Cub Cadet RZT S series 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. 769-11242...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ 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: 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
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
Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
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 DANGER —...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers Tractor Preparation Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the Place the steering column in one of the two positions and...
Page 10 Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder screws and flange wheel and secure with the hex screw. See Figure 3-3. lock nuts. Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat.
Page 11 Setting the Front Gauge Wheels When the tabs are installed in the deck, slide the chute deflector toward the rear of the tractor until the bolt hole WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the in the chute deflector aligns with the hole in the deck. See discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Page 12 Connecting the Battery Cables Adjusting the Seat CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever up. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories then release the adjustment lever.
Page 13: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Brake Pedal Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Steering Wheel Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Seat Adjustment Lever Throttle/Choke Control or Throttle Control † Choke Control † PTO Knob LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch...
Page 14 Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control (If so equipped) WARNING! The throttle/choke control is located on the RH Never console to the right of the operator’s seat. When set leave a running CHOK E in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be machine unattended.
Page 15: Park Brake
Transmission Bypass Valves Change Oil The LCD will display the letters “CHG”, followed by the letters The transmission bypass valves (one for each the RH and LH “OIL”, followed by the letters “SOON”, then finally followed by the transmission) are located under the tractor on the back of each meter’s accumulated time.
Page 16: Operation
Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever before any zero turn maneuver. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet • Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over dealer.
Page 17: Starting The Engine
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for oil fill-up Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for gasoline fill-up instructions.
Page 18: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal with the WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is and sudden stops.
Page 19 • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular position while mowing. Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key •...
Page 20: 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 21: Hydrostatic Transmission
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and Changing the Engine Oil reproductive harm.
Page 22 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of your deck surface. See Figure 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with grease fittings.
Page 23 Pivot Points & Linkage Leveling the Deck (Front-to-Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 24 for and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. information regarding tire pressure.
Page 24 Deck Wheels Clean the engine and the entire riding mower thoroughly. NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is not WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from the recommended to clean your riding mower. They may discharge opening of the cutting deck. cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Page 25: Service
Hex Washer Screw If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a...
Page 26: Rolling Belt Off Pto Pulley
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 27: 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 28: 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 for 46”...
Page 29 See your place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”...
Page 30: 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 31: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT S42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT S46 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 Blade, RZT S42 942-0413-X Xtreme™ Blade, RZT S42 942-04244A Blade, RZT S46 942-04290-X Xtreme™ Blade, RZT S46 918-04822B Spindle Assembly, RZT S42 918-05078A Spindle Assembly, RZT S46 734-04155...
Page 32 Component Part Number and Description 631-04354B Chute Deflector 634-04293 Wheel Assembly 634-04711-0911 Caster Wheel Assembly KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-25-050-22-S1 Fuel Filter KH-32-083-09-S1 Air Filter 9 — R ection eplacement aRtS...
Page 33: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories Part No. Part 19C70020100 42” & 46” Bagger Kit 19A70043100 50” & 54” Bagger Kit 19A30006100 42” Mulch Kit 19A30005100 46” Mulch Kit 19A30016100 50” Mulch Kit 19A70042100 54” Mulch Kit 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool 490-850-0008 Oil Siphon 490-900-0045 Oil Filter Wrench 19A70025100...
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Page 36: Warranty
Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

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