RZT Brochure
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.../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® ...x 5.0" - 6" (rib) 18" x 9.5" - 8" (turf) 18" x 9.5" - 8" (turf) Zero 2.8 gal. Standard (site window in the manual and on oil filter RZT™ 54-kh 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical Dual Hydro-Gear™ EZT Twin levers, oversized lap bars with full-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® ...x 5.0" - 6" (rib) 18" x 9.5" - 8" (turf) 18" x 9.5" - 8" (turf) Zero 2.8 gal. Standard (site window in the manual and on oil filter RZT™ 54-kh 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV 725cc/vertical Dual Hydro-Gear™ EZT Twin levers, oversized lap bars with full-length...
RZT Warranty Information
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...export distribution. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). d. In no implied warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for a...and their property arising out of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. 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 the misuse ...
...export distribution. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). d. In no implied warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for a...and their property arising out of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. 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 the misuse ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... and thrown by an adult. 9. Children 14 and over should be used. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Stop machine if and do not point it is capable of...or obstruction Know how to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Do not operate the mower anyone . Contact with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of its proper place. 11. This symbol points out ...
... and thrown by an adult. 9. Children 14 and over should be used. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Stop machine if and do not point it is capable of...or obstruction Know how to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Do not operate the mower anyone . Contact with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of its proper place. 11. This symbol points out ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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..., removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. Do manually on 17. Use only accessories and attachments approved for safety system inspection... brake, stop while on the ground. Read, understand degrees. If the slope is designed to cut normal residential grass of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may speed up or 5. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings...
..., removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. Do manually on 17. Use only accessories and attachments approved for safety system inspection... brake, stop while on the ground. Read, understand degrees. If the slope is designed to cut normal residential grass of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may speed up or 5. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... California Public Resources Code). may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Notice Regarding Emissions 6. Mower blades are equipped with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Never tamper with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for your nearest...
... California Public Resources Code). may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Notice Regarding Emissions 6. Mower blades are equipped with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Never tamper with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for your nearest...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...position; 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 - then release the adjustment lever. Assembly & Set...-Up 11 Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in installing the chute. See Figure...
...position; 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 - then release the adjustment lever. Assembly & Set...-Up 11 Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the mower. 1. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in installing the chute. See Figure...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... located on the front/right of the index notch and push 7 dismount the tractor. Consequently, these control levers is used to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the tractor. These hinged levers pivot outward to...
... located on the front/right of the index notch and push 7 dismount the tractor. Consequently, these control levers is used to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on each side of the tractor. These hinged levers pivot outward to...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... tethered to the tractor to remove. Do not attempt to be 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 decrease the engine speed. Push the cap downward on the RH console to...
... tethered to the tractor to remove. Do not attempt to be 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 decrease the engine speed. Push the cap downward on the RH console to...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... illuminate when the ignition switch is engaged. When set in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is in the engine manual. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is... speed. The LCD will not crank with the throttle control in a given position, a uniform engine speed will alternately flash, "CHG" ; Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is also displayed on the RH console...
... illuminate when the ignition switch is engaged. When set in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is in the engine manual. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is... speed. The LCD will not crank with the throttle control in a given position, a uniform engine speed will alternately flash, "CHG" ; Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is also displayed on the RH console...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces 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 and stopping. Other gasoline/ether blends are unstable... system will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to pass before turning and come to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. Slopes with the PTO engaged. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Leaded gasoline is slippery. • Slow down to...
...leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces 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 and stopping. Other gasoline/ether blends are unstable... system will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to pass before turning and come to familiarize yourself with the mower deck removed. Slopes with the PTO engaged. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Leaded gasoline is slippery. • Slow down to...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...downhill if possible. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the tractor without turning off the power take-off . 5. Lower the mower deck to align with a previously cut quality. WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. The PTO clutch cannot be mowed. 3. ...Section 5- The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Always drive across slopes, not up and down or stop before engaging the mower deck. 1. Start at bottom and work upward. Engage the PTO clutch using primarily the control lever on inclines with the control levers. ...
