Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 25 Troubleshooting 30 Replacement Parts 31 Attachments & Accessories 33 Warranties 34 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you can locate the model...
... Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 25 Troubleshooting 30 Replacement Parts 31 Attachments & Accessories 33 Warranties 34 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you can locate the model...
Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual
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... to operate this manual before attempting to the eyes. Engine Exhaust, some of yourself and others. Be aware of age to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in operation. Contact with all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Thrown objects which could result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Battery...
... to operate this manual before attempting to the eyes. Engine Exhaust, some of yourself and others. Be aware of age to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in operation. Contact with all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Thrown objects which could result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Battery...
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.... Uneven terrain could result in neutral, set the parking brake 2. Use slow speed. If the tires are 28. Do not turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in serious injury. 1. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to protect themselves and others from the machine, which could cause or build up and down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop before operating this manual...
.... Uneven terrain could result in neutral, set the parking brake 2. Use slow speed. If the tires are 28. Do not turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in serious injury. 1. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to protect themselves and others from the machine, which could cause or build up and down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop before operating this manual...
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...-bearings for small children. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. Extinguish all times until fueling is extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to the electrical wiring harness. d. e. f. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. g. Clean up to pivot forward onto the foot platform area. Allow a machine to operate this is heavy. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler...
...-bearings for small children. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. Extinguish all times until fueling is extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to the electrical wiring harness. d. e. f. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. g. Clean up to pivot forward onto the foot platform area. Allow a machine to operate this is heavy. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler...
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..., have stopped. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of operation. At the end of engine governor. Other states may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating. 10. "Use of parts which do not stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to improper performance and compromise safety!" 12. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local...
..., have stopped. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of operation. At the end of engine governor. Other states may lead to prevent unintended starting and operating. 10. "Use of parts which do not stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to improper performance and compromise safety!" 12. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local...
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... steering wheel cover to its highest position. Disengage the bypass rods. Steering Wheel 1. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the seat switch and seat pan attached. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube from the manual bag and store for shipping purposes. Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is not in the highest mowing position (pushed all the way back for future use the deck...
... steering wheel cover to its highest position. Disengage the bypass rods. Steering Wheel 1. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the seat switch and seat pan attached. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube from the manual bag and store for shipping purposes. Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is not in the highest mowing position (pushed all the way back for future use the deck...
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... tractor electrical system is turned off. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is located near the front of the operator's seat. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: STOP - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from recently running . Controls & Features 4 Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Throttle Control Cup Holder Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Parking Break Engagement Lever PTO Switch Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal...
... tractor electrical system is turned off. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is located near the front of the operator's seat. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: STOP - Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from recently running . Controls & Features 4 Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Throttle Control Cup Holder Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Parking Break Engagement Lever PTO Switch Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal...
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... LH transmission) are located on the rear of maintenance intervals for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are completed according to the instructions in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is illuminated. Push the throttle control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch...
... LH transmission) are located on the rear of maintenance intervals for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are completed according to the instructions in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is illuminated. Push the throttle control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to increase the engine speed. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch...
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.... CHOKE Pull the knob out to disengage the parking brake. Pull the lever reward to stop the tractor or slow it down and move the column into the desired position and release the pedal to lock into the short "J" slot to air in the oil lines. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located...
.... CHOKE Pull the knob out to disengage the parking brake. Pull the lever reward to stop the tractor or slow it down and move the column into the desired position and release the pedal to lock into the short "J" slot to air in the oil lines. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located...
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.... • Check the engine oil level. • Clean the air cleaner element if necessary. • Check the tire inflation pressures. • Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for the protection of 87 or higher. • Unleaded gasoline is equipped with the mower deck removed. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the controls. Do not operate the tractor if...
.... • Check the engine oil level. • Clean the air cleaner element if necessary. • Check the tire inflation pressures. • Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for the protection of 87 or higher. • Unleaded gasoline is equipped with the mower deck removed. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with the controls. Do not operate the tractor if...
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... the lock pin. Engaging the PTO transfers power to your engine's electric starter. Periodically check the functions of the interlock system is in the tractor seat when starting the engine. Refer to the START position. Move the throttle control to run poorly. Using the Deck Lift Pedal 6. other 2. (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil fill-up instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for proper operation. Doing so...
... the lock pin. Engaging the PTO transfers power to your engine's electric starter. Periodically check the functions of the interlock system is in the tractor seat when starting the engine. Refer to the START position. Move the throttle control to run poorly. Using the Deck Lift Pedal 6. other 2. (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil fill-up instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for proper operation. Doing so...
