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Cub Cadet Z-Force S Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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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.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-07672
(March 13, 2012)

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  • Page 1 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. 769-07672...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Important 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 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 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.
  • 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.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    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.

  • 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 WARNING—...
  • Page 8 2 — S ection peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • 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.
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Seat Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in 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;...
  • Page 11 Connecting the Battery Cables Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as 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.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    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 Seat Adjustment Lever 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!

  • Page 13: Throttle Control

    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.

  • Page 14: Choke Control

    Choke Control Steering Tilt Pedal The choke knob controls the position of the The steering tilt pedal is located at the bas of engine choke and is located on the RH console. the steering column. To increase or decrease CHOKE Pull the knob out to choke the engine;...

  • Page 15: Operation

    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.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    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.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    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.
  • Page 18 Driving On Slopes • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge where you may operate the tractor safely.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    Oil Fill Tube be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
  • Page 20 Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) If your engine has the oil drain hose setup in Fig. 6-2, see the Oil Drain Hose section below. Remove the hose from the retaining loop-clamp. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
  • Page 21 Tractor Storage Removing The Tractor From Storage If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period Check the engine oil. of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the should be prepared for storage.
  • Page 22 Cleaning the Tractor Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the promptly.
  • Page 23 Deck Spindle Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger link. See Fig. 6-7. Grease fittings can be found on top of each spindle bolt. See Fig. 6-6. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- purpose lithium grease.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the Belt Tension Setting the Deck Wheels To tighten or loosen the tension on the belt, tighten or loosen Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably the jam nuts on the U-rod, see Fig. 6-8, until a ten-pound pull pavement, and proceed as follows with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2”.

  • Page 25: Battery Removal

    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...

  • Page 26: Deck Removal

    Deck Removal Pull the cotter pins out of the four deck lift adjustment brackets. See Fig. 7-5. Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and replace the lock pin in front of pedal in the deck height bracket and secure by locking the lock pin.

  • Page 27: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward and hook the deck to the U-rod. Z-Force S60/54 Route the PTO belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley Install the deck on the tractor as follows: bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position...
  • Page 28 Replacing the Deck Belt Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-9. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2” drive in the idler pulley Z-Force S60/54 bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Belt

    Replacing the Belt A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose Z-Force 48 the hex nut securing the blade. To reinstall the blades, reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb ft. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 25 ).
  • Page 30 Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 7— S ection ervice...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KM-11013-7049 Air Filter KM-49019-0707 Fuel Filter (Z-Force S48/54) KM-49040-7008 Fuel Filter (Z-Force S60) KM-49065-7007 Oil Filter 754-04044A Deck Belt (Z-Force S48) 754-04137A Deck Belt (Z-Force S54) 01005376 Deck Belt (Z-Force S60) 954-04262 PTO Belt (Z-Force S54/60) 754-04250...
  • Page 33 Component Part Number and Description 618-04426 Deck Spindle 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Z-Force S48) 634-3159 Deck Wheel (Z-Force S54/60) 925-1707D Battery 751-12193A Gas Cap 946-1086 Throttle Control Cable 746-04057 Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 01006693 Chute Deflector 634-04128 Wheel Assembly (Z-Force S48) 634-04295 Wheel Assembly (Z-Force S54/60) 634-04629...

  • Page 34: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories Part No. Part 19A70011100 48” Double Bagger (Z-Force S48) 19A70012100 54” Triple Bagger (Z-Force S54) 19A70012100 60” Triple Bagger (Z-Force S60) 19A70016100 Mulch Kit (Z-Force S48) 19A70017100 Mulch Kit (Z-Force S60) 19A70018100 Headlight Kit 19A70025100 Hitch Kit 19A70024100 58”...
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  • Page 38: Warranties

    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 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.

  • Page 40: Cub Cadet Llc

    361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals. or log on to our website at www.cubcadet.com. The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with In Canada: respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...

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