Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 SD Operation Manual - Page 26

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 authorized service dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see your authorized service dealer. Notes Troubleshooting Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. • Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. • Replace blade. Uneven Cut 1. Deck not properly leveled. • Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Cutting blade dull or damaged. • Sharpen or replace cutting blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. • Check and correct tire pressure in all four tires. Mower will not mulch grass. 1. Engine speed too low. • Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Wet grass. • Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Excessively high grass. • Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Dull blade. • Sharpen or replace blade. Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged. • Place blade engage lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Blown fuse. • Replace fuse(s) 3. Parking brake not engaged. • Engage parking brake. 4. See Engine Operator's Manual. 26 Section 4- Product Care