Cub Cadet RZT L 42 H Operation Manual

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    • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT Series Tractor - Model RZT42 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. Printed In USA CUB CADET
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    Thank You Thank you for purchasing an RZT series tractor manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. 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
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    during machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
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    are not covered in this manual, use contact or thrown object injuries. care and good judgment. Contact your customer service 13. Stop the blade(s) degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends and follow all instructions provided with the approved to push the tractor and may cause you to
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    . Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised to stop. 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Service Safe Handling of Gasoline: 1. To avoid personal injury or property
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    manual. service performance and compromise safety!" department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
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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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    Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate RZT zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down
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    Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One RZT Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Kohler Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Preparation 2. Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat bracket as shown in Fig. 3-2.
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    steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position. 5. Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on final adjustment of the levers. Shipping Brace Figure 3-5 10 Section 2- Assembly & Set-Up
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    . Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to master. Refer to Operation for instructions on using The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the control levers. the seat box frame, and is used to
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    "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual. When key is turned to the "ON" position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is
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    hour meter. If this indicator and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/ or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil Pressure Indicator This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop
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    RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Entirely read this operator's manual. the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning. • Operate the drive control levers smoothly and do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the
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    , immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Cold Weather Starting When starting the engine at temperatures near . 3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact
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    Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Figure 5-2 NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions to adjust the levers so that they are even. 4. Move the throttle/choke control lever forward to the full throttle position (3300-3500 RPM
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    Driving the Tractor Forward 1. Warning! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator. 1. Slowly and
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    Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See
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    Executing a Zero Turn Warning! When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur. 1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by
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    Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety
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    , stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Changing the Engine Oil Warning! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
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    drain port. 7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. Spark Plug The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once
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    transmissions are equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances. Warning! : Do not tow the tractor After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger circular opening of the
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    . • Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although the tractor may start, the engine filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual. warning! Never fuel tank deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. c. Empty the fuel system: • Prior
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    to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig. 6-4. 2. While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling, remove the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw from the bottom of the control lever
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    Leveling the Mower Deck When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4 inch lower than the rear of deck. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. See the tire side wall for
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    the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. The mower deck cutting height can be set in any of six height settings using the tractor's deck lift
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    battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer 28
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    is not functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the tractor as pulley. 3. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt rides out onto the
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    handle to lower the deck lift arms into the slots of the rear deck hanger brackets. 6. Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver the deck as necessary to align the holes in the deck lift arms with the pins. Refer belt onto the movable idler pulley. Refer to Fig. 7-4. 30 Section 7- Service
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    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. The cutting and reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck Installation on page 30. Spindle Assembly Figure 7-8 Section
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    belt from the PTO clutch on the bottom of the engine following the instructions in Deck Removal. 2. From beneath the rear of the tractor, insert from the Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. engine and idler pulleys. 6. If the rotation stops, adjust
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    the tractor is not creeping. If creeping, adjust following the instructions in that subsection. 3. Recheck the tracking after making any adjustments necessary. NOTE: If the stop bolt is adjusted too far, the tracking problem will change sides. Make fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt.
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    Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Cause 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Drive control levers not fully outward in neutral
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    Problem Engine overheats Cause 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Air flow restricted. Engine hesitates at high RPM Engine Idles rough 1. Spark plug(s) a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. Section 8 - Troubleshooting 35
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    ) 954-04043A Drive Belt (Transmission) 734-04155 Deck Wheel 751-10703 Fuel Tank Cap Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 36
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    -04293 Wheel Assembly 634-04212A Caster Wheel Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. Section 9 - Replacement Parts 37
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    are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number 19A70005100 190-116-000 19A-115-100 19A-116-100 190-117-100 Part Double Bagger 42" Mulch Kit Rear Bumper
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    Notes 11 39
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    40 Section 11- Notes
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    Section 11 - Notes 41
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    required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD Consumer Group Inc recommends that Inc's distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for the warranty period
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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 lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or
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    CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY for residential zero-turn ("rzt") mowers IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for information on required
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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
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PERATOR
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ANUAL
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •
Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •
Warranty
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.
RZT Series Tractor — Model RZT42
Form No. 769-04261
(September 19, 2008)