Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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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 arrester 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. 769-01126F
(2/06)

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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 ................... SLOPE GAUGE ........................TO THE OWNER ........................CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................. SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................
  • Page 3 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS • Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for levers. shipping purposes. To accomplish this, the flange lock nut, hex screw, and flat washer normally used to secure CONNECT THE BATTERY each control lever to its pivot bracket are removed.
  • Page 4 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 5 III. CHILDREN 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. Children...
  • Page 6 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14yearsandover remove wire from spark plug shouldonly operatethe machineunderclose thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental s upervision a ndproperinstruction. Repair damage before...
  • Page 7 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 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE - LOCATED ON RIGHT CONSOLE...
  • Page 8 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope ,n excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 9 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 10 SECTION 1" CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 A. Deck Height Index H. Storage Tray B. Deck Lift Handle J. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers K. Fuel Tank Cap L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel D. Ignition Switch E.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 Hour Meter/Indicator Panel engine inspected. The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat.
  • Page 13 N. ChokeControl • Pull the lever fully upward and to the left; then Thechokeknobcontrols t heposition oftheengine lower into the "J" slot to engage the parking brake. choke. P ull t heknobouttochoke theengine; p ushthe knobintoopenthechoke. • Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the right;...
  • Page 14 RH Control Lever system should ever malfunction, do not operate the Out in Neutral Out in Neutral tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH...
  • Page 15 Move the throttle control to the SLOW position on,immediately s topthe engine. H avethetractor and allow the engine to idle for about one minute. inspected byyour Cub Cadet dealer. • Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 16 • Movethe RHandLHdrivecontrolleversinward inthe neutral position. R efer t o Figure 10. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 Figure 10 • slow the tractor move the controls lever NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
  • Page 17 Toturntothe right,movetherightdrivecontrol IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the leverrearward o fthe leftlever. S eeFigure 13. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT T URN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 18 STOPPING THE TRACTOR Executing a Zero Turn • Move both drive control levers to the neutral tractor MUST STOPPED. position to stop the motion of the tractor. WARNING: When executing a zero turn, Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 19 • Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet a slope, start at bottom and work upward dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate ensure turns are made uphill.
  • Page 20 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold shoulder screw removed earlier. Fasten with the the seat adjustment lever toward the left.
  • Page 21 The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are sealed and do not require regular maintenance. Figure 22 All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer.
  • Page 22 Cub Cadet a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service.
  • Page 23 Wheel rotation should stop. the flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. slot in the frame assembly. If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down •...
  • Page 24 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt levers fully forward, adjust the control levers follows:...
  • Page 25 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: If your tractoris not goingto be operatedfor an • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor extended periodof time(thirtydaysto approximately fuel consumption with the goal of running the six months), the tractorshouldbe prepared for stor- fuel tank empty.
  • Page 26 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inch • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal upper position that allows for the most horizontal of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and...
  • Page 27 7. Slide the deck forwardso that the deck front Route the backside of the belt around the fixed hanger r odcanbe liftedoutofthetwoslotsofthe idler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 28. frontdeckbracket. A fter liftingthe front hanger Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the rod out of the slots,slidethe deckrearward so idler bracket/movable pulley rearward against the...
  • Page 28 LEVELING THEMOWER DECK With the deck raised off of the ground, rotate the Whenleveledcorrectlythe mowerdeckshouldbe outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor. levelsideto side,andshouldbe approximately a 1/8 to 1/4inchlowerinthefrontofthedeck. If the side to side leveling was done correctly, Sideto SideLeveling measuring just...
  • Page 29 ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS DECK MAINTENANCE The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in Using the Deck Wash System any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of WARNING: When using the deck wash the tractor. The deck heights range from 1-1/2 inches system, never engage the deck from any to 4 inches.
  • Page 30 Mower Blade Care WARNING: Before performing any main- Hex Nut tenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the switch. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
  • Page 31 Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions provided in the manual. NOTE: Although the engine manual provides Kawasaki service contact information, always first contact your Cub Cadet dealer if you experience engine problems or have questions regarding the engine.
  • Page 32 READ THIS FIRST For your safety, read this Owner's Manual and understand it thoroughly before operating this ENGINE. DO NOT run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. Gasollne is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain condition. Stop engine and allow the engine to cool before refueling.
  • Page 33 Cali_nia All Other States Model Year - 2002 and _ater Model Year - 2001 and later Durabil_ Per=_ - 500 hours Durab,ity Period - 1 000 houm(Category A) * ffyour engine has an assigned emissions durability period it will be located on the certification ta_l attached _ the engine (IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION), High Altitude Pertinence Adjustment Information...
  • Page 34: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD We wish to thank you for piJrCh_sing this IKJ_esakiengine. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before starting your new engine so Ihat you will be thoroughly familiarwith the properoperationof your engine'scontrol its features, capabilitiesand limitations. Also read the manual of the equipmentto whichthis engine is attached. To ensure a long,trouble-freelife for yourengine, give it the proper care and maintenancedescribedin this manual.
  • Page 35: General Information

