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Cub Cadet RZT 50 (w/50" Mower Deck) Operator's Manual

Rzt series with 50" mower deck/with 54" mower deck
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O
PERATOR'S
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.
RZT SERIES
TRACTORS
Model Numbers
RZT 50
RZT 54
M
ANUAL
(w/50" Mower Deck)
(w/54" Mower Deck)
FORM NO. 769-02750
(10/06)

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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 LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ................... 7 SLOPE GAUGE ........................8 TO THE OWNER ........................9 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................9 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 9 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES .................
  • Page 3 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS CONNECT THE BATTERY The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and shipping purposes. To accomplish this, the flange lock related accessories contain lead and lead nut, hex screw, and flat washer normally used to secure compounds.

  • Page 4: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 5 III. CHILDREN 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all to the presence of children. Children are often instructions provided...
  • Page 6 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. should only operate the machine under close Repair the damage before restarting and parental supervision and proper instruction.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals And Labels

    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. NOTI CE ME T ER MIN D E R Every 50 Hours of Use a •...

  • Page 8: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)

  • Page 9: To The Owner

    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

    SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 5 Deck Height Index Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) Deck Lift Handle Fuel Tank Cap RH and LH Drive Control Levers Hour Meter /Indicator Panel Ignition Switch Throttle Control PTO Switch Choke Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Parking Brake Engagement Lever G.
  • Page 11 NOTE: E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and 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. A.
  • Page 12 The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact console to the left of the operator’s seat. your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate...

  • Page 13: Section 2: Operation

    N. Choke Control P. MODEL RZT 54 ONLY - Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the The transmission oil expansion reservoir is con- knob in to open the choke.
  • Page 14 This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system SLOW and FAST positions. for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. LH Control Lever RH Control Lever Out in Neutral Out in Neutral •...
  • Page 15 Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery COLD WEATHER STARTING discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
  • Page 16 • Adjust operator’s seat most • As the control levers are pushed farther forward comfortable position that allows you to operate the speed of the tractor will increase. the controls. See seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section. DRIVING FORWARD • Release the parking brake.
  • Page 17 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 14. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 18 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR WARNING: When executing a zero turn, • Move both drive control levers to the neutral tractor MUST STOPPED. position to stop the motion of the tractor. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 19 If a safety circuit is • 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 to dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate ensure turns are made uphill.

  • Page 20: Section 3: Adjustments

    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: Section 4: Maintenance

    All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions water or baking soda/water. should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on,...
  • Page 22 • Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, CHARGING THE BATTERY lighters) away from the battery. The gas gener- Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the ated during charging can be combustible. tractor has been stored for a period of time. •...
  • Page 23 • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the back through the larger circular opening of the front castor axles and pivot axle with Cub Cadet keyhole, then release the rod. 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. IMPORTANT: The tractor will not drive with the •...
  • Page 24 • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down • Tighten the jam nut against the console and repo- the control rod as necessary to align with the hole sition the control lever if necessary. in the transmission control arm. Re-insert the TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT ferrule into the hole in the control arm and secure If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and...
  • Page 25 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor If your tractor is not going to be operated for an fuel consumption with the goal of running the extended period of time (thirty days to approximately fuel tank empty.

  • Page 26: Section 5: Mower Deck

    SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the mower • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the deck. Some of the following information applies only position that provides the most horizontal run of to the model RZT50 deck, while some applies only to the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the...
  • Page 27 8. Using care to prevent the front hanger rod from • Install the belt in the PTO pulley on the bottom of falling back into the deck bracket slots, carefully the engine. slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out •...
  • Page 28 LEVELING THE MOWER DECK Front to Back Leveling. When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4 level side to side, and the front of the deck should be inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if neces- sary as follows: approximately 1/4 inch lower than the rear of deck.
  • Page 29 ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS AND ROLLERS Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel distance WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the ground below. If necessary adjust the front from the discharge opening of the gauge wheels as follows: cutting deck.
  • Page 30 DECK MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the Using the Deck Wash System sharpened blades. WARNING: When using the deck wash The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. system, never engage the deck from any Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so position other than the operator’s seat of the tractor.
  • Page 31 REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in Figure 39 and reinstall the belt covers. • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 26). • Route the belt rearward between the two idler pulleys and reinstall the deck following the •...

  • Page 32: Section 6: Engine Manual

    FH721V engine. Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all applicable 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 53: Warranties

    KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your Kawasaki small off-road engine.
  • Page 54 3. LIMITED LIABILITY. (a) The liability of Kawasaki under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in materials or workmanship by any authorized Kawasaki small off-road engine dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the small off-road engine or transportation of the small off-road engine to or from the Kawasaki dealer.
  • Page 55 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT EMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc. are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2007 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc. must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 56 N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or MTD Canada Ltd. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238...

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