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Cub Cadet RZT 42 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet RZT 42 Operator's Manual

Rzt series w/42" mower deck
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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
RZT SERIES
TRACTOR

Model Number

RZT 42
w/42" Mower Deck
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
Service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01124B
(2/05)

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  • Page 1: Model Number

    Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............3 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS .................... 6 TO THE OWNER ........................8 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................8 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 8 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................9 SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all to the presence of children. Children are often instructions provided...
  • Page 5 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. should only operate the machine under close Repair the damage before restarting and parental supervision and proper instruction.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals And Labels

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint- ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. START REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL STARTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME OPERATORS To START, PARK BRAKE must be set.
  • Page 7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING TO R ED U CE TH E R IS K O F IN JU R Y, D O N O T O PER ATE U N L ES S D IS CH AR G E CO VER O R GRASS CATCH ER IS IN ITS PR O PER PL ACE.

  • Page 8: To The Owner

    LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the transmission bypass rods to the engaged position (transmission disengaged). Your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

  • Page 9: Section 1: Controls And Features

    SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Wing Knobs (Not Shown) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch Throttle Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Parking Brake Engagement Lever G.
  • Page 10 NOTE: E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. right of the operator’s seat. A.
  • Page 11 Do not run the the engine and cause a fire. engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel engine inspected. The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate console to the left of the operator’s seat.
  • Page 12 • Pull the control handle rearward to decrease the engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The engine speed. parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the tractor engine. • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the "CHOKE"...

  • Page 13: Section 2: Operation

    Out in Neutral Parking Brake system should ever malfunction, do not operate the Engaged tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is disengaged.
  • Page 14 Have the tractor PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE) inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a COLD WEATHER STARTING conventional type riding tractor. Although and be-...

  • Page 15: Section 3: Adjustments

    • Adjust operator’s seat most comfortable position that allows you to operate DRIVING FORWARD the controls. See seat adjustment in the Faster ADJUSTMENTS section. • Release the parking brake. • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward Slower in the neutral position.
  • Page 16 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 12. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 17 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR WARNING: When executing a zero turn, • Move both drive control levers to the neutral tractor MUST STOPPED. position to stop the motion of the tractor. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 18 If a safety circuit is engaging the mower deck. not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet • Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing dealer to have the tractor inspected.
  • Page 19 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Remove the two hex insert lock nuts securing the hex cap screws fastening the control lever to the The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfort control pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 19. of the operator.
  • Page 20 (48 oz.; 1.4 liters). Figure 21 Protective Turn and Pull Out All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions Oil Drain should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer. Hose GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION Oil Drain Valve WARNING: Figure 20 •...

  • Page 21: Section 4: Maintenance

    If a function of the safety interlock system 12.7 100% Full Charge described earlier is not functioning properly, have the 12.4 90 Min. electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. 12.2 180 Min. 12.0 280 Min. LUBRICATION •...
  • Page 22 In Slot ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm.
  • Page 23 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt must be replaced.
  • Page 24 TRACTOR STORAGE • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into If your tractor is not going to be operated for an the carburetor. extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor- Emptying the fuel system: age.

  • Page 25: Section 5: Mower Deck

    SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch Rear Deck Deck Lift Arm mower deck. Hanger Bracket DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: • Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.
  • Page 26 • Route the backside of the belt around the fixed • Retighten the hex cap screw on the right deck idler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 27. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. • Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet into the square hole of the deck idler bracket.
  • Page 27 until rod just touches the front of the slot. Then DECK MAINTENANCE re-measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod as Using the Deck Wash System necessary. WARNING: When using the deck wash • When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired, system, never engage the deck from any tighten the hex jam nuts against the front hanger position other than the operator’s seat of...
  • Page 28 Mower Blade Care • Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft. lbs. WARNING: Before performing any main- • Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on tenance, place the PTO switch in the page 25). “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”...
  • Page 29 REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys and reinstall the belt covers. • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 25). • Route the belt rearward between the two idler pulleys and reinstall the deck following the •...

  • Page 30: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)

  • Page 31: Engine Manual

    ENGINE MANUAL The Briggs & Stratton model 31F777-0318-E1 engine is used on this RZT model tractor. The following section is a reproduction of the Briggs & Stratton engine manual that applies to the engine. Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions pro- vided in the manual.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in sold or exported outside of the United States, its the United States, its possessions and territories.

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