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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 SZ Zero-Turn Tractor

Form No. 769-09407B

(July 24, 2014)

Summary of Contents for Z-Force SZ

Page 1: ...es 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 SZ Zero Turn Tractor Form No 769 09407B July 24 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: ...ta 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 28 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assi...

Page 5: ... 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 approved gasoline containe...

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: ...e cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw 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 WARNING ...

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: ...often when mowing tall dry grass Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped wi...

Page 10: ... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle See Figure 3 3 Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 3 3 4 Turn on the water supply 5 From the tractor operator s seat start the engine and engage the PTO Allow to run ...

Page 11: ...exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly 3 The battery must be stored with a full charge A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot 4 Recharge the battery before returning to service Although the tractor may start the engine charging system may not fully re...

Page 12: ... 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor c Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days 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 keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual drain the ...

Page 13: ...de tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground The first measurement taken 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 piv...

Page 14: ...ed to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced WARNING Drain fuel only into unapproved container outdoors away from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel 3 Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread ...

Page 15: ...terclockwise move the steering column to the desired position and then rotate the lever clockwise to lock it into position NOTE Be sure that the steering column adjustment lever is tight to prevent the column from moving when operating the tractor NOTE The handle is spring loaded so that it can moved out of the way after tightening Pull the handle out and rotate it to the desired position Forward ...

Page 16: ...the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE 1 5 3 3 5 2 2 5 1 4 Power Take Off PTO Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the left of the hour meter indicator panel The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft Pull the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch or push the knob downward to disengage ...

Page 17: ... followed by the letters SOON then finally followed by the meter s accumulated time CHG OIL SOON TIME will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours This oil service minder intervall will occur every 50 hours Before the interval expires change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Operator s Manual FAST SLOW Low Oil The letters LO followed by...

Page 18: ...terials such as dry grass leaves debris etc Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot Allow the engine several minutes to cool before refueling Tighten the fuel cap securely Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the trac...

Page 19: ... Refer to Figure 5 1 Brake Pedal Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Figure 5 1 4 Make certain the PTO switch is in the disengaged down position 5 Move the throttle control to midway between its slow and fast positions 6 Move the choke control into the CHOKE position NOTE If the engine is warmed up it may not be necessary to place the choke control in the CHOKE position 7 Turn the ignition key cloc...

Page 20: ...Avoid sudden starts excessive speed and sudden stops 1 Release the parking brake Move the throttle control lever into the FAST position 2 To travel FORWARD slowly press the forward drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved See Figure 5 2 Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Figure 5 2 3 To stop or slow down the tractor take your foot off of the f...

Page 21: ... either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b The operator leaves the seat Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor 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 The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Mow across slopes not up a...

Page 22: ...r on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip 9 To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf if possible change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 for the next and each subsequent mowing WARNING Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing NOTE When stopping the tractor for a...

Page 23: ...often when mowing tall dry grass Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped wi...

Page 24: ... back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle See Figure 6 3 Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6 3 4 Turn on the water supply 5 From the tractor operator s seat start the engine and engage the PTO Allow to run ...

Page 25: ...exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly 3 The battery must be stored with a full charge A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot 4 Recharge the battery before returning to service Although the tractor may start the engine charging system may not fully re...

Page 26: ... 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor c Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days 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 keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual drain the ...

Page 27: ...de tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground The first measurement taken 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 piv...

Page 28: ...ed to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced WARNING Drain fuel only into unapproved container outdoors away from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel 3 Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread ...

Page 29: ... battery terminals See Figure 7 2 Voltmeter Reading State of Charge Charging Time 12 7 100 Full Charge 12 4 75 90 Min 12 2 50 180 Min 12 0 25 280 Min Figure 7 2 Charge the battery 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...

Page 30: ...gure 7 3 e Skip ahead to step 6 5 Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley a 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 b 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 ...

Page 31: ...ure the arms in the rear hanger bracket slots 6 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 7 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...

Page 32: ... edges 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 ...

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: ...ber and Description KM BPR4ES Spark Plug KM 99999 0384 Air Filter KM 49065 7007 Oil Filter KM 49019 0014 Fuel Filter 954 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 X Xtreme Blades 48 942 04416 Blades 54 02005018 X Xtreme Blades 54 942 04415 Blades 60 02005019 X Xtreme Blades 60 618 06994 Deck Spindle 48 618 069...

Page 35: ...ber and Description 634 3159 Deck Wheel 925 1707D Battery 751 12179B Gas Cap 746 05099 Throttle Control Cable 746 1085A Choke Cable 725 1744A Ignition Key 631 05176 Discharge Chute Assembly 634 04295 Rear Wheel Assembly 634 04629 Front Wheel Assembly ...

Page 36: ...e 490 241 0024 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: ...roducts com GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years The warranty period begins...

Page 39: ...pair 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 applicable 1 Fuel...

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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