Cub Cadet RZT S Series Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual RZT S Series Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: 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 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 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
Periodically check to make sure the blades come to According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, do not stop within the this time frame, your machine or 270 hours of operation.
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—...
Page 8 2 — S ection peration racticeS...
Page 9: Assembly & Set Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Steering Wheel Column features may vary by model.
Page 10 Steering Wheel Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cover to remove the hardware. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the hex screw.
Page 11 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Fuel Fill-Up WARNING! Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank Never operate the mower deck (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel without the chute deflector installed and in the tank reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT down position.
Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Brake Pedal Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Steering Wheel Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Inde x Seat Adjustment Lever Throttle Control LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter Choke Control PTO Knob Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Storage Tray...
Page 13 Fuel Tank Cap LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter When the ignition key is rotated The fuel tank cap is located on the left console. Turn the fill cap out of the STOP position but to remove. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank not into the START position, the after removing.
Page 14: Throttle Control
Throttle Control WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking The throttle control is located on the RH console to the brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent left of the hour meter/indicator panel. When set in a given unintended starting.
Page 15: Operation
Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever before any zero turn maneuver. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet • Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over dealer.
Page 16: Starting The Engine
For personal safety, the operator must light or oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine. be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. engine. Cold Weather Starting NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for oil fill-up When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freezing, instructions and refer to the Assembly &...
Page 17: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal with the WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is and sudden stops.
Page 18 • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular position while mowing. Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key •...
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours to Storing Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as Necessary) Lube Pedal Pivot Points Grease Front Castings NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
Page 20 Cleaning the Tractor If storing the tractor for 30 days or more: To prevent gum deposits from forming inside Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off the engine’s carburetor and causing possible promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be...
Page 21 Steering Supports Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface. Under the frame of the tractor there are two grease fittings for After cleaning your deck, return to the operator’s position the steering supports.
Page 22 Adjustments Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information information regarding tire pressure.
Page 23 Setting the Deck Wheels Adjusting the Rollers (if equipped) Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably (50” & 54” Decks) pavement, and proceed as follows To adjust the rollers proceed as follows: Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing To change the height of the rollers, remove the bow-tie the deck lift handle in the normally desired mowing height cotter pin and slide the J-hook out until the end is out of...
Page 24: Service
Hex Washer Screw 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 Removal
Deck Removal While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rolls off the pulley. Refer to Figure 7-4. 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: Replacing The Belt
Locate the LH and RH deck release pins on each side of the Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward, make certain the deck. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck belt is not twisted; then reach beneath the tractor to grasp from the LH and RH deck lift arms.
Page 27 46” Deck Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck idler arm. See Figure 7-8. Do not lose any of the hardware Removal).
Page 28 Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. with the “V” side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the and reinstall the belt covers.
Page 29 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 7 — S ection ervice...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.
Page 31: Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT L tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part No. Part 19B70020100 42” & 46” Bagger Kit 19B70004100 50”...
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT-S42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT-S46 954-05008 Deck Belt, RZT-S50 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT-S54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S42 942-04244A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S46 942-04053C 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S50 742-05056 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S54 918-04822A Spindle Assembly, RZT-S42 918-05078...
Page 33 Component Part Number and Description 631-04288 Chute Deflector, RZT-S42 & RZT-S46 631-05162 Chute Deflector, RZT-S50 & RZT-S54 634-04293 Wheel Assembly, RZT-S42 634-04128 Wheel Assembly, RZT-S46 & RZT-S50 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assembly 9 — R ection eplacement aRtS...
Page 34: Emissions Control Warranty Statement
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 evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
Page 35 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
Page 36: Warranty
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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