Cub Cadet ZT1 42 Operation Manual - Page 7

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ASSEMBLY

Note:

This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by

model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the

tractor depicted may differ from yours.

Note:

All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the

tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Preparation

Manually Move the Tractor

1.

To engage the

transmission bypass

rods, pull the rod

back (a) and into

lower section of

“J” slot. Repeat on

opposite side. See

Figure 1.

2.

After moving tractor,

reverse step one

to disengage the

bypass rods.

3.

Remove the deck

wash system nozzle

adapter from the

manual bag, store

for future use.

Install Hitch (If necessary)

1.

Locate Hitch (a) and install

on

the rear of the frame using

the two hex washer screws (b)

provided. See Figure 2.

Note:

Hitch and hex washer

screws will be the hardware

pack.

Reposition Upper Hoop (If necessary)

Upper hoop may be positioned down for shipping purposes:

1.

Remove the

two hex

washer screws

(a) partially

installed on

the frame. See

Figure 3.

2.

Rotate the upper

hoop (b) into

position. See

Figure 3.

3.

Secure hoop in

place with the hex

washer screws

removed in step 1.

Torque the hex washer screws to 159-239 in-lbs (18-27 N-m).

Install Operator’s Seat

Knob Adjust or Lever Adjust

1.

Cut any straps securing

the seat assembly to

the tractor. Remove all

packing material.

Note:

Be careful not

to cut the seat wiring

harness.

2.

Install the seat onto

the seat pan (a) using

hardware provided.

a.

For a Knob

Adjust seat

insert bolts (b)

in the rear holes

and lock washer

(c) and knobs

(d) in the front.

Tighten securely.

See Figure 4.

b.

For a Lever Adjust

seat use flange

lock nuts (a) and

flat washers (b).

See Figure 5.

3.

If necessary, securely

connect the seat switch

wiring harness (a) to the

seat switch (b). See Figure

6. Secure excess

wire away from

pinch points before

continuing.

Note:

Tractor will not

operate without the

seat switch wiring

harness connected.

Position Lapbar Drive

Control Levers

The lapbar drive control levers can be adjusted up/down and forward/backward for

the operator’s comfort. Three height positions are available and/or levers can be

rotated forward or rearward using the knob.

To adjust the lapbar drive control lever

height, proceed as follows:

1.

Remove the two carriage

screws (a) and two flange lock

nuts (b) that secure the lapbar

drive control lever (c) to the

upper handle adjuster (d). See

Figure 7.

Note:

The multi-tool (if

equipped) can be used to make

this adjustment.

2.

Move the lapbar drive control

lever into one of the three

available heights and secure in

place with the carriage screws

and flange lock nuts. See Figure 7.

(a)

(b)

Figure 1

(a)

(b)

(b)

Figure 2

(a)

(b)

(b)

Figure 3

(b)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(d)

Figure 4

(a)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(a)

Figure 5

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

Figure 6

(b)

(b)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(d)

Figure 7

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