Assembly & Set Up; Tractor Preparation - Cub Cadet RZT42 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
• One Lawn Tractor
• One RZT Tractor Operator's
Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.

Tractor Preparation

Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods. See Figure 3-1.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
Figure 3-1
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube
from the manual bag and store for future use.
Install Operator's Seat
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan
attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive
control levers to the tractor. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the
seat and the seat switch.
• One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped)
• One Engine Operator's Manual
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
2. Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat
pan as shown in Figure 3-2.
Shoulder
Bolt
Wire Harness
Figure 3-2
3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place
with the previously removed shoulder bolts and lock nuts.
Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire harness while
installing the seat. See Figure 3-3.
Shoulder
Bolts
Figure 3-3
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Seat Pan
Lock
Nuts
Shoulder
Bolt
Lock
Nuts
Wire Harness
Seat Bracket
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