    8 GENERAL INFORMATION GENE L INFORMATION Location of Safety Related Labels MAINTENANC ENG+NE ++OH+ECK LEVEL A. Warning 2+¢H+ECK & CLEA_ ¢LEAHER B+Engine Maintenance 3._LEAN SCREE# & FtH$ 4. CH;k_GE & 0eL F+LTE_ REFE_ TO HNER'$ i+AiUAL FOR FURTHER iNF_RM_TIOW GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Location of Parts VIEW a...
  • Page 36: Engine Serial Number

    10 GENERAL INFORMATION Engine Serial Number Tune-up Specifications The engine serial number is your only means of ITEM identifyingyour particularengine from others of the same model type. This engine sedal number is needed by your NGK BPR4ES Spark Plugs: dealer when ordering parts. 0,75 mm (0.030 in) Low Idle Speed 1 550 r/rain (IT)m)
  • Page 37: Fuel And Oil Recommendations

    12 FUEL ANDOILRECOMMENDATIONS FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS ETHANOL: (Ethyl or GrainAlcohol) Fuel You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Use only dean, fresh, unleaded regular grade MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary ButylEther) gasoline. You may usegasolinecontainingupto 15% MTBE by volume.
  • Page 38: 14 Preparation

    14 PREPARATION Engine Oil Che_ the engine oil daily before sta_ingthe en- g_e othe_ise sho_age ofthe engine oil may _use seriousdamage to the engine such _ seizure. Gasoline is extreme_j _mmable and can be • Place the e_ine on level surface. Clean area explosLve under certain condltio_ around the oilgauge before removing it.
  • Page 39: Starting

    16 STARTING STARTING Use fresh gasoline. Start Engine o Protect the engine or the equipment from direct exposureto weather when not in operation. o Before startingthe engine, insure all possible ex- ternal loads are disconnected. O Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, O Put the engine switch key intothe engine switch.
  • Page 40: Operating 19

    18 STARTING CAUTION DO not run the electric starter continuously for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat- tery may discharge quickly, If the engine does not start right away, wait 15 seconds and try again. CAUTION Whenever you start engine, make sure warn. Ing light Is not Illumlnatad after engine starts.
  • Page 41: Engine Inpjination

    20 OPERATING Engine Inclination This engine will operateconlJnuously a t anglesup to 25 ° in any direction. Refer to the operating instmc'donsof the equip- ment this engine powers. Because of equipment design or application,there may be more stringent restrictions regardingthe angle of operation+ CAUTION Do not operate this engine continuously at angles exceeding 25Q in any direction.
  • Page 42: 22 Adjustment

    22 ADJUSTMENT Two types of ct-_e controlare used _r FH601V, the lever (C); inse_ 6 mm dia. pin (or 6 mm bolt) FH_IV, F_0V, FH721V Model Engine. throughtwo ho_, • Turn the _oke settingscrew(I) sothat _ clear- Associated choke type ante betweenthe screwendand the tongueofthe lever(J) iszero, Removethe 6 mm d_, pinor boR.
  • Page 43: Separate Choke Type

    24 ADJUSTMENT • Move the equipmentchoke controlto "CHOKE" Make sure that the carburetor choke Separate choke type valve (M) is completely closed. • Make sure that the choke valve _ms from fully Throttle Cable Installation, Adjustment closed positionto fully opened positionwhen ac- •...
  • Page 44: Engine Speed Adjustment

