Cub Cadet Z-Force Pro Operator's Manual page 9

Positioning the Roll Over Protective
System (ROPS)
The ROPS is shipped folded down for shipping
purposes. To place the ROPS into the operation
position proceed as follows.
1. Pull out on the left and right bracket
retainers and rotate it so that they allow
the ROPS to move freely. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
2. Rotate to ROPS forward and re-insert the
bracket retainers to secure the ROPS in
the operating position.
Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
WARNING! Never operate the
mower deck without the chute
deflector installed and in the
down position.
The discharge chute deflector must be
installed before operating the mower. To install
the chute deflector, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the carriage screws (a) and
flange lock nuts (b) installed on the
mounting bracket (c) on the deck. See
Figure 2-5.
b
c
b
a
Figure 2-5
2. With the hardware removed in step 1,
install the chute deflector (d) on the
deck as shown in Figure 2-5.
Adjusting the Seat
This tractor is equipped with an adjustable
seat, which includes a retractable seat belt
assembly and an Operator Presence Sensor
(OPS). The OPS in the form of a switch, is
integrated into the seat bottom and is
connected to the machine electrical system.
The seat can be adjusted forward and back and
the arm rest can be adjusted up and down.
To move the seat forward or back, locate the
seat adjustment rod under the seat. Push the
rod to the left and slide the seat forward or
back into the desired position and release the
rod when the seat is in the desired position.
See Figure 2-6.
To adjust the arm rest, lift the arm rest and
rotate the block adjustment into one of the
four positions (0-3, 0 being the lowest and 3
being the highest.) and lower the arm rest. See
Figure 2-7.
d
a
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
The mechanical suspension mechanism (if
equipped) incorporates weight/ride adjustment
controls for operators in the 125 to 275 lb. weight
range (turn the knob on the front of the seat
clockwise to increase the weight capacity and
counter-clockwise to decrease. See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
NOTE:
The seat base must be secured by the
latch, otherwise, the seat assembly could tilt
forward. The Operator Presence Sensor must
be connected to the electrical wiring harness.
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING! Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
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 on your
equipment may have been left disconnected
from the terminals at the factory. To connect the
battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked
Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is
marked Neg. (–).
NOTE:
If the positive battery cable is
already attached, skip ahead to step 2.
3. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from
the positive battery terminal and attach
the red cable to the positive battery
terminal (+) with the bolt (a) and hex nut
(b). See Figure 2-9.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-9
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