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  • Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 | Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual - Page 1
    Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Z-Force S 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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    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, operate
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    up and thrown by machine and in the 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 pattern to avoid
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    to improve stability. 21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. blade(s), place drive control levers in neutral, set parking These can change the stability of the machine. brake, stop engine and remove key before
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    and allow extra distance to stop. 9. Use caution during turns to avoid jack-knifing. 10. Use extra caution when operating in reverse. 11. Do not modify or repair the hitch, replace the hitch if damaged. 12. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Service Safe Handling of Gasoline: 1. To avoid
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    wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(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
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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 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
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    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. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind
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    • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position. Refer to the Controls & Features section for instructions on raising and lowering the deck
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    is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure wire harness while installing the seat. See Figure 3-4. Fuel Fill-Up Figure 3-5 Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank (beside the engine on the right side of the mower). When the fuel tank reaches one inch
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    , terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. For shipping 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
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    foot platform and is used to raise and lower the mower deck. The deck lift pedal has 17 positions including the transport position. Push the pedal forward and rock back to lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate. Remove and replace the lock rod into
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    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 briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
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    & Z-Force S54 The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation. DO
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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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    Operator's Manual for oil fill-up instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for gasoline fill-up instructions. 1. Operator oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet idle for about one minute. 4. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF
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    are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. 1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page. 2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE
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    discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed. • mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Using the Deck Lift Pedal Push the pedal forward until it
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    and instructions. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING
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    your tractor. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. Removing the Tractor from Storage 1. Check the engine oil. 2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
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    Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are maintenance-free. However, the Z-Force S60 and Z-Force S54 are equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in
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    applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Grease Fittings Figure 6-4 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Deck Spindle Grease fittings can be found on top of each
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    deck hanger brackets. See Figure 6-6. 5. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left and right side of the deck by turning the adjustment gears. See Figure 6-6. 6. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Figure 6-7 Section
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    caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown 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
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    pedal. Figure 7-3 5. Slide the links off the pins. 3. Using a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket, turn the wrench towards the back of the tractor and slide the belt off the PTO pulley. See Figure 7-4. NOTE: It may be easier to place the deck lift pedal in the transport position when sliding
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    routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley. Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets Deck Belt PTO Pulley PTO Belt Figure 7-8 Deck Lift Brackets 7. Place the deck in the
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    shown in Figure 7-9. After routing the belt Replacing the Deck Belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley. Z-Force S60/54 1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
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    25). 2. Replace the PTO belt and reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck Installation on page 26. Blade Spindle Assembly Spacer Mower Blade Care Flange Lock Nut WARNING! Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful
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    on page 25). 2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. Refer to Figure 7-9. 1. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Belt) 2. Remove the blade. (See Mower Blade Care). 3. Use a 3⁄4" wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) 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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    Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04044A 954-04137A 01005376 Deck Belt, Z-Force S48 Deck Belt, Z-Force S54 Deck Belt, Z-Force S60 954-04262 PTO Belt, Z-Force S54/60 only 954-04250 Drive Belt 942-04417 942-04416 942-04415 Deck Blade, Z-Force S48 Deck Blade, Z-
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    Component Part Number and Description 746-04057 Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 01006693P Chute Deflector 634-04128 634-04295 Wheel Assembly, Z-Force S48 Wheel Assembly, Z-Force S54/60 934-04629 Caster Wheel Assembly 32 Section 9 - Replacement Parts
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    -850-0014 22216 10 Part 48" Double Bagger (Z-Force S48) 54" Triple Bagger (Z-Force S54) 60" Triple Bagger (Z-Force S60) Mulch Kit (Z-Force S48) Mulch Kit (Z-Force S54) Mulch Kit (Z-Force S60) Tractor Cover (Z-Force S48) Hitch Kit 58" Snow Blade Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon Oil Filter Wrench Spark
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    Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts. 9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of
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    warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part. WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment
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    CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN 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 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.
Z-Force S
Form No. 769-08654
(November 28, 2012)