    26 ADJUSTMENT Engine Speed Adjustment NOTE 0 Do not tamper with the govemorsettfng orthe car- buretor setting orthe carburetor settingto increase the engine speed. Every carburetoris adjusted at the factory and a cap or a stop plate was installed on each mixturescrew. 0/f adjustmentis needed, it must be performedby your authorized KawasakiEngine dealer.
  • Page 45 28 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL MAINTENANCE First Every Every Every Every Every Daily 8 hr. 25 hr. 50 hr. 100 hr. 200 hr. 300 hr. Check a ndaddengine o il Check f orloose ork_tnuts end screws Check f orfuelandoilleakage Check b attery e lectmlyle level Check o rck_nairintake screen , Clean air ck_ne,- foam element...
  • Page 46: Oil Level Check

    30 MAINTENANCE Oil Level Ch_k Check oil _eveldailyand be_ each time of oper- ation. Be sure eil level is maintained. See PREPA- RATION chapter. Engine Oil Caj)acity 1.5 L (1.6 US-qt) FH601V [when oil filterle not removed] FH641V FH680V 1.7 L (!.8 US.qt) ['whenoil filterle removed] 1_5L (t.6 US-qt) [when oil filterle not removed]...
  • Page 47: Oil Filter Change

    32 MAINTENANCE s Install theoildrain I_ug, • Remove o il Oil Filter Change gauge and refill with fresh oil (See FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS chapter). * Change the oilfilterevery 200 houmof operaUon. • Cl'_ok the oil level (see PREPARATION chapter for oil level check section).
  • Page 48: Air Cleaner Service

    3-4 MAIN_EN_E Paper Element Air Cleaner Service Clean the paper element (B) evew 100 hours. • Clean the element by taping gently to re_ve dust. If very d_y, repiacetf'_ elerr_t with a new one. • Replace with a newpa_r - element yearly _ 200 Do not run He engi_ the air cleaner hours_Whiche_r comes flrsL...
  • Page 49: Cooling System Cleaning

    36 MAINTENANCE Cooling Sys_m Cleaning Beforeeach use. checkthat the air-intake(rotary) screen (A) isfree fromgrass and debrisand clean necessary. Ever,/100 hoursof operation,checka_ clean the coolingfins and _side of engine shrouds to remove grass, chaff or dirt cloggingthe cooling and causing overeating. When cleaning, remove the air-intakescreen (A), and the air cleaner cap ((3) the fan housing(B).
  • Page 50: 38 Storage

    38 STORAGE • Tighten the drain screw, Fuel System Draining Engine to be stored over 30 days shouldbe com- pletely drained of fuel to preventgum depositsform- ingon essentialc_a_uretor parts,fuel filter and tank, Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, Drain fuel before storing the equipment for extended periods.
  • Page 51 40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the engine malfunctions,carefullyexamine the symptomsand the operatingcondiUons, a nd use the table belowas a guide to troubleshooting. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 41 Symptom Probably Cause Remedy Insufficient Engine won1 Faultypistons,cylinders,pistonrings, start or outputis compression and head gaskets Faultyvalves Loosespark plugs T_lhten propedy...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Probably Cause Low output Engine Cloggedair cleaner Clean overheats Air-intakescreen or coolingair path dogged with dirt Insuflic'_ntengine oil Replenishor change oil Carbon build-upin combustion chamber Select a better location Poorventilationaroundengine Engine speed Faultygovernor won3.increase K : Have an aiffmdzed Kawaselddealer performthese service. M : For ControlPanel _Nitch Type, movethe throffie lever on the equipmentaway from its low speed end to rum the engine switchto =START"...
  • Page 53: Specifications

    44 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS FH601V, FH641V, FH680V FH721V Type of engine Air- cooled, 4-stroke OHV, V-twin cylinder,gasolineengine Born x Stroke 75.2 x 76 mm (2.96 x 2.99 in.) Displacement 675 mL (41.19 cu.in) IgnitionSystem Selid-state ignition Directionof rotation Counterclockwise facing the PTO Shalt Startingsystem Electdc starter Dry weight : kg (Ibs)
  • Page 55 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumer G roupIncare pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermustbedesigned,builtandequippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupIncmust warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listedbelow p_ovided t herehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of your lawnmower. Your EECSmay includepartssuch asthe carburetor, f uel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter, f uel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps,valves, canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
  • Page 56 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...
  • Page 57 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 58: Seat As Instructed In Steps 2 Through

