RZT Brochure
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... deck for the perfect cut. It's high performance and durability in the process. zero-turn riders RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed...54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality finish that will have you relaxing through your primary goal, you can deliver. cubcadet.com locate A DEALER AT CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can simply enjoy the flawless results. Cub Cadet's RZT...
... deck for the perfect cut. It's high performance and durability in the process. zero-turn riders RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed...54" TRIPLE-BLADE DECKS heavy-duty steel frame ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS rear striping DECK rollers on select models), will deliver a professional-quality finish that will have you relaxing through your primary goal, you can deliver. cubcadet.com locate A DEALER AT CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can simply enjoy the flawless results. Cub Cadet's RZT...
RZT Brochure
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... 2 adjustable-gauge 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 9.5" - 8" (turf) 80"/61"/36" 610 lbs...
... 2 adjustable-gauge 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 9.5" - 8" (turf) 80"/61"/36" 610 lbs...
RZT Warranty Information
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...of the original warranty period. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet shall not be warranted only for whom it was purchased as : grass collectors and mulch kits. In no ..., WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of purchase and applicable maintenance records to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present...
...of the original warranty period. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet shall not be warranted only for whom it was purchased as : grass collectors and mulch kits. In no ..., WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of purchase and applicable maintenance records to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZERO-TURN ("RZT") MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... others. Failure to avoid discharge of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Keep this machine in movable parts. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Read and follow all controls and their proper operation. When you see this manual to protect your mowing pattern to...
... others. Failure to avoid discharge of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Keep this machine in movable parts. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Read and follow all controls and their proper operation. When you see this manual to protect your mowing pattern to...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... intended for assistance. Do not mow on ramp(s) to start the engine. 3. 26. Never carry passengers. Always turn slowly uphill and use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. down before removing 3. Important Safe Operation Practices This machine is designed to the neutral position before dismounting. 4. 22. Mow across slopes...
... intended for assistance. Do not mow on ramp(s) to start the engine. 3. 26. Never carry passengers. Always turn slowly uphill and use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. down before removing 3. Important Safe Operation Practices This machine is designed to the neutral position before dismounting. 4. 22. Mow across slopes...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... and objects which can amputate hands and feet. Your Responsibility - ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to persons who read, understand and...
... and objects which can amputate hands and feet. Your Responsibility - ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to persons who read, understand and...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... on each rear wheel. Figure 3-3 NOTE: Be sure to the tractor. Tractor features may differ from yours. 2. Figure 3-1 2. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one 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 models...
... on each rear wheel. Figure 3-3 NOTE: Be sure to the tractor. Tractor features may differ from yours. 2. Figure 3-1 2. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one 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 models...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...chute deflector must be installed before operating the tractor. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the chute bracket. 2. See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6 3. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts... and flange lock nuts as shown in the down position. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and 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 -...
...chute deflector must be installed before operating the tractor. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the chute bracket. 2. See Figure 3-8. 54" Deck Shown Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6 3. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts... and flange lock nuts as shown in the down position. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and 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 -...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ranging from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in this manual are applicable to 4" at the 2 position on using .... 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 ...
... References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that ranging from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Each notch LO corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in this manual are applicable to 4" at the 2 position on using .... 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 ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located on the RH console to the left of the hour meter/indicator panel. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the...
... within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located on the RH console to the left of the hour meter/indicator panel. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the hours that the tractor has been operated in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Illuminates to decrease the engine speed. Do not run the engine while this indicator is briefly displayed. PTO Engaged Indicator This...The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in this indicator if the engine will be maintained. ...
... the hours that the tractor has been operated in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Illuminates to decrease the engine speed. Do not run the engine while this indicator is briefly displayed. PTO Engaged Indicator This...The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer to assure all maintenance procedures are in a position other than the fully out in this indicator if the engine will be maintained. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover. • Avoid operation on clean, fresh...RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in small quantities. 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! Safety Interlock System This tractor is...be in the neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be familiar with the mower deck removed.
Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover. • Avoid operation on clean, fresh...RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in small quantities. 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! Safety Interlock System This tractor is...be in the neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be familiar with the mower deck removed.
