Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 54 Operator's Manual page 7

Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information
available at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself
with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this
Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this
manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change
product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Contents of Crate
• Zero-Turn Tractor (1)
• Discharge Chute Assembly (1)
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.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
NOTE: Some components may come already assembled. If they are already assembled, skip ahead to the next step.
Tractor Preparation
Manually Moving the Tractor
1. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one
on each side of the tractor, to move the
tractor manually without starting it. The
transmission bypass rods are located on the
rear of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel.
Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one
out (a) and to the right (b) to lock it into place.
See Figure 2-1.
a a
Figure 2-1
2. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing
Steps a and b after moving the tractor. See
Figure 2-1.
3. Remove the deck wash system nozzle
adapter from the manual bag and store for
future use.
• Operator's Manual (1)
Steering Wheel Column
The steering wheel column (a) is tilted all the way
back for shipping purposes. To tilt the steering
wheel column (a) forward, rotate the steering
column adjustment lever (b) counter-clockwise,
place the steering wheel column (a) in the desired
position and then rotate the steering wheel
column adjustment lever (b) clockwise to secure
the steering wheel column in place. See Figure 2-2.
b
NOTE: Be sure that the steering column
adjustment lever (b) is tight to prevent the
steering wheel column (a) from moving
when operating the machine.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating
of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the
engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your
complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are
observed from the operating position.
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-2
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)
• Product Registration Card (1)
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 to
the tractor. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring
harness connecting the seat and the
seat switch.
2. Remove the two shoulder screws (a) and
flange lock nuts (b) in the seat bracket (c) as
shown in Figure 2-3.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(a)
Figure 2-3
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