Cub Cadet Z-Force S Operator's Manual

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Page 1 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. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06520...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose • One Z-Force S Commercial • One Engine Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual Tractor Preparation Steering Wheel Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, from beneath the steering wheel cap.
Page 10 Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat Adjusting the Seat pan as shown in Fig. 3-3. 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;...
Page 11 Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as Connecting the Battery Cables shown in Fig. 3-7 and secure with the hex flange screws CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING and flange lock nuts removed in step 1. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Cup Holder Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel Fuel Tank Cap Parking Break Blade Engage Engagement Lever Switch Choke Control Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Throttle Control Seat Adjustment Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Figure 4-1 Ignition Switch NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the The ignition switch is located on the LH console...
Page 13: Throttle Control
CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Page 14: Choke Control
Choke Control Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir (Not Shown) The choke knob controls the position of the The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses engine choke and is located on the RH console. to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind CHOKE Pull the knob out to choke the engine;...
Page 15: Operation
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the extreme caution if the surface is slippery. protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet • Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop dealer.
Page 16: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator.
Page 17: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed where you may operate the tractor safely. and sudden stops. 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).
Page 18 Using the Deck Lift Pedal Push the pedal forward until it locks into the transport position, locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate. Remove and replace the lock pin into the desired height index hole, then press down on the lift pedal and slowly allow the pedal to move back until it reaches the lock pin.
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. the tractor may start, the engine charging system may not Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. fully recharge the battery. Battery...
Page 20 Using a fuel stabilizer: Pivot the operator’s seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around the cap to prevent debris from • Read the product manufacturer’s instructions contaminating the transmission oil. See Fig. 6-1. and recommendations. • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity Full Cold Line...
Page 21 Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Lubrication surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Nozzle Adapter Front Wheels Deck Wash Nozzle Each of the front wheel spindles and rims is equipped with a grease Adapter Lock Collar...
Page 22 NOTE: The front right deck hanger link is not adjustable Tires and is used to help adjust the other hanger links. WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Page 23 Setting the Deck Wheels Rear Deck Rollers Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably The rear deck rollers can be placed in two positions. To change pavement, and proceed as follows the height of the rear deck rollers Refer to Fig. 6-8 and proceed as follows: Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift pedal in the normally desired mowing height...
Page 24: Service
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a...
Page 25: Deck Installation
Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and Slide the links off the pins and then slide the deck out from replace the lock rod in front of pedal in the deck height underneath the tractor to the right side. bracket and secure by rotating the lock rod until the end of NOTE: It may be easier to place the deck lift pedal in the transport the rod points downward.
Page 26: Replacing The Belt
Replacing the Belt After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward and hook the deck to the U-rod. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt Removal on page 24).
Page 27 See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Tighten blade and spindle. Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade. Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade. Uneven tire pressure. Check tire pressure in all four tires.
Page 29: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-32-883-03-S1 Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner Element KH-24-050-13-S Fuel Filter KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter 954-04044A Deck Belt 954-3092 Drive Belt 02005017 Mowing Blade 918-04426 Deck Spindle...
Page 30 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124E Gas Cap 946-1086 Throttle Control Cable 746-04752 Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 01006693 Chute Deflector 634-04698 Wheel Assembly 634-04623 Caster Wheel Assembly 9 — r ectiOn eplaceMent arts...
Page 31: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories Part No. Part 19A70012100 48” Triple Bagger 19A70018100 Headlight Kit 19A70016100 Mulch Kit...
Page 32 Notes...
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Page 34: Warranties
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
Page 35 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
Page 36 Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade...

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