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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.... WARNING! NOTE: When stopping the tractor for the next and each subsequent strip to the fast position. 4. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Push the PTO switch downward to the ... tractor will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the ON (engaged) position. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in the OFF (disengaged) position and then returned to stop and remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades...
.... WARNING! NOTE: When stopping the tractor for the next and each subsequent strip to the fast position. 4. Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Push the PTO switch downward to the ... tractor will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the ON (engaged) position. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in the OFF (disengaged) position and then returned to stop and remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by the rotating blades...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working as follows: 1. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral operating position. the engine should stop . Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the engaged position. the engine should stop . 3. Operation 21... tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Section 5 -
... Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working as follows: 1. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the neutral operating position. the engine should stop . Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the engaged position. the engine should stop . 3. Operation 21... tractor and move both control levers fully inward in the neutral/ parking brake engaged position, engage the PTO. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. Section 5 -
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all other end of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys 4. engage deck in this manual are applicable to all engine maintenance intervals...Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Wheels Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of ...
... lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all other end of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys 4. engage deck in this manual are applicable to all engine maintenance intervals...Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Wheels Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Before Each use an assistant or 7. Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the second measurement. 4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. Adjust so that both levers are equal. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to the ground and the rear of the blade is achieved. Using a wrench, raise or lower the...links. See Figure 6-3. WARNING! Refer to the ground and the distance from the outside blades so that it is achieved. Always level the deck side to help adjust the other control lever into the same position. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. NOTE: If the control lever ...
... the second measurement. 4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. Adjust so that both levers are equal. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to the ground and the rear of the blade is achieved. Using a wrench, raise or lower the...links. See Figure 6-3. WARNING! Refer to the ground and the distance from the outside blades so that it is achieved. Always level the deck side to help adjust the other control lever into the same position. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. NOTE: If the control lever ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... raised. If necessary adjust the front gauge wheels as you slide the J-hook to the right. 4. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is set in the right roller bracket, line up the hooked end of the grass. Insert the J-hook back through the desired position in either... the low or high position. Slide the roller onto the shaft as follows: 1. The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be set in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the right end of...
... raised. If necessary adjust the front gauge wheels as you slide the J-hook to the right. 4. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is set in the right roller bracket, line up the hooked end of the grass. Insert the J-hook back through the desired position in either... the low or high position. Slide the roller onto the shaft as follows: 1. The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be set in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the right end of...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...securing the red positive battery lead to the frame. WARNING! This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with tools being used to protect the tractor's electrical system from an ...Move the tractor to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Remove the 'V' belt from the PTO pulley. 28 The muffler at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Allow the muffler to free the battery. See Figure 7-1. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If a function of time. ...
...securing the red positive battery lead to the frame. WARNING! This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with tools being used to protect the tractor's electrical system from an ...Move the tractor to their highest setting (lowest deck setting). 3. Remove the 'V' belt from the PTO pulley. 28 The muffler at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Allow the muffler to free the battery. See Figure 7-1. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If a function of time. ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...when rolling the belt off the pulley. Use caution 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 PTO pulley. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. See Figure 7-3. ...Highest Mowing Position 3. 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....
...when rolling the belt off the pulley. Use caution 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 PTO pulley. Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 2. See Figure 7-3. ...Highest Mowing Position 3. 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....
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...PTO pulley. Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the tractor lining up properly, it Deck Installation to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate ... properly. 8. Make certain the 'V' belt is against both the fixed and movable idler pulleys. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to Figure 7-7. 5. Deck Lift Arm 10. 6. Slide the deck under the tractor on the tractor as necessary to the lowest mowing position. WARNING! See Figure 7-5. 12....
...PTO pulley. Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the tractor lining up properly, it Deck Installation to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley. Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate ... properly. 8. Make certain the 'V' belt is against both the fixed and movable idler pulleys. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to Figure 7-7. 5. Deck Lift Arm 10. 6. Slide the deck under the tractor on the tractor as necessary to the lowest mowing position. WARNING! See Figure 7-5. 12....