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

Printed In USA

PERATOR

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ANUAL

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.

Mustang Series RZT

Form No. 769-10226

(September 24, 2014)

Summary of Contents for Mustang Series RZT

Page 1: ...ices 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...

Page 2: ...ts 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 m...

Page 3: ...ects 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...

Page 4: ...senting a potential fire hazard 28 Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved acc...

Page 5: ...llow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion i Replace gasoline cap and...

Page 6: ...eath Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Nev...

Page 7: ...ause serious personal injury DANGER SAFETY DEVICES Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and working WARNING BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet fr...

Page 8: ...e 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 Fi...

Page 9: ...ersing 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 a...

Page 10: ...ng the Drive Control Levers in the Maintenance Adjustments for instructions on the final adjustment of the levers Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING Never operate the mower deck without the...

Page 11: ...Wash hands after handling CAUTION When attaching battery cables always connect the POSITIVE Red wire to its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire For shipping reasons both battery cables...

Page 12: ...clamp knobs into one of the four available positions on the seat pan and into the seat then tighten both securely Make sure the seat is locked into position before operating the tractor See Figure 3 7...

Page 13: ...vers must be fully opened 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 tr...

Page 14: ...you feel it move past the choke detent FAST SLOW Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the rear of the PTO switch The ignition switch has three positions as follows STOP...

Page 15: ...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 NOTE...

Page 16: ...r 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 maintai...

Page 17: ...r light or oil pressure light come on immediately stop the engine Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer Cold Weather Starting When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freez...

Page 18: ...se the tractor will not drive when the lap bars are moved If this happens move the lap bar in the opposite direction slightly to take the load off the brakes and allow them to release fully NOTE If th...

Page 19: ...lever forward to attain the desired speed or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward WARNING When reversing the direction of travel we re...

Page 20: ...the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position while moving the other control lever rearward NOTE Making a pivot turn on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf...

Page 21: ...ntrol levers are moved to the reverse position To re engage the PTO the levers must be in the neutral or forward drive position and the PTO switch must be placed in the OFF disengaged position and the...

Page 22: ...aged position Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position the engine should not crank 2 Move both control levers fully inward in the neutral position then lift upward from the operator...

Page 23: ...Points 3 3 Check Intake Screen Clean as Needed 3 3 Check Blades Sharpen or Replace as Needed 3 3 Check Tire Pressure 3 3 Check Clean Underside of Deck 3 Inspect Lube Deck Wheels 3 3 Check Deck Level P...

Page 24: ...Plug Figure 6 2 Oil Drain Valve If equipped 1 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port Refer to Figure 6 1 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil f...

Page 25: ...hasbeenrunflatorseriouslyunder inflated Haveitinspectedandservicedbya qualifiedtire mechanic General Battery Information WARNING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the ski...

Page 26: ...ll Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl 3 Clean the engine and the entire...

Page 27: ...r slot and the lower arm Do not tighten now 5 If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or rearward proceed to the next step If not fully tighten the hex screws To adjust the drive control...

Page 28: ...the instructions provided in the Engine Manual WARNING Never store the riding mower with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or p...

Page 29: ...the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads 4 If drained before storing fill the fuel tank with clean fresh gasoline 5 Check the level...

Page 30: ...or higher across the 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...

Page 31: ...ntil the belt rolls off the pulley Refer to Figure 7 5 PTO Pulley PTO Belt Transmission Tube Figure 7 5 5 Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle See Figure 7 3 Releasing Be...

Page 32: ...ard through the lift arms to secure the arms in the rear hanger bracket slots 6 Reinstall the front deck lift rod and secure in place with the cotter pin Refer to Figure 7 6 7 Make certain the V belt...

Page 33: ...Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 with the V side facing in Once in place reinstall all the hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly 6 Route the belt as...

Page 34: ...on page 28 then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside 2 Use a 15 16 wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade A block of wood...

Page 35: ...essure 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 gras...

Page 36: ...Deck Blade RZT L50 942 05056A Deck Blade RZT L54 918 07087 Deck Spindle RZT L42 918 05078A Deck Blade RZT L46 918 06980 Deck Spindle RZT L50 918 06978 Deck Blade RZT L54 734 04155 Deck Wheel 925 1707D...

