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• Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Tank SZ 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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any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times. Throughout this manual
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instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box
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mechanics should be trained to operate or service the equipment. The owner is responsible for instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys
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31. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement. Contact your customer service representative for assistance. Slope Operation Slopes
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age to operate this 3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be properly fastened machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the about the operator's waist at all times, except when the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on ROPS are: the machine and should
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rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the . Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and
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fuel tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support for use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and DANGER - MOWING IN REVERSE Always look behind and down for small children. Use slow speed. DANGER - BACK-OVER To avoid back-over accidents, always
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Slope Gauge (OK) Figure 1 20° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 20° 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
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transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances. 4. Engage the transmission bypass valves and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. 2. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position and secure
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the machine with the use of extensions. Also, access can be gained by reaching in from the sides over the tires fuel tanks. 9. Reset the parking 10. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the manual bag and store for future use. Cut the wire tie holding the chute deflector up and
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4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS "posts". 8. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and Install the bolts, retaining washers and lock nuts. See insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-7. Retaining Washer Bolt
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previously removed hardware as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-9 3. Remove the shoulder screw and flange lock nut from the the support cable and install the support cable with the previously removed hardware. See Figure 3-11. 4. Place the steering wheel cover over the center of the steering wheel
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when the seat is in the desired position. See Figure 3-13. Lumbar Support Suspension Mechanism Figure 3-14 The seat tilt is controlled by the knob on the forward to tilt the seat forward. See Figure 3-14. To vary the lumbar support move the lever on the right of the seat up and down. See Figure
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terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows: 1. Using the lever on the back of the seat frame, lift up on the lever and hex nut. See Figure 3-15. 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
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Tool Box Throttle Control Choke Knob Accessory Switch Receptacles Fuel Gauge Fuel Tank Cap NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use. Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob The PTO knob is located on the LH
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engine speed (RPM), and service reminders (oil, lube) in to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual. Throttle fuel tank after removing. WARNING! Never fill the fuel tank when instructions on adjusting the mechanical suspension mechanism. Lumbar Support Lever (Not Shown) The lumbar support
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valve to the left to open LEFT FUEL TANK OFF I23688 the flow from the left tank. To shut off fuel from both tanks rotate the valve 90° towards the rear of the tractor. See the Operation section for more information on using the fuel valve. Accessory Switch Receptacles The three receptacles
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Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat. 20 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 Dealer. • The
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winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline left over from summer. 3. Follow the previous instruction for Starting the Engine. Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gasses. Make
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tractor before making sharp turns. To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. tractor. Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 1.
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and reverse drive pedals to return the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor. 2. Push the PTO knob downward to the disengaged position. 3. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position. 4. If dismounting the machine, allow the drive pedals to return to the neutral
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levels. Low-lift blades are configured without offset, and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge. Mulch - These blades are generally designed for use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the blade generally produces higher turbulence in order that the grass can be
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Standard set-up Stems (Dandelion, Bahia, Buckhorn, etc.) Very Lush &/or tall grass Low cut height (1 to 2") Mulch Material collection Abrasive (sandy), dry Wet Reconfigurable Mower Inner Baffle Installed Discharge Baffle Installed Cutting Blades Hi-lift Removed Installed Hi-lift Removed
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cooling fins & external surfaces * Lubricate all grease fittings (see chart) Change hydrostatic fluid & filter in transaxles † Before Each use P P P P P P P Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 500 Hours After Mowing P P P P P P P P P P † - After first 300 hours, change hydrostatic fluid
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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®) Edge™ 5W50 Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored
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Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING ! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual to collect the used oil. NOTE:
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inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten the tire service life. See the tire side wall for proper inflation pressures. Observe remove the wheel. c. Mount a wheel and tire, replace the lug nuts, and using a torque wrench, tighten them to 44-50 ft-lbs. 2. Front Tire a. Set
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store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. 2. Service the engine as instructed in the seperate engine manual. 3. Engines stored between 30 and 90
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-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 using the tractor's deck lift pedal. The deck heights range from other deck wheel to the same height as instructed in step 3. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 31
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proceed as follows: NOTE: If the brakes need replaced, please see your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. 1. There is an access hole on the lower inside of the Repeat if parking brake does not hold. See Figure 6-4. Figure 6-5 2. Using a drum brake adjusting tool, or a standard screw driver, rotate the
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not rubbing excessively, if they are rotate the adjusting star back slightly until there is just a slight rub. NOTE: A slight rub is acceptable since a used brake will seat. 4. To contract the brake shoes, rotate the star adjustment outward away from the axle until there is a slight rub between the
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instructions use the same capacity fuse for replacement. Check the 30 amp fuse if the power steering is not working and check the 25 amp fuse for all other electrical problems. If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service
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engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades do not turn clutch is still not working properly, see an authorized service dealer. Deck Removal Remove the mower deck from serious burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Allow the muffler
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PTO Belt 4. Using a 1⁄2" drive insert the male end into the 1⁄2" square opening in the deck idler assembly and rotate the idler 1. Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in the 7-7. Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt as instructed on pages 33-34. Figure 7-6 36 Section 7- Service
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OFF" position and remove 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. 2. Jack up the front of the mowing
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Assembly 1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section. Screw Spacer Flange Lock Nut Support Plate Spindle Assembly Hex used in order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet service dealer. ground when the mower is in the operating position. WARNING! Use
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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
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942-04415 Hi-Lift Blade, 19.0 (SZ 54) Hi-Lift Blade, 21.0 (SZ 60) 918-05132 Deck Spindle 634-3159 Deck Wheel 731-09783 Deck Skid Guard 925-1707D Battery 751-12754 Gas Cap Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and
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Wheel Assembly, 24 x 12-12 634-04704 Wheel Assembly, 15 x 6.5-8 Contact your Cub Cadet dealer 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 10
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Cub Cadet Tank SZ tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price 490-850-0008 Power Assist Triple Bagger Front Weight Kit Power Assist Clam Shell Bagger 54" Mulch Kit 60" Mulch Kit Light Kit (ROPS mount) 72" Snow Blade 12V
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Notes 11 43
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44 Section 11- Notes
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Section 11 - Notes 45
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sale tanks 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
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will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part. WARRANTED PARTS: The Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. Air Induction System • Air cleaner • Intake manifold 3. Ignition System •
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TANK LZ/SZ ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER 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 purchase price of use