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

Printed In USA

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.

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RZT Series Tractor

Form No. 769-07772 

(December 21, 2011)

Summary of Contents for RZT SERIES TRACTOR

Page 1: ...n 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 Operator s Manual RZT Series Tractor Form No 769 07772 December 21 2011 ...

Page 2: ...cteristics 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 you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us directly MTD s Customer Support telephone numbers ...

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: ...he 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 Contact your...

Page 5: ...y 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 container b Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling c When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or...

Page 6: ...ssion 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 end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or deat...

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: ...tractor off the shipping pallet The transmission bypass rods one for each the RH and LH transmission are located beneath the frame platform just inside each rear wheel Disengage the bypass rods See Fig 3 1 Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube from the manual bag and store for future use Pull Out Bypass Rod Then Lower Into Slot Keyhole Slot RH Transmission Bypass Rod Figure...

Page 10: ...the seat 2 Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat pan as shown in Fig 3 5 3 Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder bolts and lock nuts Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat See Fig 3 6 Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping purpo...

Page 11: ...rom the outside insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket Secure with the flange lock nut See Fig 3 7 4 Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot bracket then repeat the previous steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position 5 Refer to Adjusting the Drive Control Levers in the Maintenance Ad...

Page 12: ... dismount the tractor The levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine 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 Operation for ...

Page 13: ...d 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 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 follows STOP The engine and electrical system is turned off RUN The tractor electrical system is energized START The...

Page 14: ...choke control is located on the LH console to the left of the operator s seat When set in a given position a uniform engine speed will be maintained Push the throttle choke control handle forward to increase the engine speed The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle choke control in the fast position full throttle when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged Pull the t...

Page 15: ...inutes 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 best ...

Page 16: ...the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load 9 Observe the hour meter indicator panel If the battery indicator light or oil pressure light come on immediately stop the engine Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer Throttle Choke Control Lever Set Up 1 Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat 2 Engage the parking brake Refer to Fig 5 1 3 ...

Page 17: ...zero turn tractor is more maneuverable getting used to operating 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 pra...

Page 18: ...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 The tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward ...

Page 19: ...arward 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 Fig 5 7 2 To turn to the right while traveling in reverse move the right drive control lever forward of the left lever See Fig 5 8 3...

Page 20: ...e ignition key off and remove the key Driving On Slopes Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section 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 1 Always drive across slopes never up and down Control the...

Page 21: ... tractor for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the shift lever in neutral Engage the parking brake Shut engine off and remove the key Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn browned by hot exhaust from your tractor s running engine Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly If a safet...

Page 22: ...r s seat of the tractor Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders 1 Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply 2 Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Pull back the lock collar of t...

Page 23: ...NING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda water NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clips to the battery whil...

Page 24: ... 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 on a furnace water h...

Page 25: ...rol levers forward or rearward proceed to the next step If not fully tighten the flange lock nut To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward proceed as follows 1 If not already loose loosen the flange lock nut and rotate the control lever either forward or rearward to the desired position See Fig 6 4 NOTE If the control lever is too tight to move slightly loosen the hex insert flange lo...

Page 26: ... the rear tip to the ground The front distance should be approximately 1 4 less than the rear If it is not proceed to the next step 5 From the front of the tractor loosen the outer hex nuts on the deck front hanger rod and turn them away from the inner nuts Refer to Fig 6 6 6 If the front of the deck was too low turn the inner hex nuts clockwise against the hanger bracket to shorten the front hang...

Page 27: ...ndex holes in the front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a 1 4 to 1 2 clearance with the ground 4 Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel and adjust the other gauge wheels into the respective index holes of the other gauge wheel brackets on the deck Adjusting the Rear Rollers If so equipped The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed In the low position ...

Page 28: ...rical 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 checked by your authorized service dealer Relays and Switches There are several s...

Page 29: ...ave of the pulley NOTE If pulling the right side of the belt turn the pulley to the left V Belt Pull Idler Pulley Rearward Movable Idler Pulley Fixed Idler Pulley Idler Bracket 4 While still holding the belt downward continue turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt is rolled off the pulley Refer to Fig 7 4 5 Lower the deck to the ground using the deck lift handle 6 Locate the LH and RH ...

Page 30: ...r the deck so that the slots in the two rear deck hanger brackets approximately align with the deck lift arms of the tractor Refer to Fig 7 5 5 Use the tractor deck lift handle to lower the deck lift arms into the slots of the rear deck hanger brackets 6 Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver the deck as necessary to align the holes in the deck lift arms with the pins Refer to Fig 7 5 7 W...

Page 31: ...elp in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade See Fig 7 7 3 When reinstalling the blades be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing up toward the top of the deck 4 Tighten the blade nuts to 70 90 ft lbs 5 Reinstall the deck refer to Deck Installation on page 30 Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tracto...

Page 32: ...ich direction the tractor is tracking a If the tractor tracks to the right adjust the control lever stop bolt on the left side b If the tractor tracks to the left adjust the control lever stop bolt on the right side 5 Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right console See Fig 7 9 6 Loosen the jam nut on the stop bolt then turn the stop bolt counterclockwise to make it longer Recheck the ...

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: ...37A V Belt 42 Deck 954 04044A V Belt 50 Deck 954 040138A V Belt 54 Deck 954 04043B Drive Belt Transmissions 942 04308 Blade 42 Deck 942 04308 X Extreme Blade 42 Deck 942 04053C Blade 50 Deck 942 04053C X Extreme Blade 50 Deck 942 0677B Blade 54 Deck 942 0677 X Extreme Blade 54 Deck 918 04822A Deck Spindle 42 Deck 918 04125B Deck Spindle 50 Deck 918 04608A Deck Spindle 54 Deck Phone 800 800 7310 to...

Page 35: ...e Assembly 42 Deck 631 04070A Discharge Chute Assembly 50 54 Deck 634 04293 Wheel Assembly 42 Deck 634 04128 Wheel Assembly 50 Deck 634 04295 Wheel Assembly 54 Deck 634 04237B Caster Wheel Assembly 42 Deck 634 04321A Caster Wheel Assembly 50 54 Deck Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads ar...

Page 36: ...93 50 Mulch Plug Kit 19A 115 100 Rear Bumper 19A 116 100 Rear Spreader 190 117 100 Sun Shade 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT tractor See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability ...

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

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: ...warranty Refer to applicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance 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 Service completed by someone other th...

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