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    • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual RZT L Series Tractor 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 LLC
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    To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. 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 up,
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    Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for injury. future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 7. Plan your mowing
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    the blades when driving in reverse. mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 4. 28. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand 5. and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. Do not mow
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    (s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" 6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws
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    manual. "Use of parts replace safety and instruction labels, as gas, oil, When required, models are equipped Support for information regarding the evaporative (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emission control configuration for your model service dealer or contact the service
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    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 under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and
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    which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. Always mow across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
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    & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Hardware Pack NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this
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    the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion. NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. 10
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    Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating the mower. 1. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the chute bracket. 2. Remove the flange
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    console. Each notch corresponds to a 1⁄2" change in the deck height position ranging from 1-1⁄2" at the lowest notch to 4" at the highest notch. Deck Lift Handle The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the console, and is used to raise and lower the mower deck. Pull the handle to the
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    turn over the engine. Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature. CAUTION: when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. • Pull the throttle/choke
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    ) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the throttle control handle rearward oil change intervals provided in the engine manual. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned
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    mower deck removed. Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover. • Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use extreme caution if the surface is slippery. • Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero
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    battery indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet battery as possible. 3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
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    zero turn drive when the lap bars are moved. If this happens, move the lap bar in the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to release fully. NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions
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    lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf. Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always
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    of the forward control lever. 1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever forward of the right lever. See Fig. 5-7. 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
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    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 and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck. 1. Mow across slopes, not up and down
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    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 lever slowly into the slow reverse position; the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop. Section 5 - Operation 21
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    Refer to the Engine Manual for all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions. Lubrication • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all other
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    : • Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. • Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have it inspected and serviced by a qualified tire mechanic. General Battery Information WARNING! • Should battery acid accidentally
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    the tractor (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage. 1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual. WARNING! Never store
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    the blades. Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to side before front to rear. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly
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    away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. The front gauge wheels on the mower deck are an anti-scalp feature, and should not Deck Rollers (If so equipped) The rear deck rollers can be set in either the low or high position. The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed
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    outside, cover the riding mower (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the riding mower is placed in storage. 1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine Manual. WARNING! Never store
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    battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS). 4. Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor. 5. Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
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    pulley. Highest Mowing Position 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 edge of the lower sheave of the pulley. Deck Lift Handle NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left
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    is fully rolled into the PTO pulley. Figure 7-7 NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly. 8. Place the deck lift handle into the highest mowing position and slide the deck out from beneath the tractor. 30 Section 7- Service
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    the Belt 42" Deck 1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 28). 2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck. See Figure 7-8. Belt Cover Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Spindle Pulley Idler Pulley Idler Arm PTO Pulley Belt Guards
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    "V" side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly. See Figure 7-12. 7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-12 and then reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 30). 32 Section 7- Service
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    the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade. See Figure 7-14. 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
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    Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) Cause 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Wet grass.
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    Part Number and Description 954-04033A 954-04325 954-05008 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L42 Deck Belt, RZT L46 Deck Belt, RZT L50 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 942-04244A 942-04053C 942-04053-X 942-05056 Deck Blade, RZT L42 Deck Blade, RZT L46 Deck Blade, RZT L50 Extreme Blade
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    04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L42/46 634-04128-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L50 & RZT L54 634-04212B 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L42 Caster Wheel Assy., RZT L46/50/54 Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready
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    42" & 46" Bagger w/ Weight Kit 50" Bagger w/ Weight Kit 54" Twin Bagger w/ Weight Kit 42" Mulch Kit 46" Mulch Kit 50" Mulch Kit 54" Mulch Kit Rear Engine Guard Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon Tractor Cover Oil Filter Wrench Spark Plug Wrench 16 oz. Tire & Tube Sealant by Tire Science™ 32 oz. Tire
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    purchaser or first placed into service. Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows: 1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the
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    , and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty
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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
O
PERATOR
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S
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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 L Series Tractor
Form No. 769-09343
(September 23, 2013)