Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRACTOR PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..................................................................... 3
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ............................................................................................ 6
TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 8
CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 8
RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 8
SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ........................................................................... 9
SECTION 2: OPERATION .................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................... 19
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 20
SECTION 5: MOWER DECK ................................................................................................ 25
SLOPE GAUGE .................................................................................................................... 30
ENGINE MANUAL .................................................................................................................. 31
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 52
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping
pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac-
tor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest posi-
tion; engage the transmission bypass rods (Refer to
SECTION 1, CONTROLS AND FEATURES); and care-
fully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. Disengage the
bypass rods.
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and the
oil drain tube from the manual bag and store for future
use.
CONNECTTHE BATTERY
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cable.
1. Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of
the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut
from the free end of the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black)
to negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the
hex cap screw and nut. Slide the black terminal
cover over the negative terminal of the battery.