Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 48 w/ Fabricated Deck Operator'S And Service Manual Download

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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Residential Riding Mower

Turf Equipment

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL

23HP Z-Force 48

w/ Fabricated Deck

Summary of Contents for 23HP Z-Force 48 w/ Fabricated Deck

Page 1: ...Hydrostatic Zero Turn Residential Riding Mower Turf Equipment OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL MODEL 23HP Z Force 48 w Fabricated Deck...

Page 2: ...ng your Deck 16 B Mower Deck 17 C Hydrostatic Drive System 18 D Electrical Circuit 19 E Tires 20 F Brakes 21 G Hydraulic System 22 H Storage 22 Maintenance Schedule 23 Performance Adjustments 25 A Hig...

Page 3: ...ious injury to anyone who mis uses it and does not understand its operation For their personal safety all operators are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower Hazard control an...

Page 4: ...ponsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly 3 Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or near rotating part...

Page 5: ...loped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across slopes not up and down Remove...

Page 6: ...perating the machine 9 Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check t...

Page 7: ...fit inside the fuel tank opening use a funnel 10 When filling the fuel tank stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top This space is necessary for tank expansion Do not overfill 11 Wipe up any s...

Page 8: ...E R TO R EDU CE THE RISK O F IN JU RY D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S D ISC H A R G EC H U TEC O VERORGR A S S C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P LA C E Part Number 777I22765 Part...

Page 9: ...utting Height 1 to 4 No of Blades 3 belt driven power take off from engine Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle choke left and right steering levers electric blade clutch switch parking...

Page 10: ...f the zero turn machine primarily with the speed direc tional control lap bar of the downhill side of the machine I E maintain the uphill side lap bar essentially in a fixed position k Be careful when...

Page 11: ...the turf change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed B Controls 1 Engine Ignition and Start Switch See Fig ure 1...

Page 12: ...the pin 7 Fuel Shutoff Valve See Figure 4 Located on top of the fuel tank When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine When turned in a countercl...

Page 13: ...gle for mowing Fol low the procedures below to set the appropri ate angle to the mowing deck a Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from t...

Page 14: ...position both lap bars are in the neutral start position and the Power Take Off PTO also referred to as blade control switch is in the off down posi tion 2 Move the choke to the on up and the engine...

Page 15: ...efacement as well as traction surface and tire damage j To perform a zero turn 1 Please note a zero turn maneuver can not be executed while the machine is moving in the forward or reverse direc tions...

Page 16: ...ve both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward i To turn pull the lever back on the si...

Page 17: ...both spark plug caps b Lower the cutter deck to the ground Cap ture the deck lift pedal by placing the height of cut clevis pin into the Lock hole c Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt t...

Page 18: ...atchet insert the drive end into the 3 8 square opening in the lower idler arm assembly and push the idler arm counter clockwise While holding the idler arm back loosen the blade drive belt from the p...

Page 19: ...ve black cable c Attach the rubber battery strap 5 Jump Starting Warning Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking and the gases in the battery to explode a Attach the end of the red j...

Page 20: ...the engine Turn the blade clutch switch to the on position and the blades should start to rotate Raise up slightly off the operator s seat and the blades should stop If the blades do not stop when you...

Page 21: ...s and traction motors controlled by the two steering levers When the mower is parked with the engine shut off the hydraulic system locks the traction wheels Note To move the mower forward or in revers...

Page 22: ...end into an approved fuel container Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container Replace the fuel line on the carburetor Start the engine and allow it...

Page 23: ...ir cleaner 2 Grease the three spindle bearings 3 Check fluid level in the transaxle expansion tank The level should be maintained between 1 2 and 1 when cold C Every 50 Hour Checks or annually if less...

Page 24: ...er Deck Ball Wheels No of Grease Points Description Weekly 4 2 Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Take Up Idler Pivots Engine oil Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher Hydrostatic Fluid...

Page 25: ...rature 3 Locate the optional Hour Meter Tachometer Service Minder display on the right hand operator control panel if so equipped or use a hand held tachometer see Fig 1 on page 10 of the manual This...

Page 26: ...pera tor s legs or torso 2 Set the seat to the preferred operating position a Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the seat b The seat has five inches of front to rear adjustment availa...

Page 27: ...of the deck up or down turn the upper jam nut clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower a few turns 7 Measure the blade to ground height at the right rear blade tip Again be sure to measure at...

Page 28: ...28 WIRING DIAGRAM GD 02002990...

Page 29: ...footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate ZERO TURN mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and do...

Page 30: ...30 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED...

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Page 32: ...361 5770 or log on to our website at www cubcadet info This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening t...

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