Cub Cadet RZT S 42 RZT S 42 Operator's Manual - Page 9

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Operator's Manual • Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers Tractor Preparation 1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. 2. If the deck is not in the highest mowing position (pulled all the way back), use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. Refer to the Controls & Features section for instructions on raising and lowering the deck. 3. Disengage the parking brake. 4. Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one out and to the right then letting it return to lock it into place. See Figure 3-1. Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping. 1. Place the steering column in one of the two positions and secure in place with the hex screws and flat washers packed seperately. See Figure 3-2. Flat Washer Hex Screw Figure 3-2 a b Figure 3-1 5. Disengage the bypass rods after rolling the tractor off the pallet. See Figure 3-1. 6. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the manual bag and store for future use. 9