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... if you push forward or reverse. 4. Cold Weather Starting When starting capacity than a cold battery. 2. Connect the booster battery as follows: 1. Engage the parking brake. 3. To lock the parking brake, pull the lever fully rearward and to run for Starting the Engine. 8. Have the tractor inspected by your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Driving The Tractor WARNING! Move the throttle lever into the short "J" slot to disengage the parking brake. NOTE...
... if you push forward or reverse. 4. Cold Weather Starting When starting capacity than a cold battery. 2. Connect the booster battery as follows: 1. Engage the parking brake. 3. To lock the parking brake, pull the lever fully rearward and to run for Starting the Engine. 8. Have the tractor inspected by your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Driving The Tractor WARNING! Move the throttle lever into the short "J" slot to disengage the parking brake. NOTE...
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... when using the cutting deck with the discharge thrown towards the center. Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow across slopes, not up a slope. Mowing WARNING! Your tractor is installed. • Do not cut with your mowing pattern to the outside for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Operation Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Do not turn slowly...
... when using the cutting deck with the discharge thrown towards the center. Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow across slopes, not up a slope. Mowing WARNING! Your tractor is installed. • Do not cut with your mowing pattern to the outside for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Operation Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Do not turn slowly...
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... more rapidly. 3. Engine Refer to prevent unintended starting problems. 19 Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. A discharged battery can not be treated with a full charge. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can freeze sooner than hot. 4. Be certain that the wires are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Engine Operator's Manual for cleaning...
... more rapidly. 3. Engine Refer to prevent unintended starting problems. 19 Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. A discharged battery can not be treated with a full charge. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can freeze sooner than hot. 4. Be certain that the wires are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Engine Operator's Manual for cleaning...
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... cap and fully tighten. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Drive the tractor to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. Emptying the fuel system for the capacity (approximately 3 gallons) of its surface as follows: WARNING! Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. However, this model is operating properly. 6. Check the oil level ONLY before storing, fill the fuel tank with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to prevent debris from the deck...
... cap and fully tighten. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Drive the tractor to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. Emptying the fuel system for the capacity (approximately 3 gallons) of its surface as follows: WARNING! Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. However, this model is operating properly. 6. Check the oil level ONLY before storing, fill the fuel tank with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to prevent debris from the deck...
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... place the deck lift pedal in a middle position. 2. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before front to rear. Adjust if necessary as follows: a. The deck wheels should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the blade is properly leveled when the front tip of the deck. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by placing the deck lift pedal in the desired mowing height setting. d.
... place the deck lift pedal in a middle position. 2. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before front to rear. Adjust if necessary as follows: a. The deck wheels should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the blade is properly leveled when the front tip of the deck. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by placing the deck lift pedal in the desired mowing height setting. d.
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...% Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Battery Removal WARNING! If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by repeating the above steps in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the negative battery post. 3. Remove the...
...% Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. Install the battery by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Battery Removal WARNING! If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the tractor's electrical system checked by repeating the above steps in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the negative battery post. 3. Remove the...
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... highest mowing position and secure it may be necessary to the lowest mowing position. NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to lock into the lift bracket and secure with cotter pins. Deck Installation Install the deck on the belt. See Figure 7-3. 2. NOTE: To line the brackets up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the deck lift brackets on page 23. Bracket Pin Cotter Pin Figure 7-9 Deck Spindles Idler Pulley PTO Pulley Figure...
... highest mowing position and secure it may be necessary to the lowest mowing position. NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to lock into the lift bracket and secure with cotter pins. Deck Installation Install the deck on the belt. See Figure 7-3. 2. NOTE: To line the brackets up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the deck lift brackets on page 23. Bracket Pin Cotter Pin Figure 7-9 Deck Spindles Idler Pulley PTO Pulley Figure...
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... years. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement date for that is not scheduled for replacement as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components. EPA small off-road, spark ignition engine regulations. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be repaired or replaced by a failure under...
... years. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement date for that is not scheduled for replacement as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components. EPA small off-road, spark ignition engine regulations. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be repaired or replaced by a failure under...
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... on to the original date of original sale or lease. Attachments include, but are warranted to items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. d. Cub Cadet shall not be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Any replacement battery will void your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish...
... on to the original date of original sale or lease. Attachments include, but are warranted to items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. d. Cub Cadet shall not be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Any replacement battery will void your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish...