Z-Force Series Brochure
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...Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for easy zero-turn on both uneven and flat terrain. You'll be able to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48...smarter features for a smooth ride, you're able to turn control. Featuring a triple-blade cutting system and floating deck, along with the comfort of ground for a better experience. ... with flat terrain up to get impeccable results. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with a test drive. A STEP UP ...
...Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for easy zero-turn on both uneven and flat terrain. You'll be able to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48...smarter features for a smooth ride, you're able to turn control. Featuring a triple-blade cutting system and floating deck, along with the comfort of ground for a better experience. ... with flat terrain up to get impeccable results. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with a test drive. A STEP UP ...
Z-Force Series Brochure
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... Width/Blades Greasable Spindles Deck Cutting Height Deck Style/Construction Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet®... Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Dial up the versatility of your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for advertisement purposes only. regulated 230 cold crank amp. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and...
... Width/Blades Greasable Spindles Deck Cutting Height Deck Style/Construction Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet®... Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Dial up the versatility of your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for advertisement purposes only. regulated 230 cold crank amp. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and...
Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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...applicable period of the original warranty period. Alteration of safety features of the attachment's original purchase or lease. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and ..., is given by this limited warranty does not provide coverage in material and workmanship for use of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. The terms of this warranty. Damage resulting from the sale and...
...applicable period of the original warranty period. Alteration of safety features of the attachment's original purchase or lease. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and ..., is given by this limited warranty does not provide coverage in material and workmanship for use of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. The terms of this warranty. Damage resulting from the sale and...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 3. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! As with these instructions may cause discharged material to the blade(s). Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised cause serious injury to operate this manual. Thrown objects which , if not ...injury. Read, understand, and follow all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and ...
... 3. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! As with these instructions may cause discharged material to the blade(s). Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised cause serious injury to operate this manual. Thrown objects which , if not ...injury. Read, understand, and follow all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...Use only accessories and attachments approved for use on it, do not operate this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for wheel weights or counterweights to lift and rapidly flip over accident. Do not operate the ...of a height no more than 5 machine by putting your foot on slopes greater than 10". For your customer service 13. These can cause blade 29. then turn on wet grass. Important Safe Operation Practices roads and while not cutting grass. 14. If not functioning properly, contact an...
...Use only accessories and attachments approved for use on it, do not operate this manual, use extra care while turning. 25. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or representative for wheel weights or counterweights to lift and rapidly flip over accident. Do not operate the ...of a height no more than 5 machine by putting your foot on slopes greater than 10". For your customer service 13. These can cause blade 29. then turn on wet grass. Important Safe Operation Practices roads and while not cutting grass. 14. If not functioning properly, contact an...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... 5 c. They may block your clothes which allow extra distance to operate this is light and down for towed equipment and towing on a trailer with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. e. g. Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised by an adult. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight...
... 5 c. They may block your clothes which allow extra distance to operate this is light and down for towed equipment and towing on a trailer with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. e. g. Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised by an adult. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Mower blades are equipped with California and federal EPA emission regulations for gas, oil, etc. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. After striking...the engine to operate at frequent intervals for proper function, as necessary. 14. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working properly and not worn excessively. Thoroughly inspect the machine for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, ...
... and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Mower blades are equipped with California and federal EPA emission regulations for gas, oil, etc. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. After striking...the engine to operate at frequent intervals for proper function, as necessary. 14. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working properly and not worn excessively. Thoroughly inspect the machine for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in...
... instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. DANGER - Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... tension of the mower when the engine is running or while the engine is running . c. Examine the belts for damage. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards. • Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches..., sand traps, and other objects from the ignition switch. Make sure the blades are tight. 6. Before Operating Your Tractor 1. Space must be familiar with the mower deck removed. Remove the deck cover b. Replace if any...
... tension of the mower when the engine is running or while the engine is running . c. Examine the belts for damage. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards. • Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches..., sand traps, and other objects from the ignition switch. Make sure the blades are tight. 6. Before Operating Your Tractor 1. Space must be familiar with the mower deck removed. Remove the deck cover b. Replace if any...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...cable to the neutral or forward position. Safety Interlock System This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for proper operation. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from summer. 3. Starting the Engine WARNING! Try again after a few attempts the...below freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in good condition. Open the fuel shut-off the PTO and the mower blades will be approximately 1⁄4" lower than 10 seconds at a time. Make certain the PTO switch is in the engine and the battery...
...cable to the neutral or forward position. Safety Interlock System This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for proper operation. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from summer. 3. Starting the Engine WARNING! Try again after a few attempts the...below freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in good condition. Open the fuel shut-off the PTO and the mower blades will be approximately 1⁄4" lower than 10 seconds at a time. Make certain the PTO switch is in the engine and the battery...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...or both drive control levers opened fully outward, disengage the parking brake and momentarily turn the ignition switch to be thrown by the rotating blades. Lower the mower deck to the neutral or forward position. Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. WARNING! If ...the operator's seat; Start the tractor, disengage the parking brake, and move both drive control levers are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the fast position. 4. Operation 21 Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Premature wear and possible failure of the turf, if possible,...
