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BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE

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Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND

the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.

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Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury

or death.

THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO

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Make you aware of hazards associated with engines

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Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and

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Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.

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The safety alert symbol

(

)

is used to identify safety

information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is

used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the

potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol

may be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER

indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided,

might result in minor or moderate

injury.

CAUTION

when used

without

the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that

could result in damage

to the engine.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS

Explosion

Toxic Fumes

Moving Parts

Shock

Hot Surface

Kickback

Fire

THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED

ON THE ENGINE OR

IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE:

On Off

Fuel Shutoff

Read Owner’s

Manual

Stop

Fuel

Choke

Safety Alert

Oil

Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power. For that reason, you should carefully read
and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed.

Summary of Contents for RZT 22

Page 1: ...h a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your n...

Page 2: ...st be connected Note Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF po sition before attaching the battery cable 1 Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of the battery and remove the hex cap screw and nut from the free end of the negative battery cable 2 Connect the negative battery cable heavy black to negative terminal NEG of the battery using the hex cap screw and nut Slide the black t...

Page 3: ... manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference 2 Only allow responsible 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 parts 4 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be pi...

Page 4: ...ty use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 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 obstacles such as rocks limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mac...

Page 5: ...structed in this manual 8 After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower 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 the ...

Page 6: ...D REVERSE FOR FIRST TIME OPERATORS Start Off In A Flat Open Area Keep Bystanders Away Set Throttle At A Low Speed Practice Maneuvering Forward Reverse Left Right Without Deck Engaged STARTING INSTRUCTIONS To START PARK BRAKE must be set P T O switch in OFF down position Lap bars in NEUTRAL and outward positions Throttle set properly CHOKE position if cold Turn key to ON then START release when eng...

Page 7: ...topped Before Placing Hands Or Feet Near Blades Before Leaving Operator Position Disengage Blades Place In Neutral Engage Parking Brake Shut Off And Remove Key When Using The Optional Grass Bagging Attachment The Front Counter Weight Included With Bagger Must Be Installed AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running Stop engine disconnect spark plug before adjus...

Page 8: ...ith regards to performance power rating and specifications If you have difficulties with the tractor and or equipment have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment or desire additional information not found in this manual contact your nearest authorized Cub Cadet dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line ...

Page 9: ... Deck Height Index RH and LH Drive Control Levers Deck Lift Handle Ignition Switch PTO Switch Transmission Bypass Rod Not Shown G Cup Holder Storage Tray Seat Adjustment Wing Knobs Not Shown Fuel Tank Cap Hour Meter Indicator Panel Throttle Control Choke Control N O Parking Brake Engagement Lever ...

Page 10: ...ing the control levers D Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat The ignition switch has three positions as follow Figure 4 OFF The engine and electrical system is turned off ON The tractor electrical system is energized START The starter motor will turn over the engine Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE To prevent a...

Page 11: ...el Feature Battery Indicator Refer to Figure 6 Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the ON position Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11 5 0 5 1 0 volts The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter If this indicator and display come on during operation check the battery and charging system for possi bl...

Page 12: ... the operator s seat The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position the parking brake engaged and the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully outward in the neutral position Keep all shields in place Keep away from moving parts NO RIDERS Keep all people and pets a safe distance away Look behind to both sides before backing up DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people Avoid slopes where pos...

Page 13: ...ff the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged NOTE The PTO switch must be moved to the OFF position to restart the engine The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will stop if bot...

Page 14: ...uctions previously provided then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection Have the tractor s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting STOPPING THE ENGINE Place the PTO switch in the OFF position Engage the parking brake Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position Place the...

Page 15: ... can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over which may result in serious injury or death to the operator Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward The tractor will start to move forward See Figure 10 As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase Figure 10 To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearwa...

Page 16: ... or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor IMPORTANT Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other The tractor will turn in the direction of the fo...

Page 17: ...e key from the switch DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 29 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Always drive across slopes NEVER UP AND DOWN Always turn uphill where possible Start at the b...

Page 18: ...g CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly If a safety circuit is not working as designed contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly To check the safety circuits proceed as follows Sitting in the tractor seat with both drive...

