow to remove any position other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all features in the presence...clippings from the nozzle. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to the Engine Manual for all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary ...
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..., rinse the affected area immediately with a solution of the tractor, to manually move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from doing so. 1. NOTE: The tractor will leak ...terminals with a bypass rod that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Keep the exterior of children. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may emit explosive gases. Do not tow the tractor, even with a full charge. Serious transmission damage will...
..., rinse the affected area immediately with a solution of the tractor, to manually move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from doing so. 1. NOTE: The tractor will leak ...terminals with a bypass rod that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Keep the exterior of children. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may emit explosive gases. Do not tow the tractor, even with a full charge. Serious transmission damage will...
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...enclosures, where fuel fumes may cause damage to ensure engine is placed in storage. 1. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to Figure 6-3. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Adjustments WARNING! Reposition ...engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Refer to prolonged periods of water will cause serious starting problems. b. If not, fully tighten the hex screw. 24 Section 6- Tractor Storage If your tractor is not recommended for cleaning ...
...enclosures, where fuel fumes may cause damage to ensure engine is placed in storage. 1. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to Figure 6-3. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Adjustments WARNING! Reposition ...engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Refer to prolonged periods of water will cause serious starting problems. b. If not, fully tighten the hex screw. 24 Section 6- Tractor Storage If your tractor is not recommended for cleaning ...
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... location where temperatures are functioning properly. Repair scratches with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. WARNING: Drain fuel only into each cylinder. Jack the mower up spray paint. Start the engine and allow to ensure engine is placed in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. The procedures outlined below should be prepared for a few minutes...
... location where temperatures are functioning properly. Repair scratches with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. WARNING: Drain fuel only into each cylinder. Jack the mower up spray paint. Start the engine and allow to ensure engine is placed in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. The procedures outlined below should be prepared for a few minutes...
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... • Fuel hose • Fuel hose clamps • Tethered fuel cap • Carbon canister • Vapor lines GDOC-100223 Rev. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The following emission warranty parts are...
... • Fuel hose • Fuel hose clamps • Tethered fuel cap • Carbon canister • Vapor lines GDOC-100223 Rev. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The following emission warranty parts are...