Z-Force Series Brochure
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...FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet...ZT-2800™ w/oil reservoir and filter 3-way adjustable lap bars Fully welded steel 1.5" x 2.0" tubular ...force® SERIES heavy-duty ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Engine Start Lubrication/Filter DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings Rear Tow Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake...
...FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet...ZT-2800™ w/oil reservoir and filter 3-way adjustable lap bars Fully welded steel 1.5" x 2.0" tubular ...force® SERIES heavy-duty ZERO-TURN RIDERS ENGINE Engine Type Engine Displacement/Orientation Engine Start Lubrication/Filter DRIVE SYSTEM Transmission STEERING Lap Bar Control CHASSIS Frame Front Axle Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings Rear Tow Hitch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Safety Systems OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Seat Parking Brake...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...4. 22. a sloped or hilly area. Be aware shown on the slope gauge, do not mow it. Always turn on any adjustments. 21. Use slow speed. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. to the 'ON' position and move ... Operate the machine smoothly. 2. Tall grass can cause blade 29. injuries. Important Safe Operation Practices serious personal injury. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before attempting to a complete stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to start the engine. 3. 26...
...4. 22. a sloped or hilly area. Be aware shown on the slope gauge, do not mow it. Always turn on any adjustments. 21. Use slow speed. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden objects. to the 'ON' position and move ... Operate the machine smoothly. 2. Tall grass can cause blade 29. injuries. Important Safe Operation Practices serious personal injury. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before attempting to a complete stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to start the engine. 3. 26...
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... the digital display. Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is turned off. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the left of the engine crankshaft. Parking Brake Engagement Lever OFF ON P BRAKE The parking brake engagement lever is located below the front/left of the fore to the operator's seat...
... the digital display. Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is turned off. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the left of the engine crankshaft. Parking Brake Engagement Lever OFF ON P BRAKE The parking brake engagement lever is located below the front/left of the fore to the operator's seat...
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... bar "essentially" in a fixed position. • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the PTO, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off and reinsert it up to a complete stop before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Check the engine oil level. Learn to bring it...and could contribute to the rim. 5. If it off the engine, and take the key from moving parts. • NO RIDERS! Check that adjusts for vehicles to pass before and while backing up. • DO NOT direct the mower discharge at the bottom and work up to stop before...
... bar "essentially" in a fixed position. • Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the PTO, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off and reinsert it up to a complete stop before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely. Check the engine oil level. Learn to bring it...and could contribute to the rim. 5. If it off the engine, and take the key from moving parts. • NO RIDERS! Check that adjusts for vehicles to pass before and while backing up. • DO NOT direct the mower discharge at the bottom and work up to stop before...
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...Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine at a time. however, do not operate the tractor. Cold Weather Starting When starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the parking brake...will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. • The safety interlock system will be leveled, refer to the full forward position. 7. When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be started, the aid of a booster battery will...
...Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting the engine at a time. however, do not operate the tractor. Cold Weather Starting When starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the parking brake...will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. • The safety interlock system will be leveled, refer to the full forward position. 7. When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be started, the aid of a booster battery will...
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... tractor's engine is more maneuverable, getting used to the neutral position. 3. Stopping the Engine 1. Release the parking brake. 3. This only applies to the full throttle position (3525-3550 RPM). Move the throttle control to the practice area. Engage the...parking brake. 4. Carefully move levers to neutral position using the instructions in the neutral position, refer to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor. Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the Maintenance & Adjustments...
... tractor's engine is more maneuverable, getting used to the neutral position. 3. Stopping the Engine 1. Release the parking brake. 3. This only applies to the full throttle position (3525-3550 RPM). Move the throttle control to the practice area. Engage the...parking brake. 4. Carefully move levers to neutral position using the instructions in the neutral position, refer to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor. Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the Maintenance & Adjustments...
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... in the oil lines. If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 1-2. Operation of engine oil. Maintenance & Adjustments Run the engine for information regarding the volume and weight of the tractor will eventually purge the air from the oil drain hose. See Figure...oil is needed. Maintenance WARNING! However, this model is equipped with a quality lubricating oil as noted in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to warm the engine oil. Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and ...
... in the oil lines. If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows: 1. See Figure 1-2. Operation of engine oil. Maintenance & Adjustments Run the engine for information regarding the volume and weight of the tractor will eventually purge the air from the oil drain hose. See Figure...oil is needed. Maintenance WARNING! However, this model is equipped with a quality lubricating oil as noted in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to warm the engine oil. Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and ...
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... tires inflated to prevent air pressure loss. Move the tractor to rinse grass clippings from the nozzle. 8. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. 6. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 1-3 4. From the tractor operator...the Deck Wash System to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of corrosion. • Avoid tipping. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to disconnect the adapter from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of children....
... tires inflated to prevent air pressure loss. Move the tractor to rinse grass clippings from the nozzle. 8. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. 6. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 1-3 4. From the tractor operator...the Deck Wash System to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of corrosion. • Avoid tipping. Maintenance & Adjustments 25 NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to disconnect the adapter from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of children....
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... the control lever mounting bolts. Check the level of the seat. The adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the engine oil in contact with hands on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off . See Figure 1-5. Reinstall the bolts and nuts, and... tighten to make certain all the tractor systems are also required, nuts can be approximately horizontal. 2. See the tire side wall for the conditions listed above freezing. 8. Park the mower on the...
... the control lever mounting bolts. Check the level of the seat. The adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the engine oil in contact with hands on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off . See Figure 1-5. Reinstall the bolts and nuts, and... tighten to make certain all the tractor systems are also required, nuts can be approximately horizontal. 2. See the tire side wall for the conditions listed above freezing. 8. Park the mower on the...
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... parking brakes normally do not need to achieve the correct length and belt tension. Measure blade-to -ground height at the blade tip with the blades cable near or touching the ground, they should be raised. Measure the blade-to -ground height at the front tip of the left To adjust either brake individually...
... parking brakes normally do not need to achieve the correct length and belt tension. Measure blade-to -ground height at the blade tip with the blades cable near or touching the ground, they should be raised. Measure the blade-to -ground height at the front tip of the left To adjust either brake individually...
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deck lift bracket. Adjust the belt tension according to remove the deck. 6. Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the drive end into the 3⁄8" square opening in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ...31 Figure 1-6 Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you are able to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. Adjust the idler pulley so that position. 3. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to install the belt. See Figure 1-6. Deck Lift ...
deck lift bracket. Adjust the belt tension according to remove the deck. 6. Follow the instructions for proper belt routing. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the drive end into the 3⁄8" square opening in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ...31 Figure 1-6 Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you are able to the instructions on the sharpened blades. 1. Adjust the idler pulley so that position. 3. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to install the belt. See Figure 1-6. Deck Lift ...
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.... Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. Remove the spindle assembly. Tractor Creeping Creeping is disengaged. 3. If your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid corrosion and galvenic action. If the tires are in that position. 2. Service Figure 1-7 Reverse the process to sharpen the blades... debris from the blades. If the blade dips on that cannot be adjusted. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your mower creeps do the following: 1. Remove the blade. 7. Contact your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Set the parking brake. 2. Keep blades sharp and free of the blade after sharpening by...
.... Remove the deck belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt) 5. Remove the spindle assembly. Tractor Creeping Creeping is disengaged. 3. If your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid corrosion and galvenic action. If the tires are in that position. 2. Service Figure 1-7 Reverse the process to sharpen the blades... debris from the blades. If the blade dips on that cannot be adjusted. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your mower creeps do the following: 1. Remove the blade. 7. Contact your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Set the parking brake. 2. Keep blades sharp and free of the blade after sharpening by...