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Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TRACTOR
Model Number
RZT 50
w/50" Mower Deck
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit 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 arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark attester 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 arrester 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.
CUB CADET
LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
[www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01126A
(11/04)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester 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. CUB CADET P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS .................... TO THE OWNER ........................CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................
  • Page 3 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit 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...
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN 22. Useonlyaccessories a pproved forthis machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all to the presence of children.
  • Page 5 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate themachine. C hildren 14yearsandover remove wire from spark plug shouldonly operatethe machineunder close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental s upervision a ndproperinstruction. Repair damage before...
  • Page 6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint- ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE ASIDE OPERATOR'S SEAT GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS AVOID SERIOUS INJURY DEATH Read Operator's Manual. Go Across Slopes, Up And Down. It Machine Stops Going Uphill, Stop Blade Back Down Slowly. Avoid Sudden Turns. Do Not When Children Or Others Around. Never Carw Children Even With Blades...
  • Page 8 LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the transmission bypass rods to the engaged position (transmission disengaged). Your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.
  • Page 9 SECTION 1" CONTROLS AND FEATURES K ¸ Figure 3 A. Deck Height Index J. Seat Adjustment Knobs (Not Shown) B. Deck Lift Handle K. Fuel Tank Cap C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel M. Throttle Control D.
  • Page 10 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the facing forward while seated in the operator's seat. right of the operator's seat. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of six index notches located on the front/right of the seat box frame.
  • Page 11 Do not run the the engine and cause a fire. engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel engine inspected. The hour meter/indicator...
  • Page 12 N. Choke Control IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not fully opened out in the neutral position when The choke knob controls the position of the engine engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The choke.
  • Page 13 If the interlock "fast" position. system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. LH Control Lever RH Control Lever Out in Neutral • The safety interlock system prevents the engine...
  • Page 14 H avethetractor inspected byyour Cub Cadet dealer. PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE) Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a COLD WEATHER STARTING conventional type riding tractor.
  • Page 15 Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable p ositionthat allowsyou to operate DRIVING FORWARD the controls. See seat adjustment in the Faster ADJUSTMENTS section. • Release the parking brake. • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward Slower in the neutral position.
  • Page 16 - Toturntothe right,movetherightdrivecontrol IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the leverrearward oftheleftlever. S eeFigure 12. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward • To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other.
  • Page 17 STOPPING THE TRACTOR Executing a Zero Turn • Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor. tractor MUST STOPPED. WARNING: When executing a zero turn, Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 18 If a safety circuit is engaging the mower deck. not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet • Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate...
  • Page 19 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Remove the two hex insert lock nuts from the hex cap screws securing the control lever to the The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfort control pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 19. of the operator.
  • Page 20 (64 oz.; 1.9 liters). Reservoir Caps Protective Figure 21 Cap _'_ o,, o o,o All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer. Hose _ ._ Y_Turnand GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION k_-_'_"_ Pull Out .._Oil Drain...
  • Page 21 If a function of the safety interlock system Reading Charge Time described earlier is not functioning properly, have the 12.7 100% Full Charge electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. 12.4 90 Min. 12.2 180 Min. 12.0 280 Min. LUBRICATION •...
  • Page 22 Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole...
  • Page 23 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT Ifthe tractor t rackstoonesidewithbothdrivecontrol If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and levers fully forward,adjust the controllevers as causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt follows: must be replaced. To replace the drive belt, proceed as follows: Checkfor properand balanced air pressure •...
  • Page 24 TRACTOR STORAGE • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into If your tractor is not going to be operated for an the carburetor. extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor- Emptying the fuel system: age.
  • Page 25 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Deck Lift Arm ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inch mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal Rear Deck Hanger Bracket of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of this section.
  • Page 26 • Routethe backside of the beltaroundthe fixed • Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck idlerpulley ofthedeck.Referto Figure 27. hanger bracket when proper adjustment achieved. • Inserta 1/2 inchratchet i ntothe squareholeof thedeckidlerbracket. R efer t o Figure 27. Front to Back Leveling.