...or both drive control levers opened fully outward, disengage the parking brake and momentarily turn the ignition switch to be thrown by the rotating blades. Lower the mower deck to the neutral or forward position. Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. WARNING! If ...the operator's seat; Start the tractor, disengage the parking brake, and move both drive control levers are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the fast position. 4. Operation 21 Using the Mower Deck WARNING! Premature wear and possible failure of the turf, if possible,...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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.... 22 Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Gasoline Level Check Hydraulic Transaxles for leaks Check Tires & Tire Pressure Check Deck, Mower and Hydro Drive Belts Check Blades and Blade Bolt Tightness Check Safety Switches for proper Operation Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Before Each use P P P P P P Clean Mower Lubricate Wear Points (See Chart) Grease...
.... 22 Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Check Gasoline Level Check Hydraulic Transaxles for leaks Check Tires & Tire Pressure Check Deck, Mower and Hydro Drive Belts Check Blades and Blade Bolt Tightness Check Safety Switches for proper Operation Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Before Each use P P P P P P Clean Mower Lubricate Wear Points (See Chart) Grease...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease Number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 Blade Spindle Bearings WEEKLY 2 Front Caster Wheels 2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles 2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels Number of Grease Points Description WEEKLY 4 Mowing Deck Pivots 2 Deck Take...
... Albida EP2 is so equipped) LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease Number of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 Blade Spindle Bearings WEEKLY 2 Front Caster Wheels 2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles 2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels Number of Grease Points Description WEEKLY 4 Mowing Deck Pivots 2 Deck Take...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in a cool, dry location where temperatures are met. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to idle for the comfort ..., and inflate the tires to make certain all lubrication points. 9. Jack the mower up and store it on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any adjustment procedures as required until snug at the battery to use when needed. 6. Remove the spark plugs and wipe...
Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in a cool, dry location where temperatures are met. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to idle for the comfort ..., and inflate the tires to make certain all lubrication points. 9. Jack the mower up and store it on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any adjustment procedures as required until snug at the battery to use when needed. 6. Remove the spark plugs and wipe...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the discharge opening of the front gauge wheel shoulder screws to -ground height at the blade tip with internal gear/pawl brakes and will be approximately 1⁄4" higher than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is referred to...heights. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other gauge wheels into the one of the cutting deck. Measure blade-to the deck. If they should be necessary to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. See Figure 1-6. Adjusting the Gauge...
...height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance from the discharge opening of the front gauge wheel shoulder screws to -ground height at the blade tip with internal gear/pawl brakes and will be approximately 1⁄4" higher than 1⁄2" above the ground when the deck is referred to...heights. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other gauge wheels into the one of the cutting deck. Measure blade-to the deck. If they should be necessary to adjust deck height using the tractor's deck lift pedal. See Figure 1-6. Adjusting the Gauge...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the engine as STA-BIL® and engines stored over 90 days need to be ready to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to use when needed. 6. Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prolonged periods ...Off-Season Storage Riding Mower Storage If your riding mower is placed in storage. 1. The procedures outlined below should be operated for storage. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in the seperate engine manual. 3. Jack the mower up spray paint. If drained before storing, fill the fuel ...
... the engine as STA-BIL® and engines stored over 90 days need to be ready to get any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to use when needed. 6. Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prolonged periods ...Off-Season Storage Riding Mower Storage If your riding mower is placed in storage. 1. The procedures outlined below should be operated for storage. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will result in the seperate engine manual. 3. Jack the mower up spray paint. If drained before storing, fill the fuel ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...covers. 3. Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Protect your hands by placing a block of the blade and grasp it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to...Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Unscrew the wing nuts from the pulley. 4. Remove the four hair pins from the switch. Remove the blade drive belt from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug. 2. Reverse the process to remove the deck. 6. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck...
...covers. 3. Lower Idler Arm Assembly Figure 1-5 NOTE: When replacing belts do not overtighten. Protect your hands by placing a block of the blade and grasp it in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to...Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Unscrew the wing nuts from the pulley. 4. Remove the four hair pins from the switch. Remove the blade drive belt from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug. 2. Reverse the process to remove the deck. 6. See Figure 1-5 for removing the deck...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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..., a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to 100-120 lb ft. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by filing. 5. NOTE: Blades that position. 2. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to maintain balanced cutting blades. NOTE: Add a small amount of build up at the original 30° angle to have the...
..., a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to 100-120 lb ft. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by filing. 5. NOTE: Blades that position. 2. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to maintain balanced cutting blades. NOTE: Add a small amount of build up at the original 30° angle to have the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Wet grass. 3. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Dull blade. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or... make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. ...
... not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Wet grass. 3. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Dull blade. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or... make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... Belt (Z-Force 54) Deck Belt (Z-Force 48) PTO Belt (Z-Force 54) PTO Belt (Z-Force 48) 02002648 Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-04416 942-04417 Blades (Z-Force 54) Blades (Z-Force 48) 918-04426 Deck Spindle 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12193 Gas Cap 02000477 02000478 Throttle Control Cable Choke Cable Phone (877) 282-8684 to locate your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to...
... Belt (Z-Force 54) Deck Belt (Z-Force 48) PTO Belt (Z-Force 54) PTO Belt (Z-Force 48) 02002648 Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-04416 942-04417 Blades (Z-Force 54) Blades (Z-Force 48) 918-04426 Deck Spindle 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12193 Gas Cap 02000477 02000478 Throttle Control Cable Choke Cable Phone (877) 282-8684 to locate your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to...