Page 19: ...d as follows Remove the two hex insert lock nuts securing the hex cap screws fastening the control lever to the control pivot bracket Refer to Figure 19 While holding the hex cap screws in the control lever mounting bracket remove the control lever w screws from the control pivot handle and reposition by inserting the screws in the other pair of holes If repositioning the control levers forward or...

Page 20: ...of ammonia water or baking soda water NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on as it can cause sparks Keep all sources of ignition cigarettes matches lighters away from the battery The hydrogen gas generated during charging can be combustible As a further precaution only charge the battery in a well ventilated area Always shield eyes and prote...

Page 21: ...ecurring problem with blown fuses have the tractor s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer Figure 21 Relays and Switches There are several relays and safety switches in the electrical system If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly have the electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer LUBRICATION Using a pressure lubricating gun ...

Page 22: ...ion control rod beneath the frame at the front of the rear tire If both wheels rotate locate both control rods See Figure 23 Figure 23 Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule Wheel rotation should stop If it does not contact your Cub Cadet dealer If the rotation stops adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to ...

Page 23: ... the square hole of the drive idler bracket See Figure 25 Figure 25 Using the ratchet for leverage pivot the idler bracket and idler pulley away from the backside of the V belt then lift the belt off and above the engine pulley and off the idler pulley With the belt loose lift the belt off up and over the two transmission drive pulleys Remove the belt from the engine and idler pulleys Loop the new...

Page 24: ... correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity approximately 3 gallons of the fuel system Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor Emptying the fuel system Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Run the engine until it begins to stall Use the choke to kee...

Page 25: ...rm See Figure 27 Figure 27 From the right side of the tractor release the right side of the deck by pulling the right deck support pin outward Raise the deck lift arms out of the rear hanger bracket slots by raising the deck lift handle on the tractor to its highest position Slide the deck forward so that the deck front hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the front deck bracket After ...

Page 26: ...ip to the ground The measurements should be equal If they re not proceed to the next step Comparing the two measurements determine whether the right side of the deck must be raised or lowered Loosen but do not remove the hex cap screw on the right deck hanger bracket Refer to Figure 28 Level the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loos...

Page 27: ...hey should be raised If the gauge wheels are too high they should be lowered Remove the lock nut securing one of the gauge wheel shoulder screws to the deck Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder screw See Figure 30 Insert the shoulder screw in the one of four index holes that will give the gauge wheel a 1 4 to 1 2 inch clearance with the ground Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel and adju...

Page 28: ...n and or before putting the deck into winter storage lubricate the spindle belt idler bracket with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No 2 multipurpose lithium grease The lube fitting is located in the top of the shoulder bolt securing the idler bracket After every 25 hours of operation and or before putting the deck into winter storage lubricate the deck gauge wheels with 251H EP grease or an equiva...

Page 29: ...OU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across t...

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Page 31: ...ction of the Briggs Stratton engine manual that applies to the above engine Read this manual in its entirety Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions pro vided in the manual However if you experience any engine problems or have any questions regarding your engine contact your Cub Cadet dealer first ...

Page 32: ... 13 14 Parts and Service Storage 15 16 Warranty Information 17 WARNING Briggs Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor bikes aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage serious injury including paralysis or even death Need assistance G...

Page 33: ... typical walk behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year Therefore the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions l...

Page 34: ...R indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine WARNING The engine exhaust from thi...

Page 35: ...l shut off valve OFF WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result WARNING If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area do not star...

Page 36: ...e terminal only engines with electric start WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK Use approved spark plug tester Do not check for spark with spark plug removed ENGINE INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION POWER RATINGS The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Auto motive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Gi...

Page 37: ...t to the performance or operational life of this engine This engine is warranted solely according to the prod uct and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap 0 008 0 012 in 0 20 0 30 mm Spark plug gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1 4 in 6 mm past top dead center check when engine is cold See Repair Man...

Page 38: ...Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals F 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 32 CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40 F 4 C will result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a mu...

