Z-Force S Series Brochure
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...Construction Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-Force® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet®...775 lbs. 8 mph 20" x 10" - 8" 790 lbs. 54" triple-blade (high-lift) 60" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1" - 4" 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/sloped nose Belt driven, Kevlar® 4 greasable gauge wheels and front roller 4 greasable gauge wheels and front roller Patented ...
...Construction Deck Drive System Anti-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-Force® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet®...775 lbs. 8 mph 20" x 10" - 8" 790 lbs. 54" triple-blade (high-lift) 60" triple-blade (high-lift) Standard 1" - 4" 11-gauge, floating, fabricated w/sloped nose Belt driven, Kevlar® 4 greasable gauge wheels and front roller 4 greasable gauge wheels and front roller Patented ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...and behind before moving the tractor from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to make sure no children are around . The key is the drive belt so transmission damage will be operated in Reverse Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to...FAST (rabbit) position. 2. WARNING! Pull the lever up out of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the "J" the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake is only part way back then the brakes are around . Operation 17 Turn the key from forward to change...
...and behind before moving the tractor from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to make sure no children are around . The key is the drive belt so transmission damage will be operated in Reverse Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to...FAST (rabbit) position. 2. WARNING! Pull the lever up out of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the "J" the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake is only part way back then the brakes are around . Operation 17 Turn the key from forward to change...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... the transmission oil. Use the Smart Jet™ to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on any other part of your house, garage, parked cars... is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Under normal...brake and stop the engine. 2. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten. However, the Z-Force S60 and Z-Force S54 are maintenance-free. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on the tractor, ...
... the transmission oil. Use the Smart Jet™ to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on any other part of your house, garage, parked cars... is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Under normal...brake and stop the engine. 2. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten. However, the Z-Force S60 and Z-Force S54 are maintenance-free. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on the tractor, ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... of the tractor and slide the belt off the pins. 3. Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S54 Z-Force S48 7. See Figure 7-3. Slide the links off the PTO pulley. Idler Assembly Idler Pulley Bracket Figure 7-4 Section 7 - Service 25 Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from underneath the tractor. 6. See Figure 7-5. 1. Using a 1⁄2" drive in front of the pedal. Place...
... of the tractor and slide the belt off the pins. 3. Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S54 Z-Force S48 7. See Figure 7-3. Slide the links off the PTO pulley. Idler Assembly Idler Pulley Bracket Figure 7-4 Section 7 - Service 25 Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from underneath the tractor. 6. See Figure 7-5. 1. Using a 1⁄2" drive in front of the pedal. Place...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...the deck. After all four cotter pins are properly aligned, slide the pin on the tractor as follows: Bracket Pin 1. Deck Installation Z-Force S60/54 Install the deck on the tractor as shown in Figure 7-8. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the... See Figure 7-7. 5. Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets Deck Belt PTO Pulley PTO Belt Figure 7-8 Deck Lift Brackets 7. To adjust the tension, refer to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the highest mowing position and secure it may be...
...the deck. After all four cotter pins are properly aligned, slide the pin on the tractor as follows: Bracket Pin 1. Deck Installation Z-Force S60/54 Install the deck on the tractor as shown in Figure 7-8. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the... See Figure 7-7. 5. Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets Deck Belt PTO Pulley PTO Belt Figure 7-8 Deck Lift Brackets 7. To adjust the tension, refer to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the highest mowing position and secure it may be...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...the belt Replacing the Deck Belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the lower idler arm assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley bracket clockwise. Place the deck in Deck Installation on the front of the tractor to finish routing the belt around...the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the index plate. Service 27 Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-9. See Figure 7-11. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. 6. Z-Force S60/54 1. See Figure 7-10. Figure 7-10 8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments ...
...the belt Replacing the Deck Belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the lower idler arm assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley bracket clockwise. Place the deck in Deck Installation on the front of the tractor to finish routing the belt around...the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the index plate. Service 27 Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-9. See Figure 7-11. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. 6. Z-Force S60/54 1. See Figure 7-10. Figure 7-10 8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... when loosening the hex nut securing the blade. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer screws. See your Cub Cadet dealer to Figure 7-9. 1. Service 29 Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Belt) 2. Reverse the process to help in order to hold the hex nut on page 25). 2. Remove the blade. (See Mower...
... when loosening the hex nut securing the blade. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer screws. See your Cub Cadet dealer to Figure 7-9. 1. Service 29 Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Belt) 2. Reverse the process to help in order to hold the hex nut on page 25). 2. Remove the blade. (See Mower...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04044A 954-04137A 01005376 Deck Belt, Z-Force S48 Deck Belt, Z-Force S54 Deck Belt, Z-Force S60 954-04262 PTO Belt, Z-Force S54/60 only 954-04250 Drive Belt 942-04417 942-04416 942-04415 Deck Blade, Z-Force S48 Deck Blade, Z-Force S54 Deck Blade, Z-Force S60 918-3129C Deck Spindle 734-04155 634-3159 Deck Wheel, Z-Force S48 Deck Wheel, Z-Force S54/60 925-1707D Battery 951-12193A Gas Cap 946-1086 Throttle Control Cable 31
Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04044A 954-04137A 01005376 Deck Belt, Z-Force S48 Deck Belt, Z-Force S54 Deck Belt, Z-Force S60 954-04262 PTO Belt, Z-Force S54/60 only 954-04250 Drive Belt 942-04417 942-04416 942-04415 Deck Blade, Z-Force S48 Deck Blade, Z-Force S54 Deck Blade, Z-Force S60 918-3129C Deck Spindle 734-04155 634-3159 Deck Wheel, Z-Force S48 Deck Wheel, Z-Force S54/60 925-1707D Battery 951-12193A Gas Cap 946-1086 Throttle Control Cable 31