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ................... SLOPE GAUGE ........................TO THE OWNER ........................CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................. SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................
  • Page 59 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS • Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for levers. shipping purposes. To accomplish this, the flange lock nut, hex screw, and flat washer normally used to secure CONNECT THE BATTERY each control lever to its pivot bracket are removed.
  • Page 60 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 61 III. CHILDREN 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. Children...
  • Page 62 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14yearsandover remove wire from spark plug shouldonly operatethe machineunderclose thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental s upervision a ndproperinstruction. Repair damage before...
  • Page 63 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 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE - LOCATED ON RIGHT CONSOLE...
  • Page 64 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope ,n excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 65 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 66 SECTION 1" CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 A. Deck Height Index H. Storage Tray B. Deck Lift Handle J. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers K. Fuel Tank Cap L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel D. Ignition Switch E.
  • Page 67 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 68 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 Hour Meter/Indicator Panel engine inspected. The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat.
  • Page 69 N. ChokeControl • Pull the lever fully upward and to the left; then Thechokeknobcontrols t heposition oftheengine lower into the "J" slot to engage the parking brake. choke. P ull t heknobouttochoke theengine; p ushthe knobintoopenthechoke. • Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the right;...
  • Page 70 RH Control Lever system should ever malfunction, do not operate the Out in Neutral Out in Neutral tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH...
  • Page 71 Move the throttle control to the SLOW position on,immediately s topthe engine. H avethetractor and allow the engine to idle for about one minute. inspected byyour Cub Cadet dealer. • Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 72 • Movethe RHandLHdrivecontrolleversinward inthe neutral position. R efer t o Figure 10. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 Figure 10 • slow the tractor move the controls lever NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
  • Page 73 Toturntothe right,movetherightdrivecontrol IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the leverrearward o fthe leftlever. S eeFigure 13. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT T URN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 74 STOPPING THE TRACTOR Executing a Zero Turn • Move both drive control levers to the neutral tractor MUST STOPPED. position to stop the motion of the tractor. WARNING: When executing a zero turn, Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 75 • Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet a slope, start at bottom and work upward dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate ensure turns are made uphill.
  • Page 76 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold shoulder screw removed earlier. Fasten with the the seat adjustment lever toward the left.
  • Page 77 The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are sealed and do not require regular maintenance. Figure 22 All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer.
  • Page 78 Cub Cadet a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service.
  • Page 79 Wheel rotation should stop. the flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. slot in the frame assembly. If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down •...
  • Page 80 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt levers fully forward, adjust the control levers follows:...
  • Page 81 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: If your tractoris not goingto be operatedfor an • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor extended periodof time(thirtydaysto approximately fuel consumption with the goal of running the six months), the tractorshouldbe prepared for stor- fuel tank empty.
  • Page 82 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inch • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal upper position that allows for the most horizontal of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and...
  • Page 83 7. Slide the deck forwardso that the deck front Route the backside of the belt around the fixed hanger r odcanbe liftedoutofthetwoslotsofthe idler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 28. frontdeckbracket. A fter liftingthe front hanger Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the rod out of the slots,slidethe deckrearward so idler bracket/movable pulley rearward against the...
  • Page 84 LEVELING THEMOWER DECK With the deck raised off of the ground, rotate the Whenleveledcorrectlythe mowerdeckshouldbe outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor. levelsideto side,andshouldbe approximately a 1/8 to 1/4inchlowerinthefrontofthedeck. If the side to side leveling was done correctly, Sideto SideLeveling measuring just...
  • Page 85 ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS DECK MAINTENANCE The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in Using the Deck Wash System any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of WARNING: When using the deck wash the tractor. The deck heights range from 1-1/2 inches system, never engage the deck from any to 4 inches.
  • Page 86 Mower Blade Care WARNING: Before performing any main- Hex Nut tenance, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the switch. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
  • Page 87 Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions provided in the manual. NOTE: Although the engine manual provides Kawasaki service contact information, always first contact your Cub Cadet dealer if you experience engine problems or have questions regarding the engine.
  • Page 88 READ THIS FIRST For your safety, read this Owner's Manual and understand it thoroughly before operating this ENGINE. DO NOT run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. Gasollne is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain condition. Stop engine and allow the engine to cool before refueling.
  • Page 89 Cali_nia All Other States Model Year - 2002 and _ater Model Year - 2001 and later Durabil_ Per=_ - 500 hours Durab,ity Period - 1 000 houm(Category A) * ffyour engine has an assigned emissions durability period it will be located on the certification ta_l attached _ the engine (IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION), High Altitude Pertinence Adjustment Information...
  • Page 90 FOREWORD We wish to thank you for piJrCh_sing this IKJ_esakiengine. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before starting your new engine so Ihat you will be thoroughly familiarwith the properoperationof your engine'scontrol its features, capabilitiesand limitations. Also read the manual of the equipmentto whichthis engine is attached. To ensure a long,trouble-freelife for yourengine, give it the proper care and maintenancedescribedin this manual.
  • Page 91: General Information