Page 39: ... before starting Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources If fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine STARTING WARNING Do not use pressurized starting fluids Vapors are flammable OIL PRESSURE SWITCH If en...

Page 40: ...e short starting cycles 5 se conds maximum then wait one minute Follow equipment manufacturer s rec ommendations for charging battery 6 Let engine warm up Choke Equipped Move choke control lever toward RUN a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or min utes in cold weather Let engine run smoothly be fore each change Oper ate with choke in RUN TO STOP ENGINE 1 Move throttle ...

Page 41: ... cleaner cartridge 4 Replace Extended Life Series air clean er cartridge 4 Inspect spark arrester if equipped 4 Clean cooling system 4 Replace spark plugs 4 Replace in line fuel fil ter 4 Check valve clear ance 4 Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use then every 50 hours or every season Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more ofte...

Page 42: ...auge if engine is equipped is supplied by manufacturer of equipment AIR CLEANER Always replace cartridge and pre cleaner if damaged CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER Pre cleaner To clean wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Saturate with engine oil Remove all excess oil on pre cleaner by squeezing inside a clean ...

Page 43: ... muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen remove screen for inspection Replace screen if damaged or plugged WARNING FUEL SYSTEM Replacement parts for fuel system cap hoses tanks filters etc must be the same as original parts otherwise fire can occur WARNING FUEL FILTER if equipped 1 Disconnect spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs 2 Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut off valve befo...

Page 44: ...s and combustible debris If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen remove for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged or plugged Rotating Screen ROTATING SCREEN Linkage Springs and Controls CLEAN ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Prevent unintentional starting Before performing adjustments Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs Disconnect battery at negative terminal only...

Page 45: ...leaner cover must be assembled to carburetor before starting engine The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is not adjustable except for idle speed Governed idle speed is1750 rpm set at the factory TO ADJUST CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED SCREW CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER Double Barrel IDLE SPEED SCREW CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER Single Barrel 1 Start engine and warm up approximately 5 minutes before ...

Page 46: ...ug wrench 19374 Spark tester 19368 Oil pump kit 5056 uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs Stratton Service Dealer Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs Stratton engines Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs St...

Page 47: ...n engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months Your Engine Type Code Model Fill in both sides clip and return to Briggs Stratton Corporation P O Box 1144 Name Address City State Zip Country To purchase a complete list of Genuine Briggs Stratton Parts for your engine fill in both sides of this order form carefully We cannot fill your order without the correct Engine Model Type Code Allow 3 to 4 we...

Page 48: ...te to state and country to country r Sleeve Bore Kool Bore r 45 Commercial Use 2 years 90 days 1 year Consumer Use 2 years 2 years 90 days 1 year 1 year Note the following special warranty periods 2 years for Classic engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries for all consumer products in the European Union and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB 5 ye...

Page 49: ...elow the emission con trol systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased a Fuel Metering System Cold start enrichment system Carburetor and internal parts Fuel Pump b Air Induction System Air cleaner Intake manifold c Ignition System Spark plug s Magneto ignition system d Catalyst System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injection system Pulse valve e Miscella...

Page 50: ...7 9 7 7 7 C 9 7 95 7 96 7 9 7 6 CE E 9 9 8 6 9 7 7 5 5 7 8 79 8 8 8 6 9 8 7 9 8 LM 9 8 7 97 MN 7 96 7 9 9 5 7 6 9 8 7 8 7 96 7 9 8 9 8 E 8 8 7 8 9 7 7 5 7 8 7 8 9 6 8 7 C 9 9 9 5 9 C 97 96 8 7 9 5 J5 7 7 7 7 9 B 96 7 9 7 8 8 7 9 96 7 9 8 7 7 7 5 8 7 6 9 7 6 8 8 98 6 7 3 66 7 6 8 7 7 9 C 9 8 98 5 6 8 9 9 9 8 5 9 8 8 7 7 7 6 7 5 8C 8 8 7 6 97 6 8 8 98 9 9 9 8 9 5 7 9 9 MO 8 7 6 9 7 6 8 3 8 5 8 7 6 9...

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Page 52: ...ce items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possesions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet s authorized channels of export distribution e...

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