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Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Z-Force LZ Zero-Turn 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.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-09181
(January 14, 2014)

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  • Page 1 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. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-09181...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use contact or thrown object injuries. care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Children • The fore/aft single-locking adjustment tracks operate on roller-bearings for smooth and almost effortless operation. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the The lever for seat track actuation is near the right front presence of children. Children are often attracted to the corner of the seat bottom, and allows fore/aft adjustment machine and the mowing activity.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    General Service Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. operating speed of the engine. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as and deadly gas.

  • 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 WARNING—...
  • Page 8 2 — S ection peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Remove the two shoulder screws and flange lock nuts in features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are the seat bracket as shown in Figure 3-2. applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours.
  • Page 10 Position Drive Control levers Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping WARNING! Never operate the mower deck purposes. The levers must be repositioned to operate the tractor. without the chute deflector installed and in the To reposition the control levers for operation, proceed as follows: down position.
  • Page 11 Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses lever to the left. See Figure 3-6. to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Battery Cables Install the Rear Hitch Bracket CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Remove the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts that secure the hitch bracket to the bumper. See Figure 3-9. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

  • Page 13: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Deck Lift Handle LH Control Lever RH Control Lever Control Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Adjustment Knob Deck Height Index Control Lever Adjustment Knob Throttle Control Choke Control LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter Cup Holder PTO Switch Ignition Switch Fuel Valve Fuel Tank Cap...

  • Page 14: Throttle Control

    Deck Height Index Fuel Tank Caps The deck height index consists of several holes The fuel tank caps are located near the middle of the RH and LH located on the front of the RH console. Each hole console. Turn the fill cap to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the corresponds to a 1⁄...
  • 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.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Turn off the PTO if another person approaches while you are operating the mower. working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO • Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning greater than 15°.

  • Page 17: Starting The Engine

    Contact your authorized starter. Cub Cadet Dealer. Once the engine warms up, push the choke knob down • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from into the OFF position.

  • Page 18: Driving The Tractor

    Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Batteries contain sulfuric acid and WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed produce explosive gasses. Make certain the area is and sudden stops. well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, and avoid sparks or flames near the battery.
  • Page 19 Driving the Tractor Forward To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 5-3. WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the Forward Left Turn control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
  • Page 20 Driving the Tractor In Reverse Turning While Driving Rearward WARNING! To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control Always look behind and down on both levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The sides of the tractor before backing up.
  • Page 21 Executing a Zero Turn Executing a “Y” Manuever For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the turns (the “Y-manuever”): tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf traveling FORWARD:...
  • Page 22 Driving On Slopes When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help pivot or zero turn is required. determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustment

    See Figure 6-1. procedures, specifications and instructions. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 Nozzle Adapter hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality Pull Lock lubricating oil.
  • Page 24 Battery Storage Turn on the water supply. From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the negative battery cable. It is not necessary to remove the battery. PTO and stop the engine.
  • Page 25 Hydrostatic Transmission Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual. Your zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated WARNING! Never store the tractor with fuel in the hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where maintenance-free.
  • Page 26 Adjustments To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Loosen the control lever knobs on the side of the drive ignition key and engage the parking brake before control levers. See Figure 6-4. making adjustments.
  • Page 27 Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Using a wrench, raise the front of deck by loosening the tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the lock nuts to the front of the pivot pin and then tighten the right blade tip to the ground.
  • Page 28 Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge wheel ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or hex screws to the deck. Remove the gauge wheel, hex screw and spacer.

  • Page 29: Service

    (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is in need of Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor. adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake adjusted. Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the Deck Removal reverse order.
  • Page 30 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 31: Replacing The Belt

    Locate the LH and RH deck release pins on each side of the Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position deck. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between from the LH and RH deck lift arms.
  • Page 32 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Tractor Creeping Figure 7-9 Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the...

  • 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 KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug KM-99999-0384 Air Filter KM-49065-7007 Oil Filter KM-49019-0014 Fuel Filter 9754-05012 Deck Belt, 48” Deck 954-05013 Deck Belt, 54” Deck 954-05015 Deck Belt, 60” Deck 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04417 Blades, 48” 02005017 Xtreme Blades, 48”...
  • Page 35 Component Part Number and Description 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-12179B Gas Cap 746-05099 Throttle Control Cable 746-1085A Choke Cable 725-1341B Ignition Key XXX-XXXX Discharge Chute Assembly 634-04295 Rear Wheel Assembly 634-04629 Front Wheel Assembly 9 — R ection eplacement aRtS...

  • Page 36: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories Part No. Part 19A70040100 Bagger 19A70037100 48” Mulch Kit 54” Mulch Kit 19A70038100 60” Mulch Kit 19A70039100 490-241-0024 Tire Chains 19A70032100 Light Kit 19A70045100 Power Deck Lift 19A70019100 Lawn Striping Kit 490-290-0013 Riding Mower Cover 490-850-0008 Oil Siphon 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool 490-325-0020...
  • Page 37 Notes...

  • Page 38: Warranties

    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 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 39 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 40 Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, call 1-800- The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 668-1238 or log on to our website at www.mtdcanada.com. respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...

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