Z-Force Series Brochure
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heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to get impeccable results. The Z-Force® zero-turn rider has an innovative design that marries the toughness of ground for a smooth ride, ...Cub Cadet Advantage. An experience no one else can deliver. Prove it to a high-backed seat. And that allows you 'll be mowing blissfully and confidently. You'll be able to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54" heavy-duty fabricated deck Highly efficient and durable DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ZT-2800™ TRANSMISSION...
heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to get impeccable results. The Z-Force® zero-turn rider has an innovative design that marries the toughness of ground for a smooth ride, ...Cub Cadet Advantage. An experience no one else can deliver. Prove it to a high-backed seat. And that allows you 'll be mowing blissfully and confidently. You'll be able to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54" heavy-duty fabricated deck Highly efficient and durable DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ZT-2800™ TRANSMISSION...
Z-Force Series Brochure
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... 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® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 725cc/...warranty details. 773-05148 Printed in the respective operator's manual. z-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 ...
... 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® professional-grade Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV 725cc/...warranty details. 773-05148 Printed in the respective operator's manual. z-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 ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...tie holding the chute deflector up and discard any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. Engage the transmission bypass rods on each rear wheel. Cut any packing material. Bolt Nut Spacer Wire Harness Figure 1-3 9 Remove any bands or tie ... the deck to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat. then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. Be careful not to its highest position. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor; NOTE: Be careful not...
...tie holding the chute deflector up and discard any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. Engage the transmission bypass rods on each rear wheel. Cut any packing material. Bolt Nut Spacer Wire Harness Figure 1-3 9 Remove any bands or tie ... the deck to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat. then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. Be careful not to its highest position. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor; NOTE: Be careful not...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to the right of the LH console to master. Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Deck Lift Pedal The deck lift pedal is located at the highest notch.
... from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to the right of the LH console to master. Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Deck Lift Pedal The deck lift pedal is located at the highest notch.
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... oil should be slightly higher than approximately 1⁄4" (the "Full Cold" mark) above the bottom of the reservoir. Operation of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine...Full Mark Figure 1-2 NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the tractor, the oil level in the reservoir may cause severe damage to the transmissions. Fuel Shut-Off Valve The fuel shut-off the flow of fuel to the engine. OPEN Figure 1-1 NOTE: Close this valve if you...
... oil should be slightly higher than approximately 1⁄4" (the "Full Cold" mark) above the bottom of the reservoir. Operation of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine...Full Mark Figure 1-2 NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the tractor, the oil level in the reservoir may cause severe damage to the transmissions. Fuel Shut-Off Valve The fuel shut-off the flow of fuel to the engine. OPEN Figure 1-1 NOTE: Close this valve if you...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... conditions, the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not need to air in the Oil Chart. 24 Section 6- Refill the engine with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Maintenance WARNING! If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Oil should be visible at least a 2.5 quart capacity...at the bottom of leakage, use a quality 20W50 motor oil and add only enough oil to bring the level to avoid burns. Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with new oil. Check the oil level ONLY before starting . See Figure 1-2. Refer to the maximum....
... conditions, the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not need to air in the Oil Chart. 24 Section 6- Refill the engine with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Maintenance WARNING! If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Oil should be visible at least a 2.5 quart capacity...at the bottom of leakage, use a quality 20W50 motor oil and add only enough oil to bring the level to avoid burns. Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with new oil. Check the oil level ONLY before starting . See Figure 1-2. Refer to the maximum....
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... clean your tractor is against the front of the frame bracket. 4. Keep the exterior of the two rear tires, locate the transmission bypass rods. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than 1.225. Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in.... After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. A fully charged battery will cause serious starting problems. Figure 1-4 2. Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Tractor Storage If your tractor. Repeat the above procedure to engage the other side of the tractor. 5. The procedures outlined ...
... clean your tractor is against the front of the frame bracket. 4. Keep the exterior of the two rear tires, locate the transmission bypass rods. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than 1.225. Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in.... After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. A fully charged battery will cause serious starting problems. Figure 1-4 2. Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Tractor Storage If your tractor. Repeat the above procedure to engage the other side of the tractor. 5. The procedures outlined ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... wrench on a blade balancer. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to have the transmission drive belt replaced. See your Cub Cadet dealer to sharpen the blades. 4. 4. Remove the blade. 7. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten ... remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be adjusted. Tractor Creeping Creeping is disengaged. 3. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If the tires are sharp and can cause severe injury. Flange Lock...
... wrench on a blade balancer. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to have the transmission drive belt replaced. See your Cub Cadet dealer to sharpen the blades. 4. 4. Remove the blade. 7. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten ... remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be adjusted. Tractor Creeping Creeping is disengaged. 3. If your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. If the tires are sharp and can cause severe injury. Flange Lock...
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...
... 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...