Assembly & Set Up; Position - Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
• One Lawn Tractor
• One RZT Tractor Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Tractor Preparation
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods. See Fig. 3-1.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
Figure 3-1
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube
from the manual bag and store for future use.
• One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped)
• One Engine Operator's Manual
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
• Discharge Chute (42" Only)
Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
WARNING!
Never operate the mower deck without
the chute deflector installed and in the down

position.

On 42" Decks the discharge chute deflector must be installed
before operating the mower.
1. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the
chute bracket.
2. Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove
the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will
aid in installing the chute. See Fig. 3-2.
Flange Lock Nuts
Push Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Figure 3-2
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