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- Page 1 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Residential Riding Mower Turf Equipment MODEL 18.5HP Z-Force 42 20HP Z-Force 44 22HP Z-Force 48 OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword............. . . 3 General Safety Operations . -
Page 3: Foreword
FORWARD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut- ting. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency. -
Page 4: General Safety Operations
PE RS ON AL IN JU RY. W H EN YO U SE E TH IS S YM B OL- Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the DANGER part of the operator can result in injury. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory. B. SLOPE OPERATION... -
Page 6: Service
close parental supervision and proper instruc- tion. Use extra care when approaching blind cor- ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera- tion. -
Page 7: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Belt Routing Part Number: 777I22250 (for 42” Deck) Part Number: 777I20847 (for 44” Deck) Part Number: 777I22215 (for 48” Deck) To unlock, pull part of handle inward. Lift unlocked handle to increase cutting height. To lock, release upper part of handle to move outward. Part Number: 777I22093 Part Number: 777I22094 Part Number: 777I22212... -
Page 8: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 18.5HP, 20HP & 22HP Briggs & Stratton Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Paper element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter, drain valve with hose Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Engine to two variable-speed integrated hydraulic pump and wheel motors on each drive wheel Cutter Deck;Drive: 42”, 44"... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Electric Blade Hour Meter Clutch Switch A. General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to neutral on their own. -
Page 10: Controls
c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downhill. d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, play- grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani- mals, and other people. e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip- pery. - Page 11 Steering Levers Brake Figure. 3 Deck Lift Handle 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push-pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- ting blades through the PTO.
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Page 12: Initial Adjustments
C. Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. -
Page 13: Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures
step “b.” above to make sure that the desired cutting height and pitch and level have been attained. If the dimensions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above. 5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section. D. - Page 14 right control panel). This must be increased to full speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming familiar with the machine. 2. Release the park brake. 3. Move both lap bars out of the neutral/ start position to the neutral position (toward center of machine). Slowly, move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward —...
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Page 15: Maintenance And Service
g. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc- tion to the “Start” position until the engine starts. Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter. If the engine does not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try again. - Page 16 Figure. 6 “J” Pin e. Remove two linchpins (See Fig. 6) from the front of the mower. Pull the two (2) spring- loaded “J” pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck. Turn front caster wheels outward. g.
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Page 17: Hydrostatic Drive System
Figure. 7 Spindle Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten- pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2". Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. - Page 18 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 1.250 1.200 1.150 1.100 d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 4.
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Page 19: Tires
ing brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced. If the engine does not start, engage the parking brake and start the engine. Swing one steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the parking brake switch must be reposi- tioned or replaced. -
Page 20: Brakes
level, paved area. If the leaking tire is on a traction wheel, put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an inch off the ground. Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel. -
Page 21: G.storage
Note: The pumps and motors are not owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Do not disassemble the pump/motors. Steering Lever Adjustments: Place the mower on level ground with the engine run- ning, parking brake off and steering levers opened out to the neutral position. -
Page 22: Lubrication Chart
c. lubricate the wear points. Follow the Lubri- cation Chart. d. After the first five hours, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. B. Every 25 Hour Checks Service the engine foam element air cleaner.* Grease the three spindle bearings. C. -
Page 23: Performance Adjustments
Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi recommended (20 psi MAX.) c. -
Page 24: Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side-to-side variance in cut height. There are five height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck. - Page 25 sure, align blades in parallel with mower center- line, (i.e. front to back). Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of the left blade. Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the blades arranged in proper position. To level the deck, (side to side) adjust the threaded link at the left side of the deck (Point B) so that the blade-to-ground height at the right front blade tip matches that of the left front blade...
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Page 26: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM GD: 01008375... -
Page 27: Slope Gauge
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. -
Page 28: Warranty
There is no other express warranty. How to obtain service Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.