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  • Cub Cadet RZT L 46 | RZT L 46 KW Operator's Manual - Page 1
    • 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 contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual to protect your be instruction. caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in 5. To help avoid blade contact or
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    the blades when driving in manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your customer service included as part of this manual to measure change the stability instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
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    Be alert and turn machine off if change Clean up oil or fuel spillage 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
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    manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the with factory setting of engine governor. original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" Notice Regarding Emissions 12. Do not change and instruction labels, gas, oil, When Support authorized service dealer
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    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 under the cutting deck. Contact with the
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    8 Slope Gauge Section 2 - Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.
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    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 1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the tractor. Remove any packing material.
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    posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions for the service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual
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    Lower Deck 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
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    Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable 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
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    by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature. CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing tank. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the
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    ). BATT. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to the "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
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    If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position and the PTO is
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    tractor if any part of the interlock into the ignition switch and turn the key clockwise to the oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet the normal starting instructions previously provided; and LH drive control levers fully outward in
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    conventional type riding tractor. Although and because a zero turn tractor is more maneuverable, getting used to operating refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions to adjust the levers so that they are even. WARNING! Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers. Do not release
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    in the direction of the rearward control lever. 1. To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Fig. 5-4. Forward Left Turn 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever
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    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 significantly reduce your control of the
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    unless a pivot or zero turn is required. 7. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip. 9. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the
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    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 circuits, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged position. Momentarily turn
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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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    Have it inspected and serviced by a qualified tire battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause drive or you wish to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually changed. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 23
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    Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual and reduce serviceability. Removing The Tractor From Storage 1. Check the engine oil. 2. handling the blades. Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH drive control levers
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    To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. If not already wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the front
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    the rollers will roll the grass. In the high position, the rollers are in a storage position and do little or no rolling of the grass. Change the roller position as follows: 1. Remove the cotter pin from the right end of the J-hook. See Figure 6-7. High Position Low Position Right Rear Roller
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    Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine Manual dryer, etc. 2. Service the engine as instructed in the seperate engine manual. 3. Engines stored oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts
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    Service 7 Battery Removal WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and fuse. 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 the belt from the PTO pulley. 28
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    belt off the PTO 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 backside of the 'V" belt just far enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. See Figure 7-4. 46/50/54" Decks
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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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    all the hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly. See Figure 7-8. 7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-8 and then reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 30). 46" Deck 1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 28). 2. Remove
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    the assembly. See Figure 7-10. 7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-10 and then reinstall belt covers to the deck. See Figure 7-11. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Belt Guard Belt Guard Flange Lock Nut Idler Arm Flange Lock Nut Belt the belt as shown in Figure 7-12 and then
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    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 dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Tractor Creeping Creeping
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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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    Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L54 634-04293-0931 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
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    10 The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT L tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 19B70020100 19B70004100 19A70043100 19A30006100
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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
M
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)