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Question posted by rodockerrobert on March 28th, 2019

Parking Brake Adjustments

the parking brake handle needs to come up about another half inch to engage. I see the cables on the locking gears but don't see how to adjust. Any help?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 28th, 2019 10:01 AM

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See Deck Lift Pedal at https://isn.page.link/B4zb. If the issue persists or if you require further explanation, you'll have to consult Cub Cadet: use the contact information at https://www.contacthelp.com/cub%20cadet/customer-service.

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Z-Force Series Brochure - Page 1

...comes with complete comfort thanks to 3.5 acres FEATURES 48" and 54" heavy-duty fabricated deck Highly efficient and durable DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ZT-2800™ TRANSMISSION 4.25-GALLON FUEL TANK ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS ADJUSTABLE...else can easily adjust the deck height without stopping or leaving your seat. heavy-duty zero-turn riders Z-FORCE® SERIES Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54 ...

Z-Force Series Brochure - Page 2

...Parking Brake Hour Meter ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Forward Speed Reverse Speed Front Tires Rear Tires Turning Radius Fuel Tank Capacity Cup Holder w/Utility Bin Wheelbase Overall Length Approx. Weight MOWer...8482; in the manual and on oil filter Dual Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ w/oil reservoir and filter 3-way adjustable lap bars Fully welded steel 1.5" x 2.0" tubular section Pivoting ...

Z-Force Series Warranty Information - Page 1

... expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for information on ...blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of ...MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty... (180) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on required maintenance and...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 3

... can be instruction. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Remove all controls and their proper... in operation. Do not operate the mower anyone . without proper slacks and shirts...and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation...fitting clothes and jewelry can result in 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 4

...parking brake, stop before dismounting. 4. 22. Your machine is over accidents which are unable to loss of control and tip-over the edge of alcohol or drugs. 16. The mower could cause the front of riding mower-related reduced, attachment may contact the engine exhaust and/ 5. Do not use on any adjustments... engine and wait until the blade(s) come to start the engine. 3. 26....

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 12

...all the way forward and place the clevis pin in the neutral position and locked to dismount the tractor. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of ... Control W A R N I N G ON Choke Control SLOW FAST START CHOKE ON NEUTRAL OFF BRAKE W A R N I N G Parking Brake RH Drive Control Lever LH Drive Control Lever Deck Lift Pedal PTO Switch RUN STOP START Hour Meter Ignition...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 13

...position when starting the tractor engine. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located on the RH console...mower next to the operator's seat. Push the throttle control handle forward to decrease the engine speed. The parking brake ...according to the instructions in the neutral position and locked when engaging the parking brake, the engine will turn and pull upward to...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 15

... from the area to be left for damage. Removal of the mower when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that are overinflated in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers moved to operate...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 16

... Maintenance & Adjustments section. 8....cable to improve starting instructions previously provided; A warm battery has much more than a cold battery. 2. This tractor is engaged. • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. • The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 17

...on the control levers. Place the PTO switch in the neutral position. Engage the parking brake. 4. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1⁄2-3⁄4 throttle and at... body if needed - Operation 17 DO NOT release the control levers to practice. Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using your right and left unattended. See seat adjustment in the neutral...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 20

... bar in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move both drive control levers...the forward or reverse motion of the tractor. 2. Come to a FORWARD travel , 3. Move both lap ... the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in the rearward travel ...BRAKE WARNING OFF BRAKE WARNING Executing a Zero Turn WARNING! WARNING! Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to help...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 21

... position and the parking brake engaged, engage the PTO. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered ...parking brake; Move both of the strip, slow down . Make certain the area to the start at all times. Fully raise the deck or move one or both control levers fully outward in the tractor seat with the opposite control lever. 4. Engage the PTO clutch using the lift handle...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 24

..., disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to re-move, then check the oil level... the free end of the hose. Maintenance & Adjustments If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as noted in the expansion reservoir does not need to be visible at least a 2.5 quart capacity...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 25

... mower...engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. 6. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock...Adjustments...help...needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. 3. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Use the Deck Wash System to remove any position other end of corrosive chemicals. Release the lock collar to protect against corrosion. • Always keep the battery cables...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 27

... Mower Deck When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be tightened until all conditions are required, height adjustments should not contact the operator's legs or torso. 4. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before storing, fill the fuel tank with the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 28

... 1⁄2". Note the index hole of the right blade. Brakes NOTE: The parking brakes normally do not need to measure at the front tip of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other gauge wheel brackets on the blade. Be sure to be raised. Refer to back). Lock Nut Deck Wheel Washer Hex Screw Wheel Spacer Figure...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 30

... 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 ... Move the cable away from the tractor as follows: 1. Charging the Battery Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after handling. Deck Removal WARNING! Apply the parking brake. Remove the mower deck from the...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 31

... the 3⁄8" square opening in the "OFF" position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to prevent it in that ...of wood between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1⁄2". Adjust the idler pulley so that position. 3. See Figure 1-6. ...the process to remove the deck. 6. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to the instructions on the ...handling the blades.

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 32

...parking brake. 2. Do not sharpen the underside of multi-purpose grease to the bolt threads to maintain balanced cutting blades. Check the balance of the cutting surface on and the drive control levers are bent should be adjusted... Changing the Spindle Assembly 1. See your mower creeps do the following: 1. If your...pulley side of the tractor. 2. Flange Lock Nut Section 7- Remove the blade. ...

Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual - Page 40

...comes first, commencing on the date of the products covered hereby. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER...without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for products sold . This... blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of this ...