    8 GENERAL INFORMATION GENE L INFORMATION Location of Safety Related Labels MAINTENANC ENG+NE ++OH+ECK LEVEL A. Warning 2+¢H+ECK & CLEA_ ¢LEAHER B+Engine Maintenance 3._LEAN SCREE# & FtH$ 4. CH;k_GE & 0eL F+LTE_ REFE_ TO HNER'$ i+AiUAL FOR FURTHER iNF_RM_TIOW GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Location of Parts VIEW a...
  • Page 92: Engine Serial Number

    10 GENERAL INFORMATION Engine Serial Number Tune-up Specifications The engine serial number is your only means of ITEM identifyingyour particularengine from others of the same model type. This engine sedal number is needed by your NGK BPR4ES Spark Plugs: dealer when ordering parts. 0,75 mm (0.030 in) Low Idle Speed 1 550 r/rain (IT)m)
  • Page 93: Fuel And Oil Recommendations

    12 FUEL ANDOILRECOMMENDATIONS FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS ETHANOL: (Ethyl or GrainAlcohol) Fuel You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Use only dean, fresh, unleaded regular grade MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary ButylEther) gasoline. You may usegasolinecontainingupto 15% MTBE by volume.
  • Page 94: 14 Preparation

    14 PREPARATION Engine Oil Che_ the engine oil daily before sta_ingthe en- g_e othe_ise sho_age ofthe engine oil may _use seriousdamage to the engine such _ seizure. Gasoline is extreme_j _mmable and can be • Place the e_ine on level surface. Clean area explosLve under certain condltio_ around the oilgauge before removing it.
  • Page 95: Starting

    16 STARTING STARTING Use fresh gasoline. Start Engine o Protect the engine or the equipment from direct exposureto weather when not in operation. o Before startingthe engine, insure all possible ex- ternal loads are disconnected. O Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, O Put the engine switch key intothe engine switch.
  • Page 96: Operating 19

    18 STARTING CAUTION DO not run the electric starter continuously for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat- tery may discharge quickly, If the engine does not start right away, wait 15 seconds and try again. CAUTION Whenever you start engine, make sure warn. Ing light Is not Illumlnatad after engine starts.
  • Page 97: Engine Inpjination

    20 OPERATING Engine Inclination This engine will operateconlJnuously a t anglesup to 25 ° in any direction. Refer to the operating instmc'donsof the equip- ment this engine powers. Because of equipment design or application,there may be more stringent restrictions regardingthe angle of operation+ CAUTION Do not operate this engine continuously at angles exceeding 25Q in any direction.
  • Page 98: 22 Adjustment

    22 ADJUSTMENT Two types of ct-_e controlare used _r FH601V, the lever (C); inse_ 6 mm dia. pin (or 6 mm bolt) FH_IV, F_0V, FH721V Model Engine. throughtwo ho_, • Turn the _oke settingscrew(I) sothat _ clear- Associated choke type ante betweenthe screwendand the tongueofthe lever(J) iszero, Removethe 6 mm d_, pinor boR.
  • Page 99: Separate Choke Type

    24 ADJUSTMENT • Move the equipmentchoke controlto "CHOKE" Make sure that the carburetor choke Separate choke type valve (M) is completely closed. • Make sure that the choke valve _ms from fully Throttle Cable Installation, Adjustment closed positionto fully opened positionwhen ac- •...
  • Page 100: Engine Speed Adjustment

