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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 LZ Zero-Turn Tractor

Form No. 769-09181

(January 14, 2014)

Summary of Contents for Z-Force LZ

Page 1: ...s 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 LZ Zero Turn Tractor Form No 769 09181 January 14 2014 ...

Page 2: ... 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 specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power ...

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: ...igure 3 1 2 Disengage the bypass rods by reversing steps a b after moving the tractor See Figure 3 1 3 Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the manual bag and store for future use Install Operator s Seat To install the seat proceed as follows NOTE The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached 1 Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to th...

Page 10: ...ver to the pivot bracket then repeat the previous steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position 4 Refer to Adjusting the Drive Control Levers in the Maintenance Adjustments for instructions for the final adjustment of the levers Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position T...

Page 11: ...nd is located behind the seat box The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR Under normal operating conditions no oil should be added to the reservoir The COLD oil level should be no higher than approximately 1 4 the Full Cold mark above the bottom of the reservoir See Figure...

Page 12: ...ep 2 1 Remove the plastic cover if present from the positive battery terminal and attach the 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 th...

Page 13: ... out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine When the levers are fully outward the parking brake is also engaged Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission Consequently these levers control all of the movements of the tractor Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors and will take some practice to master Refer to...

Page 14: ...ly Set Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat position 1 5 3 3 5 2 2 5 1 4 Fuel Tank Caps The fuel tank caps are located near the middle of the RH and LH console Turn the fill cap to remove The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck allowing some space in the tank for fuel expan...

Page 15: ...Manual Low Oil The letters LO followed by the letters OIL then followed by the meter s accumulated time will indicate the tractor is low on oil Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in this Owner s Manual Low Battery At startup the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulated hours The letters LO will display followed by the letters BATT and ...

Page 16: ...acles Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the PTO place the steering levers in the neutral opened out position move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch Inspect for damage Repair the damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and ...

Page 17: ... brake 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 both drive control levers are moved into the reverse position To restart the blades the PTO must be moved to the OFF position and then back to the ON position Starting the Engine WARNING This tractor is equipped with a safety interlo...

Page 18: ...ating the control levers takes some practice We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably large level and open practice area where there are no obstructions pedestrians or animals You should practice operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes Carefully move or have moved the tractor to the practice area When performing the practice session the PTO should not be engaged While practicin...

Page 19: ...ractor While Driving Forward WARNING When reversing the direction of travel we recommend performing gradual U turns where possible Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement and could affect control of the tractor ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns To turn the tractor while driving forward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other...

Page 20: ...ward 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 forward control lever 1 To turn to the left while traveling in reverse move the left drive control lever forward of the right lever See Figure 5 6 Rearward Left Turn Figure 5 6 2 To turn to the right while traveling in reverse ...

Page 21: ...owly move the LEFT lap bar forward while maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel position 4 To stop the turn and reinitiate FORWARD travel slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap bar 5 For counterclockwise turns reverse the above procedure Stopping the Tractor 1 Move both drive control levers to the neut...

Page 22: ...move the throttle control to the FAST position 4 Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the deck lift handle 5 Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers forward to move the tractor forward and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point NOTE The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut Mowing at full speed will adversely affect...

Page 23: ...een the engine and the seat box clear of grass clippings and leaves WARNING If the engine has been recently run the engine muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin Exercise caution to avoid burns Using the Deck Wash System WARNING When using the deck wash system never engage the deck from any position other than the operator s seat of the tractor Do not us...

Page 24: ...ts proper life cycle Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases Us...

Page 25: ...fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc 2 If storing the tractor for 30 days or more a To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine the fuel system must be either completely emptied or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration WARNING Fu...

Page 26: ...ough the flat washers and then the control lever then into the lower arm Tighten the hex screws until snug Repeat the steps on the other control arm To adjust the drive control levers forward rearward proceed as follows 1 Loosen the control lever knobs on the side of the drive control levers See Figure 6 4 Control Lever Adjuster Control Lever Knob Lower Arm Assembly Figure 6 5 2 Place the control ...

Page 27: ... should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement 4 Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed if necessary 5 Using a wrench raise the front of deck by loosening the lock nuts to the front of the pivot pin and then tighten the jam nuts on the back of the pivot pin to raise the front of the deck and secure in place See Figure 6 7 Pivot Pins Figure 6...

Page 28: ...operating properly 7 Drive the riding mower without a load to make certain all the riding mower systems are functioning properly 2 Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge wheel hex screws to the deck Remove the gauge wheel hex screw and spacer See Figure 6 8 Lock Nut Wheel Hex Screw Spacer Figure 6 8 3 Insert the hex screw into the one of three index holes in the front gauge wheel brac...

Page 29: ...attery with a 12 volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement If the electrical system does not function check for a blown fuse If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses have the tractor s electrical system...

Page 30: ...ling the Belt off the PTO Pulley 1 Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine 2 Sitting behind the tractor facing forward reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley WARNING Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when roll...

Page 31: ... When aligned push each pin fully inward through the lift arms to secure the arms in the rear hanger bracket slots 7 Make certain the V belt is in the spindle pulleys on the deck then route the belt rearward beneath the tractor frame above the transmission tube s to the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine 8 Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizon...

Page 32: ... of the blades evenly so that the blades remain balanced 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 Dec...

Page 33: ...ressure 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 rabbit 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 narrow...

Page 34: ...Number and Description KM BPR4ES Spark Plug KM 99999 0384 Air Filter KM 49065 7007 Oil Filter KM 49019 0014 Fuel Filter 9754 05012 Deck Belt 48 Deck 954 05013 Deck Belt 54 Deck 954 05015 Deck Belt 60 Deck 954 04317A Drive Belt 942 04417 Blades 48 02005017 Xtreme Blades 48 942 04416 Blades 54 02005018 Xtreme Blades 54 942 04415 Blades 60 02005019 Xtreme Blades 60 618 06994 Deck Spindle 48 618 06993...

Page 35: ...mber and Description 634 3159 Deck Wheel 925 1707D Battery 751 12179B Gas Cap 746 05099 Throttle Control Cable 746 1085A Choke Cable 725 1341B Ignition Key XXX XXXX Discharge Chute Assembly 634 04295 Rear Wheel Assembly 634 04629 Front Wheel Assembly ...

Page 36: ...24 Tire Chains 19A70032100 Light Kit 19A70045100 Power Deck Lift 19A70019100 Lawn Striping Kit 490 290 0013 Riding Mower Cover 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 325 0020 Tire Sealant 490 900 0045 Oil Filter Wrench 490 900 0062 Armortek Non Stick Spray 490 000 0028 Carburetor Choke Cleaner 22216 32 oz Sta Bil fuel Additive ...

Page 37: ...Notes 11 37 ...

Page 38: ...a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for...

Page 39: ...t cause of 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 equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if ap...

Page 40: ...mage In addition Cub Cadet may deny 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 L...

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