Z-Force Series Brochure
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...without stopping or leaving your seat. smarter features for Homeowner use with powerful performance that marries the toughness of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you'll be mowing blissfully and confidently. EASY OPERATION MADE TO FIT YOU By using the ... more efficiently leaving behind nothing but a professional-quality cut. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for easy zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for a better experience. With the...
...without stopping or leaving your seat. smarter features for Homeowner use with powerful performance that marries the toughness of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you'll be mowing blissfully and confidently. EASY OPERATION MADE TO FIT YOU By using the ... more efficiently leaving behind nothing but a professional-quality cut. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. ULTRA-MANEUVERABLE ZERO-TURNING CAPABILITIES The dual hydrostatic rear-wheel transmission allows for easy zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for a better experience. With the...
Z-Force Series Brochure
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... and follow all instructions in the respective operator's manual. Weight MOWer DECK Cutting 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...
... and follow all instructions in the respective operator's manual. Weight MOWer DECK Cutting 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...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... this manual to the safe operation practices in 5. Thrown objects which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Never allow children under the cutting deck. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. General Operation 6. Keep this machine. Wear sturdy...
... this manual to the safe operation practices in 5. Thrown objects which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Never allow children under the cutting deck. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. General Operation 6. Keep this machine. Wear sturdy...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. When going down and behind attachments (e.g. injuries. roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Always look down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and...Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake 2. Do manually on slopes. 19. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on ramp(s) to cut normal residential grass of alcohol or drugs. 16. Uneven terrain could suddenly turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in daylight or...
... mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire sliding. When going down and behind attachments (e.g. injuries. roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Always look down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all attachment clutches, set parking brake, stop engine and...Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake 2. Do manually on slopes. 19. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on ramp(s) to cut normal residential grass of alcohol or drugs. 16. Uneven terrain could suddenly turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in daylight or...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... grass catcher is in its proper place. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Section 2 - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS...
... grass catcher is in its proper place. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this manual and on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Section 2 - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 2. Nut The transmission bypass rods (one for future use. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. Cut the wire tie holding the chute deflector up and discard any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. Assembly & Set... Be careful not to its highest position. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to cut any packing material. See Figure 1-3. Cut any packing material. NOTE: Be careful not to the tractor. Disengage the bypass rods. Install Operator's Seat To ...
...Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 2. Nut The transmission bypass rods (one for future use. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. Cut the wire tie holding the chute deflector up and discard any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. Assembly & Set... Be careful not to its highest position. Remove any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to cut any packing material. See Figure 1-3. Cut any packing material. NOTE: Be careful not to the tractor. Disengage the bypass rods. Install Operator's Seat To ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... holder is located at the highest notch. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the desired cutting height and secure with the cotter pin. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of several holes located on the front/right of the...
... holder is located at the highest notch. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the desired cutting height and secure with the cotter pin. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of several holes located on the front/right of the...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... all people and pets a safe distance away. Keep a firm grip on slopes greater than 15°. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Inspect for expansion. 3. Space must be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control...
... all people and pets a safe distance away. Keep a firm grip on slopes greater than 15°. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Inspect for expansion. 3. Space must be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as follows: 1. The PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to be thrown by the rotating blades. Make certain the area to have the tractor inspected. Mowing at bottom and work upward ... to approximately the mid throttle position. 2. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move to align with a previously cut strip. 9. Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is driving in the ...
...The PTO Operate the PTO clutch as follows: 1. The PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to be thrown by the rotating blades. Make certain the area to have the tractor inspected. Mowing at bottom and work upward ... to approximately the mid throttle position. 2. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the PTO switch and move to align with a previously cut strip. 9. Control the ground speed with the opposite control lever. 4. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is driving in the ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...are not working properly, please contact your service center. With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the left side of the cutting deck. The same height difference should be adjusted. 4. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades in the desired height setting. In many ...back. 7. clockwise (to lower) a few turns, adjust clockwise (to raise) or counter clockwise (to -ground height at the rear of the cutting deck. Measure blade-to as follows: 1. Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheels and the ground. Again be true for the left To...
...are not working properly, please contact your service center. With a 3⁄4" wrench loosen the lower jam nut of the left side of the cutting deck. The same height difference should be adjusted. 4. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades in the desired height setting. In many ...back. 7. clockwise (to lower) a few turns, adjust clockwise (to raise) or counter clockwise (to -ground height at the rear of the cutting deck. Measure blade-to as follows: 1. Visually check the distance between the front gauge wheels and the ground. Again be true for the left To...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...handling. There are several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in the wiring between the battery and ignition start switch. See Figure 1-2. Attach the end of time. • A voltmeter or load tester.... The battery is a standard plug-in place. This will go from an electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. This is located on the PTO belt by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. Place the deck lift pedal in the ...
...handling. There are several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in the wiring between the battery and ignition start switch. See Figure 1-2. Attach the end of time. • A voltmeter or load tester.... The battery is a standard plug-in place. This will go from an electrical short caused by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. This is located on the PTO belt by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. Place the deck lift pedal in the ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... the blade by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Remove the four hair pins from all the pulleys. Adjust the belt tension according to cut yourself on page 28. Replacing the Blades WARNING! When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. Jack up...
... the blade by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Remove the four hair pins from all the pulleys. Adjust the belt tension according to cut yourself on page 28. Replacing the Blades WARNING! When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. Jack up...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... Washer Screw Hex Nut Blade Spacer Spindle Assembly Blade 32 7. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to maintain balanced cutting blades. Blades that side transaxle linkage will need to be adjusted. Clean any blade with a rag to have the transmission drive belt replaced...a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the blade. 7. Sharpening the Blades 1. See your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid injury. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one end, file stock off of multi-purpose grease to the bolt...
... Washer Screw Hex Nut Blade Spacer Spindle Assembly Blade 32 7. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to maintain balanced cutting blades. Blades that side transaxle linkage will need to be adjusted. Clean any blade with a rag to have the transmission drive belt replaced...a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the blade. 7. Sharpening the Blades 1. See your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid injury. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one end, file stock off of multi-purpose grease to the bolt...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...2. Wet grass. 3. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Dull blade. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Check tire .... 3. Excessively high grass. 4. Replace blade. 1. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Uneven tire pressure...
...2. Wet grass. 3. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Dull blade. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place throttle in all four tires. 1. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Check tire .... 3. Excessively high grass. 4. Replace blade. 1. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Uneven tire pressure...