  • Page 27 DECK MAINTENANCE its slot, turn the hex flange nut on the that side until rod just touches the front of the slot. Then Using the Deck Wash System re-measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod as necessary. system, never engage the deck from any WARNING: When using the deck wash...
  • Page 28 Mower Blade Care • Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft. Ibs. • Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation tenance, place the PTO switch in the page 25). WARNING: Before performing any main- "OFF" position, engage parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF"...
  • Page 29 REPLACING T HEDECKDRIVE BELT • Install t he newbeltaround the spindle pulleys as shown in Figure 35 andreinstall thebeltcovers. • Remove the deckfrombeneath thetractor, ( refer • Routethe belt rearward betweenthe two idler to DeckRemoval o npage 25). pulleys and reinstall the deck followingthe •...
  • Page 30 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 31 ENGINE MANUAL The Briggs & Stratton model 40757-0317-E1 engine is used on this RZT model tractor. The following section is a reproduction of the Briggs & Stratton engine manual that applies to the engine. Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions pro- vided in the manual.
  • Page 32 Operating & Maintenance BRIGGS & STRATTON Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual 400000 440000 I Model Type Code IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIit11111 el number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific mod- Moith/ Day / yia r in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here.
  • Page 33 BRIGGS &STRATrON The Power That Works For You. TM Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "Ser 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index.
  • Page 34 275475 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION •...
  • Page 35 SAFETY [B.. Gs sT., ro,3 , LWARNING , WARNING WHEN ADDING FUEL • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cooI at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. •...
  • Page 36 SAFETY WARNING , WARNING • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS REPAIF;S WARNING • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
  • Page 37 I ENGINE INFORMATION 9. Intake manifold 1, Rotating screen 10. Choke control bracket 2, Oilfill/Dipstick 3. 12V electric starter 11. Carburetor 12. Throttle control bracket 4, Fuel filter (if equipped) Code 5, Oil drain plug 13. _ Model Type 6, Spark plug wire XXXXXX XXXX XX ×XXXXXXX...
  • Page 38 275475 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & SAE Viscosity Grades Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. OIL CAPACITY o_-2o, 3_ff...
  • Page 39 I FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emissicn Control System: EM (Engine Modifications • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
  • Page 40 STARTING AND STOPPING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER TO START ENGINE FAST © FULL Choke STOP Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). Move throttle equipped) Move choke controlto FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST CHOKE or START. Check oil level (see p. 7). Let engine warm CAUTION: To prolong...
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE OIL PRESSURE CHANGING OIL FILTER If oil pressure drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm2), an oil Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season. pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. warning light or stop the engine.
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. WARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.
  • Page 44 I B.,GGS.ST. T O.) MAINTENANCE CLEANING DEBRIS ROTATING SCREEN Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. or dry cloth. WARNING Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition accumulated debris.
  • Page 45 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote WARNING throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the FAST THROTTLE...
  • Page 46 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in- STRATTON PARTS formation covering adjustment, tune-up and repair of Briggs & Stratton twin BRIGGS & STRATTON cylinder, OHV, 4 cycle engines. It is PART PART NO.
  • Page 47 SERVICE & STORAGE [B.,QGS.ST...o.] STORAGE While engine is still warm, change oil. Engines stored over 30 days need special attention• Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on crank slowly to distribute oil.
  • Page 48 Effective January 1, 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 49 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGI NES PURCHASED tN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).
  • Page 50 (Cette page ne s'appIique que pour le Canada et les Etats-Unis) La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB) et Io Bureau de protection envtronnementala des Etats-Unis (US EPA) G0rantie sur le syst_me d'_chappement (Garantie contro les d_fectuosit6s, droits et ob get ons du propr _ta re) LA GAP,_NT1E SUF_ LE SYSTEMED'ECHAPPEMENTEST APPUCABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTESQUI ONTE_'EACHETESETUTIUSESAILLEURSAUXETATS-UNIS(ETAPRt_SLE 1ER CE.RTIFIES ACHETESEN CAUFORNIE EN 199_ ETLESANN_ES SUIVANTESETQUl S(_NTUTI-...
  • Page 51 BRIGGS & STRATTON ®...
  • Page 52 USE ONLY COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in sold or exported outside of the United States, its the United States, its possessions and territories.