RZT Brochure
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...RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to yourself with a test drive. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most legroom of any residential zero-turn. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. UNSURPASSED RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET... no one else can deliver. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 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 to...
...RZT™ SERIES RZT™ 42 RZT™ 46 RZT™ 50-kH RZT™ 50-kW RZT™ 54-kH RZT™ 54-kW designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to yourself with a test drive. Cub Cadet's RZT™ Series offers the most legroom of any residential zero-turn. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. UNSURPASSED RESULTS OF THE CUB CADET... no one else can deliver. FEATURES 42", 46" TWIN-BLADE AND 50", 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 to...
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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... so the above . No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of export distribution. 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 the exterior... in materials or workmanship. Check your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of purchase and applicable maintenance records to you and your product. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136...
... so the above . No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of export distribution. 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 the exterior... in materials or workmanship. Check your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of purchase and applicable maintenance records to you and your product. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... controls and their proper operation. future and regular reference and for injury. Also, 2. Never allow adults to operate this 8. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Be aware of yourself and others. without proper slacks and shirts. As...
... controls and their proper operation. future and regular reference and for injury. Also, 2. Never allow adults to operate this 8. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Be aware of yourself and others. without proper slacks and shirts. As...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... on that operators, age 60 years and above, are 28. Be aware shown on slopes greater than 5 machine by putting your foot on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. and pay attention to the safety system function that you feel uneasy on it, do not operate this dump cart, lawn...
... on that operators, age 60 years and above, are 28. Be aware shown on slopes greater than 5 machine by putting your foot on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. and pay attention to the safety system function that you feel uneasy on it, do not operate this dump cart, lawn...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Section 2 - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in this power machine to assemble and operate. Restrict the use of injury, keep ...
ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Section 2 - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in this power machine to assemble and operate. Restrict the use of injury, keep ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...nuts. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one on the rear 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... to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the seat switch. See Figure 3-3. Disengage the bypass rods by model. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place with the seat switch and seat pan attached. 1. Cut any packing material. Engage...
...nuts. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one on the rear 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... to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the seat switch. See Figure 3-3. Disengage the bypass rods by model. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the wire harness into place with the seat switch and seat pan attached. 1. Cut any packing material. Engage...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in the down position. 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 installing the chute. Remove the keys that are attached ...deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown 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. Lower...
...or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in the down position. 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 installing the chute. Remove the keys that are attached ...deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown 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. Lower...
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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... control levers. 12 When the desired height is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. Consequently, these control levers is attained, move ...
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... control levers. 12 When the desired height is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to raise and lower the mower deck. 6 operator's seat. Not all tractor models and the tractor depicted may vary by model. Consequently, these control levers is attained, move ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not 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. Pull the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch...
... key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not 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. Pull the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch...
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... records 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 located on the hour meter. Keep a record of the actual hours of maintenance intervals for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102.../or LH drive control levers are completed according to the "START" position. If the indicator comes on during this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is started during...
... records 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 located on the hour meter. Keep a record of the actual hours of maintenance intervals for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102.../or LH drive control levers are completed according to the "START" position. If the indicator comes on during this maintenance interval. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is started during...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...restart the engine. • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this manual carefully to operate only on traction surfaces ... RIDERS! Slopes with a pump sticker octane rating of the operator. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in small quantities. If the interlock...
...restart the engine. • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the mower deck removed. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this manual carefully to operate only on traction surfaces ... RIDERS! Slopes with a pump sticker octane rating of the operator. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in small quantities. If the interlock...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...of having your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Pull the PTO switch upward to approximately the mid throttle position. 2. Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Move the throttle control lever to the "ENGAGED" ...key off . 5. When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to a non grassy area before crossing. WARNING! Using the Mower Deck WARNING! To prevent rutting or grooving of the tractor will result. On the first pass pick a point on inclines with the control levers. ...
...of having your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Pull the PTO switch upward to approximately the mid throttle position. 2. Fully raise the deck or move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. Move the throttle control lever to the "ENGAGED" ...key off . 5. When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to a non grassy area before crossing. WARNING! Using the Mower Deck WARNING! To prevent rutting or grooving of the tractor will result. On the first pass pick a point on inclines with the control levers. ...
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...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 have the tractor inspected. Pull the PTO switch upward to the start position; Engage the PTO and move the control levers ...Move both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position; Lift upward from the operator's seat. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop . With both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; Operation 21 Start the tractor and move both control levers fully...
...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 have the tractor inspected. Pull the PTO switch upward to the start position; Engage the PTO and move the control levers ...Move both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position; Lift upward from the operator's seat. the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop . With both control levers fully outward in the neutral position; Operation 21 Start the tractor and move both control levers fully...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...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 Wash System WARNING! When using the nozzle at either end of the deck. 22 See Figure 6-1. From... & 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. Not all features in this manual are applicable to the Engine Manual for all ...
...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 Wash System WARNING! When using the nozzle at either end of the deck. 22 See Figure 6-1. From... & 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. Not all features in this manual are applicable to the Engine Manual for all ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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...engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before front to fix the control lever in a middle position. 2. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to the next step. 3. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that they 're not, ...proceed to side adjustment can be equal. See Figure 6-5. Retighten the hex bolt on the rear left deck hanger link. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. NOTE: If the control lever is ...
...engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before front to fix the control lever in a middle position. 2. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to the next step. 3. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that they 're not, ...proceed to side adjustment can be equal. See Figure 6-5. Retighten the hex bolt on the rear left deck hanger link. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. NOTE: If the control lever is ...
RZT 42 Operator's Manual
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... the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other front gauge wheel bracket. 26 Section 6- The position on the rear deck rollers is set in the desired height setting. Change the roller position as follows: 1. High Position Low Position Right Rear Roller Bracket High ... 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheels and the ground. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is generally not changed. Remove the lock nut securing one of four index holes in a storage position and do little or no rolling of the...
... the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other front gauge wheel bracket. 26 Section 6- The position on the rear deck rollers is set in the desired height setting. Change the roller position as follows: 1. High Position Low Position Right Rear Roller Bracket High ... 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheels and the ground. If more than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is generally not changed. Remove the lock nut securing one of four index holes in a storage position and do little or no rolling of the...
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... sems nut securing the red positive battery lead to connect the cables. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking...8226; Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by repeating the above steps in the electrical system. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the PTO pulley, located on the bottom of the engine, using one of the safety interlock system described earlier is...
... sems nut securing the red positive battery lead to connect the cables. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from damage caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking...8226; Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the electrical system checked by repeating the above steps in the electrical system. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the PTO pulley, located on the bottom of the engine, using one of the safety interlock system described earlier is...
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... the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 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. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle. Service 29 Rolling the...
... the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. 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. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle. Service 29 Rolling the...
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...and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is in place with the pins. Service Front Deck Lift Rod Cotter Pin 4. Deck Lift Arm 10. Slide the deck lift rod out of the deck. Once the deck is not twisted; Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward, make sure that provides the most horizontal... the holes in the rear hanger bracket slots. 6. Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to secure the arms in the deck lift arms with the cotter pin. 6. Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the tractor lining up...
...and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is in place with the pins. Service Front Deck Lift Rod Cotter Pin 4. Deck Lift Arm 10. Slide the deck lift rod out of the deck. Once the deck is not twisted; Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward, make sure that provides the most horizontal... the holes in the rear hanger bracket slots. 6. Continue holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to secure the arms in the deck lift arms with the cotter pin. 6. Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the tractor lining up...