Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual page 3

POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for
shipping purposes. To do this, the flange lock nut, hex
screw, and flat washer that secure each control lever to
its pivot bracket are removed. The hardware is installed
in the slotted hole of each control lever for shipment.
The control levers must be moved to their operating po-
sition. To reposition the control levers for operation, pro-
ceed as follows:
• Remove the hex screw, flat washer, and flange lock
nut from the slot of one of the drive control levers.
• Lift and swing that control lever upward until the
slotted hole in the lever bracket aligns with the hole
in the pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 2.
• Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the
outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the
control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket.
Secure with the flange lock nut. See Figure 2.
Flange Lock Nut
Pivot
Bracket
Figure 2
• Note the position of the control lever secured to the
pivot bracket. Repeat the previous steps to
reposition the other control lever in the same
position as the previously secured lever.
Control Lever
Lift control
lever upward
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
Slotted
Hole
• Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in
Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the
levers.
CONNECT THE BATTERY
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cable.
1. Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of
the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut
from the free end of the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black)
to negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the
hex cap screw and nut. Slide the black terminal
cover over the negative terminal of the battery.
LOWER THE DECK DISCHARGE CHUTE
WARNING: Never operate the mower deck
without the discharge chute installed and
in the down position.
Locate the cable tie holding the deck discharge chute in
the up position for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie
and lower the discharge chute.
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