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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. 769-06679...
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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.
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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation 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.
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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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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.
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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 WARNING—...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Tractor Preparation Steering Wheel Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, from beneath the steering wheel cap.
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Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat Adjusting the Seat pan as shown in Fig. 3-3. To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever to the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position;...
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Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as Connecting the Battery Cables shown in Fig. 3-7 and secure with the hex flange screws CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING and flange lock nuts removed in step 1. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Controls & Features Ignition Switch Parking Break Module Engagement Lever Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel PTO Switch Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Throttle Control Steering Tilt Pedal Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Figure 4-1 Ignition Switch Module NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the WARNING!
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If this indicator and display come on during downward to disengage the clutch. operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. The PTO switch must be in the “disengaged” position when starting the engine.
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Choke Control Cup Holder The choke knob controls the position of the The cup holder is located on the LH console to the left of the engine choke and is located on the RH console. operator’s seat. CHOKE Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the Storage Tray knob in to open the choke.
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the extreme caution if the surface is slippery. protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet • Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop dealer.
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Starting the Engine Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator.
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Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Release the parking brake.
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Using the Deck Lift Pedal Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes Push the pedal forward until it locks into the transport position, where you may operate the tractor safely. locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate. Remove and replace the lock pin into the desired height index hole, then WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in...
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
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Battery Storage Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. negative battery cable. It is not necessary to remove the battery. Recharge the battery periodically when in storage.
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Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of Lubrication your deck surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent Nozzle Adapter unintended starting.
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Adjustments Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 for any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information information regarding tire pressure.
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Setting the Deck Wheels Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift pedal in the normally desired mowing height setting. Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below.
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...
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Deck Installation Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and replace the lock rod in front of pedal in the deck height Install the deck on the tractor as follows: bracket and secure by rotating the lock rod until the end of the rod points downward.
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Replacing the Belt Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck bracket and turn towards the front of the tractor to finish Removal on page 24).
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See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades.
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.
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-32-083-06-S Air Filter Element KH-32-083-08-S Pre-Cleaner KH-25-050-22-S1 Fuel Filter KH-52-050-02-S Oil Filter 954-04153A Deck Belt 954-04250 Drive Belt 942-04290 Blade 918-04865A Spindle Assembly...
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Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124E Gas Cap 751-12193* Gas Cap (EPA Phase III) 946-1086 Throttle Control Cable 946-04752 Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04288 Chute Deflector 634-04128 Wheel Assembly 934-04629 Caster Wheel Assembly *For use on tractors built after January 1, 2011 in compliance with EPA Phase III Provisions.
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.
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WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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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...