    26 ADJUSTMENT Engine Speed Adjustment NOTE 0 Do not tamper with the govemorsettfng orthe car- buretor setting orthe carburetor settingto increase the engine speed. Every carburetoris adjusted at the factory and a cap or a stop plate was installed on each mixturescrew. 0/f adjustmentis needed, it must be performedby your authorized KawasakiEngine dealer.
  • Page 101 28 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL MAINTENANCE First Every Every Every Every Every Daily 8 hr. 25 hr. 50 hr. 100 hr. 200 hr. 300 hr. Check a ndaddengine o il Check f orloose ork_tnuts end screws Check f orfuelandoilleakage Check b attery e lectmlyle level Check o rck_nairintake screen , Clean air ck_ne,- foam element...
  • Page 102: Oil Level Check

    30 MAINTENANCE Oil Level Ch_k Check oil _eveldailyand be_ each time of oper- ation. Be sure eil level is maintained. See PREPA- RATION chapter. Engine Oil Caj)acity 1.5 L (1.6 US-qt) FH601V [when oil filterle not removed] FH641V FH680V 1.7 L (!.8 US.qt) ['whenoil filterle removed] 1_5L (t.6 US-qt) [when oil filterle not removed]...
  • Page 103: Oil Filter Change

    32 MAINTENANCE s Install theoildrain I_ug, • Remove o il Oil Filter Change gauge and refill with fresh oil (See FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS chapter). * Change the oilfilterevery 200 houmof operaUon. • Cl'_ok the oil level (see PREPARATION chapter for oil level check section).
  • Page 104: Air Cleaner Service

    3-4 MAIN_EN_E Paper Element Air Cleaner Service Clean the paper element (B) evew 100 hours. • Clean the element by taping gently to re_ve dust. If very d_y, repiacetf'_ elerr_t with a new one. • Replace with a newpa_r - element yearly _ 200 Do not run He engi_ the air cleaner hours_Whiche_r comes flrsL...
  • Page 105: Cooling System Cleaning

    36 MAINTENANCE Cooling Sys_m Cleaning Beforeeach use. checkthat the air-intake(rotary) screen (A) isfree fromgrass and debrisand clean necessary. Ever,/100 hoursof operation,checka_ clean the coolingfins and _side of engine shrouds to remove grass, chaff or dirt cloggingthe cooling and causing overeating. When cleaning, remove the air-intakescreen (A), and the air cleaner cap ((3) the fan housing(B).
  • Page 106: 38 Storage

    38 STORAGE • Tighten the drain screw, Fuel System Draining Engine to be stored over 30 days shouldbe com- pletely drained of fuel to preventgum depositsform- ingon essentialc_a_uretor parts,fuel filter and tank, Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, Drain fuel before storing the equipment for extended periods.
  • Page 107 40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the engine malfunctions,carefullyexamine the symptomsand the operatingcondiUons, a nd use the table belowas a guide to troubleshooting. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 41 Symptom Probably Cause Remedy Insufficient Engine won1 Faultypistons,cylinders,pistonrings, start or outputis compression and head gaskets Faultyvalves Loosespark plugs T_lhten propedy...
  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Guide

    42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Probably Cause Low output Engine Cloggedair cleaner Clean overheats Air-intakescreen or coolingair path dogged with dirt Insuflic'_ntengine oil Replenishor change oil Carbon build-upin combustion chamber Select a better location Poorventilationaroundengine Engine speed Faultygovernor won3.increase K : Have an aiffmdzed Kawaselddealer performthese service. M : For ControlPanel _Nitch Type, movethe throffie lever on the equipmentaway from its low speed end to rum the engine switchto =START"...
  • Page 109: Specifications

    44 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS FH601V, FH641V, FH680V FH721V Type of engine Air- cooled, 4-stroke OHV, V-twin cylinder,gasolineengine Born x Stroke 75.2 x 76 mm (2.96 x 2.99 in.) Displacement 675 mL (41.19 cu.in) IgnitionSystem Selid-state ignition Directionof rotation Counterclockwise facing the PTO Shalt Startingsystem Electdc starter Dry weight : kg (Ibs)
  • Page 111 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumer G roupIncare pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermustbedesigned,builtandequippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupIncmust warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listedbelow p_ovided t herehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of your lawnmower. Your EECSmay includepartssuch asthe carburetor, f uel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter, f uel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps,valves, canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
  • Page 112 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...

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