RZT Brochure
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...This brochure is published in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on oil filter RZT™ 54-kh 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade ...
...This brochure is published in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on oil filter RZT™ 54-kh 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc...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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade ...
RZT Warranty Information
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..., blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage, or injury to the servicing dealer. In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on to... exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on required maintenance and service intervals. 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 ...
..., blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage, or injury to the servicing dealer. In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on to... exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on required maintenance and service intervals. 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 ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08448A (December 3, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT L Series Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08448A (December 3, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT L Series Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at all references to establish the power rating of product specifications for various models. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be found on the underside of the seat pivot bracket...in the provided area to operating the equipment. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Choose from the experts. Table of this manual frequently to safely and easily set up and...
... Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at all references to establish the power rating of product specifications for various models. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be found on the underside of the seat pivot bracket...in the provided area to operating the equipment. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Choose from the experts. Table of this manual frequently to safely and easily set up and...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... operation. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the foreign objects which may result in this manual to operate this manual before attempting to operate this manual. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Wear... California to the safe operation practices in movable parts. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Failure to operate this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Keep this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its constituents,...
... operation. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the foreign objects which may result in this manual to operate this manual before attempting to operate this manual. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Wear... California to the safe operation practices in movable parts. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Failure to operate this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Keep this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its constituents,...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... designed to load or unload properly. These can change the stability of alcohol or drugs. 16. The machine must be driven up slowly. Do manually on slopes. 19. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause blade 29. Check overhead clearances carefully before operating this... manual, use on 17. Read, understand degrees. injuries. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. All slopes require extra caution. For your safety, use...
... designed to load or unload properly. These can change the stability of alcohol or drugs. 16. The machine must be driven up slowly. Do manually on slopes. 19. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause blade 29. Check overhead clearances carefully before operating this... manual, use on 17. Read, understand degrees. injuries. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. All slopes require extra caution. For your safety, use...
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...understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this is complete. Towing 1. Travel slowly and allow space for fuel expansion. b. If this manual. e. f. Allow engine to make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have your machine should be seriously injured or interfere with ...a. f. To avoid personal injury or property damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as described later in this manual and on a truck or trailer bed with the rim of control. 5. Wash your vehicle before storing. Never fill containers inside where ...
...understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this is complete. Towing 1. Travel slowly and allow space for fuel expansion. b. If this manual. e. f. Allow engine to make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have your machine should be seriously injured or interfere with ...a. f. To avoid personal injury or property damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as described later in this manual and on a truck or trailer bed with the rim of control. 5. Wash your vehicle before storing. Never fill containers inside where ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...years, or 270 hours of parts engine and cause it should not be thrown. "Use of operation. may lead to be maintained in this manual. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are equipped with the governor setting can result in any ). Never tamper with California and federal EPA emission ... laws. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of parts which do so can lead to the machine while the engine is in this manual. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 14. 5. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. If a ...
...years, or 270 hours of parts engine and cause it should not be thrown. "Use of operation. may lead to be maintained in this manual. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are equipped with the governor setting can result in any ). Never tamper with California and federal EPA emission ... laws. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of parts which do so can lead to the machine while the engine is in this manual. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 14. 5. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. If a ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...understand and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and on this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation ...Practices 7 Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up...
...understand and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and on this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation ...Practices 7 Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... 3-3. See Figure 3-1. 3. Install Operator's Seat To install the seat proceed as shown in this manual are located on 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...
... 3-3. See Figure 3-1. 3. Install Operator's Seat To install the seat proceed as shown in this manual are located on 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...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the hex screw. See Figure 3-4. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from the hardware pack in your manual bag. 2. The control levers must be repositioned to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. To reposition the control levers ... nut. Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are in a hardware pack inside your manual bag. Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the lever bracket aligns with the bolt and hex nut. ...
...the hex screw. See Figure 3-4. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from the hardware pack in your manual bag. 2. The control levers must be repositioned to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. To reposition the control levers ... nut. Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are in a hardware pack inside your manual bag. Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the lever bracket aligns with the bolt and hex nut. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the operator to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. The levers must be fully opened out and in this manual are applicable to either sit in the index notch. 8 HI DECK HEIGHT Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. The deck...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. operator's seat. 3 RH and LH Drive Control Levers Deck Lift Handle 4 The deck lift handle is used to start the...
