Z-Force Series Brochure
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...the ability to turn on both uneven and flat terrain. Along with a test drive. Prove it to yourself with the comfort of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you to a high-backed seat. An experience no one else can easily adjust the deck height without stopping or ...DEALER AT CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54" heavy-duty fabricated deck Highly efficient and durable DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ...
...the ability to turn on both uneven and flat terrain. Along with a test drive. Prove it to yourself with the comfort of the Cub Cadet Signature cut on a dime, you to a high-backed seat. An experience no one else can easily adjust the deck height without stopping or ...DEALER AT CUBCADET.COM Innovations no one else can deliver. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 Designed for Homeowner use with flat terrain up to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54" heavy-duty fabricated deck Highly efficient and durable DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ...
Z-Force Series Brochure
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... by adding attachments that is for advertisement purposes only. 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...
... by adding attachments that is for advertisement purposes only. 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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... to stop the machine and disengage them which could be used. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area...
... to stop the machine and disengage them which could be used. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...up and down ramp(s), because the machine could result in reverse. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. roads and while not cutting grass. 14. If you to the blades when driving in serious injury. 1. Never carry passengers. Uneven terrain could cause serious injury. Do not...machine is over the edge of control and tip-over , causing Watch for this machine on a slope. If the slope is designed to cut normal residential grass of the machine to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Mow across slopes, not up or 5. Always turn on ...
...up and down ramp(s), because the machine could result in reverse. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause a burn. roads and while not cutting grass. 14. If you to the blades when driving in serious injury. 1. Never carry passengers. Uneven terrain could cause serious injury. Do not...machine is over the edge of control and tip-over , causing Watch for this machine on a slope. If the slope is designed to cut normal residential grass of the machine to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Mow across slopes, not up or 5. Always turn on ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and...
... instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of injury, keep hands and...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...8226; One Lawn Tractor • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 2. See Figure 1-1. Cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the tractor. Use the lift handle to raise the deck to crimp or damage the wire... harness while installing the seat. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. NOTE: Be careful not to cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the pallet. Be careful not to its highest position...
...8226; One Lawn Tractor • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 2. See Figure 1-1. Cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the tractor. Use the lift handle to raise the deck to crimp or damage the wire... harness while installing the seat. Bolt Keyhole Slot Transmission Bypass Rods Figure 1-2 3. NOTE: Be careful not to cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the pallet. Be careful not to its highest position...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control all the way forward and place the clevis pin in the desired cutting height and secure with the cotter pin. To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in furthest hole from you and secure...
... of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these levers control all the way forward and place the clevis pin in the desired cutting height and secure with the cotter pin. To lower the deck, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in furthest hole from you and secure...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... (lap bar) of the downhill side of all nuts, bolts and screws are detected. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Inspect for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. NOTE: New tires are operating the mower. • Avoid slopes where possible. d. Entirely read the oil level. Look behind and down...
... (lap bar) of the downhill side of all nuts, bolts and screws are detected. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Inspect for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. NOTE: New tires are operating the mower. • Avoid slopes where possible. d. Entirely read the oil level. Look behind and down...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...the reverse direction. If mowing a slope, start position; When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to align with a previously cut quality. To prevent rutting or grooving of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. NOTE: When stopping the tractor for the next and... paths or driveways. Sitting in the tractor seat at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to have the tractor inspected...
...the reverse direction. If mowing a slope, start position; When approaching the other objects that the strips are moved to align with a previously cut quality. To prevent rutting or grooving of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. NOTE: When stopping the tractor for the next and... paths or driveways. Sitting in the tractor seat at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to the highest position before engaging the mower deck. 1. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to have the tractor inspected...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...set the deck in the front gauge wheel bracket that will not normally require maintenance. The final adjustment would be simplified. The mower deck cutting height can be lowered. 2. If necessary, adjust as blade pitch. Remove the lock nut securing one of the left To adjust either ...the desired height setting. Adjust the nuts so arranged in proper position. To change the pitch (front to measure at the rear of the cutting deck. Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the inner nut to -ground height at the blade tip with mower centerline, (i.e. Maintenance & Adjustments...
...set the deck in the front gauge wheel bracket that will not normally require maintenance. The final adjustment would be simplified. The mower deck cutting height can be lowered. 2. If necessary, adjust as blade pitch. Remove the lock nut securing one of the left To adjust either ...the desired height setting. Adjust the nuts so arranged in proper position. To change the pitch (front to measure at the rear of the cutting deck. Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the inner nut to -ground height at the blade tip with mower centerline, (i.e. Maintenance & Adjustments...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in place. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of pedal in the...secure it to the deck lift pedal. Figure 1-1 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Figure 1-2 30 Service 7 Battery Removal WARNING! Remove the hold down straps. 2. Deck Removal WARNING! Place the deck lift pedal ...
... several safety switches in the electrical system (PTO Switch, PTO Clutch, Parking Brake/Drive Control Lever Switch, Seat Switch and No Cut in place. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of pedal in the...secure it to the deck lift pedal. Figure 1-1 • Charge the battery with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Figure 1-2 30 Service 7 Battery Removal WARNING! Remove the hold down straps. 2. Deck Removal WARNING! Place the deck lift pedal ...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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... and you are able to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the right and left side of the blade and grasp it to cut yourself on page 28. Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key...
... and you are able to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the right and left side of the blade and grasp it to cut yourself on page 28. Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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...in the neutral position. 3. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid injury. Service Figure 1-7 Reverse the process to sharpen the blades. 4. Remove the blade. 7. Wrap the cutting surface of the tractor. 2. Clean any blade with a rag to... transmission drive belt replaced. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. The cutting blades are rotating, the neutral position that position. 2. Replace any debris from the blades. If the tires are sharp and can cause...
...in the neutral position. 3. Remove the deck cover. 4. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to avoid injury. Service Figure 1-7 Reverse the process to sharpen the blades. 4. Remove the blade. 7. Wrap the cutting surface of the tractor. 2. Clean any blade with a rag to... transmission drive belt replaced. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. The cutting blades are rotating, the neutral position that position. 2. Replace any debris from the blades. If the tires are sharp and can cause...
Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual
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Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. 4. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Deck not leveled properly. 2.... FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Dull blade. 3. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Wet grass. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) ...
Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. 4. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 33 Deck not leveled properly. 2.... FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Dull blade. 3. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Wet grass. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) ...