Assembly & Set-Up; Contents Of Carton; Tractor Preparation - Cub Cadet Pro Z 100 Lapbar Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to
provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs
you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the
machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time. Review this manual frequently to
familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please
be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product
specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed
and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We
reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment
without notice and without incurring obligation.

Contents of Carton

• Tractor (1)
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model
depicted may differ from yours.
NOTE:
All references in this manual to the left
or right side and front or back of the tractor are
from the operating position only. Exceptions, if
any, will be specified.

Tractor Preparation

Lubrication & Grease Points
Before operating the tractor, refer to the
Service section of this manual to check the
Lubrication & Grease Points. Grease and
lubricate if necessary.
Manually Moving the Tractor
1. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one
on each side of the tractor, to move the
tractor manually without starting it. The
transmission bypass rods are located on
the rear of the tractor, just inside each rear
wheel. Place the lapbars in the neutral (fully
inward) position to disengage the parking
brake. Engage the bypass rods by pulling
each one back (a) and hooking it into the
slot (b) to lock it into place. See Figure 2-1.
a b
Figure 2-1
2. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing
steps a & b after moving the tractor. See
Figure 2-1.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating
of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the
engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure
your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine
are observed from the operating position.
• Operator's Manual (1)
Position Drive Control Levers (if
necessary)
The drive control levers of the tractor are
lowered for shipping purposes. The levers
must be repositioned to operate the tractor.
To reposition the control levers for operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the control lever knobs on the
side of the drive control levers. See
Figure 2-2.
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Figure 2-2
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward
into the desired position and secure in
place by tightening the control lever
knob. See Figure 2-2.
3. Note the relative position of the control
lever to the pivot bracket, then repeat
the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the
same position.
4. Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control
Levers" on page 20 for instructions on
the final adjustment of the levers.
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)
Positioning the Roll Over Protective
System (ROPS) (If necessary)
The ROPS is shipped folded down for shipping
purposes. To place the ROPS into the operation
position proceed as follows.
1. Remove the left and right clevis pins and
cotter pins securing the ROPS in position
and rotate it so that they allow the ROPS
to move freely. See Figure 2-3.
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2. Rotate to ROPS forward and re-insert the
clevis pins and cotter pins to secure the
ROPS in the operating position.
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.
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Figure 2-3
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