Cub Cadet RZT50 Operator's Manual page 10

Position Drive Control levers
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping
purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that
normally secure the control levers in their operating position
are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control
levers for shipment. The control levers must be repositioned to
operate the tractor. To reposition the control levers for operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hex screw, flat washer, and flange lock nut
from the slot of one of the drive control levers.
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted
hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the
pivot bracket. See Fig. 3-4.
Control Lever
Slotted Hole
Hex Screw
Washer
3. Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside,
insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever
slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. Secure with the
flange lock nut. See Fig. 3-4.
4. Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
5. Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the
Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions on the final
adjustment of the levers.
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Flange
Lock Nut
Lift Control
Lever Upward
Pivot
Bracket
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Connect the Battery
WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery, with the
positive battery cable factory connected. The negative cable
must be connected.
NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position
before attaching the battery cable.
1. Pull the protective cap (if present) off the negative terminal
of the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut from
the free end of the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black) to
negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the hex cap
screw and nut. Slide the black terminal cover over the
negative terminal of the battery.
Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
WARNING!
Never operate the mower deck without
the chute deflector installed and in the down
position.
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (with tag) that may
be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. If a brace
is present, it must be removed before operating the tractor.
Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping
brace by grasping it and rotating it clockwise. Lower the chute
deflector. See Fig. 3-5.
Shipping
Figure 3-5
Brace