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Manual Pro Z Series 500/700/900 Steering Wheel Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly & Set-Up 10 Controls & Operation 14 Service 20 Troubleshooting 28 Replacement Parts 29 Attachments & Accessories 29 Warranties 30 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
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instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions harm. Battery posts, terminals be trained to operate or service the equipment. The owner is mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
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the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 28. Do not stop in this manual use care and good judgement. Contact your customer service representative for read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine
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that: • The ignition switch is OFF • The key is removed • The engine spark plug wire(s) removed • All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed • The park brake is set • All by-pass valves, if so equipped, are open • Hydraulic controls are actuated to release pressure on pumps
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manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" 8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Support
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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- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
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the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above). Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
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. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and 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
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and secure the seat into place with the hardware as shown in Figure 2-7. 3. Remove the shoulder screw (a) and flange lock nut (b) from manual bag and install the seat lockout bracket (c) as shown in Figure 2-8. (b) (a) (c) Figure 2-8 4. Insert the wiring harness (a) into the bottom of the seat
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back into the desired position and release the rod when the seat is in the desired position. See Figure 2-14. To vary the lumbar support (700 and 900 series) move the lever on the right of the seat up and down. See Figure 2-17. (a) Figure 2-13 10. Use a wrench to hand tighten
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from corrosion. 4. Attach the black cable (g) to the negative battery terminal (b) with the bolt (e) and hex nut (f). See Figure 2-20. Note: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery prior to operating the machine. Section 2 - Assembly & Set
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starts Note: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition instructions in this Operator's Manual and the Engine Operator's Manual. The hour meter and service knob is located on the left side of the mower next to the operator's seat. Pull the knob
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seat back. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the lumbar support. Seat Prop (Not Shown) The seat prop is located on the reservoir on 700 and 900 models and 1/8" up the dipstick on 500 models. See the Product Care section of this manual for more information on the
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manual adjusted the mower deck should instructions on adjusting the seat. Safety Interlock System This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the machine. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet
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or flames near the battery. If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, recharge the battery. If a battery charger is unavailable and , as far from the battery as possible. 3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect
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power take-off switch, the tractor's engine will shut off. Using the Mower Deck WARNING Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, that can be thrown by the rotating blades. Note: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt
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be occasions whereby the grass type, stage of grass growth, soil conditions, and weather conditions will require different cutting blade types. Since the mower decks are designed so that over-lap of the cutting blades generally exceed 1.5", there is no need for orientation of one cutting blade to
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Product Care Maintenance Schedule Check gasoline level Check hydraulic hoses for leaks Check tires & tire pressure Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts Check blades and blade bolt tightness Check safety switches for proper operation Check fluid level in transmission oil expansion reservoir Check/
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Shaft Assembly Pivots Grass Collection System Lid Hinges (If Mower is so equipped) Engine Oil • Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection™ 15W40 • Shell Rimula® 15W40 • Reference your engine manual for other approved options Hydrostatic Fluid • Cub Drive System Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB) • Castrol™ (Syntec
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up on the mower deck presenting instructed in Engine Operator's Manual battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery. A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot. 4. Recharge the battery before returning to service
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battery lead (c) to the positive battery post (marked POS). 5. Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor. 6. Install the battery Transmission (700 & 900 Series) The 700 and 900 series are equipped following the instructions provided in the Engine Operator's Manual packed with this manual. WARNING
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cause serious starting problems. • Read the product manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. • serviceability. Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Check the engine oil. 2. Fully charge the battery cutting deck. The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should
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switch must be replaced. See your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Electric PTO Clutch This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator's seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades do not turn
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the key from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades. 1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section on page 24. 2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
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Spindle Assembly 1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section on securing the spindle assembly (d) and the two support plates (f) to the deck shell (g). See Figure your mower creeps, see your Cub Cadet service dealer. Troubleshooting Excessive Manual. Section 4 - Product Care 25
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Deck Spindle Deck Wheel Deck Skid Guard Battery Gas Cap Throttle Control Cable (If Equipped 972) Front Wheel Assembly, 15 x 6-6 (500 Series) Front Wheel Assembly, 16 x 6.5-8 (700/900 Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge
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Notes 27
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28 Notes
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Notes 29
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sale manual problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at http://support instructions charge
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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 has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect,
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PRO Z 500, 700 & 900 SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWERS LIMITED WARRANTY Cub Cadet LLC warrants new Cub Cadet branded Commercial ZeroTurn Riding Mowers an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. 7. Wheel rims are covered for a period of three (3) months for manufacturing defects. 8. Batteries have a