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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Z-Force S60 & Z-Force S48 Commercial

Form No. 769-08661

(November 12, 2012)

Summary of Contents for Z-Force 48

Page 1: ...t Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Z Force S60 Z Force S48 Commercial Form No 769 08661 November 12 2012 ...

Page 2: ...nformation available at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product sp...

Page 3: ...jects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 10 Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire ...

Page 4: ...d with the approved accessory or attachment 28 Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Cont...

Page 5: ...adjustment should be made without the operator sitting in the seat The seat back recline adjustment is also on the right side between the seat back and seat bottom and it provides up to 10 degrees The fore aft single locking adjustment tracks operate on roller bearings for smooth and almost effortless operation The lever for seat track actuation is near the right front corner of the seat bottom an...

Page 6: ... specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Pro...

Page 7: ...semble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Ke...

Page 8: ...ee Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or...

Page 9: ...e 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 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 hardwa...

Page 10: ...3 4 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat push the seat adjustment lever to the left Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Install the Rear Hitch Bracket 1 Remove the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts that secure the hitch bracket...

Page 11: ...e red cable to the positive battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut See Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 2 Remove the plastic cover if present from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut See Figure 3 8 3 Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion NOTE If the battery is put in...

Page 12: ...ired height index hole then push pedal forward and rock forward to unlock and slowly allow the pedal to move back until it reaches the lock rod Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the LH console to the right of the operator s seat The ignition switch has three positions as follows STOP The engine and electrical system is turned off RUN The tractor electrical system is energized START...

Page 13: ...E P ARK BRAKE OIL BA TT Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator 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...

Page 14: ...ated on the LH console to the left of the operator s seat and on the LH utility bin Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the rear of the LH console Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the front left of the seat The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the operator s seat Refer to the Assembly Set Up section for instructions on adjusting the...

Page 15: ...l minutes to cool before refueling Tighten the fuel cap securely Before Operating Your Tractor Before you operate the tractor study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the instruments and controls It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently This engine is certified to operate only on clean fresh unleaded regular gasoline For be...

Page 16: ...the interlock system for proper operation WARNING For personal safety the operator must be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the engine NOTE Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual for oil fill up instructions and refer to the Assembly Set Up section for gasoline fill up instructions 1 Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat 2 Engage the parking brake Refer to Figure 5 2 Engage the Park...

Page 17: ...hecked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting Stopping the Engine 1 Place the PTO switch in the OFF position 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for about one minute 4 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Always remove the key from the ignitio...

Page 18: ...hildren and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause dischar...

Page 19: ...o the correct terminals reversing them could result in serious damage to your engine s alternating system Battery Storage 1 When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery 2 All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly 3 The b...

Page 20: ...Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps transaxles that are sealed and are maintenance free However this model is equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir Under normal operating conditions the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not need to be checked and no additional oil is needed If checking the reservoir oil level pro...

Page 21: ...sh Nozzle Figure 6 2 4 Turn the water on 5 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST position 6 Move the tractor s PTO Blade Engage into the ON position 7 Remain in the operator s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse 8 Move the tracto...

Page 22: ...eling adjustments Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure Always level the deck side to side before front to rear NOTE When leveling the deck side to side make sure the two rear adjustment gears are set in the middle of the adjustment range If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows 1 With the tractor p...

Page 23: ...ation regarding tire pressure Always level the deck side to side before front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 and 3 8 lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows 1 Park the tractor on a firm level surface and place the deck lift pedal in a middle position 2 Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor 3 Measure the dist...

Page 24: ...NOTE In the highest position the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts are in the hole directly above the slots in the lowest position the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts are in the uppermost hole 3 Move the brackets into the desired position and re install but do not tighten the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts through brackets and the deck 4 Tighten the lower hex screws and flange loc...

Page 25: ...gative lead This will prevent sparking or possible injury from an electrical short caused by contacting the tractor body with tools being used to connect the cables Charging the Battery Test and if necessary recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time A voltmeter or load tester should read 12 6 volts DC or higher across the battery terminals See Figure 7 2 Voltmeter...

Page 26: ...n the idler assembly turn the wrench towards the back of the tractor and slide the belt off the PTO pulley See Figure 7 4 for the Z Force S60 and Figure 7 5 for the Z Force S48 Idler Assembly Figure 7 4 Idler Pulley Idler Pulley Bracket PTO Pulley Idler Pulley Figure 7 5 5 Once the belt is off the PTO pulley slide the deck forward and unhook the U Rod at the nose of the deck 6 Pull the cotter pins...

Page 27: ...nsion is on the belt To adjust the tension refer to Adjusting Belt Tension on page 23 NOTE Before using the tractor double check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly Deck Installation Install the deck on the tractor as follows 1 Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position and secure it by placing the lock rod behind the pedal See Figure 7 3 2 Slide the ...

Page 28: ...d and the same angle of sharpness is maintained If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many times or if any metal separation is present it is recommended that new blades be installed New blades are available at your authorized dealer The blades may be removed as follows 1 Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Deck Removal on page 26 then gently flip the deck over to ...

Page 29: ...Deck Removal on page 26 2 Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys Refer to Figure 7 13 1 Remove the drive belt See Replacing the Belt 2 Remove the blade See Mower Blade Care 3 Use a 3 4 wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade A block of wood may be placed between t...

Page 30: ...e pressure 1 Perform side to side deck adjustment 2 Sharpen or replace blade 3 Check tire pressure in all four tires Mower will not mulch grass If Equipped w Mulching Kit 1 Engine speed too low 2 Wet grass 3 Excessively high grass 4 Dull blade 1 Place throttle in FAST position 2 Do not mulch when grass is wet 3 Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower c...

Page 31: ...ce S60 954 04262 PTO Belt Z Force S60 954 3092A Drive Belt 954 04044A Deck Belt Z Force S48 942 04415 Mowing Blade Z Force S60 942 04417 Mowing Blade Z Force S48 918 3129C Deck Spindle 634 3159 Deck Wheel Z Force S60 734 04155 Deck Wheel Z Force S48 925 1707D Battery 951 12193A Gas Cap ...

Page 32: ...acement Parts Component Part Number and Description 946 1086 Throttle Control Cable 946 04752 Choke Control Cable 925 2054A Ignition Key 01006693P Chute Deflector 634 04698 Wheel Assembly 634 04623 Caster Wheel Assembly ...

Page 33: ...034150 Twin Bagger Power Assist 59A30034150 Power Assist Twin Bagger 19A70018100 Headlight Kit 19A70016100 Mulch Kit Z Force S48 19A70017100 Mulch Kit Z Force S460 19A70024100 58 Snow Blade OEM 190 784 Wheel Weights 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon Recommended for residential use only ...

Page 34: ...uent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor e...

Page 35: ...the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if ap...

Page 36: ...warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio ...

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