RZT Brochure
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... perfect cut. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most legroom of any residential zero-turn. HIGH PERFORMANCE AND OUTSTANDING DURABILITY With a reinforced frame and chassis and a heavy-duty fabricated front axle, the RZT™ Series can deliver. smarter features for warranty information. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty...
... perfect cut. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most legroom of any residential zero-turn. HIGH PERFORMANCE AND OUTSTANDING DURABILITY With a reinforced frame and chassis and a heavy-duty fabricated front axle, the RZT™ Series can deliver. smarter features for warranty information. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty...
RZT Brochure
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...and programs are not meant to change without notice. 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...wheels greasable, rear striping rollers 2 adjustable-gauge wheels greasable, 1 front roller, rear striping rollers Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 3-year/120-hr limited warranty RZT™ 54-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® FR, V-Twin OHV 726cc/vertical 13" x 5.0" - 6" (rib) 18" x ...
...and programs are not meant to change without notice. 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...wheels greasable, rear striping rollers 2 adjustable-gauge wheels greasable, 1 front roller, rear striping rollers Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 3-year/120-hr limited warranty RZT™ 54-kw 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® FR, V-Twin OHV 726cc/vertical 13" x 5.0" - 6" (rib) 18" x ...
RZT Warranty Information
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... below is repair or replacement of the product as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to any part thereof, is based on required maintenance and service intervals... of express written warranty above , given by MTD Products Limited with your local authorized service 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 three (3) years or...
... below is repair or replacement of the product as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to any part thereof, is based on required maintenance and service intervals... of express written warranty above , given by MTD Products Limited with your local authorized service 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 three (3) years or...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the foreign objects which could be operated according to operate this machine in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Never allow children under the cutting deck. General Operation 6. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Children 14 and over should be...
... the foreign objects which could be operated according to operate this machine in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Never allow children under the cutting deck. General Operation 6. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Children 14 and over should be...
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... and proceed slowly and carefully straight down and behind attachments (e.g. Read, understand degrees. When going down . tractor may cause you feel uneasy on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Mow only in reverse. Back up and down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers...
... and proceed slowly and carefully straight down and behind attachments (e.g. Read, understand degrees. When going down . tractor may cause you feel uneasy on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. Mow only in reverse. Back up and down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with grass catchers...
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... throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. Section 2 - ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on the machine...
... throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. Section 2 - ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and feet away. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on the machine...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...on the rear of the tractor, just inside 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's Manual covers several ... rods are applicable to move the tractor manually without starting it into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 See Figure 3-3. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to cut ...
...on the rear of the tractor, just inside 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's Manual covers several ... rods are applicable to move the tractor manually without starting it into the seat box hole before continuing. 9 See Figure 3-3. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to cut ...
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...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 - Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage...the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6 3. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. The...
...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 - Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage...the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6 3. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. The...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...yours. Controls & Features Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Level Window Fuel Tank Cap LH Drive RH Drive Control Lever Control Lever 4 Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control 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. downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to start the tractor engine. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control all tractor models and the tractor depicted...
...yours. Controls & Features Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Level Window Fuel Tank Cap LH Drive RH Drive Control Lever Control Lever 4 Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control 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. downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to start the tractor engine. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control all tractor models and the tractor depicted...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... tractor. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is not in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located on the rear of the engine crankshaft. Do not overfill the tank. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank...
... tractor. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is not in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located on the rear of the engine crankshaft. Do not overfill the tank. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when ...Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is turned to the "ON" position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. When set in the engine manual. Follow the oil change intervals provided in a given position, ... tractor is being driven and the mower deck is turned to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts.
...engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when ...Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is turned to the "ON" position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. When set in the engine manual. Follow the oil change intervals provided in a given position, ... tractor is being driven and the mower deck is turned to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts.
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...Unleaded gasoline is slippery. • Slow down to pass before refueling. 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 operator should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Keep away from cranking or starting and stopping. Slopes with the mower deck removed. use gasoline left over . • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat...
...Unleaded gasoline is slippery. • Slow down to pass before refueling. 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 operator should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Keep away from cranking or starting and stopping. Slopes with the mower deck removed. use gasoline left over . • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat...
