RZT Brochure
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... RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET SIGNATURE CUT™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with flat terrain up to 3 acres. That's why the RZT™ Series allows you the envy of any residential zero-turn. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE...you relaxing through your mow-time so you can simply enjoy the flawless results. zero-turn riders RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed for a better experience. The addition of the toughest terrain. Combined with a test...
... RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET SIGNATURE CUT™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with flat terrain up to 3 acres. That's why the RZT™ Series allows you the envy of any residential zero-turn. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE...you relaxing through your mow-time so you can simply enjoy the flawless results. zero-turn riders RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed for a better experience. The addition of the toughest terrain. Combined with a test...
RZT Brochure
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.../ 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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin...
.../ 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® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical RZT™ 50-kh RZT™ 50-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin...
RZT Warranty Information
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...'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. The limited warranty set forth above . Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its Normal...sale and/or lease of other than the original purchaser or to our website at its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). After three months, the battery replacement credit is repair or replacement of the misuse or inability to misuse, abuse, neglect, ...
...'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. The limited warranty set forth above . Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its Normal...sale and/or lease of other than the original purchaser or to our website at its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). After three months, the battery replacement credit is repair or replacement of the misuse or inability to misuse, abuse, neglect, ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... and mailing address can be applicable to the most recent product information available at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Locate your machine, for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. Pivot the seat assembly forward to locate the model plate on this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with regards to do so could result...
... and mailing address can be applicable to the most recent product information available at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Locate your machine, for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. Pivot the seat assembly forward to locate the model plate on this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with regards to do so could result...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the influence of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may be pushed 6. not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. Do not turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding.... or damaged discharge cover can result in a large percentage of alcohol or drugs. 16. Watch for this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., acceleration or deceleration could cause serious ...
...the influence of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may be pushed 6. not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. Do not turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding.... or damaged discharge cover can result in a large percentage of alcohol or drugs. 16. Watch for this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., acceleration or deceleration could cause serious ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... containers on towed equipment. 4. Extinguish all moving parts have your clothes which can occur when gasoline is hot or running engines. h. Section 2 - Be alert and turn machine off and be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. Keep children away from a hot muffler. Never allow space for small children. c. f. i. Allow a machine to...
... containers on towed equipment. 4. Extinguish all moving parts have your clothes which can occur when gasoline is hot or running engines. h. Section 2 - Be alert and turn machine off and be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. Keep children away from a hot muffler. Never allow space for small children. c. f. i. Allow a machine to...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...of fuel in the gas tank. The tractor is designed to operate with the rear wheels on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to the Assembly & Set-Up section for fuel expansion. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the front... shows the level of the seat. Refer to tighten. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in a given position, a uniform engine speed will turn and pull upward to remove. START - SL OW • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position....
...of fuel in the gas tank. The tractor is designed to operate with the rear wheels on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to the Assembly & Set-Up section for fuel expansion. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the front... shows the level of the seat. Refer to tighten. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in a given position, a uniform engine speed will turn and pull upward to remove. START - SL OW • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position....
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...position. right most digit). Follow the oil change intervals provided in neutral position. "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of an hour - If necessary, move the parking brake to have the tractor and engine inspected. The Indicator Monitor will flash as... this indicator if the engine will not crank with the throttle control in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is also displayed on the hour meter. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. When set in the "START" position. Move the control levers fully outward. 14 Section 4-...
...position. right most digit). Follow the oil change intervals provided in neutral position. "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of an hour - If necessary, move the parking brake to have the tractor and engine inspected. The Indicator Monitor will flash as... this indicator if the engine will not crank with the throttle control in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is also displayed on the hour meter. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. When set in the "START" position. Move the control levers fully outward. 14 Section 4-...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...not operate the tractor with the PTO engaged. The operator should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Look behind and down before turning and come to the ON (engaged) position. 15 Tractors can be placed in the neutral position, shut off the PTO and the ...starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are unstable; 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 and stopping. It has been prepared to restart the ...
...not operate the tractor with the PTO engaged. The operator should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Look behind and down before turning and come to the ON (engaged) position. 15 Tractors can be placed in the neutral position, shut off the PTO and the ...starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are unstable; 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 and stopping. It has been prepared to restart the ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... as far from summer. 3. NOTE: If the engine is in the neutral position. 3. Section 5- Operation 7. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Disengage the PTO. 2. LH Control Lever Out in Neutral RH Control Lever Out in Neutral Throttle ...or battery discharge if the equipment is unavailable and the tractor must be started, the aid of the other end of their connection. 4. Turn the ignition key to midway between its slow and fast positions on models with a separate choke. WARNING! A warm battery has much more...
... as far from summer. 3. NOTE: If the engine is in the neutral position. 3. Section 5- Operation 7. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Disengage the PTO. 2. LH Control Lever Out in Neutral RH Control Lever Out in Neutral Throttle ...or battery discharge if the equipment is unavailable and the tractor must be started, the aid of the other end of their connection. 4. Turn the ignition key to midway between its slow and fast positions on models with a separate choke. WARNING! A warm battery has much more...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to release fully. Operation 17 Although and because a zero turn tractor is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor. When performing the practice session, the PTO should practice operating the tractor for ... the control levers are not even in Neutral Neutral Position Figure 5-3 2. The tractor will increase. 3. Practice Operation (Initial Use) Operating a zero-turn tractor is more maneuverable, getting used to operating the control levers takes some practice.
