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MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual

MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
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RZT Series Tractor
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-05418
(June8, 2010)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty RZT Series Tractor MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05418 (June8, 2010)

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    ImportantSafeOperation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 29. Ifsituations occur which a re notcovered inthis manual, use 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade contact orthrown o bject injuries. care and good judgment. Contact your c ustomer service representative forassistance. 13. Stop t heblade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads a nd while notcutting g rass.
  • Page 5 Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents ca n occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Donot modifyengine intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's way.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate...
  • Page 8 or a corner of a building... 15 ° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 9: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate One Lawn Tractor One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped) One Deck Wash Hose Coupler One RZT Tractor Operator's One Engine Operator's Manual Manual Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat NOTE:This Operator's Manual covers several models.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Battery Cables

    Position DriveControllevers Connecting the Battery Cables The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories normally secure the control levers in their operating position contain...
  • Page 11 LowerDeckDischarge ChuteDeflector the chute deflector installed and in the down WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without position. Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (with tag) that may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. Ira brace is present, it must be removed before operating the tractor.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Deck Lift Deck Height Handle index Parking Brake Throttl_ Switch LH Drive RH Drive nition Switch Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever indicator Cup Holder Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Tank Ca Tray Figure 4-1 NOTE:This Operator's Manual covers several models.
  • Page 13 FuelTank Cap ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the RH console The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. to the right of the operator's seat. The ignition Turn the fill cap approximately 1/4turn and pull upward to switch has three positions...
  • Page 14 Indicator Panel Features Throttle/Choke Control (if Equipped) Battery Indicator The throttle/choke control is located on the LH console to Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the the left of the operator's seat. When set in a given position, ignition switch it turned to the "ON"...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation GeneralSafety BeforeOperatingYourTractor RECEIVE INSTRUCTION -- Entirely read this operator's Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become instruments and controls.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    The safety interlock system will shut offthe engine if the Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START" position operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not of whether the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    Using Jumper Cables ToStart Engine Drivingthe Tractor produce explosive gasses. Make certain the area is and sudden stops. WARNING! WARNING! Batteries contain sulfuric acid and Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, avoid sparks or flames near the battery. Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable If the battery...
  • Page 18 To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever Drivingthe TractorForward rearward of the right lever. See Fig. 5-4. WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which result in serious injury or death to the operator.
  • Page 19 Driving the Tractor in Reverse Turning While DrivingRearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control WARNING! Always look behind and down on both levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever.

  • Page 20: Stopping The Tractor

    Executinga Zer0Turn Stopping the Tractor Move both drive control levers to the neutral position WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the tractor stop the motion of the tractor. MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your Push the PTO switch downward...
  • Page 21 Usingthe Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. Ira safety circuit is not working as designed, free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects ARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance& Adjustments MaintenanceSchedule Prior Every Every Before Every Every toStoring Eachuse lOHours 25 Hours 50 Hours I00 Hours Check Engine intakeScreen/Cover CleanHood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filterfor Dirty,Looseor Damaged Parts CleanandRe-oH Air Filter'sFoamPredeaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oiland Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals LubeFrontPivot AxleandCaster A xles...
  • Page 23 Ifyouhave t he42" RZT p roceed as follows: If you have the 50" RZT proceed as follows: 1. Pop open t he protective cap on theend o fthe oil d rain v alveto Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward expose thedrain p ort.

  • Page 24: Battery Maintenance

    Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the Battery Maintenance adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter the factory.

  • Page 25: Battery Storage

    Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although Usingthe TransmissionBypassRods the tractor may start, the engine charging system may not If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the fully recharge the battery. tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a...

  • Page 26: Removing Thetractorfromstorage

    Lubricate all lubrication points. Adjusting RH& LHDrive Control Levers NOTE: Use a pressure washer or garden hose is not The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down recommended to clean your tractor. They may cause and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator.

  • Page 27: Leveling The Mower Deck

    Front to Back Leveling. Leveling the Mower Deck The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4"lower When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1/4"lower than the rear of deck.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Gauge Wheels

    Adjusting the Gauge Wheels discharge opening of the cutting deck. WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the NOTE:The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

  • Page 29: Battery Removal

    Service Charging the Battery Battery Removal Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor been stored for a period of time. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related hands after handling. A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery...
  • Page 30 Relaysand Switches Rolling the Belt offthe PTOPulley There are several safety switches in the electrical system. Ira Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between functioning...

  • Page 31: Deck Installation

    DeckInstallation Lower the deck to the ground using the deck lift handle. Locate the LH and RH deck support pins on each side of the To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: deck. Pull the deck support pins outward and lock in the While holding the deck front hanger rod upward,...
  • Page 32 Mower 8lade Care Rolling the Belt intothe PT0Pulley. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom WARNING! Before performing any maintenance,...

  • Page 33: Transmission Drive Belt

    When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed TractorCreeping that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck. Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft.
  • Page 34 TractorHighSpeedTracking If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. Perform the first three steps in the previous section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Bhde Engage knob engaged. 1. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake notengaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Drive control levers not fully outward 3. Move drive control levers fully outward neutral position.
  • Page 36 Problem Cause Remedy Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low. Fill crankcase with proper amount weight of oil. 2. Air flow restricted. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. Engine hesitates at high Spark plug(s) gap too close.

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    Replacement P arts Part Number and Description Component 759-3336 Spark Plug (RC12YC) OCC-20-083-02 Air Filter (Kohler Engine) BS-792105 Air Filter (Briggs & Stratton Engine) BS-273638S Pre-Cleaner (Briggs) OCC-25-050-22 Fuel Filter (Kohler) BS-691035 Fuel Filter (Briggs) OCC-12-050-01-S Oil Filter (Kohler BS-492932S Oil Filter (Briggs) 954-04137A V-Belt _2"Deck)
  • Page 38 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124D Gas Cap (42" and 50" Deck) 746-04161 Throttle/Choke Control (42" Deck) 746-04066 Throttle Control (50" Deck) 746-04214 Choke Control (50" Deck) 925-1745 Ignition 931-1032B Discharge Chute Assembly (42" Deck) 631-04070 Discharge Chute Assembly (50"...

  • Page 39: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Part Number 19A700050OEM 42" Double Bagger 19A70004OEM 50"...
  • Page 41 SECTION 11 = NOTES...
  • Page 42 FEDERAL and/or C ALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
  • Page 43 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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