RZT Brochure
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...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... 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® Courage®...
...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... 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® Courage®...
RZT Warranty Information
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...Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. 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 products covered hereby. Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in your property and...shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for rental expenses to use the product. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for a period of one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on the months ...
...Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100013 REV. 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 products covered hereby. Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in your property and...shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for rental expenses to use the product. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for a period of one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on the months ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...operation. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is in serious injury. Do not operate the mower anyone . Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Important ...this machine in this 8. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Be aware of California to the State of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all stones,...
...operation. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Stop machine if and do not point it is in serious injury. Do not operate the mower anyone . Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Important ...this machine in this 8. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Be aware of California to the State of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all stones,...
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...measure slopes before operating this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 15 degrees as part of this machine on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. and pay attention to the safety system function that operators, age 60 years and above, are ... contact the engine exhaust and/ 5. Dry grass or leaves may speed up slowly. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. serious personal injury. Always look down the slope. Data indicates that stops power to a...
...measure slopes before operating this dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 15 degrees as part of this machine on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. and pay attention to the safety system function that operators, age 60 years and above, are ... contact the engine exhaust and/ 5. Dry grass or leaves may speed up slowly. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to loose control accessory or attachment. (e.g. serious personal injury. Always look down the slope. Data indicates that stops power to a...
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... or near any the blade(s) with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for evaporative emission control. Mower blades are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may also include a carbon canister. Never tamper with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state...
... or near any the blade(s) with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for evaporative emission control. Mower blades are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may also include a carbon canister. Never tamper with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state...
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... a zip tie to the desired position; Assembly & Set-Up 11 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 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...
... a zip tie to the desired position; Assembly & Set-Up 11 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 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...
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... is used to Operation for instructions on the front/right of the index notch and push 7 dismount the tractor. Refer to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on using the control levers. 12 operator's seat. 3 RH and LH Drive...
... is used to Operation for instructions on the front/right of the index notch and push 7 dismount the tractor. Refer to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. The deck height index consists of eight index notches located on using the control levers. 12 operator's seat. 3 RH and LH Drive...
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... of the seat. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located toward the middle of the RH console. SL OW • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the...
... of the seat. Towing the tractor with the throttle/choke control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is located toward the middle of the RH console. SL OW • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the...
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...Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the right of the engine choke. Move the control levers fully outward....and the battery voltage is engaged. Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. The tractor is designed to operate with the ignition switch in to the accumulated hours. The Indicator Monitor will flash as described ...
...Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the right of the engine choke. Move the control levers fully outward....and the battery voltage is engaged. Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. The tractor is designed to operate with the ignition switch in to the accumulated hours. The Indicator Monitor will flash as described ...
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...rollover. • Avoid operation on clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline. 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! Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved...exhaust emissions. The PTO switch must not be in the fuel system. • Gasohol (up . • DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people. • Avoid slopes where possible. Allow the engine several minutes to operate only on traction surfaces that are not...
...rollover. • Avoid operation on clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline. 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! Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved...exhaust emissions. The PTO switch must not be in the fuel system. • Gasohol (up . • DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people. • Avoid slopes where possible. Allow the engine several minutes to operate only on traction surfaces that are not...
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... full speed will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the highest position before turning. NOTE: The speed of the mower cut quality. Mowing at bottom and work upward. When approaching the other objects that the strips are made uphill. 2. NOTE: When stopping ... the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition switch to the fast position. 4. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move the throttle control lever to the fast position, turn the ignition key off...
... full speed will disengage when both drive control levers to the neutral position to the highest position before turning. NOTE: The speed of the mower cut quality. Mowing at bottom and work upward. When approaching the other objects that the strips are made uphill. 2. NOTE: When stopping ... the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition switch to the fast position. 4. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move the throttle control lever to the fast position, turn the ignition key off...
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... the control levers inward to the neutral operating position. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. Lift upward from the operator's seat. Checking the...
... the control levers inward to the neutral operating position. To check the safety circuits, proceed as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should not crank. 2. If a safety circuit is not functioning properly. Lift upward from the operator's seat. Checking the...
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...a water supply. 2. Engine Refer to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of service. • Periodically lubricate all other end of the mower deck. Using the Deck Wash System WARNING! Move the tractor to the Engine Manual for all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of wet grass clippings is acceptable to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. See Figure...
...a water supply. 2. Engine Refer to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of service. • Periodically lubricate all other end of the mower deck. Using the Deck Wash System WARNING! Move the tractor to the Engine Manual for all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at the other pivot points with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of wet grass clippings is acceptable to clean the deck using the deck wash system, never 6. See Figure...
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... so equipped) The rear deck rollers can be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground, they should not ride on the ground. The position on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be lowered. 2. See Figure 6-7. 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away...
... so equipped) The rear deck rollers can be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground, they should not ride on the ground. The position on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should be lowered. 2. See Figure 6-7. 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away...
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..., where fuel fumes may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Section 6 - Never store the riding mower with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. NOTE: Use of the spark plug holes. Repair scratches with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the...Maintenance & Adjustments 27 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in storage. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Protect the metal surfaces. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads. ...
..., where fuel fumes may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Section 6 - Never store the riding mower with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. NOTE: Use of the spark plug holes. Repair scratches with a gasoline stabilizer such as instructed in the...Maintenance & Adjustments 27 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in storage. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 5. Protect the metal surfaces. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads. ...
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...tractor as follows: 1. WARNING! Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If the electrical system does not function, check for replacement. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. See Figure 7-1. ...7 Battery Removal WARNING! To remove the battery: 1. Always use the same capacity fuse for a blown fuse. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. Hex Washer Screw Battery Hold-Down Bracket Figure 7-1 2. Install the battery by contacting the tractor ...
...tractor as follows: 1. WARNING! Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If the electrical system does not function, check for replacement. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. See Figure 7-1. ...7 Battery Removal WARNING! To remove the battery: 1. Always use the same capacity fuse for a blown fuse. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the negative battery post. 3. Hex Washer Screw Battery Hold-Down Bracket Figure 7-1 2. Install the battery by contacting the tractor ...
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...any maintenance, place the PTO switch in order to expose its underside. 2. See your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Mower Blade Care WARNING! Tighten the blade nuts to help in the neutral position. Service 33 The blades may be removed as follows. 1. Reinstall ... transmission drive belt. Use a 15⁄16" wrench to have the transmission drive belt replaced. See Figure 7-14. Section 7 - Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to hold the hex nut on the sharpened blades. If the cutting edge of the blade to 70-90 ft. Hex Flange Nut Wood...
...any maintenance, place the PTO switch in order to expose its underside. 2. See your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Mower Blade Care WARNING! Tighten the blade nuts to help in the neutral position. Service 33 The blades may be removed as follows. 1. Reinstall ... transmission drive belt. Use a 15⁄16" wrench to have the transmission drive belt replaced. See Figure 7-14. Section 7 - Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to hold the hex nut on the sharpened blades. If the cutting edge of the blade to 70-90 ft. Hex Flange Nut Wood...
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Dull blade. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Replace blade. 1. Wet grass. 3. Excessively high grass. 4. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. ...
Dull blade. 3. Engine speed too low. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Replace blade. 1. Wet grass. 3. Excessively high grass. 4. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. ...
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...at its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. 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 ... purchased or leased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any applicable emissions warranty provided...
...at its Normal Wear Parts, Batteries and Attachments as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. 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 ... purchased or leased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any applicable emissions warranty provided...