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8. 

Allow 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.

Cold Weather Starting

When starting the engine at temperatures near 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 the previous instruction for Starting the Engine.

Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine

WARNING! 

Batteries contain sulfuric acid and 

produce explosive gasses. Make certain the area is 

well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, and 

avoid sparks or flames near the battery.

If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, 

recharge the battery. If a battery charger is  unavailable and 

the tractor must be started, the aid of a booster battery will be 

necessary. Connect the booster battery as follows:

1. 

Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor 

battery’s positive terminal; then connect the other end of 

that cable to the booster battery’s positive terminal.

2. 

Connect one end of the other cable to the booster 

battery’s negative terminal; then connect the other end of 

that cable to the  frame of the disabled tractor, as far from 

the battery as possible.

3. 

Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting 

instructions previously provided; then disconnect 

the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their 

connection.

4. 

Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired 

as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.

Stopping the Engine

1. 

Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.

2. 

Engage the parking brake.

3. 

Move the throttle control to the SLOW 

 position and 

allow the engine to idle for about one minute.

4. 

Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the 

key from the ignition switch.

NOTE: 

Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 

accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left 

unattended.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING! 

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed 

and sudden stops. 

 

1. 

Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the 

FAST 

 position.

2. 

To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward 

until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-3.

Travel in Reverse

Travel Forward

Figure 5-3

3. 

To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the 

forward or reverse drive pedal. To lock the parking brake, 

pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the 

short “J” slot to engage the brake. Pull the lever up out 

of the “J” slot and to the left; then completely forward to 

disengage the parking brake.

NOTE: 

The forward and reverse pedals must not be used when 

the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is locked in the 

“J” the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake is only part way 

back then the brakes are engaged but so is the drive belt so 

transmission damage will occur if you push forward or reverse.
4. 

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear 

then slowly reverse pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT 

your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 

5-3.

CAUTION: 

Do NOT attempt to change the 

direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. 

Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before 

moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice 

versa.

WARNING! 

Do not leave the seat of the tractor 

without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in 

the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the 

parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also 

turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.

Содержание Z-Force 48

Страница 1: ...t 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 S60 Z Force S48 Commercial Form No 769 08661 November 12 2012 ...

Страница 2: ...nformation 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 the right to change product sp...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...e 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 remove the hardwa...

Страница 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 Figure 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...

Страница 11: ...e 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 the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion NOTE If the battery is put in...

Страница 12: ...ired 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 The ignition switch is located on the LH 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...

Страница 13: ...E 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 the battery voltage has dropped below 11 5 0 5 1 0 volts The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter If this indicator and display come on during operation check the battery and charging...

Страница 14: ...ated on the LH console to the left of the operator s seat and on the LH utility bin 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 Assembly Set Up section for instructions on adjusting the...

Страница 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...

Страница 16: ...the interlock system for proper operation WARNING For personal safety the operator must be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the engine NOTE Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual for oil fill up instructions and refer to the Assembly Set Up section for gasoline fill up instructions 1 Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat 2 Engage the parking brake Refer to Figure 5 2 Engage the Park...

Страница 17: ...hecked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting Stopping the Engine 1 Place the PTO switch in the OFF position 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for about one minute 4 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Always remove the key from the ignitio...

Страница 18: ...hildren and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause dischar...

Страница 19: ...o the correct terminals reversing them could result in serious damage to your engine s alternating system Battery Storage 1 When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery 2 All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly 3 The b...

Страница 20: ...Hydrostatic Transmission Your zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps transaxles that are sealed and are maintenance free However this model is equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir Under normal operating conditions the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not need to be checked and no additional oil is needed If checking the reservoir oil level pro...

Страница 21: ...sh Nozzle Figure 6 2 4 Turn the water on 5 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST 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 tracto...

Страница 22: ...eling adjustments Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure Always level the deck side to side before front to rear NOTE When leveling the deck side to side make sure the two rear adjustment gears are set in the middle of the adjustment range If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows 1 With the tractor p...

Страница 23: ...ation regarding tire pressure Always level the deck side to side before front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 and 3 8 lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows 1 Park the tractor on a firm level surface and place the deck lift pedal in a middle position 2 Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor 3 Measure the dist...

Страница 24: ...NOTE In the highest position the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts are in the hole directly above the slots in the lowest position the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts are in the uppermost hole 3 Move the brackets into the desired position and re install but do not tighten the upper hex screws and flange lock nuts through brackets and the deck 4 Tighten the lower hex screws and flange loc...

Страница 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 Figure 7 2 Voltmeter...

Страница 26: ...n the idler assembly turn the wrench towards the back of the tractor and slide the belt off the PTO pulley See Figure 7 4 for the Z Force S60 and Figure 7 5 for the Z Force S48 Idler Assembly Figure 7 4 Idler Pulley Idler Pulley Bracket PTO Pulley Idler Pulley Figure 7 5 5 Once the belt is off the PTO pulley slide the deck forward and unhook the U Rod at the nose of the deck 6 Pull the cotter pins...

Страница 27: ...nsion is on the belt To adjust the tension refer to Adjusting Belt Tension on page 23 NOTE Before using the tractor double check the belt routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly Deck Installation Install the deck on the tractor as follows 1 Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position and secure it by placing the lock rod behind the pedal See Figure 7 3 2 Slide the ...

Страница 28: ...d 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 Deck Removal on page 26 then gently flip the deck over to ...

Страница 29: ...Deck Removal on page 26 2 Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys Refer to Figure 7 13 1 Remove the drive belt See Replacing the Belt 2 Remove the blade See Mower Blade Care 3 Use a 3 4 wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade A block of wood may be placed between t...

Страница 30: ...e pressure 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 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 narrower c...

Страница 31: ...ce S60 954 04262 PTO Belt Z Force S60 954 3092A Drive Belt 954 04044A Deck Belt Z Force S48 942 04415 Mowing Blade Z Force S60 942 04417 Mowing Blade Z Force S48 918 3129C Deck Spindle 634 3159 Deck Wheel Z Force S60 734 04155 Deck Wheel Z Force S48 925 1707D Battery 951 12193A Gas Cap ...

Страница 32: ...acement Parts Component Part Number and Description 946 1086 Throttle Control Cable 946 04752 Choke Control Cable 925 2054A Ignition Key 01006693P Chute Deflector 634 04698 Wheel Assembly 634 04623 Caster Wheel Assembly ...

Страница 33: ...034150 Twin Bagger Power Assist 59A30034150 Power Assist Twin Bagger 19A70018100 Headlight Kit 19A70016100 Mulch Kit Z Force S48 19A70017100 Mulch Kit Z Force S460 19A70024100 58 Snow Blade OEM 190 784 Wheel Weights 490 850 0005 Blade Removal Tool 490 850 0008 Oil Siphon Recommended for residential use only ...

Страница 34: ...uent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that 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 e...

Страница 35: ...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 engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if ap...

Страница 36: ...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 LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio ...

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