Page 37: ...42 634 04711 Caster Wheel Assy RZT L46 50 54 KH 12 050 01 S Oil Filter Kohler Engines BS 492932S Oil Filter Briggs 46 Deck BS 696854 Oil Filter Briggs 54 Deck KH 25 050 22 S1 Fuel Filter Kohler Engine...

Page 38: ...ight Kit 19C70020OEM 46 Bagger w Weight Kit 19B70004OEM 50 Bagger w Weight Kit 19A70034OEM 54 Bagger w Weight Kit 490 290 0013 Tractor Cover 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon 490...

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Page 42: ...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 sta...

Page 43: ...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 elig...

Page 44: ...om This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufactu...

Page 45: ...guraci n Funcionamiento Mantenimiento Servicio Soluci n de problemas Garant a ADVERTENCIA LEA Y RESPETE TODAS LAS NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES INCLUIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCION...

Page 46: ...los modelos Reservamos el derecho de modificar las especificaciones de los productos los dise os y el equipo est ndar sin previo aviso y sin generar responsabilidad por obligaciones de ning n tipo En...

Page 47: ...los ojos utilice siempre anteojos o antiparras de seguridad mientras opera la m quina o mientras la ajusta o repara Los objetos arrojados que rebotan pueden producir lesiones oculares graves 9 Utilice...

Page 48: ...lmente hacia afuera a la posici n neutral antes de intentar arrancar la m quina 26 La m quina est dise ada para cortar c sped residencial normal con una altura no mayor a 10 pulgadas No intente cortar...

Page 49: ...y normas de seguridad contenidas en este manual y en la m quina y deben ser entrenados y supervisados por un adulto Remolque 1 Remolque nicamente con una m quina que cuente con un enganche dise ado pa...

Page 50: ...10 Nunca trate de hacer ajustes o reparaciones a la m quina mientras el motor est en marcha 11 Los componentes del colector de c sped y la cubierta de descarga est n sujetos a desgaste y da os que pod...

Page 51: ...Mantenga los dispositivos de seguridad guardas pantallas interruptores etc en su lugar y funcionando ADVERTENCIA OBSERVADORES Mantenga a los observadores ayudantes mascotas y ni os por lo menos a 75 p...

Page 52: ...hasta los toques esquina izquierda el pendiente consultar Figura 1 and Figura 2 5 Si hay un espacio por debajo de la pendiente de calibre el pendiente es demasiado escarpa por operaci n segura consul...

Page 53: ...pasos a y b Vea la Figura 3 1 3 Retire el adaptador del pico del sistema de lavado de la plataforma de la bolsa manual y gu rdelo para uso futuro Instale el asiento del operador Para instalar el asien...

Page 54: ...te de las palancas de control en el Mantenimiento y Ajustes para obtener instrucciones sobre el ajuste final de las palancas Baje el deflector del canal de descarga de la plataforma ADVERTENCIA Nunca...

Page 55: ...a reproductivo L vese las manos despu s de estar en contacto con estos componentes PRECAUCI N Cuando conecte los cables de la bater a conecte siempre primero el cable POSITIVO rojo a su borne y a cont...

Page 56: ...disponibles del contenedor del asiento y dentro del asiento luego ajuste bien Aseg rese de que el asiento est fijo en su posici n antes de operar el tractor Vea la Figura 3 7 Perilla de abrazadera Pos...

Page 57: ...a transmisi n LADO DERECHO Varilla de derivaci n de la transmisi n LADO IZQUIERDO NOTA Este manual de operaci n trata distintos modelos Las caracter sticas del tractor pueden variar seg n los modelos...

Page 58: ...FAST SLOW Interruptor de encendido El interruptor de encendido est ubicado en la consola del lado derecho hacia la parte posterior del interruptor de la toma de fuerza PTO El interruptor de encendido...

Page 59: ...o por el tiempo acumulado del medidor indicar el tractor est bajo de aceite Detenga el tractor inmediatamente y compruebe el nivel de aceite como se indica en este manual de instrucciones NOTA La func...

Page 60: ...r funcionar el tractor Antes de hacer funcionar el tractor lea este manual con atenci n para familiarizarse con el funcionamiento de todos los instrumentos y controles El manual se prepar con la final...

Page 61: ...7 Observe el medidor horario panel indicador Si se enciende la luz del indicador de bater a o de presi n de aceite detenga el motor inmediatamente Haga controlar el tractor por el distribuidor Arranqu...

Page 62: ...ir cuando las barras se mueven de vuelta Si esto ocurre mueva la barra de vuelta en la direcci n opuesta ligeramente para tener la carga de los frenos y permita que se libere por completo NOTA Si las...

Page 63: ...alancas en la posici n neutra para detener el tractor Giro con el tractor en marcha adelante ADVERTENCIA Al invertir la direcci n del desplazamiento le recomendamos que en lo posible realice giros gra...

Page 64: ...o a la posici n neutra mientras mueve la otra palanca de control hacia atr s NOTA Los giros de pivote sobre el pasto aumentan significativamente el potencial de que se deteriore el c sped Giro de radi...

Page 65: ...atr s Para volver a enganchar la PTO las palancas deben estar en posici n neutra o marcha adelante y el interruptor de la PTO debe estar en la posici n OFF apagado desenganchado y luego se lo debe reg...

Page 66: ...el interruptor de encendido a la posici n de arranque moment neamente el motor no deber a intentar arrancar 2 Mueva las dos palancas de control totalmente hacia adentro hasta la posici n neutra luego...

Page 67: ...i es necesario 3 3 Compruebe Cuchillas Enfocar o reemplace seg n sea necesario 3 3 Revise la presi n de neum tico 3 3 Revisar Limpiar inferior de la plataforma 3 Inspeccione y lubricante Ruedas de pla...

Page 68: ...Drain Hose Square Head Hose Plug Figura 6 2 V lvula de drenaje de aceite si est equipado 1 Pop abrir la tapa protectora en el extremo de la v lvula de drenaje del aceite para exponer el orificio de dr...

Page 69: ...s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc 2 Desactive el PTO enganche de cuchilla ponga el freno de estacionamiento y pare el motor 3 Enrosque el acople de manguera em...

Page 70: ...r no puede recargar completamente la bater a Transmisi n hidrost tica La transmisi n viene sellada en la f brica y no necesita mantenimiento El nivel del l quido no se puede comprobar y el l quido no...

Page 71: ...la plataforma Consulte la secci n Neum ticos para obtener informaci n sobre la presi n de los neum ticos ADVERTENCIA Apague el motor retire la llave de encendido y coloque el freno de mano antes de r...

Page 72: ...tos Los procedimientos que se describen a continuaci n deben realizarse cada vez que el tractor cortac sped se coloca en el almacenamiento 1 Cambie el aceite del motor y el filtro siguiendo las instru...

Page 73: ...a de 12 6 voltios CC o m s en todos los bornes de la bater a Vea la Figura 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 Figur...

Page 74: ...a Figura 7 5 Polea de la toma de fuerza PTO Correa de la toma de fuerza PTO Tubo de transmisi n Figure 7 5 5 Baje la plataforma hasta la posici n m s baja usando la manija de elevaci n de la plataform...

Page 75: ...cios de los brazos de elevaci n de la plataforma con los pasadores Consulte la Figura 7 7 5 Una vez alineados empuje cada pasador totalmente hacia adentro a trav s de los brazos de elevaci n para fija...

Page 76: ...e retir en el paso 3 con la cara de V Una vez en su lugar volver a instalar todo el hardware y apriete la tuerca de seguridad con brida para fijar el conjunto 6 Coloque la correa como se muestra a con...

Page 77: ...lataforma para dejar al descubierto su parte inferior 2 Use una llave de 15 16 para sostener la tuerca hexagonal en la parte superior del conjunto del husillo cuando afloje la tuerca hexagonal que fij...

Page 78: ...e o cambie la cuchilla 3 Verifique la presi n de los cuatro neum ticos La cortadora de c sped no procesa los recortes como abono si est equipada con kit de abono 1 La velocidad del motor es demasiado...

Page 79: ...Notas 9 35...

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Page 82: ...ontacto con el Departamento del Servicio T cnico de MTD Consumer Group Inc al tel fono 1 800 800 7310 o por correo electr nico en http support mtdproducts com COBERTURA DE LA GARANT A DE EMISIONES GEN...

Page 83: ...icional no exenta o modificada PIEZAS GARANTIZADAS La reparaci n o el reemplazo de cualquier pieza garantizada que de otro modo pudiese estar cubierta por la garant a podr ser excluida de tal cobertur...

Page 84: ...ertura en los siguientes casos a El motor o las piezas que lo componen Estos productos pueden tener garant a del fabricante por separado Consulte los t rminos y condiciones de la garant a aplicable de...

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