Cub Cadet ZTX6 60 Operator's Manual page 4

6. Never store the tractor or fuel container inside where there is an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliances.
7. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Move tractor to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
8. To reduce fire hazards, keep tractor free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Follow the Post-Operation Tractor Care instructions in the Service and
Maintenance section.
9. Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more
than 10" (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g.,
pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust
and/or build up on the tractor deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2" below bottom of filler neck
to allow space for fuel expansion.
11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Do not operate without fuel cap
in place.
12. Allow a tractor to cool at least five minutes before fueling or storing.
13. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
14. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
15. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Hauling
1. Use properly secured full width ramps for loading and unloading a tractor
for transport.
2. Use extra care when loading or unloading the tractor into a trailer or truck. This
tractor should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the tractor could tip
over, causing serious personal injury. The tractor must be pushed manually on
ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
3. Raise the deck to the highest position for loading clearance.
Towing with your Lapbar Zero-Turn Tractors
1. Do not tow a load that exceeds 250 lbs (113 kg) rolling weight and never exceed
50 lbs (22 kg) tongue weight.
2. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point of the tractor.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5° (9%). On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control and/or the ability
to stop.
5. Always use extra caution when towing with a tractor capable of making tight
turns (e.g. "zero-turn" ride-on tractor). Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing.
6. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Service Service
1. Keep machine in good working order. Do not use the tractor until worn or
damaged parts are replaced.
2. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with
the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. Do not change the
engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
3. Tractor blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
4. Tractors with hydraulic pumps, hoses or motors; and/or diesel injections systems
have fluid systems under pressure. Fluid escaping under pressure may have
sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is injected into
the skin, seek immediate medical attention. Keep body and hands away from
pin holes or nozzles that eject fluid under high pressure. If a leak occurs, have the
tractor immediately serviced by an authorized dealer.
SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES
5. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and
6. Check to make sure the blades come to a complete stop in not more than five
7. Check the safety interlock system for proper function per the schedule shown
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their
9. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolt torque in accordance to the
10. Use of service parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may
11. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
12. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s),
13. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the tractor while the engine
14. Grass catcher components and the chute deflector are subject to wear and
15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
16. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission
regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC), if so equipped.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks
for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister.
Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission
control configuration for your model.
Spark Arrestor
If a spark arrestor 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 arrestor 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.
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all moving parts have stopped. Turn off the engine, remove the key,
disconnect the spark plug wire(s), and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
seconds after disengaging the blade disengagement control per the schedule
shown on the Maintenance Schedule chart in the Service and Maintenance
section of this manual. Measure the stopping time with a stop watch. If the
blades do not stop completely in less than five seconds, your tractor should be
serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.
on the Maintenance Schedule chart in the Service and Maintenance section of
this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have your
tractor serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.
proper operation regularly.
Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for
damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the
original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only.
lead to improper performance and compromise safety.
condition. Review the Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual for service
interval information.
and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the tractor for any damage.
Repair the damage before starting and operating.
is running.
damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only.
the environment.
WARNING
This tractor 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
arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).