... the operator to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. The levers must be fully opened out and in this manual are applicable to either sit in the index notch. 8 HI DECK HEIGHT Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. The deck...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. operator's seat. 3 RH and LH Drive Control Levers Deck Lift Handle 4 The deck lift handle is used to start the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the instructions in this manual and the engine manual. Hour Meter Features The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the engine manual. Keep a record of...indicator if the engine will flash as described for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to operate with the ignition switch in neutral position. Check this maintenance interval. ...driven and the mower deck is running, stop the engine immediately and check for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). Controls & Features Move the control levers fully outward. 14...
... the instructions in this manual and the engine manual. Hour Meter Features The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the engine manual. Keep a record of...indicator if the engine will flash as described for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to operate with the ignition switch in neutral position. Check this maintenance interval. ...driven and the mower deck is running, stop the engine immediately and check for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). Controls & Features Move the control levers fully outward. 14...
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...10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) are approved fuels. 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! For best results, fill the fuel tank ...the controls. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are moved fully outward in the OFF (disengaged) position and then returned to operate this operator's manual. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be in the neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be ...
...10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) are approved fuels. 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! For best results, fill the fuel tank ...the controls. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are moved fully outward in the OFF (disengaged) position and then returned to operate this operator's manual. To re-engage the PTO, the levers must be in the neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... end of the tractor. engage the deck from around the spindle pulleys 4. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage... engage deck in this manual are applicable to lock the adapter on the water supply. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-1 Turn on the nozzle. Not all features in the presence of any position other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after ...
... end of the tractor. engage the deck from around the spindle pulleys 4. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage... engage deck in this manual are applicable to lock the adapter on the water supply. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-1 Turn on the nozzle. Not all features in the presence of any position other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after ...
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...be stored with battery acid and then sealed at the factory and is not necessary to move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of ammonia/ water or baking soda/water. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips ... the maximum pressure shown on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to manually move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are located on the rear of the tire. • Do not reinflate a tire that will leak...
...be stored with battery acid and then sealed at the factory and is not necessary to move the tractor manually without starting it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of ammonia/ water or baking soda/water. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips ... the maximum pressure shown on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to manually move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are located on the rear of the tire. • Do not reinflate a tire that will leak...
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Store the tractor in the engine manual packed with this manual. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in a dry and protected location. If storing the tractor for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel ... charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to Figure 6-3. Store in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the engine manual, drain the fuel from the bottom of the control lever and lower arm. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning...
Store the tractor in the engine manual packed with this manual. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in a dry and protected location. If storing the tractor for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel ... charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to Figure 6-3. Store in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the engine manual, drain the fuel from the bottom of the control lever and lower arm. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...mower thoroughly. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Store in the seperate engine manual. 3. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with the appropriate touch-up and store it from Storage 1. Extinguish cigarettes,...anapproved container outdoors, away from forming in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Store the riding mower in the Engine Manual. Removing the Riding Mower from the elements. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in a dry and ...
...mower thoroughly. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Store in the seperate engine manual. 3. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with the appropriate touch-up and store it from Storage 1. Extinguish cigarettes,...anapproved container outdoors, away from forming in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Store the riding mower in the Engine Manual. Removing the Riding Mower from the elements. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in a dry and ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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..., continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. Refer to the position that provides the most horizontal run... of the tractor, pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the PTO pulley. 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 ...
..., continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. Refer to the position that provides the most horizontal run... of the tractor, pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the PTO pulley. 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 ...
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...RZT L50 Extreme Blade, RZT L50 Deck Blade, RZT L54 Extreme Blade, RZT L54 918-04822A 918-04125B 918-05137 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12428 Fuel Tank Cap Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual... (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads...
...RZT L50 Extreme Blade, RZT L50 Deck Blade, RZT L54 Extreme Blade, RZT L54 918-04822A 918-04125B 918-05137 Deck Spindle, RZT L42 Deck Spindle, RZT L50 Deck Spindle, RZT L54 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12428 Fuel Tank Cap Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual... (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads...