Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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RZT Series Tractor — Models RZT42, RZT50 & RZT54
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.
P. O. Box 1386 KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-04727C
(12.8.11)
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual RZT Series Tractor — Models RZT42, RZT50 & RZT54 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
◊ Visit our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer at: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet, 97 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1 Phone: 1-800-668-1238 or LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 29,55, Jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 Phone: 1-800-361-5770... -
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 Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn Slope Operation 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.
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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: Position
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Page 9: Assembly & Set Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped) • One RZT Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • Discharge Chute (42” Only) NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector features may vary by model. -
Page 10: Position
Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Fig. 3-3 pan as shown in Fig. 3-5. and securely tighten the hardware. Flange Lock Nuts Seat Pan Shoulder... - Page 11 Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive pivot bracket.
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Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Deck Lift Deck Height Handle Index Parking Brake Throttle/Choke PTO Switch Control LH Drive RH Drive Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever Indicator Panel Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Storage Tray Figure 4-1 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. -
Page 13: Position
Ignition Switch Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn The ignition switch is located on the RH console approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the to the right of the operator’s seat. -
Page 14: Position
Throttle/Choke Control (If Equipped) Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the INJURY or DEATH. -
Page 16: Position
• The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the a time. If the engine does not start within this time, turn operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless the key to “OFF” and wait a minute to allow the engine’s of whether the parking brake is engaged. -
Page 17: Position
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 18: Position
Driving the Tractor Forward To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 5-4. WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the 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 19: Position
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 20: Position
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 Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged control of the tractor and will cause severe turf... -
Page 21: Position
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. DO that can be thrown by the rotating blades. NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly. -
Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Maintenance... - Page 23 Pivot the operator’s seat forward and clean the reservoir • Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, cap and the area around the cap to prevent debris from lighters) away from the battery. The gas contaminating the transmission oil. See Fig. 6-2. generated during charging can be combustible.
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Page 24: Position
If storing the tractor for 30 days or more: Pull Out Bypass RH Transmission To prevent gum deposits from forming inside Rod Then Lower the engine’s carburetor and causing possible Bypass Rod Into Slot malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration. -
Page 25: Position
Adjustments Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in the adjusted position Adjusting the Seat Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for information on even with each other when in the neutral position. - Page 26 Front to Back Leveling. Adjusting the Gauge Wheels The front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4” lower WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: discharge opening of the cutting deck. With the deck raised off of the ground, rotate the outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor.
- Page 27 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 and do little or no rolling of the grass. Change the roller position as follows: Remove the cotter pin from the left end of the roller shaft.
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Page 28: Service
Service Battery Removal Charging the Battery WARNING! Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor Battery posts, terminals and related has been stored for a period of time. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. •... - Page 29 Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the ‘V” belt just far enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. See Figure 7-3. “V”-Belt Pull Idler Pulley...
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Page 30: Deck Installation
Deck Installation Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward, make certain the belt is not twisted; then reach beneath the tractor To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: to grasp the belt and pull it toward the PTO pulley. While holding the deck front hanger rod upward, WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your carefully slide the deck underneath the right side of... -
Page 31: Service Dealer
Tractor Creeping The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of remain balanced and the same angle of sharpness is the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the maintained. - Page 32 Tractor High Speed Tracking If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. Console Perform the first three steps in the previous sub- section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Tighten blade and spindle. Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade. Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade. Uneven tire pressure. Check tire pressure in all four tires. -
Page 34: Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 190-841-190 54” Mulching Plug 19A40002100 54”... - Page 35 Notes...
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Page 36: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04137A V-Belt (42” Deck) 954-04044A V-Belt (50” Deck) 954-040138A V-Belt (54” Deck) 954-04043A Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-04308 Blade (42” Deck) 942-04053C Blade (50” Deck) 942-0677B Blade (54” Deck) 918-04822A Deck Spindle (42” Deck) 918-04125B Deck Spindle (50”... - Page 37 Component Part Number and Description 925-1745 Ignition Key 631-04344 Discharge Chute Assembly (42” Deck) 631-04092B Discharge Chute Assembly (50” & 54” Deck) 634-04293 Wheel Assembly (42” Deck) 634-04128 Wheel Assembly (50” Deck) 634-04295 Wheel Assembly (54” Deck) 634-04237B Caster Wheel Assembly (42” Deck) 634-04321A Caster Wheel Assembly (50 &...
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Page 38: 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 emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. - Page 39 The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.
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Page 40: Warranty
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... - Page 41 Notes...
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