Seat Adjustment Lever; Throttle Control; Choke Control - Cub Cadet Z-Force L Operator's Manual

Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of several holes
located on the front of the RH console. Each hole
corresponds to a 1⁄ 4 " change in the deck height
position ranging from 1" at the lowest notch to
4" at the highest notch. The highest notch is also
the transport position and the lowest position is
the deck removal/installation position.
NOTE: Do not cut grass in the deck
removal/installation position. Doing so is
detrimental to the belt life.
Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front of
the RH console, and is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Depress the button on the end of the handle and push downward to
lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired
height is attained, secure the pin in the desired index hole and release
the button on the handle.
NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully
inserted into the deck height index. The pin is keyed to
help keep it in place and fits into the slotted holes on the
deck height index.
NOTE: The deck lift handle must always be above the
pin, never hang the deck lift handle from the pin when
mowing.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob
The PTO knob is located on the RH console to
the left of the hour meter/indicator panel.
The PTO knob operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage
the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to
disengage the clutch.
The PTO knob must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside
each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section
for instructions on using the bypass feature.
CAUTION:
Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat on the
LH console.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located below the left of the seat.
The lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of the
operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console.
Turn the fill cap to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor
to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the
tractor. Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some
space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn
clockwise until it clicks to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap
tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING!
Never fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently
running, allow to cool for several minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash
onto the engine and cause a fire.
Fuel Level Window
The fuel level windows is located on the outside of the LH
console and shows the level of fuel in the gas tank.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the RH console. When set in a
given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine
speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle
control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being
driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine
speed.

Choke Control

The choke control is located on the RH console .The choke control
determines the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to
choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses
to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind
the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission
warms up during operation. See the Assembly & Set-Up section for
more information on the transmission oil expansion reservoir.
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