Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 54 Operator's Manual page 8

3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the
seat into place with the previously removed
shoulder screws and flange lock nuts. Be careful
not to crimp or damage the wire harness while
installing the seat. See Figure 2-4.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(a)
Figure 2-4
NOTE: Be sure to push the excess wire from
the wire harness into the seat box hole
before continuing.
Lower Discharge Chute Assembly
WARNING
Never operate the tractor deck without the discharge chute
assembly installed and in the down position.
The discharge chute assembly must be installed
before operating the tractor. To install the discharge
chute assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the carriage screws (a), flange lock
nuts (b) and flat washers (c) installed on
the mounting bracket (d) on the deck. See
Figure 2-5.
(d)
(d)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(a)
Figure 2-5
2. With the previously removed hardware,
install the chute deflector on the deck as
shown in Figure 2-5.
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Adjusting the Seat
1. To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat
adjustment lever to the left. See Figure 2-6.
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2. Slide the seat forward or rearward to
the desired position; then release the
adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked
into position before operating the tractor.
See Figure 2-6.
Steering Wheel
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the
steering wheel (a) from beneath the
steering wheel cover (b). Carefully pry off
the steering wheel cover (b) to remove the
hardware. See Figure 2-7.
(b)
(e)
(d)
(c)
(a)
2. With the wheels of the machine pointing
straight forward, place the steering wheel
(a) over the steering shaft (c).
3. Place the Belleville washer (d) with the cupped
side facing inward over the steering wheel
and secure with the hex lock screw (e).
4. Place the steering wheel cover (b) over the
center of the steering wheel (a) and push
downward until it "clicks" into place.
5. Proper steering column and seat adjustment
will result in the following (to adjust the
seat, refer to Adjusting the Seat:
a.
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Figure 2-6
(e)
(d)
(a)
(c)
Figure 2-7
In the neutral position with hands on
the steering wheel:
• Operator's upper arms
should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
• Operator's forearms should be
approximately horizontal.
• Operator's back should stay in
contact with the seat back.
• Steering column should not
contact operator's legs.
6. Check the results of any adjustments to the
conditions described above. Repeat any
adjustment procedures as required until all
conditions are met.
Fuel Fill-Up
Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline,
fill the tank (beside the engine on the right side of
the mower). When the fuel tank reaches one inch
from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT OVERFILL.
Space must be left for expansion.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is
connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission
assemblies, and is located behind the seat box.
The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the
transmission warms up during operation. DO NOT
FILL THE RESERVOIR.
Under normal operating conditions, no oil should
be added to the reservoir. The COLD oil level
should be no higher than approximately 1/4"
(the "Full Cold" mark) above the bottom of the
reservoir. See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the
tractor, the oil level in the reservoir may be
slightly higher than the maximum due to air
in the oil lines. Operation of the tractor will
eventually purge the air from the lines and
the oil level will settle to the maximum.