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... mower with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! If leaving the tractor unattended, turn is driving in the neutral/parking brake engaged... brake engaged position, • Shut engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will adversely affect the cut . Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the...
... mower with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! If leaving the tractor unattended, turn is driving in the neutral/parking brake engaged... brake engaged position, • Shut engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will adversely affect the cut . Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. If mowing a slope, start at the bottom of the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... position; the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Engage the PTO and move the control levers inward to the neutral operating position. then lift upward from the operator's seat; Section 5 - To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Momentarily...
... position; the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Engage the PTO and move the control levers inward to the neutral operating position. then lift upward from the operator's seat; Section 5 - To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. Momentarily...
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... 100 Hours Prior to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. Tractor 3. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 ...hours of the nozzle adapter to all features in the presence of any position other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil. engage deck in this manual are applicable to disconnect the adapter...
... 100 Hours Prior to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. Tractor 3. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 ...hours of the nozzle adapter to all features in the presence of any position other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil. engage deck in this manual are applicable to disconnect the adapter...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...Figure 6-4. 4. Refer to help adjust the other control lever into the same position. The first measurement taken should be equal. Lock Nut Adjustment Gear Front Deck Lift Rod Figure 6-5 6. Section 6 - To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. Shut the engine off, remove the ... tip to the ground and the rear of the control lever. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other hanger links. WARNING! Retighten the hex bolt on ...
...Figure 6-4. 4. Refer to help adjust the other control lever into the same position. The first measurement taken should be equal. Lock Nut Adjustment Gear Front Deck Lift Rod Figure 6-5 6. Section 6 - To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. Shut the engine off, remove the ... tip to the ground and the rear of the control lever. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other hanger links. WARNING! Retighten the hex bolt on ...
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...position in the desired height setting. Slide the roller onto the shaft as follows: 1. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is set in the front gauge wheel bracket that will roll the grass. Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder screw. Change the roller position as... hole. The position on the ground. In the high position, the rollers are near or touching the ground, they should not ride on the rear deck rollers is fully withdrawn from the left and remove the roller as follows: 1. See Figure 6-7. 3. See Figure 6-6. High Position Low Position Right Rear...
...position in the desired height setting. Slide the roller onto the shaft as follows: 1. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is set in the front gauge wheel bracket that will roll the grass. Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder screw. Change the roller position as... hole. The position on the ground. In the high position, the rollers are near or touching the ground, they should not ride on the rear deck rollers is fully withdrawn from the left and remove the roller as follows: 1. See Figure 6-7. 3. See Figure 6-6. High Position Low Position Right Rear...
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... securing the battery hold- See Figure 7-2. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to protect the tractor's electrical system from an ...electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Then flip the battery holddown bracket up to ...
... securing the battery hold- See Figure 7-2. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to protect the tractor's electrical system from an ...electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Then flip the battery holddown bracket up to ...
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...the tractor, pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the engine. 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 Pulley Figure 7-4 3. Lower ...tractor to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the pulley. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to grasp the belt at the front of the belt, turn the pulley left...
...the tractor, pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the engine. 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 Pulley Figure 7-4 3. Lower ...tractor to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the pulley. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to grasp the belt at the front of the belt, turn the pulley left...
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...tractor Figure 7-6 frame, above the transmission tube(s), to the lowest mowing position. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the deck. WARNING! Deck Release Pin 11. Refer to grasp the belt and pull it Deck Installation to the position that the backside of the belt into the PTO pulley. Make ... belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the belt is fully rolled into the highest mowing position and slide the deck out from the LH and RH deck lift arms. See Figure 7-7. 8. While holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is against both the fixed...
...tractor Figure 7-6 frame, above the transmission tube(s), to the lowest mowing position. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the deck. WARNING! Deck Release Pin 11. Refer to grasp the belt and pull it Deck Installation to the position that the backside of the belt into the PTO pulley. Make ... belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the belt is fully rolled into the highest mowing position and slide the deck out from the LH and RH deck lift arms. See Figure 7-7. 8. While holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is against both the fixed...