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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 S

Form No. 769-07672

(March 13, 2012)

Summary of Contents for Z-Force S

Page 1: ...n 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 S Form No 769 07672 March 13 2012 ...

Page 2: ...to the most recent product information 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 th...

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: ...s 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 Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slop...

Page 5: ... damaged 12 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an ap...

Page 6: ...aximum 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 Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270 hours of operation At the en...

Page 7: ...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 objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation WARNIN...

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: ...tore for future use 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...

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 Fig 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 an...

Page 11: ...ch the red cable to the positive battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut See Fig 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 Fig 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 int...

Page 12: ...cking behind the notch on the front of the index plate Remove and replace the lock rod into the desired 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 Module WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintend...

Page 13: ...ll flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor s engine is started during this maintenance interval Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual HOURS 1 10 PTO BLADE 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 th...

Page 14: ...he operator s seat 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 Maintenance Adjustments section for instructions on adjusting the seat position CHOKE Steering Tilt Pedal The steering til...

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: ...ear or below freezing ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the battery is fully charged Start the engine as follows 1 Be sure the battery is in good condition A warm battery has much more starting capacity than a cold battery 2 Use fresh winter grade fuel Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting Do not use gasoline left over from summer 3 Follow t...

Page 17: ...king brake If leaving the tractor unattended also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades PTO engaged NOTE Mowing in reverse is not recommended WARNING Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Always look down and be...

Page 18: ...charged material to ricochet back toward the operator Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed Do not cut the grass too short Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position while mowing For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be ...

Page 19: ...es and systems which are being done at owner s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer Changing the Engine Oil 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 To complete an oil change pr...

Page 20: ...emove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil fill tube 2 While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil collection container unscrew the square head hose plug from the end of the hose See Fig 6 2 Drain the engine oil into the collection container 3 After draining the oil wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose Thread the square head plug into the drain hose fitting and fully t...

Page 21: ...o protect it from the elements The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage 1 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual WARNING Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as...

Page 22: ...he tractor start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit 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 tractor s PTO Blade Engage into the OFF position 9 Turn the ignition key to the STOP po...

Page 23: ... Retighten the hex bolt on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper adjustment is achieved Deck Spindle Grease fittings can be found on top of each spindle bolt See Fig 6 6 Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease Using a grease gun apply two strokes minimum or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft Grease Fittings Figure 6 6 Tires WARNING Never...

Page 24: ...wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the surface adjust as follows a Raise the deck lift pedal to its highest setting b Remove the front and rear deck wheels by removing the lock nuts and shoulder bolts which secure them to the deck See Fig 6 9 Lock Nut Shoulder Bolt Deck Wheel Figure 6 9 c Place the deck lift pedal in the desired mowing height setting d Reinsert the shoulder bolts with...

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 Fig 7 2 Voltmeter Re...

Page 26: ...he back of the tractor and slide the belt off the PTO pulley See Fig 7 4 Idler Assembly Idler Pulley Bracket Z Force S60 Z Force S54 Z Force S48 Figure 7 4 4 Pull the cotter pins out of the four deck lift adjustment brackets See Fig 7 5 Cotter Pin Figure 7 5 CAUTION The deck lift helper springs will cause the deck lift pedal to slam to the highest position if the click pin is not in front of the p...

Page 27: ...djustment brackets and the deck lift brackets on the deck See Fig 7 6 3 Once the deck is under the tractor move the deck lift pedal to the lowest mowing position NOTE To make the brackets line up properly it may be necessary to place a small block of wood under each side of the deck 4 Once the brackets are properly aligned slide the pin on the deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and...

Page 28: ...using the tractor double check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly Replacing the Deck Belt Z Force S60 54 1 Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Deck Removal on page 24 2 Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck See Fig 7 10 Hex Washer Screws Belt Cover Belt Keeper Figure 7 10 3 Using a 1 2 socket breaker bar or socket ratchet ...

Page 29: ...derside 2 Use a 3 4 wrench to hold the hex washer screw on the top of the spindle assembly when loosening the flange lock nut securing the blade See Fig 7 11 Hex Washer Screw Spacer Pulley Hex Screw Spacer Spindle Assembly Spacer Blade Flange Lock Nut Figure 7 11 3 A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securin...

Page 30: ...een the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade See Fig 7 12 Hex Washer Screw Spacer Pulley Hex Screw Spacer Spindle Assembly Spacer Blade Flange Lock Nut Figure 7 12 NOTE Take note of the order that the parts composing the assembly are placed 4 Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer screws Remove the spindle assembly...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...007 Oil Filter 754 04044A Deck Belt Z Force S48 754 04137A Deck Belt Z Force S54 01005376 Deck Belt Z Force S60 954 04262 PTO Belt Z Force S54 60 754 04250 Drive Belt 02005017 Mowing Blade Z Force S48 02005017 X Xtreme Mowing Blade Z Force S48 02005018 Mowing Blade Z Force S54 02005018 X Xtreme Mowing Blade Z Force S54 02005019 Mowing Blade Z Force S60 02005019 X Xtreme Mowing Blade Z Force S60 ...

Page 33: ...Wheel Z Force S48 634 3159 Deck Wheel Z Force S54 60 925 1707D Battery 751 12193A Gas Cap 946 1086 Throttle Control Cable 746 04057 Choke Control Cable 925 2054A Ignition Key 01006693 Chute Deflector 634 04128 Wheel Assembly Z Force S48 634 04295 Wheel Assembly Z Force S54 60 634 04629 Caster Wheel Assembly ...

Page 34: ...48 19A70012100 54 Triple Bagger Z Force S54 19A70012100 60 Triple Bagger Z Force S60 19A70016100 Mulch Kit Z Force S48 19A70017100 Mulch Kit Z Force S60 19A70018100 Headlight Kit 19A70025100 Hitch Kit 19A70024100 58 Snow Blade 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon ...

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Page 38: ...at 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 equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the w...

Page 39: ...till 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 applicable 1 Fuel Metering System Cold start enrichment system soft choke Carburetor and internal parts or fuel injection system Fuel pump Fuel tank 2 Air Induction System Air cleaner...

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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