Assembly And Setup; Contents Of Crate; Tractor Preparation - Cub Cadet RZT42 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Crate
One Lawn Tractor
One RZT Operator's Manual
One Oil Drain Tube
One Engine Operator's Manual
One DeckWash Hose Coupler
One Chute w/Keys attached
TractorPreparation
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods. See Fig. 3-1.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot [
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Figure 3=1
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube
from the manual bag and store for future use.
LowerDeckDischarge ChuteDeflector
WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without
the chute deflector installed and in the down
position.
The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating
the mower.
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Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the
chute bracket.
Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove
the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will
aid in installing the chute. See Fig. 3-2.
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Carriage Bolts
Figure 3=2