Cub Cadet Z Force S 54 Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual - Page 9

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler 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 (pushed all the way forward), 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. 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. Disengage the bypass rods. See Figure 3-1. Steering Wheel 1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cover to remove the hardware. 2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft. 3. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the hex screw. See Figure 3-2. Steering Wheel Cover Hex Screw Flat Washer Belleville Washer Steering Wheel Transmission Bypass Rods Keyhole Slot Steering Wheel Column Figure 3-1 5. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube (if so equipped) from the manual bag and store for future use. Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping purposes. To tilt the column forward, press the steering tilt pedal. Release the steering tilt pedal when the column is in the desired position. Figure 3-2 4. Place the steering wheel cover over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place. Install Operator's Seat To install the seat proceed as follows: NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached. A second person may be needed to to hold the seat. 1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor. Remove any packing material. NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the seat switch in the bottom of the seat. 9