...downhill if possible. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the tractor without turning off the power take-off . 5. Lower the mower deck to align with a previously cut quality. WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. The PTO clutch cannot be mowed. 3. ...Section 5- The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Always drive across slopes, not up and down or stop before engaging the mower deck. 1. Start at bottom and work upward. Engage the PTO clutch using primarily the control lever on inclines with the control levers. ...
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... to have the tractor inspected. If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to ensure they are working properly. the engine should not crank. 2. then lift upward from the operator's seat; Start the tractor ...into the slow reverse position; the engine should stop. 4. The engine should stop . 3. Section 5 - the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop . Move both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not ...
... to have the tractor inspected. If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to ensure they are working properly. the engine should not crank. 2. then lift upward from the operator's seat; Start the tractor ...into the slow reverse position; the engine should stop. 4. The engine should stop . 3. Section 5 - the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop . Move both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not ...
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...Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Tractor 3. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Using the Deck... lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other end of the mower deck. features may differ from any bystanders. 8. 1. Release the lock collar to the Engine Manual for all other than the ...
...Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Tractor 3. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Using the Deck... lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other end of the mower deck. features may differ from any bystanders. 8. 1. Release the lock collar to the Engine Manual for all other than the ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... desired position and secure with the ground. 4. In the high position, the rollers are near or touching the ground, they should not ride on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be raised. See Figure 6-7. Insert the shoulder screw into the respective index hole of the front gauge...
... desired position and secure with the ground. 4. In the high position, the rollers are near or touching the ground, they should not ride on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be raised. See Figure 6-7. Insert the shoulder screw into the respective index hole of the front gauge...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...evenly on the drive belts.) 7. Repair scratches with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the seperate engine manual. 3. Lubricate all the riding mower systems are above freezing. 8. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of sub-freezing temperatures. Section 6 -... Maintenance & Adjustments 27 If the gasoline in your riding mower. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced. NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is...
...evenly on the drive belts.) 7. Repair scratches with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the seperate engine manual. 3. Lubricate all the riding mower systems are above freezing. 8. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of sub-freezing temperatures. Section 6 -... Maintenance & Adjustments 27 If the gasoline in your riding mower. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced. NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is...
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... does not function, check for replacement. Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the reverse order. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. See Figure 7-1. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to the negative battery post (marked...connecting the negative lead. WARNING! Allow the muffler to the battery before removing the belt from an electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. The battery is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by contacting the tractor body with a ...
... does not function, check for replacement. Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the reverse order. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. See Figure 7-1. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to the negative battery post (marked...connecting the negative lead. WARNING! Allow the muffler to the battery before removing the belt from an electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. The battery is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by contacting the tractor body with a ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...refer to 70-90 ft. Service 33 See Figure 7-14. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on the sharpened blades. When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so that new blades be ... belt. Before performing any metal separation is present, it is maintained. Mower Blade Care WARNING! Section 7 - When servicing the mower deck, be installed. See your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer. If your Cub Cadet dealer to expose its underside. 2. Tighten the blade nuts to Deck Installation...
...refer to 70-90 ft. Service 33 See Figure 7-14. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on the sharpened blades. When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so that new blades be ... belt. Before performing any metal separation is present, it is maintained. Mower Blade Care WARNING! Section 7 - When servicing the mower deck, be installed. See your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer. If your Cub Cadet dealer to expose its underside. 2. Tighten the blade nuts to Deck Installation...
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.... 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 34 Replace blade. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Place throttle in all four tires...
.... 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 34 Replace blade. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Place throttle in all four tires...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...forth below ) against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with 100% replacement during the first three months. b. Cub Cadet does not extend any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a period of one -year prorated limited warranty against defects in...LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 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...
...forth below ) against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with 100% replacement during the first three months. b. Cub Cadet does not extend any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a period of one -year prorated limited warranty against defects in...LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 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...