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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
RZT L Series Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-10486A
2.20.15

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL RZT L Series Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing maintain your machine.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Slope Operation Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into require extra caution.
  • Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades operating speed of the engine.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
  • Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hardware Pack NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Remove the two shoulder screws and lock nuts in the seat features may vary by model.
  • Page 10 Position Drive Control levers Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Never operate the mower deck The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping without the chute deflector installed and in the purposes. The hex screws and flat washers that normally secure down position.
  • Page 11 When the tabs are installed in the deck, slide the chute Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge deflector toward the rear of the tractor until the bolt hole wheel shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the in the chute deflector aligns with the hole in the deck.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Battery Cables Adjusting the Seat CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories position;...

  • Page 13: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control LH Drive RH Drive Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever Indicator Panel Seat Adjustment Lever Choke Control PTO Switch Fuel Level Window Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder Storage Tray LH Transmission Bypass Rod...

  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment Lever

    Ignition Switch Module Seat Adjustment Lever WARNING! The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the Never seat. The lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of leave a running the operator’s seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for machine unattended.
  • Page 15 LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter will briefly disply the battery voltage, followed by the tractor’s accumulated hours. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation General Safety • Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.

  • Page 17: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator.

  • Page 18: Driving The Tractor

    Practice Operation (Initial Use) NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional instructions to adjust the levers so that they are even. type riding tractor.
  • Page 19 Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, control lever forward. we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where NOTE: Making a “pivot turn”...
  • Page 20 Reverse Caution Mode Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever.
  • Page 21 Executing a Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor WARNING! Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to When executing a zero turn, the tractor stop the motion of the tractor. MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.
  • Page 22 Using the Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits WARNING! Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are Make certain the area to be mowed is working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before After First Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to Engine Each use 5 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Manual Check & Clean Engine Cooling Fans for Debris Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean Battery Terminals Grease All Lubrication Points...

  • Page 24: Hydrostatic Transmission

    NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
  • Page 25 Adjustments Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of your deck surface. See Figure 6-2. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
  • Page 26 Deck Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift handle in a middle position. NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information parallel with the tractor.
  • Page 27 Drive Control Lever Stop Adjustment Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® and engines When the drive control levers are both fully extended forward stored over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent to the full-speed position and the tractor drifts left or right, the deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on drive control lever stop adjustment can be adjusted to sync the...

  • Page 28: Service

    Service Charging the Battery NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may been stored for a period of time.
  • Page 29 Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

  • Page 30: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Slide the deck lift rod out of the Install the deck on the tractor as follows: front hanger bracket. Place the deck lift handle in the highest mowing position See Figure 7-3.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Belt

    Replacing the Belt 50” & 54” Decks Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Spindle Pulley Removal). Loosen, but do not remove the hardware on the right and left idler pulley. Refer to Figure 7-8 for 42” decks, Figure 7-9 Spindle Pulley for 46”...

  • Page 32: Service Dealer

    Mower Blade Care Changing the Transmission Drive Belt WARNING! Several components must be removed and special tools used in Before performing any maintenance, order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.

  • Page 34: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT L42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT L46 954-05078 Deck Belt, RZT- L50 954-04329A Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 2-in-1 Blade, RZT L42 942-04244A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT L46 942-05052A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT L50 742-05056A...
  • Page 35 Component Part Number and Description 631-04354A Chute Deflector, RZT-L42/46 631-05116B Chute Deflector, RZT-L50/54 946-05008 Brake Cable 634-04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT-L42/46 634-04128-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT-L50/54 634-04237B Caster Wheel Ass’y, RZT-L42 634-04711 Caster Wheel Ass’y, RZT-L46/50/54 KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-12-132-02-S Spark Plug KH-25-050-22-S1 Fuel Filter (RZT 42/46/54) KH-24-050-13-S Fuel Filter (RZT 54) KH-32-883-09-S1 Air Filter &...

  • Page 36: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT L tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part No. Part 19B70020OEM 42” & 46” Bagger Kit 19B70004OEM 50”...

  • Page 37: Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2014-2015 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 38 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

  • Page 39: Warranty (Canada)

    For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 40: Warranty (U.s.)

    THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.

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