Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual

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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. 769-03562...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at 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: Slope Operation
If not Mow across slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme functioning properly, contact an authorized Cub Cadet caution when changing direction on slopes. Dealer for safety system inspection and repair.
Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Children When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on presence of children. Children are often attracted to the a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a machine and the mowing activity.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
Page 7 2 — s ectiOn peratiOn ractices...
Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One RZT Tractor Operator’s • One Kawasaki Engine Operator’s • One Product Registration Card Manual Manual TRACTOR PREPARATION Note the grooves in the seat adjust spacers attached to the bottom of the seat, then lift the seat and Remove the upper crating material from the shipping...
Page 9 Position Drive Control levers NOTE Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position before attaching the battery cable. The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for Pull the protective cap (if present) off the negative shipping purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and terminal of the battery, and remove the hex cap screw flat washers that normally secure the control levers in and nut from the free end of the negative battery...
Page 10: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Figure 4-1 Deck Height Index Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Visible) Deck Lift Handle Fuel Tank Cap RH and LH Drive Control Levers Hour Meter/Indicator Panel Ignition Switch Throttle Control PTO Switch Choke Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Parking Brake Engagement Lever Cup Holder Trans.
Page 11 G. Cup Holder Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Consequently, these levers control all of the movements The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH console of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control to the right of the operator’s seat.
Page 12 Contact IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine fully opened out in the neutral position when engaging inspected.
Page 13: Operation
Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. use extreme caution if the surface is slippery. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • Slow down before turning and come to a complete •...
Page 14: Starting The Engine
Have the tractor Periodically check the functions of the inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. interlock system for proper operation. Cold Weather Starting WARNING!: For personal safety, the operator...
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
• Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection. • Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.
Page 16 • As the control levers are pushed farther forward the • To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive speed of the tractor will increase. control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward. •...
Page 17: Stopping The Tractor
• To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the • To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See forward while simultaneously moving the left control Figure 5-8. lever rearward.
Page 18: Operating The Pto
If a safety circuit is not working Using the Mower Deck as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the WARNING!: Make certain the area to be tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire circuit is not functioning properly.
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner WARNING! Before performing any element as instructed in the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual. maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control levers fully outward in Spark Plug the neutral position, engage the parking brake, The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset stop the engine and remove the key to prevent...
Page 20: Battery Maintenance
Using the Deck Wash System • If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/ WARNING!: When using the deck wash system, never water or baking soda/water. engage the deck from any position other than the •...
Page 21: Tractor Storage
WARNING! : Do not tow the tractor, even with Tractor Storage the bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended damage will result from doing so. period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for storage.
Page 22: Pivot Bracket
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Lubricate all lubrication points. The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or down and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. The garden hose to clean your tractor.
Page 23: Leveling The Mower Deck
• Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in • Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger the adjusted position bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. • Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control Front to Back Leveling.
Page 24 Adjusting Front Gauge Wheels and Rear Rollers The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed. In the low position the rollers will roll the grass. In the high position, the rollers are in a storage position WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from and do little or no rolling of the grass.
Page 25 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil...
Page 26: Service
GOOD Trim Strip Figure 7-2 If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Figure 7-1 Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If •...
Page 27: Deck Installation
• Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler bracket. After lifting the front hanger rod out of the bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from slots, slide the deck rearward so that the rod can no the backside of the ‘V”...
Page 28 Using the idler pulley to tension the belt. PTO Pulley • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley PTO Belt on the bottom of the engine.
Page 29 Mower Blade Care Transmission Drive Belt If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the WARNING!: Before performing any drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt must be replaced. maintenance, place the PTO switch in the To replace the drive belt, proceed as follows: “OFF”...
Page 30 Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your Figure 7-10 Cub Cadet dealer. • Loosen the jam nut on the stop bolt, then turn the stop •...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Drive control levers not fully outward in Move drive control levers fully outward in neutral position. neutral position.
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug (NGK) KM-11013-7027 Air Filter Element KM-11013-7009 Foam Precleaner KM-49065-2078 Oil Filter KM-49019-7001 Fuel Filter 954-04138A Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 954-04043A Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-0677B Deck Blade 918-0671B Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Page 33 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 731-05825 Deck Roller (Rear) 925-1707D Battery 751-10703 Fuel Tank Cap 746-04214 Choke Control/Cable 746-04066 Throttle Control/Cable 725-1745 Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly 634-04321A Caster Wheel Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Page 34: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 19A-114-100...
Page 35 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
Page 36 Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade...

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