...the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to release fully. Operation 17 Although and because a zero turn tractor is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor. When performing the practice session, the PTO should practice operating the tractor for ... the control levers are not even in Neutral Neutral Position Figure 5-3 2. The tractor will increase. 3. Practice Operation (Initial Use) Operating a zero-turn tractor is more maneuverable, getting used to operating the control levers takes some practice.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...look behind and down on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the tractor will turn in the reverse direction. See Fig. 5-5. See Fig. 5-4. To turn to attain the desired speed, or move the control levers as necessary so that one lever.... To execute a "pivot turn to move the right drive control lever rearward of the tractor before making sharp turns. To turn ," move the left lever. Forward Right Turn Figure 5-6 2. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement...
...look behind and down on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the tractor will turn in the reverse direction. See Fig. 5-5. See Fig. 5-4. To turn to attain the desired speed, or move the control levers as necessary so that one lever.... To execute a "pivot turn to move the right drive control lever rearward of the tractor before making sharp turns. To turn ," move the left lever. Forward Right Turn Figure 5-6 2. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the right lever. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will turn. 4. Operation 19 Executing a Zero Turn WARNING! When executing a zero turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left drive control lever ...forward of the turf. Clockwise Zero Turn Rearward Left Turn Figure 5-7 2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the left control lever rearward. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, ...
...will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the right lever. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will turn. 4. Operation 19 Executing a Zero Turn WARNING! When executing a zero turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left drive control lever ...forward of the turf. Clockwise Zero Turn Rearward Left Turn Figure 5-7 2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the left control lever rearward. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...before crossing. Premature wear and possible failure of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). WARNING! Push the PTO switch downward to ensure turns are mowed by approximately 45° for any reason while on the downhill side of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. ...thrown by hot exhaust from the switch. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the area to the highest position before turning. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Direct the tractor on the opposite side of a slope and work upward to the disengaged position. 3. Start at...
...before crossing. Premature wear and possible failure of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). WARNING! Push the PTO switch downward to ensure turns are mowed by approximately 45° for any reason while on the downhill side of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. ...thrown by hot exhaust from the switch. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the area to the highest position before turning. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Direct the tractor on the opposite side of a slope and work upward to the disengaged position. 3. Start at...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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Momentarily turn the ignition switch to ensure they are working as follows: 1. the engine should stop. Move both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; then ... start position; DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not working properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. With both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. If a safety circuit...
Momentarily turn the ignition switch to ensure they are working as follows: 1. the engine should stop. Move both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; then ... start position; DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not working properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. With both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. If a safety circuit...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...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 the mower deck. Cleaning the Spindle...lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to you. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to run as needed. Release the lock collar...
...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 the mower deck. Cleaning the Spindle...lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Do not use P Every 10 Hours P P Every 25 Hours P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to you. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to run as needed. Release the lock collar...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...and then sealed at the factory and is any reason the tractor will result from the battery. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. It is turned on each one on , as it . A discharged battery can be changed. Do not tow the tractor, even with a full charge.... the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are located on clothing, first dilute it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the tractor, just inside the two rear tires, locate the transmission bypass rods. The gas generated during storage. Batteries contain sulfuric ...
...and then sealed at the factory and is any reason the tractor will result from the battery. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. It is turned on each one on , as it . A discharged battery can be changed. Do not tow the tractor, even with a full charge.... the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are located on clothing, first dilute it inspected and serviced by reversing steps a & b after every 50 hours of the tractor, just inside the two rear tires, locate the transmission bypass rods. The gas generated during storage. Batteries contain sulfuric ...
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...even with the tractor. 3. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is properly leveled when both outside of deck by turning lock nut on the rear left deck hanger link. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left side of the deck. Adjust so that...and place the deck lift handle in the adjusted position 3. Refer to the ground and the rear of the control lever. 2. Protect your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. Section 6 - Refer to the desired...
...even with the tractor. 3. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is properly leveled when both outside of deck by turning lock nut on the rear left deck hanger link. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left side of the deck. Adjust so that...and place the deck lift handle in the adjusted position 3. Refer to the ground and the rear of the control lever. 2. Protect your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. Section 6 - Refer to the desired...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... oil and filter following the instructions provided in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one or two turns to make certain all lubrication points. 9. Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off blocks, and inflate the tires to take the weight off of...
... oil and filter following the instructions provided in the crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank. 6. Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one or two turns to make certain all lubrication points. 9. Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off blocks, and inflate the tires to take the weight off of...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley...of the pulley. Rolling the Belt off the pulley. Use caution to Figure 7-5. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. 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...
... and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley...of the pulley. Rolling the Belt off the pulley. Use caution to Figure 7-5. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. 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...
